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High School Vocalists to Compete at SONGBOOK Regionals this Weekend in New York
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 13, 2013

High school vocalists from New York and Connecticut will compete on Saturday, June 15 at a regional for the Great American Songbook Vocal Academy & Competition. Sponsored by the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative, the annual endeavor is the only U.S. competition dedicated solely to the music from Broadway, Hollywood musicals and the Tin Pan Alley era of the early to mid-twentieth century.

10 Reasons to Love Tonys MVP Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2013

The Broadway community's love for Lin-Manuel Miranda has existed for years now, but last night's Tony broadcast gave us even more reasons to adore the Tony-winner. Below we count the reasons that he was our MVP of the night!

La Jolla Playhouse Announces Casts for TRIBES, SIDEWAYS and NEVA, Summer 2013
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2013

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the casts and creative teams for its upcoming productions of Tribes (June 25 - July 21 in the Mandell Weiss Forum), Sideways (July 16 - August 18 in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre) and Neva (June 26 - 30 in the Theodore and Adele Shank Theatre).

Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS to Play Pre-Broadway Run in Minneapolis
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2013

The acclaimed Billy Crystal will perform 700 Sundays, his Tony Award-winning, record breaking, autobiographical play in Minneapolis this October 22-26, 2013 at the historic State Theatre. Scheduled for six performances only, this exclusive pre-Broadway engagement is the only one before the final Broadway run in the fall. 700 Sundays is a special addition to Hennepin Theatre Trust's 2013/14 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season. Single tickets will go on sale to the public at noon on Saturday, June 22. To purchase and for more information visitHennepinTheatreTrust.org, call 800.982.2787 or stop by the State Theatre Box Office at 805 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.

Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS to Play Pre-Broadway Engagement in Minneapolis, 10/22-26
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 7, 2013

The acclaimed Billy Crystal will perform 700 Sundays, his Tony Award-winning, record breaking, autobiographical play in Minneapolis this October 22-26, 2013 at the historic State Theatre. Scheduled for six performances only, this exclusive pre-Broadway engagement is the only one before the final Broadway run in the fall.

New Musical Adaptation, A Minister's Wife Plays San Jose Rep - June 20 - July 14
by Robert Diamond - Jun 5, 2013

The poignant and provocative new musical, A Minister's Wife, makes its West Coast premiere at San Jose Rep June 20 - July 14, 2013.

La Jolla Playhouse Selects Teatro Mascara Magica as 2013-14 Resident Theatre Company
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 4, 2013

La Jolla Playhouse is proud to announce its 2013/2014 resident theatre company: Teatro Mascara Magica. Spearheaded by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, the Resident Theatre Program aims to encourage the artistic development of performing arts organizations, while advancing and contributing to the San Diego theatre scene as a whole. The program provides a temporary home each year to one of the many local troupes without a permanent venue.

Lenka's New Album SHADOWS Released Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2013

LENKA will release her third album, Shadows, today June 4. The collection will be the inaugural release on the Australian singer-songwriter's own Skipalong Records. An interactive pre-sale campaign for Shadows kicks off today on the PledgeMusic platform in partnership with distributor INgrooves Fontana. Fans who participate can receive signed items, Lenka-made 'mystery crafts,' including belts, finger puppets and hair clips, art pieces, a personalized ringtone or greeting, handwritten and decorated lyric sheets, one-of-a-kind personalized lullabies and more.

VIDEO: All-New Clips from Disney's MONSTERS UNIVERSITY
by Caryn Robbins - May 31, 2013

New clips for Disney Pixar's MONSTERS UNIVERSITY have just been released. The film opens in 3D and 2D theaters on June 21. Get a first look below!

Will Smith and Son Set for SiriusXM's TOWN HALL Series, 5/31
by Tyler Peterson - May 30, 2013

Sirius XM Radio (SIRI) today announced that Jaden Smith and Will Smith, the father-and-son-duo and stars of After Earth, the highly anticipated film, will sit down for a Q&A session with a select group of SiriusXM listeners at the SiriusXM studios in New York City.

VIDEO: First Look - Final Trailer for MONSTERS UNIVERSITY Revealed!
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2013

Disney/Pixar Studios have just released the final trailer for their highly anticipated prequel MONSTERS UNIVERSITY. The film opens in 3D and 2D theaters on June 21. Check it out below!

