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Nathan Lane discussed the origins of his accent and the upkeep of his thin mustache at the ADDAMS FAMILY opening night party.

In a recent interview with 'The Daily Beast,' ADDAMS FAMILY star Nathan Lane talked about his role in the musical, theater columnist Michael Riedel, and a possible good-bye to musical theater.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is currently in previews and opens at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 8, 2010. In anticipation of its highly anticipated opening this week, BroadwayWorld brings you the first production photos!

Rossini's rarely performed Armida has its Met premiere on April 12 with a gala performance of Mary Zimmerman's new production. Renowned soprano Renée Fleming stars as the mythological sorceress, Armida, one of the greatest virtuoso roles from the bel canto repertory. Fleming is joined by Lawrence Brownlee, who sings Armida's chief love interest, Rinaldo, and five more tenors in the roles of the crusader knights. José Manuel Zapata portrays Rinaldo's deadly rival Gernando.

When young Stefan's tranquil life on the island of Malta is shattered by his fiancée's slutty revelation, he goes off to the US in search of a new life. There he finds an exciting group of friends in an industry that takes some getting used to.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is currently in previews and opens at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 8, 2010. In anticipation of its highly anticipated opening this week, BroadwayWorld brings you the first production photos!

On April 2, THE ADDAMS FAMILY star Nathan Lane appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman to talk about all things ADDAMS. In addition to discussing some show highlights, he revealed what it was like to perform for the Obama family, who recently took a trip to New York to see the production. Lane reveals that First Lady Michelle Obama herself took the time to write a hand written thank-you note to Lane for giving her one of the 'best nights she's ever had in the theater.' Click below to watch Lane on the Late Show.

In a recent interview with The Star Ledger, ADDAMS FAMILY star Bebe Neuwirth discussed her transition into the project and how she approached the role of Morticia, as well as her career working with Fosse and her career as a whole.

The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15 St.) has announced full casting for its world premiere production of Adam Rapp's play THE METAL CHILDREN -- starring the previously-announced Billy Crudup -- with previews set to begin May 4 prior to its official press opening May 19, according to Douglas Aibel, artistic director of Vineyard Theatre.

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting, dates and a director for the American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Moira Buffini's award-winning play GABRIEL, which will mark the final main stage production of Atlantic's 2009-2010 season.

After breaking box office records and selling out in record time during its 2005 and 2006 engagements, WICKED, the smash-hit musical, will return to Toronto, to the Canon Theatre, October 20 through November 28. Group tickets for the return engagement are currently on sale. Single tickets go on sale Monday June 7.

Yesterday, the First Family enjoyed MEMPHIS while Barack Obama was fighting to get the health care bill passed in Washington, DC and tonight, the rest of the Obama clan again enjoyed a Broadway show with Michelle Obama, her mother Marian Robinson and daughters Malia and Sasha along with some friends seeing THE ADDAMS FAMILY according to multiple audience reports. The kids are on Spring break and what better way to enjoy it than here on Broadway!

Bebe Neuwirth gave a wide-ranging interview to New York Magazine, in which the star talks about recent rumors reported by Michael Riedel and others about animosity between her and co-star Nathan Lane, audience reactions and planned changes for the show which is currently in previews.

The trailer for the upcoming Columbia Pictures 'Eat, Pray, Love' has been released. The film is an adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's best-selling memoir and stars Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, Billy Crudup, James Franco, Viola Davis, Tuva Novotny, Mary Testa and Arlene Tur.

USA Today has a video interview up with THE ADDAMS FAMILY stars - Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth, available online now!

ADDAMS FAMILY Stars Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth sat down with USA Today for a Q&A on the show, their quirky characters and what they feel will surprise people about the new musical.

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting, dates and a director for the American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Moira Buffini's award-winning play GABRIEL, which will mark the final main stage production of Atlantic's 2009-2010 season.

The Addams Family is coming out of the box strong, taking in $1,192,213 from its first seven preview performances, Variety reports. Houses have averaged nearly 99% per night.

Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting, dates and a director for the American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Moira Buffini's award-winning play GABRIEL, which will mark the final main stage production of Atlantic's 2009-2010 season.

The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE™, opens in Jacksonville at Times Union Center's Moran Theater on April 27 - May 2, 2010 for eight performances only!

Previews begin tonight at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre for the much-anticipated new Broadway musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY.

When young Stefan's tranquil life on the island of Malta is shattered by his fiancée's slutty revelation, he goes off to the US in search of a new life. There he finds an exciting group of friends in an industry that takes some getting used to.

Due to the winter storm, Irish Repertory Theatre has postponed today's 3pm reading of Sean McLoughlin's NOAH AND THE TOWER FLOWER. The free reading has been rescheduled for Friday, March 5 at 3pm.

After breaking box office records and selling out its entire run in record time both in 2006 and 2008, Wicked, the smash hit musical, makes its much-anticipated return to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, Wednesday, August 11-Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010.

The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASETM, will play through February 28 in Milwaukee.