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42nd Street, the tap dancing musical extravaganza makes it's way to Peachtree Street at the Fabulous Fox Theatre July 28 - August 2. Starring the legendary Loretta Swit as Broadway diva Dorothy Brock, 42nd Street brings it's show stopping and foot tapping story to the Fabulous Fox by way of Theater of the Stars.

Adam Shorsten, Anthony Francavilla, Michelle Mantione, and The Imagination Company presented EROTIC BROADWAY at The Triad on Monday June 29th. EROTIC BROADWAY is New York City's sexiest, new late-night Monday series.

?We are thrilled to bring back the tap dancing musical extravaganza 42nd Street,? exclaims Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. ?And starring as the perennial leading lady ?Dorothy Brock,? is the sublime Loretta Swit, an amazing actress whose career spans stage, screen and television roles from Mame to ?Hot Lips Houlihan? in M*A*S*H*. Our brand new production is sure to delight audiences of all ages! Join us for an unforgettable experience and see one of the all-time great musicals at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from July 28 through August 2. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com.?

BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' was held Sunday, June 21, featuring two performances (9:30 PM & Midnight) at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street). BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' was produced by and benefited Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.

WhatsOnStage.com is reporting that talks are under way to bring 'Minsky's,' the musical tale of Depression era burlesque that recently played in Los Angeles, to the West End in late 2010 or early 2011.

Recently, Upright's Chris Isaacson attended the opening night of 'Minsky's' at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.

Associated Press Theatre writer Michael Kuchwara is reporting that 'Minsky's,' the musical tale of Depression era burlesque that just opened last week in Los Angeles, is set for a summer or fall Broadway bow, according to its producers.

'MINKSY'S' book writer Bob Martin is featured on Toronto's TheStar.com chatted about his work on the new musical 'Minsky's', Bob Martin created and starred on Broadway in The Drowsy Chaperone.

Minsky's opens February 6, 2009, at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre and continues through March 1 (previews began January 21). Featuring music by three-time Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse (Bye Bye Birdie, Annie, Applause) and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead (Jelly's Last Jam and Triumph of Love), Minsky's is Center Theatre Group's second collaboration with Tony Award-winning writer Bob Martin and director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw (The Drowsy Chaperone).

'Minsky's' opens February 6, 2009, at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre and continues through March 1 (previews began January 21).

'Minsky's' opens February 6, 2009, at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre and continues through March 1 (previews began January 21). Featuring music by three-time Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse ('Bye Bye Birdie,' 'Annie,' 'Applause') and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead ('Jelly's Last Jam' and 'Triumph of Love'), 'Minsky's' is Center Theatre Group's second collaboration with Tony Award-winning writer Bob Martin and director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw ('The Drowsy Chaperone')

Minsky's is a big, racy, new musical comedy set in a time when entertainment was about legs and laughs, and you had to push the limits to keep the customers buying tickets. A rollicking backstage story, set in Prohibition Era New York City. Tony Award winning costume designer Gregg Barnes talked about his creations for MINSKY'S on the show's official site in a wonderful audio/video essay that we are excited to bring you here on BWW TV!

Former SNL genius, Celebrity Autobiography mainstay and gifted comic actress Rachel Dratch is a member of the cast of the currently in rehearsal musical Minsky's, she reveals her joy of working with composer Charles Strouse and her hope of it continuing to Broadway in the future to NYMag.com's Diana Scholl.

Casting is complete and rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of 'Minsky's,' which opens February 6, 2009, at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre and continues through March 1 (previews begin January 21). Featuring music by three-time Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse ('Bye Bye Birdie,' 'Annie,' 'Applause') and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead ('Jelly's Last Jam' and 'Triumph of Love'), 'Minsky's' is Center Theatre Group's second collaboration with Tony Award-winning writer Bob Martin and director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw ('The Drowsy Chaperone').

On Wednesday, March 12 2008 Roger Bart and the cast of 'Young Frankenstein welcomed 75 Fidelity FutureStage students from Long Island City High School (in Queens)to a performance of the hit musical 'Young Frankenstein' and to a post-show talk back immediately following the matinee performance, which the students will have seen for free.

Hollywood movie-maker and Broadway producer, Mel Brooks, attended a CD-singing for the original cast recording CD release of his new musical Young Frankenstein on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 5PM at the Barnes & Noble in Lincoln Center.

Young Frankenstein's Roger Bart, Sutton Foster, and Christopher Fitzgerald will perform 'Roll in the Hay' on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' Thursday, January 3. 'The Late Show with David Letterman' airs nationally on CBS at 11:35pm.

The official opening night of Young Frankenstein was a star-studded event, November 8 at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St).

Young Frankenstein officially opened on Broadway last night, November 8 at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St). The Opening Night Party was held at the Empire State Building.

One of the hottest and most hard-to-get tickets in town is for the new musical by Mel Brooks, Young Frankenstein. Scheduled to officially open at The Hilton Theatre on November 8, 2007, BroadwayWorld brings you a very special Young Frankenstein trivia contest and ticket give-away!