Patrick Kerr, Mary Beth Peil and More Set for La Jolla Playhouse's HIS GIRL FRIDAY; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013

La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast and creative team for His Girl Friday, adapted by John Guare (Six Degrees of Separation, House of Blue Leaves) from the Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur play The Front Page and the Columbia Pictures film His Girl Friday. Directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley (Glengarry Glen Ross, Memphis), the production will kick off the 2013/2014 season, running May 28 - June 30 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre.

VIDEO: New Clip from Disney-Pixar's MONSTERS UNIVERSITY
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2013

A new clip for Disney-Pixar's MONSTERS UNIVERSITY has been revealed - featuring Mike and Sully's first morning as roommates. Opening in 3D and 2D theaters on June 21, the voice cast includes Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney, Joel Murray and Peter Sohn. Dan Scanlon directs. Check out the clip below!

FX Orders THE COMEDIANS Pilot Starring Billy Crystal
by Tyler Peterson - May 22, 2013

According to Deadline, the legendary comedic actor's new series THE COMEDIANS from Matt Nix (BURN NOTICE) and Larry Charles (CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM), has been picked up by FX, and promptly given a series order. Crystal co-wrote with Charles and Ben Wexler (COMMUNITY) and also executive produce.

VIDEO: New Teaser for Disney-Pixar's MONSTERS UNIVERSITY
by Tyler Peterson - May 22, 2013

A new trailer for Disney/Pixar's MONSTERS UNIVERSITY has been revealed - featuring some good old monstrous partying. Opening in 3D and 2D theaters on June 21, the voice cast includes Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney, Joel Murray and Peter Sohn. Dan Scanlon directs. Check out the trailer below!

Rod Stewart Set for SiriusXM's TOWN HALL Series
by Tyler Peterson - May 21, 2013

SiriusXM Radio (SIRI) announced today that rock icon Rod Stewart will celebrate the release of his new album Time and talk with fans and answer their questions during a Q&A session with an audience at SiriusXM's New York studios as part of the SiriusXM 'Town Hall' series.

Lisa Kudrow's WEB THERAPY Returns to Showtime, 7/23
by Tyler Peterson - May 20, 2013

Season three of the SHOWTIME web-to-television comedy series WEB THERAPY will premiere on Tuesday, July 23rd at 11 P.M. ET/PT. The ten, half-hour episodes star Emmy Award winner Lisa Kudrow as the delusional and narcissistic online therapist "Fiona Wallice," who treats patients via webcam.

Common Ground Theatre Announces June Events
by Kelsey Denette - May 16, 2013

Common Ground Theatre (www.cgtheatre.com) is a performance and teaching space located in west Durham, offering performing arts and educational groups a flexible, well-equipped alternative space. The Theatre provides a convenient venue for Triangle audiences to experience the diversity of our area's arts and educational offerings.

Billy Crystal to Bring Tony-Winning 700 SUNDAYS Back to Broadway's Imperial Theatre; November 5 - January 5
by Robert Diamond - May 14, 2013

Billy Crystal will return to Broadway this fall for a 9-week-only limited engagement of his Tony Award-winning, record-breaking play 700 SUNDAYS. This will mark the final engagement of this production. Previews will begin Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) with opening night scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2013 and a final performance set for Sunday, January 5, 2014. 700 SUNDAYSis performed and written by Mr. Crystal with additional content by Alan Zweibel and direction by Des McAnuff.

BroadwayWorld.com Cabaret Writer Stephen Hanks Presents 'Stephen's Angels' at Iridium Jazz Club Tonight
by Stephen Hanks - May 14, 2013

Stephen Hanks, BroadwayWorld.com Cabaret columnist and reviewer, has produced and will host Stephen's Angels, a cabaret variety show presented by ScoBar Entertainment and slated for the Iridium Jazz Club tonight, May 14 at 10pm. Stephen's Angels will introduce audiences to six 'smart, sassy, sexy young women, whose singing is sublime.' Five of the six ladies are currently preparing summer or fall cabaret shows for the Metropolitan Room, and one will be launching a CD release show at the Laurie Beechman Theater in June.

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