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The 22nd Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR Competition raised $3,776,720 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, thanks to the tireless work of 63 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies, it was announced Tuesday. Since 1989, the 22 editions of GYPSY OF THE YEAR have raised a total of $44,137,415 to benefit BC/EFA. Broadway Beat was there as always to capture the entire production for BC/EFA DVD and here are just a few highlights from the sold out, talent-filled event!

Host JIM CARUSO and musical director/pianist BILLY STRITCH are delighted to announce their return to THE MAGIC CASTLE for TWO nights, Wednesday and Thursday, December 8 and 9.

Avid Theatricals announced today the Off-Broadway premiere of Lucky Guy, a new musical comedy, written and directed by Willard Beckham.

The 22nd Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR Competition raised $3,776,720 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, thanks to the tireless work of 63 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies, it was announced Tuesday. Since 1989, the 22 editions of GYPSY OF THE YEAR have raised a total of $44,137,415 to benefit BC/EFA.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS launched the 22nd Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION yesterday, December 6 at the New Amsterdam Theatre. The competition continues today. The proceeds from the event, a dazzling once-a-year variety show filled with lavish musical numbers, original skits and Broadway stars, will benefit BC/EFA. This year's GYPSY OF THE YEAR is being hosted by Broadway personality Seth Rudetsky ('Seth's Big Fat Broadway' on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio).

On Sunday, December 5, the 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honored celebrated the talents and contributions of singer and songwriter Merle Haggard; composer and lyricist Jerry Herman; dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones; songwriter and musician Paul McCartney; and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey.

Host JIM CARUSO and musical director/pianist BILLY STRITCH are delighted to announce their return to THE MAGIC CASTLE for TWO nights, Wednesday and Thursday, December 8 and 9.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has just wrapped the 22nd Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION at the New Amsterdam Theatre. The competition began yesterday, December 6. The proceeds from the event, a dazzling once-a-year variety show filled with lavish musical numbers, original skits and Broadway stars, will benefit BC/EFA. This year's GYPSY OF THE YEAR was hosted by Broadway personality Seth Rudetsky ('Seth's Big Fat Broadway' on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio). The results are in and the grand total raised for BC/EFA amongst Broadway, Off-Broadway and touring shows is $3,776,720!

On Sunday, December 5, the 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honored celebrated the talents and contributions of singer and songwriter Merle Haggard; composer and lyricist Jerry Herman; dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones; songwriter and musician Paul McCartney; and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey.

Didn't get your tickets yet to the amazing GYPSY OF THE YEAR 22 Event? You can still buy 'em at the door. If you've never been, they really are amazing, poignant and fun-filled afternoons that pay tribute to those working their butts off onstage and off fundraising for BC/EFA.... Hope to see you there!

Burning Coal Theatre Company announces a new Integrated Acting Class to be taught by Broadway veteran Lori Mahl. The class will run Tuesday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m., January 4 through February 1st, 2011 in Raleigh. Tuition is $100 for the five week class. Please contact Burning Coal at 919-834-4001 or visit us online at www.burningcoal.org for further details and to enroll.

Spending an evening with Toni Morrell and her Legendary Ladies is one to treasure. This lady, as I've reviewed her in My American Dream, is one hell of a singer and actress who embodies a star, and underneath possesses the warmth and radiance of a genuine human being.

Yesterday, December 5, the 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honored celebrated the talents and contributions of singer and songwriter Merle Haggard; composer and lyricist Jerry Herman; dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones; songwriter and musician Paul McCartney; and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey.

Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS is pleased to announce that the legendary Carol Channing will perform in the opening number of the 22ND ANNUAL GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION. Tickets are on sale now for this year's GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION which will be held on Monday, December 6 (4:30 PM) and Tuesday, December 7 (2 PM) at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street).

Do you hear what I hear? Christine Pedi is lovingly lampooning all your favorite divas in her annual holiday show CHRISTINE PEDI'S THERE'S NO BIZNESS LIKE SNOW BIZNESS!

an you believe it's December already? Christmas is just a few weeks away, and Hannukah started this week. If you haven't already done your shopping, now would be a good time to start.

New York City is getting a very special Christmas "Carol" this year! Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, with performances set to begin December 22nd at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.)

Three-time Tony Award winner Carol Channing visited Broders Book Store in New York yesterday, December 1 to discuss her career and newest album 'For Heaven's Sake.' Channing also signed copies of the disc. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

Karen Cadle International in association with El Portal Theatre proudly present the multi-media event entitled REMEMBERING THE LADIES.