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Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett have another hit on their hands!

The award-winning CAP21 Theatre Company will open its 2015 season with the first production of a new musical, THE ARTIST & THE SCIENTIST, with book and lyrics by Jenny Stafford, music by Brandon Anderson, and story by Jenny Stafford and Brandon Anderson. It is a love story exploring the conflicting ways in which we each see the world and the fears we have of losing ourselves in other people. THE ARTIST & THE SCIENTIST will play a limited run from February 4 -28, 2015 at the CAP21 Theatre, 18 West 18th Street, 5th Floor, New York.

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga performed a medley of the songs 'Cheek to Cheek' and 'It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)'

Cheyenne Jackson, with stage credits including The Performers, 8, Finian's Rainbow, Damn Yankees and Xanadu; television appearances on 30 Rock, Glee,Curb Your Enthusiasm and Ugly Betty; and film work including Love is Strange, United 93, Price Check and Lola Versus, will make his debut at Cafe Carlyleto open the winter season, January 13-24.

Today we are revisiting the very best theatre-related items released in 2014 in honor of the holiday shopping season being upon us.

Today we are talking to one of Broadway's biggest and brightest stars all about her incredibly busy year and impossibly packed schedule coming up for the rest of 2014 and the start of 2015 - the winsome and angelic Kelli O'Hara. Offering a generous tease of her upcoming Carnegie Hall holiday concert spectacular alongside fellow InDepth InterView participant Matthew Morrison and the NY Pops in KELLI & MATTHEW: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, O'Hara reflects on some of her favorite Christmas memories and shares some of her favorite holiday selections while commenting on the notable rapport shared between herself and Morrison, previously having co-starred in the Lincoln Center Theater productions of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA and SOUTH PACIFIC. Furthermore, O'Hara offers us a behind the scenes perspective on starring in NBC's recent entertainment extravaganza PETER PAN LIVE! and her thoughts on the unique production process as well as performing in the live telecast itself and introducing new material into the hallowed score for the show specifically for the broadcast. Additionally, O'Hara opens up about her leading role in the hotly anticipated forthcoming revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's vaunted THE KING & I, to be directed by her frequent collaborator Bartlett Sher, and sheds some light on what preparations are currently underway in taking on the iconic role of Anna as well as posits her own insights into the complex character in the historically-informed story. All of that, first news on appearing in the Tom Hanks tribute as part of this year's Kennedy Center Honors, reflections on THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY on Broadway and on disc, whether she would consider playing Marian in NBC's recently announced live TV production of THE MUSIC MAN and much, much more!

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has today announced it has extended its long-term worldwide deal with writer, musician and producer Greg Kurstin.

To celebrate their first year of podcasting, the Theater People Podcast is counting down its Top-10 moments. As he has done before, host Patrick Hinds is giving the BroadwayWorld readers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what happens before, during, and after the the tape is rolling.

Ashton Kutcher recently appeared on ELLEN to discuss the upcoming series finale of TWO AND A HALF MEN. In the video below, Kutcher says he was 'a little terrified' when he heard the storyline for the episode, and Ellen asks him point blank if Charlie Sheen will return. Check it out below!

Following the passing of his long-time friend and fellow comedic legend, Billy Crystal has penned a script, imagining the late Robin Williams in heaven. You can read it in full below, via Entertainment Weekly:

Orlando Bloom stops by today's ELLEN to talk about what's going on with his luxurious locks, and his plans for the holiday. Check out the appearance below!

Ariana Grande and Idina Menzel will be among the honorees at the 2014 Billboard Women in Music Awards. The talented singers will join Taylor Swift among many other recipients at the event tonight, Dec. 12th in New York City.

The 48th season of Festival d'été de Québec will take place July 9 - 19, 2015 in the cultural hot spot and historically unique setting of Québec City. The star-studded event will bring some of the biggest headliners along with the latest trend-setting talents on the international music scene for 11 days of incomparable celebration and non-stop excitement. From intimate performances and after-hours electro shows to rock icons and pop superstars on North America's largest outdoor stage-the Bell stage, located in a historic battlefield park overlooking the St. Lawrence River- there's plenty for every musical taste.

This summer with great anticipation, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga took the stage for their first full live concert appearance in New York City and performed a special evening of songs, many of which from their Grammy nominated, #1 album, Cheek To Cheek.

Jennifer Nettles, who just announced she will be making her Broadway debut as 'Roxie Hart' in CHICAGO, posted two photos from backstage at her photo shoot for the musical. Check out the sultry images below!

A brand new holiday single from Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett!

Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Seth MacFarlane, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams will all appear on NBC's annual special "New Year's Eve with Carson Daly."

Today we salute one of Broadway's most influential artists in honor of his birthday this week, the one and only Ira Gershwin!

The 26th annual edition of Gypsy of the Year raised a record-breaking $5,229,611 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS thanks to six weeks of fundraising by 64 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies.

Oscar winner Tom Hanks was among the five people honored Sunday evening at the 2014 Kennedy Center Honors held in Washington DC. The Oscar winner spoke about what the award meant to him.