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The producers of the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, and East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans announced today that single tickets will go on sale Friday, August 16 at 10 a.m. An exclusive online pre-sale for American Express Cardmembers will begin at Tuesday, August 13 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at BroadwayInNewOrleans.com, www.BookofMormonTheMusical.com, the Mahalia Jackson Theater Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 1.800.982.ARTS (2787). Group discounts for 15 or more are available by calling 504.287.0372.

FIRST DATE opened last night on Broadway and we've got photos from the red carpet arrivals for the new musical starring Zachary Levi and Krysta Rodriguez. What are you waiting for? Scroll down to check them out!

Billy Porter, 2013 Tony Award Winner for Best Actor in a Musical (Kinky Boots) surprised students of Broadway Artists Alliance Summer Intensive Session One with his appearance on July 25th. Porter entertained the students with tales of his experiences. In addition, he participated in a Q&A, answering student's questions and providing advice for young performers. Check out a look back below!

THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has broken its own Opera House theater record in Washington, D.C. for the week ending August 4 at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts grossing $2,120,002.00. THE BOOK OF MORMON first broke the record the week ending July 14.

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) presents Fetch Clay, Make Man, written by Will Power and directed by Des McAnuff, will begin performances Friday, August 23 at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Opening night is set for Thursday, September 12 at 7pm. Fetch Clay, Make Man is scheduled to run through Sunday, October 13. The company just met the press, and BroadwayWorld brings you coverage below!

Tony Award winner Gabriel Ebert visited students at Broadway Artists Alliance Alumni Session to share his journey from young actor to Tony Award Winner. Earlier this year, Ebert won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Mr. Wormwood in Matilda the Musical. Scroll down for photos from the event!

THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has broken its own Opera House theater record in Washington, D.C. for the week ending July 21 at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts grossing $2,079,911.00. THE BOOK OF MORMON first broke the record the week of July 14.

Two-time Tony nominated Best Actress Laura Osnes visits Broadway Artists Alliance Junior. and Alumni Only Summer Intensives on July 16th. Osnes provided feedback to students as well as participated in a Q&A. Check out a look back at the event below!

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola has announced that Fetch Clay, Make Man, written by Will Power and directed by Des McAnuff, will begin performances Friday, August 23 at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Opening night is set for Thursday, September 12 at 7pm. Fetch Clay, Make Man is scheduled to run through Sunday, October 13; tickets are on sale now.

THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has broken the Opera House theater record in Washington, D.C. for the week ending July 14 at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts grossing $2,072,222.00.

The producers of THE BOOK OF MORMON and The Nederlander Organization announced today five additional weeks of performances have been added to the originally announced return engagement. The show will begin performances January 21 at Hollywood Pantages Theatre and play through March 16, 2014.

Today's photos feature the cast of Broadway's BOOK OF MORMON braving a nine-show week, an EVITA-esque farewell for KINKY BOOTS' Caroline Bowman, MATILDA, ROCK OF AGES, West End's THE COLOR PURPLE, TOP HAT, and more. Check them all out below!

Today's photos include THE JUNGLE BOOK's first SIP from Chicago's Goodman Theatre, THE BOOK OF MORMON's cast yearning for some summer freedom, plus images from MATILDA, KINKY BOOTS, NEWSIES, and more!

SMASH and First Date star Krysta Rodriguez recently joined Broadway Artists Alliance to lead a master class. Rodriguez provided feedback to the students on their audition material and participated in a Q&A. Scroll down for photos!

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular "Backstage" with Susie Mosheris the "54 Piano Bar," a new vocal competition - 'The Callback," and more:

THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awardsincluding Best Musical, has broken the house record in Buffalo for the week ending June 16 at Shea's Performing Arts Center.

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular "Backstage" with Susie Mosheris the "54 Piano Bar," a new vocal competition - 'The Callback," and more:

The producers of the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, and Omaha Performing Arts announced today that single tickets will go on sale to the public today, June 14, at 10:00 a.m. An exclusive pre-sale for American Express Card members will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12.

The producers of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, and the Gexa Energy Broadway at the Hobby Center Series announced today that single tickets will go on sale June 23 at 10 a.m. An exclusive online pre-sale for American Express Card-members will begin at 10 a.m. on June 19 thru June 21. Tickets will be available at the Hobby Center Box Office (800 Bagby Street), all Ticketmaster outlets, or by visiting www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Houston. Tickets can also be purchased by calling (800) 982-2787. Group orders of 15 or more may be placed by calling (888)451-5986 or emailing houston.groups@broadwayacrossamerica.com.

Back by popular demand following its record-breaking six-week engagement, THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre in 2014 for a strictly limited engagement, with performances beginning September 16, 2014.