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Tenor Anthony Kearns will make a much-anticipated second appearance as a solo artist on the Fox News Network's popular show 'Huckabee' this Sat., March 12, at 8 p.m. ET and again on Sun., March 13, at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET.

The 10-day Encores! rehearsal process is like no other, and now Where's Charley? cast member Amy Justman is blogging each day about the intense rehearsals. (This is Amy's third Encores!) It's a great insider's look at what Kathleen Marshall calls 'summer stock for the A team!' Access here full blog here or read about her first day below!

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre will kick off its 40th season by presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Cool Blues by Bill Harris at their home at Henry Street Settlement's Abrons Arts Center/Recital Hall (466 Grand Street).

New York City's legendary Magnolia Bakery makes its stage debut as it unveils the official cupcake of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL. 'The Priscilla Cupcake' marks the first time in Magnolia's history that a Broadway musical has inspired the creation of one of its world famous desserts.

Atlantic Theater Company celebrated the great art that's grown out of hard times at a one-night-only event, Can You Spare a Dime?, featuring performances of the unforgettable songs of the 1930s. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

Broadway's cuddliest cast kicked off a new year with the 14th edition of THE BROADWAY BEARS auction yesterday, Sunday, March 6, 2011 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, produced by and benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Sure to out-do last year's collection, 43 one-of-a-kind, autographed BROADWAY BEARS - each dressed in original, handmade costumes representing some of the theater's most legendary performers and performances - will be put up for auction.

Broadway's cuddliest cast kicks off a new year with the 14th edition of THE BROADWAY BEARS auction on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill (237 West 42 Street), produced by and benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Jim Caruso is proud to present the return of Broadway star James Barbour in "Love Songs" at Birdland on Sunday, March 6 at 6pm.

From March 5 through April 25, 2011, the undeniable glamour and irresistible allure of orchids take center stage at The New York Botanical Garden in a dazzling display created by Tony award-winning set designer Scott Pask, image-maker Drew Hodges, and Botanical Garden curators.

The Society of London Theatre announced today that Stephen Sondheim, the legendary American composer and lyricist, will be the recipient of the Olivier Special Award 2011.

The Empress Theatre presents MAN OF LA MANCHA, March 4 through March 26.

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced The Old Globe's presentation of a developmental workshop of Allegiance - A New American Musical. Created by Jay Kuo (music, lyrics and book) and Lorenzo Thione (book), the original musical tells the story of a Japanese American family forced into an internment camp during World War II. Directed by Stafford Arima (Altar Boyz, West End premiere of Ragtime) with musical direction and arrangements by Lynne Shankel (Cry-Baby, Company) and choreography by Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown), the industry-only workshop will take place in New York City on July 27 and 28. Tony Award-winning actress Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Les Misérables), television and film icon George Takei ('Star Trek,' 'Heroes') and Telly Leung ('Glee,' Rent) have all participated in past workshops and are expected to return to their roles in July. The creative team includes Donyale Werle (scenic design) and David Zinn (costume design).

The Empress Theatre presents MAN OF LA MANCHA, March 4 through March 26.

The American Theatre Wing's (Theodore S. Chapin, Chairman, Board of Trustees; Howard Sherman, Executive Director) original interview series, "Downstage Center" continues with an exclusive conversation with composer Stephen Schwartz.

The beloved, Tony Award-winning actress Marian Seldes was honored at the 2011 LOVE 'N' COURAGE Gala - a benefit for the award-winning Theater for the New City's Emerging Playwrights Program - on Monday, February 28.

On Saturday February 26, 2011, Ronan Tynan performed at The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Broadway's cuddliest cast kicks off a new year with the 14th edition of THE BROADWAY BEARS auction on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill (237 West 42 Street), produced by and benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Bryan Batt (actor, designer, civic activist) portrays 'Salvatore Romano' on AMC's critically acclaimed dramatic series MAD MEN by the multi Emmy award winning writer/ producer, Matthew Wiener. The hit series has received numerous awards from the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild, and the Peabody award. Broadway leading and principal roles include: 2005 revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, SUESSICAL THE MUSICAL, SUNSET BLVD., SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, and CATS. Off Broadway: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY STRIKES BACK, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY CLEANS UP ITS ACT (Drama Desk Nomination). Theatrically Bryan is most proud to have created the role of DARIUS in both the N.Y. and L.A (Drama Logue Award) productions as well as the film adaptation of Paul Rudnick's ground braking comedy JEFFREY.

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre will kick off its 40th season by presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Cool Blues by Bill Harris at their home at Henry Street Settlement's Abrons Arts Center/Recital Hall (466 Grand Street).

Broadway's Michele Ragusa (Young Frankenstein, Ragtime, Titanic) is set to star in THE FAMILY FIORELLI AND HOW THEY STAYED ONE, at the York Theatre on February 17th at 3:00PM.