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Broadway veteran and last year's Tony Awards host Neil Patrick Harris recently spoke for TEDxBroadway on the future of the Great White Way when it comes to Times Square, customer service, dance, and more . Hear what he had to say on the matter below!

Broadway veteran and last year's Tony Awards host Neil Patrick Harris recently spoke for TEDxBroadway on customer service with regards to theatre, talking about what's good, what needs work and even predicted where customer service might end up in twenty years. Hear what he had to say on the matter below!

Broadway veteran Taye Diggs recently released a childrens' book titled Chocolate Me. In the video below, Diggs visits 'The Talk' where he chats about the book, his youth, and more! Click below to check it out!

Today in 1972, Broadway veteran Taye Diggs was born. In 1996, he originated the role of the landlord Benny in Jonathan Larson's Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Rent, which also starred his future wife, Idina Menzel. After Rent he appeared as Mr. Black alongside Idina Menzel's character of Kate in Andrew Lippa's off-Broadway production of The Wild Party. Diggs also played The Bandleader in the 2002 film version of the long-running Broadway revival of Chicago and filled in as Billy Flynn on Broadway. He also temporarily filled in for Norbert Leo Butz (an original Rent standby) as the love interest Fiyero of Idina Menzel's Elphaba character in Wicked.

A regional production of RENT doesn't open until January at Coeur d'Alene's Lake City Playhouse, but locals are already protesting the show because it 'promotes vulgarity and sets a bad example.' Watch the video below to check out the full story.

The cast of the landmark musical Rent performed on CBS's 'The Early Show' yesterday. Adam Chanler-Berat and Matt Shingledecker sang the show's title number, and were joined by the cast to perform Rent's signature song, 'Seasons of Love.' Check it out below!

Powerhouse Broadway veteran Tovah Feldshuh stars in Gypsy at Bristol Riverside Theatre as part of its 25th Anniversary Season through January 15. With music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Arthur Laurents, the production is directed by Keith Baker and also features Robert Newman, Amanda Rose, Brittney Lee Hamilton, Joe Grandy, Bethe B. Austin, Kathryn Kendall, and Demetria Joyce Bailey. Check out performance highlights from the show below!

The cast of the landmark musical Rent performed today on Regis Philbin's final episode of 'Live! with Regis and Kelly.' Mr. Philbin's extraordinary run was celebrated in his final minutes on the show with a surprise performance of Rent's signature song, 'Seasons of Love,' with special lyrics penned for the occasion by the production teams of both shows. Check out the performance below!

The American Theatre Wing raised more than $550,000 at their annual Gala last night. All of the proceeds will go towards The Wing's education and outreach programs. The event was held at New York's legendary Plaza Hotel in honor of Sir Howard Stringer (Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Sony Corporation and longtime American Theatre Wing Board Member), and included a special tribute to Douglas B. Leeds (Former President and dear friend of The Wing).

Meghann Fahy (Next to Normal) and Andrew Durand (Spring Awakening) led Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk's latest collaboration, The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown at Goodspeed Musicals this summer. This original musical for Broadway's next generation ran through August 28, 2011 at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn., Goodspeed's home for developing new works. Click below for some show highlights!

Neil Patrick Harris currently stars as Barney Stinson in the hit CBS series, 'How I Met Your Mother,' a role which has garnered him multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations, as well as a People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Comedy Actor. Harris recently tackled the leading role of Bobby in the New York Philharmonic's concert production of Stephen Sondheim's Company at Lincoln Center. He recently guest starred on Cartoon Network's Adventure Time! Click below to check it out!

Fresh from their hit Broadway turns, Meghann Fahy (Next to Normal) and Andrew Durand (Spring Awakening) lead The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown by the writing team of Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk. This original musical for Broadway's next generation will run through August 28, 2011 at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn., Goodspeed's home for developing new works. Click below for performance highlights from the show!

The new, off-Broadway production of RENT opened August 11 at New World Stages. The resurrection of the cult classic, written by Jonathan Larson, is being directed by Michael Greif, who directed the show's original off-Broadway and Broadway productions. The creative team includes choreographer Larry Keigwin, music supervisor Tim Weil, set designer Mark Wendland, costume designer Angela Wendt, lighting designer Kevin Adams, sound designer Brian Ronan, and projection designer by Peter Nigrini. In the video below, original and current costume designers Angela Wendt and Lisa Zinni talk about how the costumes in 'RENT' have evolved over the years and what can be expected in the Off-Broadway revival.

Fresh from their hit Broadway turns, Meghann Fahy (Next to Normal) and Andrew Durand (Spring Awakening) lead The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown. Talkin' Broadway calls the show's writing team of Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk 'the most important young writers in musical theatre today.' This original musical for Broadway's next generation will run through August 28, 2011 at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn., Goodspeed's home for developing new works. Click below for performance highlights from the show!

The new, off-Broadway production of RENT opened on Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages and BroadwayWorld TV was there to talk to the show's new cast all about bringing the new production to the stage!

The new, off-Broadway production of Rent began previews on, July 14, and opens Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages. Here, the cast talks about working with Rent's original director, Michael Greif.

The new, off-Broadway production of Rent began previews on, July 14, and opens Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages. In the video below, the cast members talk about the appropriateness of the show in 2011. Click below to check it out!

The new, off-Broadway production of Rent began previews on, July 14, and opens Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages. In the video below, the cast members talk about their individual characters. Click below to check it out!

Fresh from their hit Broadway turns, Meghann Fahy (Next to Normal) and Andrew Durand (Spring Awakening) lead The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown. Talkin' Broadway calls the show's writing team of Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk 'the most important young writers in musical theatre today.' This original musical for Broadway's next generation will run from tonight, August 4 through 28, 2011 at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn., Goodspeed's home for developing new works. Go inside rehearsal for the production by clicking below!

Yesterday, August 1, BroadwayWorld visited New World Stages with Richie Ridge to meet the new cast of Rent! Previews for this revival production off-Broadway began on July 14 in anticipation of an August 11 opening. To meet the players filling these iconic roles, click below!