Ricky Martin News

Music star Benise and his Emmy-Award winning Nights of Fire cast return to Jacksonville and the Times Union Center's Moran Theater with The Spanish Guitar on Wednesday, November 3rd at 7:30 p.m.

DreamWorks Theatricals and Broadway Across America today announced that they have partnered to launch 'MADAGASCAR LIVE,' DreamWorks Theatricals' first-ever live family touring show. The production is expected to visit over 70 cities across the United States beginning in January 2011. The brand new stage show aimed at family audiences stars the cast of popular characters from the beloved 'Madagascar' film series, including Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and members of the madcap Madagascar crew, King Julien and the crafty Penguins.

THE SPANISH GUITAR is an epic tale that will transport the audience to exotic places with video, new songs, and an ever changing set. Benise's new show will feature his guitar as protagonist, as it becomes the keeper of the stories of glory and tragedy through times and world's gone by. Benise - The Spanish Guitar will perform in Jacksonville on Wednesday, November 3rd at 7:30PM at the Times Union Center's Moran Theater.

The Give a Damn Campaign (www.wegiveadamn.org), a project of Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund, has released its newest public service announcement focusing on hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Ricky Martin, Elton John, Idina Menzel, Rachael Harris and Wanda Sykes speak out about the need to bring an end to these senseless acts of violence and intimidation. The PSA saw its world premiere last night on CNN's Larry King Live during an episode featuring the topic of anti-gay bullying.

According to AfterElton.com, GLEE creator Ryan Murphy has been in talks with Ricky Martin about possibly guest starring on the hit show.

Tony Award winning star of A CHORUS LINE is regarded internationally as one of Broadway's foremost dancing and singing leading ladies. She began this summer performing in the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and has just completed her first tour of Australia with MY MUSICAL COMEDY LIFE, before taking it to NY and a sold out crowd at the Laurie Beechman Theater.

On the surface, taking over the lead role of Usnavi in the National Tour of IN THE HEIGHTS-now performing at the Orange County Performing Arts Center through August 15-seems like a daunting task to tackle, especially after observing first-hand the man who created the role reprising it for six weeks in the tour's celebrated Los Angeles stop. But for actor Joseph Morales, assuming the role full-time directly following Lin-Manuel Miranda is nothing short of a realization of a dream. Morales spoke briefly with BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos to talk about what it means for him to play the lead role in one of musical theater's biggest new hits.

Today, June 22, the Armani Milan Menswear 2011 Spring/Summer show took place in Milan, Italy as part of fashion week. Fashion week is a fashion industry event which allows brands and specific fashion designers to showcase their latest collections in runway shows. This enables buyers to take a look at the latest trends and determines what is 'in' and 'out' this fashion season. The most prominent fashion weeks are held in the fashion capitals New York, London, Milan, and Paris. BroadwayWolrd brings coverage of the event below.

Following a stellar appearance by EVITA's Ricky Martin at the 64th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 13, 2010, you now have a chance to make your own stellar appearance at EVITA's Opening Night Celebration. Enter to win the Opening Night Package, which includes travel, accommodations, tickets to the performance and party passes at www.EvitaonBroadway.com.

On 3 Productions, the leader in celebrity gifting, produced the Official Talent Gift Lounge backstage at the 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13th.

Last night, June 13, the 64th Annual Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall. Hosted by PROMISES, PROMISES star Sean Hayes and Broadcast on CBS, the evening honored movie stars (Catherine Zeta-Jones, Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Scarlett Johansson), industry vets (Katie Finneran, Bill T. Jones, Michael Grandage), Broadway newcomers (Eddie Redmayne, David Bryan, Douglas Hodge) and more!

Last night, June 13, the 64th Annual Tony Awards were held at Radio City MusicAl Hall. Hosted by PROMISES, PROMISES star Sean Hayes and Broadcast on CBS, the evening honored movie stars (Catherine Zeta-Jones, Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Scarlett Johansson), industry vets (Katie Finneran, Bill T. Jones, Michael Grandage), Broadway newcomers (Eddie Redmayne, David Bryan, Douglas Hodge) and more!

Guitarist and vocalist extraordinaire Raul Midón plays the Blue Note in a benefit for JazzReach on June 14. Midón drew national attention with a jaw-dropping performance of his song 'State of Mind' on the David Letterman show in 2005.

@BroadwayGirlNYC is live blogging and tweeting all throughout the 2010 Tony Awards! To follow her along on Twitter, click here!

BWW's UK editor-in-chief is backstage at the Tonys - live!

BroadwayWorld.com's Editor-in-Chief, Robert Diamond is live blogging from the 2010 Tony Award Rehearsals at Radio City Music Hall! Refresh for updates!

Underbelly and Southbank Centre present BRAZIL! BRAZIL! In E4 Udderbelly, Southbank Centre, London SE1 8XX. Previews begin from 11th June.

The New York Times is reporting that EVITA is officially set for a Spring 2012 revival, produced by Hal Luftig and Scott Sanders, directed by Michael Grandage (who directed the recent London revival) and starring Elena Roger and Ricky Martin.

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research launched the Inspiration Galas, a series of fundraising events celebrating all aspects of men's style. The series, produced by Josh Wood Productions, will take place in New York, Paris, and Los Angeles.

Yesterday, June 3rd, The New York Public Library hosted the amFAR New York Inspiration Gala. The Foundation For AIDS Research travels the world supporting AIDS research, prevention, treatment, and education. The show was split between speeches and musical performances. Everyone in attendance was there to show their support for amFAR and their AIDS research. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the show below.