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Harry Hepple, Ian Kelsey, Matt Rawle and Frances Ruffelle will be featured in the Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Pippin, a colourful, imaginative and darkly humorous coming-of-age story with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, The Baker's Wife, Godspell) and book by Roger O. Hirson.

The New York Post's Michael Riedel writes today that the show, which will offer $30 tickets for students, already has a 6 million dollar advance through premium tickets selling for upwards of $300 each. By the time Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway opens officially on November 10, it's expected that it will be closer to 8 or 10 million.

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film is coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts this holiday season. Bring your loved ones for a heart-warming celebration of Americana from December 13 - January 1 in Segerstrom Hall.

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the national touring Broadway adaptation of the beloved classic film, will make its North Texas debut at Bass Performance Hall this holiday season.

This Monday, September 26, tickets for Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway will be available to the public at the Broadhurst Theatre box office (235 West 44th Street) and via Telecharge, now accepting all major credit cards. Visit www.telecharge.com or call 212 239 6200. Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman will return to the New York stage for a 10-week engagement in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, beginning previews on October 25, 2011. Opening night has been set for November 10; the production will run through January 1, 2012.

Hugh Jackman recently sat down the The Tonight Show's Jay Leno to talk about his decision to get into theater. Click below to hear what Jackman had to say!

This Monday, September 26, tickets for Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway will be available to the public at the Broadhurst Theatre box office (235 West 44th Street) and via Telecharge, now accepting all major credit cards. Visit www.telecharge.com or call 212 239 6200. Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman will return to the New York stage for a 10-week engagement in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, beginning previews on October 25, 2011. Opening night has been set for November 10; the production will run through January 1, 2012.

Following on from Sunday in the Park with George, Little Shop of Horrors, La Cage aux Folles, A Little Night Music and Sweet Charity, the Menier Chocolate Factory is delighted to announce that its Christmas musical will be Pippin - music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson.

Comedian and Andy Kauffman Award winner Harrison Greenbaum to host the Seventh Annual New York Innovative Theatre Awards (the IT Awards), in a ceremony dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway. The ceremony will be directed by Tom Wojtunik, Artistic Director of the Astoria Performing Arts Center.

It's Official! Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman will return to the New York stage next month in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, playing October 25 2011 to January 1 2012 at The Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). The official opening night has been set for November 10.

ENTER LAUGHING, The Musical, the hilarious production, is now playing at Bay Street Theatre through September 4. Due to the popularity of this show, an additional matinee has been added on Saturday, September 3 at 4 pm.

On Monday, August 29, 2011, the acclaimed revival of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will welcome Tony Yazbeck to the role of 'that silver-tongued prince of the courtoom,' Billy Flynn.

On Saturday, August 27, 2011, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO celebrated another major milestone when it became the longest-running American musical in Broadway history, surpassing A Chorus Line with a total of 6,138 performances.

ENTER LAUGHING, The Musical, the hilarious production, is now playing at Bay Street Theatre through September 4. Due to the popularity of this show, an additional matinee has been added on Saturday, September 3 at 4 pm.

On Monday, August 29, 2011, the acclaimed revival of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will welcome Tony Yazbeck to the role of 'that silver-tongued prince of the courtoom,' Billy Flynn.

On Saturday, August 27, 2011, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will celebrate another major milestone when it becomes the longest-running American musical in Broadway history, surpassing A Chorus Line with a total of 6,138 performances.

ENTER LAUGHING, The Musical, the hilarious production, began previews on August 9 with a standing ovation after the brilliant and much appreciated performance.

Set in 1930's, ENTER LAUGHING, The Musical tells the story of young, hapless David Kolowitz, a shop boy from the Bronx who pursues his dream of becoming a leading man on stage while facing mounting pressures from his despondent girlfriend, dismissive boss, distracted best friend, disgusted acting coach and disapproving parents.