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Direct from her critically acclaimed performance as Norma Desmond in the Ogunquit Playhouse's production of Sunset Boulevard, Stefanie Powers makes a rare Bay Area appearance in a brand new show featuring the music of Lorenz Hart.

Get ready for your close-up! The Ogunquit Playhouse is the first fully staged Regional theatre in the nation to produce an all new production of Sunset Boulevard starring Stefanie Powers as Norma Desmond, July 28 through August 14, complete with the Tony Nominated costumes by the Academy Award winning designer, Anthony Powell and an all new set designed exclusively for the Ogunquit stage by Todd Ivins.

Stefanie Powers to Star as Norma Desmond in Ogunquit Playhouse Production of Sunset Boulevard The Ogunquit Playhouse announces that the legendary star of stage and screen Stefanie Powers will portray Norma Desmond in this summer's production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's International sensation Sunset Boulevard on stage July 28 through August 14.

The Ogunquit Playhouse is the first fully staged Regional theatre in the nation to produce an all new production of Sunset Boulevard starring Stefanie Powers as Norma Desmond, July 28 through August 14, complete with the Tony Nominated costumes by the Academy Award winning designer, Anthony Powell and an all new set designed exclusively for the Ogunquit stage by Todd Ivins. This musical is based on the film noir classic by Billy Wilder that starred Gloria Swanson and William Holden. It is the winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical and features some of Andrew Lloyd Webber's loveliest melodies including, 'With One Look' and 'As If We Never Said Goodbye.' Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Powers as 'Norma Desmond!'

Actress, recording artist, producer and broadcaster Elaine Paige, regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as ‘The First Lady of Musical Theatre,' has arrived in New York City where she will spend the next few months pursuing a variety of professional opportunities. Her primary mission is to record a new Warner Bros album with international recording stars to be produced by the legendary Phil Ramone.

The Ogunquit Playhouse is the first fully staged Regional theatre in the nation to produce an all new production of Sunset Boulevard starring Stefanie Powers as Norma Desmond, July 28 through August 14, complete with the Tony Nominated costumes by the Academy Award winning designer, Anthony Powell and an all new set designed exclusively for the Ogunquit stage by Todd Ivins. This musical is based on the film noir classic by Billy Wilder that starred Gloria Swanson and William Holden. It is the winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical and features some of Andrew Lloyd Webber's loveliest melodies including, 'With One Look' and 'As If We Never Said Goodbye.'

Get ready for your close-up! The Ogunquit Playhouse is the first fully staged Regional theatre in the nation to produce an all new production of Sunset Boulevard starring Stefanie Powers as Norma Desmond, July 28 through August 14, complete with the Tony Nominated costumes by the Academy Award winning designer, Anthony Powell and an all new set designed exclusively for the Ogunquit stage by Todd Ivins.

Get ready for your close-up! The Ogunquit Playhouse is the first fully staged Regional theatre in the nation to produce an all new production of Sunset Boulevard starring Stefanie Powers as Norma Desmond, July 28 through August 14, complete with the Tony Nominated costumes by the Academy Award winning designer, Anthony Powell and an all new set designed exclusively for the Ogunquit stage by Todd Ivins.

Stefanie Powers to Star as Norma Desmond in Ogunquit Playhouse Production of Sunset Boulevard The Ogunquit Playhouse announces that the legendary star of stage and screen Stefanie Powers will portray Norma Desmond in this summer's production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's International sensation Sunset Boulevard on stage July 28 through August 14.

Fans from as far a field as Germany, queued form early morning to meet Miss Elaine Paige, 'The First Lady of Musical Theatre' who was at Dress Circle on Saturday 27th February to sign copies of her DVD Celebrating 40 Years on Stage.

Elaine Paige is celebrating her illustrious career with a concert DVD entitled 'Elaine Page - Celebrating 40 Years On Stage'. The video shows material from a concert stop on Paige's 40th Anniversary Tour. The concert, entitled 'Live in Australia,' was filmed during the New Zealand/Australian tour that took place earlier this year. This specific concert took place on October 31st, 2009.

As previously reported, in the wake of the media storm that has ensued as a result of comments that recently in the U.K. Daily Mail in which Elaine Paige - famous for her performances in EVITA and CATS in the West End - stated that Susan Boyle was a 'virus,' Paige released a statement clarifying her comments, which she asserts, were grossly misinterpreted and skewed. The pair had recently sung a duet together for an ITV special. BroadwayWorld brings you her exclusive Susan Boyle statement delivered by Paige here.

Last Sunday, stars including Elaine Page, Chaka Khan, Lulu, Jodie Prenger, Kylie Minogue, Tim Rice and Jason Donovan came out to play in tribute to the iconic 1970s musical group, ABBA, in London's Hyde Park. This 'Thank You For The Music Event' is now available for viewing via the BBC radio online.

Well, it's time to get out of your homes, dorms and apartments and enjoy all the upcoming great weather. That means, of course, that your portable music devices need to be 'loaded up' with all the stuff you want to hear, while at the airports, beaches, parties and other destinations you'll be frequenting over the Spring and Summer seasons. Here's the latest stuff I've been sent (or acquired) and assigned to listen to.

On September 23rd, 2008 Elaine Paige, the iconic star of Evita, Cats and Sunset Boulevard celebrates 40 years on the stage in Memories, a revealing insight into a dazzling life. The platform will be followed by a book signing.

Andrew Lloyd Webber and his brother Julian will join dozens of other theatre luminaries to pay tribute to late-Ian Adam at his memorial concert on February 24 at Her Majesty's Theatre on Haymarket in London.

There will be a concert to celebrate the life of singing coach Ian Adam at Her Majesty's Theatre on Feb. 24 entitled: 'I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing!' in aid of Royal Brompton Ian Adam Memorial Fund.

Andrew Lloyd Webber and a collection of theatre stars, including Connie Fisher, Lee Mead, Sarah Brightman, Donny Osmond, Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli took part in a portion of the 'Concert for Diana' at Wembley Stadium, Sunday July 1.