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Broadway star, Shoshana Bean, takes the audience on a journey through the Streisand Songbook. From classic to contemporary, the show features her own interpretations of standards like 'Cry Me A River,' 'On A Clear Day' and 'Don't Rain on My Parade.' Like her idol Streisand, Shoshana began her career in New York in the off-Broadway revival of Godspell. She then went on to star in the Tony-Award winning original cast of Hairspray and eventually replaced Idina Menzel as Elphaba in Broadway's Wicked. Most recently Shoshana wowed listeners with her modern soulful stylings in her solo CD Superhero.

On this week's episode of GLEE, titiled 'I Do,' Will and Emma's wedding is finally here, and it lands on the day of romance and love: Valentine's Day. The former and current members of New Directions reunite in Lima to celebrate. Check out photos from the episode below!

Elaine Paige celebrates her love of jazz classics and contemporary songs in her own unique style in a one-night-only headline performance on Wednesday, February 27, at 8:00pm at McCallum Theatre. Paige is famous for her countless successes on both sides of the Atlantic, from originating the role of Grizabella in Cats to her Broadway debut in Sunset Boulevard. She is an actress, recording artist, producer and broadcaster and has made a major contribution to the modern musical which ensures her own chapter in the entertainment world and justifies the title "The First Lady of Musical Theatre".

Idina Menzel will appear with the Sydney Symphony at the Sydney Opera House June 26 and 27 at 8pm. Right before that appearance, Menzel will be making her long-awaited Australian debut in concert at the Festival Theatre in Adelaide on June 22.

On this week's episode of GLEE, titiled 'I Do,' Will and Emma's wedding is finally here, and it lands on the day of romance and love: Valentine's Day. The former and current members of New Directions reunite in Lima to celebrate. Check out full tracks from the episode below, which include 'We've Got Tonite,' 'Anything Could Happen,' 'Just Can't Get Enough,' 'Getting Married Today,' and 'You're All I Need To Get By.'

Due to the end of Dress Circle's lease, the store will be closing today, 9th February 2013. After more than 30 years of trading in Covent Garden, the team has made the decision to close the store and channel its efforts into its successful online business at www.dresscircle.com.

On tonight's episode of GLEE, titiled 'Diva,' Finn challenges the Glee club to find their inner powerhouses for 'Diva Week.' Meanwhile, in New York, Kurt can no longer take Rachel's arrogant attitude and calls her out, causing tension between the two friends. Also, Emma is in a whirlwind preparing for her upcoming wedding. Check out full tracks and photos from the episode below!

On this week's episode of GLEE, titiled 'Diva,' Finn challenges the Glee club to find their inner powerhouses for 'Diva Week.' Meanwhile, in New York, Kurt can no longer take Rachel's arrogant attitude and calls her out, causing tension between the two friends. Also, Emma is in a whirlwind preparing for her upcoming wedding. Check out photos from the episode below!

On this week's episode of GLEE, titiled 'Diva,' Finn challenges the glee club to find their inner powerhouses for "Diva Week." Meanwhile, in New York, Kurt can no longer take Rachel's arrogant attitude and calls her out, causing tension between the two friends. Also, Emma is in a whirlwind preparing for her upcoming wedding.

After four seasons and many, many milestones, GLEE is prepping to hit another major mark in its history. Fox's musical comedy is set to air its 500th musical performance this season - perhaps a little sooner than expected.

