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The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) announced complete casting today for Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved musical INTO THE WOODS, directed by Timothy Sheader with co-direction by Liam Steel. Ellen Harvey (Cinderella's Stepmother); Bethany Moore (Stepsister); Jennifer Rias (Stepsister); Sarah Stiles (Little Red Ridinghood); and Kristine Zbornik (Jack's Mother) complete the cast with Chip Zien, who originated the role of the Baker in the 1987 Broadway production, playing Mysterious Man.

The Tony Award-winning star of Broadway's Wicked and the original stage production of Rent, just made a stop at the Midland in Kansas City on June 19. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the concert below!

Omaha Performing Arts presents Cox Music & Movies, featuring The Karate Kid and the retro pop ukulele sounds of Omaha band All Young Girls Are Machine Guns. This summer's first free Cox Music & Movies event will be held on Friday, June 22 in the Courtyard of the Holland Performing Arts Center. Music begins at 7:45 p.m. followed by the movie at dusk, or approximately 8:45 p.m.

Tony Award-winning actress, singer and songwriter Idina Menzel, star of Broadway's Wicked and the original stage production of Rent, is coming to the Marcus Center tonight, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. to perform her brand new live show. Tickets, on sale beginning March 19 at 12 p.m., can be purchased through the Marcus Center Box Office at 414-273-7206 and online at MarcusCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com. Groups 10 or more call 414-273-7121 ext. 210.

Another trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's THE MASTER, from The Weinstein Company, has been released. While the first trailer focused on Joaquin Phoenix's character, the latest features the film's Philip Seymour Hoffman in the title role. Get a first look below!

Tony Award-winning actress, singer and songwriter Idina Menzel, star of Broadway's Wicked andthe original stage production of Rent, will tour North America, performing her brand new live show. Tickets can be purchased through local box offices or www.idinamenzel.com.

According to her official website, Broadway favorite Idina Menzel will lend her voice to Disney's next animated feature film, Frozen. Based on Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Snow Queen,' she will voice the title character, opposite Kristen Bell, who will voice 'Anna.' In the film, 'a young girl ventures to find Menzel's Snow Queen and end the perpetual winter that has fallen over their mythical kingdom.'

Tony Award-winning actress, singer and songwriter Idina Menzel, and star of Broadway's Wicked and the original stage production of Rent, will grace the stage in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts tonight, June 10, 2012 performing her brand new live show.

Tony Award-winning actress, singer, and songwriter Idina Menzel, star of Broadway's Wicked and the original stage production of Rent, will perform her brand new live show with the Columbus Symphony on Saturday, June 23, as part of the 2012 Nationwide Insurance Picnic with the Pops season.

Tony Award-winning actress, singer and songwriter Idina Menzel, star of Broadway's Wicked and the original stage production of Rent, makes her debut at the Gallo Center for the Arts at 7:30 pm tonight, June 5, performing her brand new live show. Tickets can be purchased by calling (209) 338-2100, online at GalloArts.org or IdinaMenzel.com, or in person at the Center's ticket office, 1000 I Street in downtown Modesto.

As a former Dance Spirit magazine cover girl, after 6 seasons of kicking with The Radio City Rockettes, Keltie Colleen wrote ROCKETTES, ROCKSTARS AND ROCKBOTTOM, giving readers an inside look to the struggles and issues that all performers deal with in their careers and relationships.

The american songstress IDINA MENZEL previously announced her North American Tour dates. On the schedule, there is only one Canadian performance.

The Public Theater announced today that Tony Award winner Denis O'Hare has been cast as The Baker in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved musical INTO THE WOODS, directed by Timothy Sheader with co-direction by Liam Steel. INTO THE WOODS will be O'Hare's Shakespeare in the Park debut. Previews begin on Monday, July 23 at the Delacorte Theater and continue for five weeks through Saturday, August 25, with an official press opening on Thursday, August 9.

The Public Theater will begin previews on Tuesday, June 5 for AS YOU LIKE IT, the first show of The Public's 50th Anniversary season at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park--home of free Shakespeare in the Park. Directed by Daniel Sullivan, AS YOU LIKE IT will continue for four weeks through Saturday, June 30, with an official press opening on Thursday, June 21.

According to a report by Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch, Amy Adams, soon to be playing The Baker's Wife in Into the Woods, 'would definitely consider,' continuing her role in the production if it moves to Broadway. 'That would be amazing,' she said.

The Master is an upcoming drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Paul Thomas Anderson. It was given the green-light in May 2011, and began filming in June. The film stars Tony nominee Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, and Laura Dern. The Master is scheduled for release on October 12, 2012.

Trinity Repertory Company previously announced that Rhode Island's own Academy Award-nominated actress, Viola Davis, would be honored with the 2012 Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at the 16th annual Pell Awards. Theater educator Elaine Foster Perry will receive the Charles Sullivan Award for Distinguished Service in the Arts, Brown University President Ruth J. Simmons will receive the Pell Award For Leadership in Arts Education, and J.L. "Lynn" Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center and Professional Facilities Management, will be honored as the recipient of the Pell Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Arts. All awardees are past or current Rhode Islanders.