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What was that song they sang at last year's Tony Awards?  Something about letting your freak flag fly?  Something about never hesitating to yell out, 'Hey world, I'm different and here I am?'

A-lee Lulee Productions presents the world premiere of sugar happens: a one girl show by Emmy Award-winner Sherry Coben (CBS's 'Kate and Allie' and NBC's 'Hot Hero Sandwich' with Richard Pryor) and starring Rachel Bailit (Henry Jaglom's Festival in Cannes).

Back again in Philadelphia by popular demand, the award-winning Beatles concert, RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles, will return for a 4-performance weekend engagement at the Merriam Theater on Friday, June 18 at 8:00 pm; Saturday, June 19 at 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm; and Sunday, June 20 at 2:00 pm.

Back again in Philadelphia by popular demand, the award-winning Beatles concert, RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles, will return for a 4-performance weekend engagement at the Merriam Theater on Friday, June 18 at 8:00 pm; Saturday, June 19 at 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm; and Sunday, June 20 at 2:00 pm.

Lyric Stage's BYE BYE BIRDIE, 1961's Best Musical Tony Award winner, opens tonight at the Irving Arts Center's Carpenter Performance Hall. Lyric Stage's production will feature a 31 piece orchestra playing Robert Ginzler's original Broadway orchestrations.

Back again in Philadelphia by popular demand, the award-winning Beatles concert, RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles, will return for a 4-performance weekend engagement at the Merriam Theater on Friday, June 18 at 8:00 pm; Saturday, June 19 at 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm; and Sunday, June 20 at 2:00 pm.

The Filene Center Presents a Star-Studded Week Featuring Earth, Wind & Fire, Chick Corea Freedom Band & Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer Trio, Yes & Peter Frampton, Natalie Cole, RAIN-A Tribute to the Beatles, and Gordon Lightfoot.

RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles is back again to give Philadelphia fans an exclusive chance to experience the show before the Broadway premiere! The award-winning Beatles concert, RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles, is returning for a 4-performance weekend engagement at the Merriam Theater on Friday, June 18 at 8:00 pm; Saturday, June 19 at 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm; and Sunday, June 20 at 2:00 pm before making its Broadway debut for an 11-week engagement at the Neil Simon Theatre on October 19.

Broadway in Riverside - A Nederlander Presentation is sponsoring an event called 'Come Take a Seat' on June 26th 2010 11 am - 2 pm at the Fox Performing Arts Center in downtown Riverside.

RAIN - A Tribute to The Beatles On Broadway will play a limited 11-week engagement this fall at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). Previews begin Tuesday, October 19 with the official opening scheduled for Tuesday, October 26 at 6:30 PM. The engagement will run through Sunday, January 2, 2011. Exclusive presale period for American Express® cardmembers begins June 9. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on June 19.

Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation, continues its 34th Season of great theatre with a variety of choices for all audiences. We offer the hottest ticket in town to ten of Broadway's best, from classic musicals to rock icons to beloved family fare - not to mention dance!

This week, we are highlighting the unparalleled career of legendary director/choreographer Michael Bennett with a newly unearthed clip of the original Broadway cast of A JOYFUL NOISE performing Bennett's choreography on the Ed Sullivan Show, as well as a near-three-hour interview with his associates that was recorded last week as part of a benefit for Dancers Over 40 also titled A JOYFUL NOISE. There's certainly a lot to love and embrace here in this crash-course in Bennett for the uninitiated among us.

Sir_Paul_20010101 Yesterday, June 2, 2010, President Barack Obama presented former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress, in the East Room of the White House. The prize, named for American songwriting brothers George and Ira Gershwin, has been awarded annually since 2008 to a musician who has made exceptional contributions to the world of popular song. The prize's first recipient was Paul Simon. Last year, Stevie Wonder received the award.

Today, we are talking to three members of the NYPD - Officer Bekim Kalicovic, Sergeant Andrew Lopez and Detective Martin Speechley - who work in the theatre district and whose precinct will be receiving a Special Tony Award this season for their stupendous work protecting and serving the theatre community.

Hot on the heels of their Hollywood debut of CAST PARTY, Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch packed THE MAGIC CASTLE on Wednesday, May 26 with a record number of talented guests.

In the now popular tradition of the Legend Series at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, friends, colleagues and fans such as Richard Chamberlain, Tippi Hedren, Jon Voight and more gathered on Sunday, May 23rd for a evening with Rich Little and his Art. Little is best known as the master mimic of over 200 voices, however in addition to his spot on impersonations of legends such as Jack Benny, George Burns, John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart and five presidents (Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, Sr, and Clinton), the two-day engagement in the Palace of Mystery Theatre at the Magic Castle also featured Mr. Little's artwork both onstage and in The Castle's Inner Circle. Sunday's night's engagement featured a tribute to the Legendary Ladies by British Sensation, Toni Morrell, prior to Rich Little's tribute in his art to the Legendary Men and their voices. BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage below.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) is pleased to announce thecasting for the company's 15 th annual free Shakespeare on the Common production, WilliamShakespeare's immortal drama, Othello, directed by CSC Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler. Othello will be performed at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common from July 28 to August 15.

Hot on the heels of the recent Hollywood debut of CAST PARTY, JIM CARUSO and BILLY STRITCH are thrilled to announce their return to THE MAGIC CASTLE on Wednesday, May 26th. Once again, the event will take place at The Inner Circle at the Castle (700 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood). Doors will open at 6pm for singer's signup, and the Open Mic-style variety show will start at 8pm.

Hot on the heels of the recent Hollywood debut of CAST PARTY, JIM CARUSO, along with musical director BILLY STRITCH, are thrilled to announce their return to THE MAGIC CASTLE on Wednesday, May 26th. Once again, the event will take place at The Inner Circle at the Castle (700 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood).

The master mimic of over 200 voices, Rich Little who continues to impress in Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Reno, Hawaii, Chicago, New York & London, now comes to the world famous Magic Castle. The two-day engagement features Mr. Little's artwork in The Castle's Inner Circle.