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Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater kicks off the second year of programming in the company's new home with the 2011/12 Season Opening Celebration September 15, 2011. The evening, which benefits Arena Stage's Community Engagement and educational programs, will include cocktails and dinner featuring the presentation of the American Artist Award to Tony and Emmy award-winning actress Leslie Uggams, followed by the highly anticipated season opening performance of Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress in the Kreeger Theater.

Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita (Zorro - West End) made her New York nightclub debut at The Midtown Theater Monday Aug 8 & Tuesday Aug 9 with her critically acclaimed act ALL HAIL THE QUEEN (Hail Yes!).

The last time fans saw True Blood character Russell Edgington, Bill (Stephen Moyer) and Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) had sealed him in a cement grave, but he promised he'd return.

Award winning composer/lyricist Bobby Cronin, who has been hard at work writing all year, will present a night of new songs from his musicals: W2ML (Welcome to My Life) book by Alicia Dempster, DAYBREAK, 'TIL DEATH DO US PART book by Allen Mogol, and CYRANA book by Crystal Skillman.

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

Cape May Stage, South Jersey's premier professional Equity theatre, begins performances of Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias tonight in anticipation of an opening tomorrow, August 4. The production will run through Saturday, September 10 at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the production and below, we bring you the production photos!

Though heavily speculated since the circulation of Broadway audition notices, the New York Times has just released the news that Douglas Carter Beane's LYSISTRATA JONES will indeed head to Broadway in the fall, beginning previews at the Walter Kerr Theatre November 12, 2011 in anticipation of a December 14 opening. The production last played the basketball court of the Judson Memorial Church Gymnasium off-Broadway in Washington Square, opening on June 5. The production was presented by the Transport Group Theatre Company. The new musical features a book by Douglas Carter Beane, music and lyrics by Lewis Flinn and will be directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges. The New York Times reports that capitalization is set at 6M for the new Broadway incarnation. Most of the off-Broadway cast wil transfer with the show.

If you're looking for a quick roundup of the events this week in the theatre world, look no further: here are some of the best articles the week had to offer!

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

At this week's upcoming Broadway in Bryant Park concert, 106.7 Lite fm's 106.7 Christine Nagy will emcee the event. Confirmed attendees include: 2011 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Musical, Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical and Best Direction of a Musical Anything Goes cast members; Tari Kelly, Laura Osnes, Colin Donnell and Robert Creighton; The Phantom of the Opera cast members; Marni Raab, Kyle Barisich, and Hugh Panaro; The Fantasticks cast members; Tom Flagg, Matt Leisy, Dan Sharkey, Juliette Trafton, Charles West; and Hair cast members; Phyre Hawkins, Steel Burkhardt, Caren Lyn Tackett, Paris Remillard and ensemble members: Josh Lamon, Cailan Rose, Nkrumah Gatling, Tanesha Ross, Laura Dreyfuss, Tripp Fountain, Larkin Bogan, and Emily Afton; and Traces cast members; Xia Zhengqi, Philippe Normand-Jenny, Mason Ames, Valerie Benoit-Charbonneau, and Bradley Henderson.

Yesterday, July 26 at 4:00pm the stars of Broadway's new Tony Award® winning musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, perform some of the show's classic dance floor hits at a special live performance at The Apple Store in SoHo.

Tonight, July 25, several same-sex couples from the Broadway community wed onstage at the St. James Theatre immediately following this evening's performance of HAIR. These unions are among the very first in New York State, following the landmark bill recently passed by state legislators. The event is being arranged by HAIR and Broadway Impact. SCOTTSBORO BOYS' Colman Domingo officiated the ceremonies. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage of the special evening.

Last night, July 25, Second Stage opened Zach Braff's world premiere production of ALL NEW PEOPLE. The production concludes Second Stage's 32nd season. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening and brings you photo coverage below!

At this week's upcoming Broadway in Bryant Park concert, 106.7 Lite fm's 106.7 Christine Nagy will emcee the event. Confirmed attendees include: 2011 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Musical, Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical and Best Direction of a Musical Anything Goes cast members; Tari Kelly, Laura Osnes, Colin Donnell and Robert Creighton; The Phantom of the Opera cast members; Marni Raab, Kyle Barisich, and Hugh Panaro; The Fantasticks cast members; Tom Flagg, Matt Leisy, Dan Sharkey, Juliette Trafton, Charles West; and Hair cast members; Phyre Hawkins, Steel Burkhardt, Caren Lyn Tackett, Paris Remillard and ensemble members: Josh Lamon, Cailan Rose, Nkrumah Gatling, Tanesha Ross, Laura Dreyfuss, Tripp Fountain, Larkin Bogan, and Emily Afton; and Traces cast members; Xia Zhengqi, Philippe Normand-Jenny, Mason Ames, Valerie Benoit-Charbonneau, and Bradley Henderson.

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

Laura Benanti has announced via her twitter today that she will be gracing the October cover of Playboy magazine.

Rehearsals began today for the Broadway transfer of the Kennedy Center's acclaimed production of James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES, directed by Eric Schaeffer, with choreography by Warren Carlyle and music direction by James Moore. FOLLIES will begin previews on Sunday, August 7, 2011 and open on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Marquis Theatre. Tickets are now on sale. The marquee is now going up and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look!

Broadway performer Ray Lee will join Marti Gould Cummings at The Ritz for a free performance tonight at 10:30pm. There are $3 beers and $4 cocktails.

On Saturday, July 16th between 8:30AM-9AM Colin Donnell and Laura Osnes will perform 'It's De-lovely' on CBS' 'The Early Show' on channel 2 in New York. Colin Donnell will also perform a special arrangement of 'I Get A Kick Out of You.'