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THE COLOR PURPLE With Fantasia Barrino Comes To The Fox 9/15-9/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 7, 2009

The producers of THE COLOR PURPLE are proud to announce that American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino will reprise her starring role of Celie for the Atlanta engagement. Theater of the Stars will host the first North American Touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE for two weeks, September 15-27. Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com and 800-982-2787.

2009 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Revival Of A Musical'
by Charlie Piane - May 5, 2009

BroadwayWorld Presents The 2009 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Revival Of A Musical'

WICKED, Legally Blonde, Spring Awakening & Frost/Nixon Win at 2009 Touring Broadway Awards
by Robert Diamond - May 4, 2009

The winners of the 2009 Touring Broadway Awards® were revealed today at a special Awards Ceremony during The Broadway League's annual Spring Road Conference at the Hilton New York in Manhattan. Playbill and Sirius XM Radio's Seth Rudetsky announced the awards. Three officers from the League's Kids Advisory Board presented the Audience Choice Award.

COLOR PURPLE With Fantasia Barrino Gets Extended Thru 8/9 At Kennedy Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2009

The Kennedy Center today announced a one week and final extension for the touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE. The musical will now run in the Opera House June 30 through August 9, 2009. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the film by Steven Spielberg, Fantasia Barrino reprises her critically acclaimed role as Celie in the Kennedy Center performances of THE COLOR PURPLE.

Cindy Adams Talks 'Dolly' as 'DOLLY' in NY Post
by Eddie Varley - May 4, 2009

The New York Post's Cindy Adams reveals in her column today that B'way producer James L. Nederlander, whose Marriot Marquis Theatre is home to the new musical '9 to 5' wants Dolly Parton for 'Hello Dolly.'

Photo Coverage '9 to 5: The Musical' Opening Night on Broadway Gyspy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - May 3, 2009

The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits. Recent Gypsy Robe honoree, ROCK OF AGES' star Andre Ward passed the special Broadway garment on to Paul Castree backstage before the opening night performance and BroadwayWorld.com was there to cheer him on!

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'
by Walter McBride - May 4, 2009

Marc Kudisch debuted the new Broadway 'Break-a-Leg' tradition with Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney and Megan Hilty during the Gypsy Robe Ceremony and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras caught all the action!

Photo Coverage '9 to 5: The Musical' Opening Night Party
by Walter McBride - May 2, 2009

9 To 5: The Musical marks the Broadway debut of seven-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Dolly Parton as composer and lyricist. BroadwayWorld.com was there as the cast celebrated opening night!

Photo Coverage: '9 to 5: The Musical' Opening Arrivals
by Walter McBride - May 1, 2009

The new Broadway musical-comedy, 9 To 5: The Musical starring four-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, and two-time Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch began preview performances on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 and opened last night, Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway).

Photo Coverage: '9 to 5: The Musical' on Broadway - The Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - May 1, 2009

The new Broadway musical-comedy, 9 To 5: The Musical starring four-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, and two-time Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch began preview performances on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 and opened last night, Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway).

9 To 5: The Musical Starts the 'Bdwy' Shift, Opens 4/30
by Eddie Varley - Apr 30, 2009

The new Broadway musical-comedy, 9 To 5: The Musical starring four-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, and two-time Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch began preview performances on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 and opens tonight, Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). 9 To 5: The Musical marks the Broadway debut of seven-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Dolly Parton as composer and lyricist.

Photo Flash: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL 'Punches In On Bdwy'
by Reynard Loki - Apr 30, 2009

The new Broadway musical-comedy, 9 To 5: The Musical starring four-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, and two-time Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch began preview performances on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 and will open Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). 9 To 5: The Musical marks the Broadway debut of seven-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Dolly Parton as composer and lyricist.

TV Show Preview: 9 To 5 The Musical
by Eddie Varley - Apr 29, 2009

The new Broadway musical-comedy, 9 To 5: The Musical starring four-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, and two-time Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch began preview performances on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 and will open Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway).

Photo Flash: THE COLOR PURPLE Returns To TUTS 8/18-8/23
by Reynard Loki - Apr 28, 2009

The Color Purple will return to Houston and play a limited one week engagement at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts, August 18 - 23, 2009. The return engagement was booked in response to the challenges brought on by Hurricane Ike, which caused the cancellation of a full week of sold out performances.

Fantasia Barrino Reprises Her Role In Chicago's THE COLOR PURPLE 9/2-9/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2009

The producers of THE COLOR PURPLE are proud to announce that American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino will reprise her starring role of Celie for the Chicago Engagement. Returning to its debut home of Chicago, THE COLOR PURPLE will make its home at The Arie Crown Theater for two weeks, September 2 -13, 2009. Tickets

9 TO 5 Stars Talk Worst Bosses And Bad Work Experiences
by Charlie Piane - Apr 28, 2009

The new Broadway musical-comedy, 9 To 5: The Musical starring four-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, and two-time Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch began preview performances on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 and will open Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). The stars of 9 To 5: The Musical dish to the NY Daily News about their real-life boss horror stories and terrible work experiences.

THE COLOR PURPLE National Tour Plays Music Hall 4/28-5/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2009

Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders and the producing team of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, are proud to announce that Kansas City will host the first North American Touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE for 8 performances, April 28-May 3, 2009. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the Music Hall Box Office and at participating Ticketmaster outlets (800-982-2787) or online at ticketmaster.com.

THE COLOR PURPLE North American Tour Comes To Blumenthal Center 5/19-24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 24, 2009

Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders and the producing team of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, are proud to announce that Charlotte will host the first North American Touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE for eight performances, May 19-24. Tickets are on sale now and are available online at BlumenthalCenter.org, by phone at 704-372-1000 and at the Belk Theater box office.

Dolly Parton Talks, Life, Music and '9 To 5' to NY Mag
by Eddie Varley - Apr 23, 2009

The new Broadway musical-comedy, 9 To 5: The Musical starring four-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, and two-time Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch began preview performances on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 and will open Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway)

STAGE TUBE: Dolly Parton Talks '9 To 5' on NBC's 'TODAY'
by Eddie Varley - Apr 22, 2009

9 To 5: The Musical marks the Broadway debut of seven-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Dolly Parton as composer and lyricist.

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