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Joe Iconis is a Tony Award-winning composer in the making, but until he wins that ultimate prize he's making a few stops along the way, like tonight when he and his 'Family' perform a concert of his 'Greatest Hits' at 54 Below.

For millions of devoted Rentheads, the musical Rent epitomizes a way to live your life. How does the Des Moines Playhouse production stack up against such a legacy?

Acclaimed director David Glenn Armstrong will be helming two back-to-back readings featuring award-winning Broadway actors in the New York Musical Theatre Festival Developmental Reading Series presented upstairs at the 45thStreet Theatre this month, July 2012.

Steph Fearon, who reached the semi-finals of the BBC1's 'Over The Rainbow' competition for the West End role of Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Palladium production of 'The Wizard Of Oz', is to star as Mimi in a new London production of the multi award-winning musical 'Rent'.

Broad Brook Opera House Players present THE POOR MAN'S CABARET, tonight, July 13th and July 14th at 8pm July 15th at 2pm.

What's it like to write your first play after all those musicals?

Last night, Anthony Fedorov and Natalie Wachen joined the cast of Rent in the roles of Roger and Mimi. Scroll down for photo coverage!

Anthony Fedorov and Natalie Wachen join the cast of Rent in the roles of Roger and Mimi beginning tonight, July 11. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a photo of the pair together on the set! Check back later for full photo coverage.

Rent, presented by CenterStage, runs tongiht, July 12 - July 29 at the Jewish Community Center. Information about performance times and ticket prices: (502) 459-0660 or go online at www.jewishlouisville.org.

SILHOUETTE STAGES has announced auditions and a call to artists and production team for its Oct/Nov production of RENT, with book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson, directed by Susan G. Kramer and with musical direction to be announced. Auditions will take place tonight, July 12, and Monday, July 16 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Anthony Fedorov and Natalie Wachen join the cast of Rent in the roles of Roger and Mimi beginning tonight, Wednesday, July 11. Shaleah Adkisson took over the role of Joanne on June 11.

The Human Race Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals, has announced the three-play line-up for its 2012 Festival of New Musicals.

Acclaimed director David Glenn Armstrong will be helming two back-to-back readings featuring award-winning Broadway actors in the New York Musical Theatre Festival Developmental Reading Series presented upstairs at the 45thStreet Theatre this month, July 2012.

Rent, presented by CenterStage, runs July 12 - 29 at the Jewish Community Center. Information about performance times and ticket prices: (502) 459-0660 or go online at www.jewishlouisville.org.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the award-winning Broadway musical, 'Rent,' July 13-Aug. 5. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.

This week's topics:How often do you go to the theatre, One song/one scene characters, RENT and the AIDS movement, MATILDA songs, How important is merchandise, Plays It'd Be Great to See Revived, Reappearance on Broadway

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. It's the Top Ten Hot Topix for the first half of 2012! Is your favorite production on the list?

The producers of the off-Broadway production of Rent have announced that the musical will close after the performance on Sunday, September 9. The production will have played 32 previews and 450 performances.