Today we are talking to a tremendously successful recording artist and performer who has won the hearts of millions with his five best-selling studio albums and chart-topping songs, as well as with his copious concert appearances and theatrical endeavors - the charming and immensely gifted Josh Groban. Analyzing all aspects of this evening's Fathom live concert event - available to view in select cities nationwide at 7:30 PM - Groban and I shine a light on what we can expect from the unprecedented concert showcase (including a live Q&A) as well as what songs culled from his vast oeuvre we can anticipate enjoying. Also, Groban opens up about the inspiration, song selection process, recording and refining of his new album, ALL THAT ECHOES, and shares stories and insights into his previous efforts, as well. Plus, Groban shares his enthusiasm for CHESS and recounts backstage stories of his participation in two legendary presentations of the iconic 1980s rock opera - including cast-mates like Idina Menzel, Kerry Ellis, Adam Pascal, Sutton Foster, Raul Esparza and many more - and reveals his desire to pursue doing the show again in the future. Additionally, Groban and I discuss his appearances on GLEE and THE OFFICE, the possibility of a Broadway show in the near future, his affection for the music of Stephen Sondheim and much, much more in this career-spanning chat!

In next week's GLEE, 'Diva', Finn challenges the Glee club to find their inner powerhouses for 'Diva Week.' Meanwhile, in New York, Kurt can no longer take Rachel's arrogant attitude and calls her out, causing tension between the two friends. Also, Emma is in a whirlwind preparing for her upcoming wedding in the all-new 'Diva' episode of Glee airing on Thursday, February 7th on FOX. Watch The New Directions' full performance of Beyonce's DIVA below!

In next week's GLEE, 'Diva', Finn challenges the Glee club to find their inner powerhouses for 'Diva Week.' Meanwhile, in New York, Kurt can no longer take Rachel's arrogant attitude and calls her out, causing tension between the two friends. Also, Emma is in a whirlwind preparing for her upcoming wedding in the all-new 'Diva' episode of Glee airing on Thursday, February 7th on FOX. Watch the promo for next week's episode below!

Tony Winner, Disney Legend Lea Salonga ('Miss Saigon,' 'Les Miserables') opened this year's Lincoln Center presents 'American Songbook' concert series, a 15-year-old annual tribute to great American songwriters, past and present, to sold-out crowd at The Allen Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center last night. BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive highlights from the concert below!

Tony Winner, Disney Legend Lea Salonga ('Miss Saigon,' 'Les Miserables') opened this year's Lincoln Center presents 'American Songbook' concert series, a 15-year-old annual tribute to great American songwriters, past and present, to sold-out crowd at The Allen Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center last night.

On this week's episode of GLEE, the glee club puts together a calendar photo shoot to raise money as they head into Regionals. Meanwhile, Rachel wins a part in a student art film, but the role poses a moral dilemma. Check out full tracks from the episode below, which includes 'Love Song,' 'Torn,' 'This Is the New Year,' 'Centerfold/Hot In Here,' 'Let Me Love You,' and 'A Thousand Years.'

TMZ reports that Taye Diggs single-handedly thwarted a home invasion last night, shortly after returning home from the SAG Awards.

Today we are talking to a phenomenally talented performer who has starred in a string of contemporary musicals, ranging from replacement gigs in the Broadway productions of Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA and Stephen Schwartz's WICKED to creating lead roles in Jim Steinman's DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES and Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS, in addition to her memorable contributions to the Laura Nyro revue, ELI'S COMIN', Off-Broadway - the one and only Mandy Gonzalez. Discussing her time spent in many of the aforementioned shows as well as her experiences inhabiting the wildly different characters within each, Gonzalez shares her infectious enthusiasm for performance and her appreciation for having participated in such landmark shows. Most importantly, Gonzalez shares stories from the heated rehearsal rooms backstage at the 24-Hour Musicals celebration and what participating in the event that would form the basis for ONE NIGHT STAND, a documentary film being released in select cities this Wednesday, January 30. Additionally, Gonzalez reflects on her new role as a mom, as well as roles she would enjoy pursuing in the future, onstage and off, as well as her own favorite shows and scores. All of that and much, much more!

According to EW.com, GLEE's 'Sadie Hawkins' winter return drew 6.9 million viewers on January 24, with a 2.7 among adults 18-49-35 percent higher than its last episode 'Glee, Actually' on December 13.

Can't wait to see the Men of McKinley calendar? Below, go behind the scenes with the cast as they talk about GLEE's 'Naked' episode, airing next Thursday, January 31 on FOX!