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A slew of plays and musicals will open on Broadway in Spring 2015, but where there is good news, there is also sad. To make room for highly-anticipated new productions such as Finding Neverland, On the Twentieth Century and Doctor Zhivago, some of our most beloved shows must close for good. Below, BroadwayWorld salutes the shows that will soon be taking their final Broadway bows. Get your tickets now to catch them while you still can!

The 2014 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 16 is now available on iTunes. The 21-track album of original and traditional holiday music features stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up, and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. The entire album is available for $15.99, and includes a digital booklet with liner notes about each participating cast, designating soloists and session photos. Individual tracks also may be purchased for $.99 each.

Nominations have been revealed for the 46th annual NAACP Image Awards. The event will take place on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, and be broadcast live on TV One.

The 26th annual edition of Gypsy of the Year, to be presented today, December 8 (4:30 PM) and tomorrow, December 9 (2 PM) at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street, NYC), will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking musical The Wiz and feature performances by the uber-talented 'gypsies' of 12 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows.

The 26th annual edition of Gypsy of the Year, to be presented Monday, December 8 (4:30 PM) and Tuesday, December 9 (2 PM) at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street, NYC), will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking musical The Wiz and feature performances by the uber-talented 'gypsies' of 12 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows.

The 2014 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 16 is on sale now! This 2-disc, annual CD of original and traditional holiday music features stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up, and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 16 can be ordered for only $25 through BC/EFA at broadwaycares.org or by calling (212) 840-0770 x238 Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST. Volumes from previous seasons are available, too (check online or call for price). BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of The Last Ship, who sing 'Soul Cake.' Check out photos of cast members Shawna M. Hamic, Dawn Cantwell, Leah Hocking, Sarah Hunt, Alyssa DiPalma, Rachel Tucker and more below!

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA welcomed actress and reality television sensation NeNe Leakes (THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA) to the cast on November 25, as she stepped into the role of Cinderella's wicked stepmother 'Madame'. CINDERELLA will conclude its triumphant 2-year run on January 3. The show will have played 41 preview and 770 regular performances when it closes.

The 2014 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 16 is on sale now! This 2-disc, annual CD of original and traditional holiday music features stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up, and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 16 can be ordered for only $25 through BC/EFA at broadwaycares.org or by calling (212) 840-0770 x238 Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST. Volumes from previous seasons are available, too (check online or call for price). BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of Motown, who sing 'Another Christmas Eve' and 'I Am Here.' Check out photos of cast members Crystal Joy, Rebecca E. Covington, Dionne D. Figgins, Marva Hicks, Moeisha McGill and more below!

BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of On the Town, who sing 'Christmas Eve In My Hometown.' Check out photos of cast members Jess Leprotto, Mikey Winslow, Stephen DeRosa, Richard Rockage and more below!

BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of Kinky Boots, who sing 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel.' Check out photos of cast members Jeanna De Waal, Natalie Joy Johnson, Joey Taranto, Sean Patrick Doyle and more below!

The 2014 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 16 is on sale now! This 2-disc, annual CD of original and traditional holiday music features stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up, and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 16 can be ordered for only $25 through BC/EFA at broadwaycares.org or by calling (212) 840-0770 x238 Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST. Volumes from previous seasons are available, too (check online or call for price).

BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of MAMMA MIA!, who sing 'Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace).' Check out photos of cast members Traci Victoria, Corinne Melancon and Deanna Aguinaga below!

BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of The Lion King, who sing 'O Holy Night.' Check out photos of cast members Bonita J. Hamilton and Rema Webb below!

BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with Perez Hilton, who sings 'My Simple Christmas Wish.' Check out photos below!

BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, who sing 'A Very GGLAM Christmas.' Check out photos of cast members Jefferson Mays, Bryce Pinkham, Lisa O'Hare, Lauren Worsham and more below!

BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of Matilda, who sing 'One Good Thing.' Check out photos of cast members Ava DeMary, Eliza Holland Madore, Grace Capeless, Brooklyn Shuck, Beatrice Tulchin, Alexa Shae Niziak, Sofia Roma Rubino and more below!

BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of The Phantom of the Opera, who sing 'Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella.' Check out photos of cast members Bill Kazden, Laird Mackintosh, Nathan Patrick Morgan, Arlo Hill, Rose Mary Taylor and more below!

BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of Aladdin, who sing 'We Three Kings.' Check out photos of cast members Dennis Stowe, Clifton Davis, Jaz Sealey, Ariel Reid, Tia Altinay, Lauryn Ciardullo and more below!

BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of Cinderella who sing 'Christmas Cinderella.' Check out photos of cast members Judy Kaye, Sherri Shepard and more below!

BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of Les Miserables, who sing 'I Saw Three Ships.' Check out photos of cast members Andy Mientus, Nikki M. James and more below!