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Penned by a pair of downtown revue writers (Betty Comden and Adolph Green), composed by a wunderkind New York Philharmonic conductor (Leonard Bernstein), choreographed by a Ballet Theatre soloist (Jerome Robbins) and originally directed by musical comedy master George Abbott, there's never been a musical on Broadway that mixes highbrow and lowbrow with such a wondrous cacophonous clash as On The Town.

Broadway Backwards is a star-studded event featuring songs that even those not familiar with Broadway know and love, with a very unique and memorable twist. Instead of seeing a woman sing the iconic 'As Long As He Needs Me' from Oliver!, if that song were to be featured in Broadway Backwards, you might see someone like Alan Cumming sing it! The event was a benefit for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan.

Cheyenne Jackson is featured in the current issue of NEXT magazine in a small interview regarding tonight's Broadway Backwards 4 concert. To read the feature click here. Cheyenne Jackson made his Broadway debut understudying both male leads in the Tony Award-winning musical Thoroughly Modern Millie. On and Off Broadway, Cheyenne has appeared in Damn Yankees, Xanadu (Drama League, Drama Desk nominations) The Agony & the Agony, All Shook Up (Theater World Award, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle nomination) the premiere cast of Altar Boyz, Aida, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Cartells, On the 20th Century, and The 24 Hour Plays. His film and television credits include; the Oscar nominated United 93, Curiosity, Hysteria, Family Practice, Hysteria, and the upcoming Life on Mars and Ugly Betty.

On Thursday January 8th, 2009, the Tony Winning leads of the acclaimed revival of GYPSY, Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti and Boyd Gaines had their own Broadway Wall of Fame portrait unveiled at the popular theater district Italian eatery, Tony DiNapoli's. Tony DiNapoli's is located at 147 43rd Street.

On the Town, the opening production of New York City Center's 2008-09 Encores! season, opened, November 19th and played a final performance on Sunday November 23rd. On the Town, the first Broadway musical written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green with a score by Leonard Bernstein, was directed by John Rando with music direction by Todd Ellison and choreography by Warren Carlyle. BroadwayWorld's cameras joined the starry cast at the closing night party!

On the Town, the opening production of New York City Center's 2008-09 Encores! season, opened, November 19th and played a final performance on Sunday November 23rd.. On the Town, the first Broadway musical written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green with a score by Leonard Bernstein, was directed by John Rando with music direction by Todd Ellison and choreography by Warren Carlyle. BroadwayWorld's cameras had a 'helluva' time joining in on all the fun!

On the Town, the first Broadway musical written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green with a score by Leonard Bernstein, opens New York City Center's 2008-09 Encores! season on November 19, running November 19 - 23, directed by John Rando with music direction by Todd Ellison and choreography by Warren Carlyle.

On the Town, the opening production of New York City Center's 2008-09 Encores! season, opens tonight, November 19th.

Peggy Sawyer saves the day in the North Shore Music Theatre production of this tap-happy backstage musical

New York City Center's 2008-09 Encores! season, running November 19 - 23, will present ON THE TOWN, the first Broadway musical written by Betty Comden andAdolph Green with a score by Leonard Bernstein. The show will be directed by John Rando with music direction by Todd Ellison and choreography by Warren Carlyle. Broadway Beat takes you behind the scenes with a visit into the rehearsal hall as the cast readies for Opening Night!

New York City Center's 2008-09 Encores! season, running November 19 - 23, will present ON THE TOWN, the first Broadway musical written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green with a score by Leonard Bernstein. The show will be directed by John Rando with music direction by Todd Ellison and choreography by Warren Carlyle.

Andrea Martin, Michael Cumpsty and Tony Yazbeck have been cast in On the Town, the opening production of New York City Center's 2008-09 Encores! season, running November 19 - 23. On the Town, the first Broadway musical written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green with a score by Leonard Bernstein, will be directed by John Rando with music direction by Todd Ellison and choreography by Warren Carlyle.

The glamour, spectacle and fashion of 1930s Broadway comes to North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) as a chorus girl from a small town aspires to find love and success on the Great White Way in the Tony® Award winning 42nd STREET, tapping across the NSMT main stage from October 28 to November 23, 2008. Press night is scheduled for October 30th at 7:30 pm.

Andrea Martin, Michael Cumpsty and Tony Yazbeck have been cast in On the Town, the opening production of New York City Center's 2008-09 Encores! season, running November 19 - 23. On the Town, the first Broadway musical written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green with a score by Leonard Bernstein, will be directed by John Rando with music direction by Todd Ellison and choreography by Warren Carlyle

The glamour, spectacle and fashion of 1930s Broadway comes to North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) as a chorus girl from a small town aspires to find love and success on the Great White Way in the Tony® Award winning 42nd STREET, tapping across the NSMT main stage from October 28 to November 23, 2008. Press night is scheduled for October 30th at 7:30 pm.

On August 10th, 2008 Charlotte d'Amboise will play her last performance as Cassie, and Jessica Lee Goldyn will play her last performance at Val in the Broadway musical A Chorus Line.

On August 10th, 2008 Charlotte d'Amboise will play her last performance at Cassie, and Jessica Lee Goldyn will play her last performance at Val in the Broadway musical A Chorus Line.

On July 24th, 2008 Mario Lopez had his very own portrait unveiled at the popular theater district Italian eatery, Tony Di Napoli's. Tony DiNapoli's is located at 147 43rd Street

A Chorus Line, currently playing at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W 45th St) will starting Monday June 23rd play a new schedule. The schedule will be as follows: Monday - Dark, Tuesday - Dark, Wednesday - 2pm& 8pm, Thursday - 8pm, Friday - 8pm, Saturday - 2pm & 8pm, Sunday - 1:30pm & 6:30pm.

Grant Turner to play the role of Zack in Broadway's A Chorus Line from May 13 through June 1 while Mario Lopez is on scheduled hiatus. Grant Turner usually plays the role of cut dancer Frank, and understudies Zack, Larry, Don and Greg.