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Coming to the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre direct from Broadway for six weeks only, the Kennedy Center's critically acclaimed Broadway production of James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's "Follies," has now completed casting. "Follies" stars four-time Tony Award nominee Jan Maxwell as Phyllis Rogers Stone, Tony Award winner Victoria Clark, two-time Tony Award nominee Danny Burstein as Buddy Plummer, three-time Emmy Award nominee Ron Raines as Benjamin Stone and Olivier Award winner Elaine Paige as Carlotta Campion. Maxwell, Burstein, Raines and Paige are all returning to the roles they originated on Broadway.

The Finborough Theatre's 'Celebrating British Music Theatre' series follows Perchance to Dream with Ivor Novello's last musical.

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East West Players (EWP), the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, continues its 46th Anniversary season, themed Languages of Love, with the mainland premiere of THREE YEAR SWIM CLUB by Lee Tonouchi.

This weekend, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook closed its 2012 season with two shows from Broadway star Laura Benanti on February 11th, and two by the legendary Elaine Paige on Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12. BroadwayWorld brought you highlights of Elaine Paige in concert on Saturday and today, we bring you clips from Benanti's show!

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The entire entertainment world is reeling. We have lost one of our most iconic pop, R&B and soundtrack performers this evening - as well as a formidable movie star in her own right - Whitney Houston was just reported dead at the age of 48. Having had one of the most successful and most multimedia of careers of any multi-hyphenate star in recent memory, Houston scored multiple Grammys and racked up countless nominations over the course of her multi-decade recording career, yet her most notable contributions to the world of music reside in her outstanding soundtrack work - most of all, the songs for the film in which she made the transition into feature film leading lady, 1992's THE BODYGUARD. The biggest hit from THE BODYGUARD's blockbuster soundtrack was undoubtedly Houston's rendition of a Dolly Parton song originally recorded in 1974 and later made famous by Parton in the feature film version of the Broadway hit THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, "I Will Always Love You". In addition to Houston's sensational work on that mega-selling soundtrack - one of the Top 5 best-selling soundtracks of all time - she also provided her dramatic and vocal skills to the multi-platinum soundtracks to THE PREACHER'S WIFE and WAITING TO EXHALE, both films which she also starred in to much box office success. An Oscar-winning duet with Mariah Carey, "When You Believe" by WICKED's Stephen Schwartz from THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is yet another diadem in Houston's triple crown of accomplishments in the realms of music, film and television - having dominated all. Theatre fans may know Houston best for her incomparable portrayal of the Fairy Godmother in the incredibly successful 1997 ABC TV adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA starring Brandy and produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. In addition to Houston's contributions to THE BODYGUARD, THE PREACHER'S WIFE, WAITING TO EXHALE, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT and CINDERELLA, Houston also rose to fame early in her career for her rendition of "Home" from THE WIZ on THE Merv Griffin SHOW, as well as made a mark with a Cissy Houston duet on the CHESS international smash, "I Know Him So Well" on her second hit album. The last project Houston was working on prior to her death on Saturday night was the feature film musical SPARKLE, co-starring AMERICAN IDOL winner and Broadway standout Jordin Sparks. SPARKLE reportedly completed production of principal photography and soundtrack sessions, though it is not clear when the musical remake will now be released in light of Houston's unexpected death. No matter the circumstances of her life and death, Whitney Houston most surely left a legacy that will never be forgotten by those that adored her for her vast multitude of talents and many notable accomplishments in all areas of entertainment.

Looking for a quick roundup of this week's events? Look no further - here are some of the best articles the week had to offer!

Here, we bring you fabulous highlights from Paige's first show on February 10th which nearly 'blew the roof off' at the Allen Room, receiving well-deserved rapturous applause and multiple standing ovations. Click below to watch clips of Paige taking on some of her greatest hits from CATS, EVITA & More!

BroadwayWorld TV te ofrece algunos de los mejores momentos de 'Follies', el musical de Stephen Sondheim, con libreto de James Goldman, dirigido por Mario Gas que comenzó previas el 10 de febrero y se estrenará oficialmente el 23 de febrero en el Teatro Español de Madrid. El público de la capital podrá disfrutar hasta el 8 de abril de este musical, que se hace por primera vez en castellano, protagonizado por Vicky Peña, Muntsa Rius, Pep Molina, Carlos Hipólito y Massiel entre otros.

Paige took on some of her greatest hits from CATS, EVITA and more in her first show for the American Songbook series - check out photos from last night's concert below!

On Twitter Watch, Elaine Paige wrote 'Myself and David just starting rehearsals for tonight Lincoln Center'

On Monday, February 6, The Drama League honored Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth at the famed Pierre Hotel. BroadwayWorld was on hand to speak with Chenoweth and all of the evening's stars and takes you inside the event below!

Echa un vistazo a las imágenes de la producción de FOLLIES en el TEATRO ESPAÑOL de Madrid, dirigido por Mario Gas y protagonizado por Vicky Peña, Muntsa Rius, Pep Molina y Carlos Hipólito, cuyas previas comenzarán el 10 de febrero. El estreno oficial de la versión española de este musical de Stephen Sondheim y James Goldman será el 23 de febrero.

This year The Drama League's Gala featured Academy and Tony Award-winner Joel Grey, Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti, Elaine Paige, Tony Award-winner Donna Murphy, pop sensation Nick Jonas, Cheyenne Jackson, Tony Award-winner Debra Monk, Andrew Lippa, Marlo Thomas, Brent Barrett, Tony Award-winner Carole Shelley, Josh Young, David Elder, Marni Nixon, Jason Graae, Eden Espinosa, Kevin Clash from 'Sesame Street,' plus original and current cast members from the Broadway musical Wicked and more - view the performances from the special event below!

Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook has returned to the Allen Room for its fourteenth season celebrating the diversity of American popular song. For 16 nights the series is exploring the best of the golden age of musical standards through to today's most dynamic songwriting. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive video highlights of the event!

Two of the brightest lights from the new Broadway generation-two-time Tony nominee Gavin Creel and Stephen Oremus, the Tony-winning music director and arranger of Wicked and The Book of Mormon recently appeared in a secial concert for Lincoln Center's American Songbook series. The duo joined forces on February 4, for a special evening that mixes alternative rock and theater tunes with new material to create a modern American songbook. Check out highlights from the concert below!

Two of the brightest lights from the new Broadway generation-two-time Tony nominee Gavin Creel and Stephen Oremus, the Tony-winning music director and arranger of Wicked and The Book of Mormon recently appeared in a secial concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The duo joined forces on February 4, for a special evening that mixes alternative rock and theater tunes with new material to create a modern American songbook.

Ya están ultimándose los ensayos para que todo este listo para este jueves 10 de febrero, fecha en que comenzarán las previas de FOLLIES, el musical de Stephen Sondheim y James Goldman, en el TEATRO ESPAÑOL de Madrid. El estreno oficial será el 23 de febrero. Aquí tenéis algunas imágenes del proceso de preparación de este gran espectáculo.

Today on Backstage with Richard Ridge, we bring you Richard in conversation with international songbird Lea Salonga, best known for originating the role of Kim in the West End production of Miss Saigon and bringing it to Broadway, winning the Tony, Olivier and many other awards. She was the first Asian to play Eponine in Les Misérables on Broadway, returned to the show in 2007 as Fantine and reprised the role for the sold-out 25th anniversary concert at London's O2 Arena.