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Jamie Pugh sang 'Bring Him Home' from 'Les Miserables' on Episode 4 of Britain's Got Talent 2009. And once again, like Susan Boyle before him, his choice of a 'Les Miz' song proved both successful and an inspiration that mirrored his own humble aspirations and deep held dreams.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) presents EVERYDAY RAPTURE, written by Dick Scanlan (Tony nominee for Thoroughly Modern Millie) and Sherie Rene Scott (Tony nominee for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), with musical supervision by Tom Kitt (Next to Normal, High Fidelity), directed by Michael Mayer (Tony Award winner for Spring Awakening). Previews began on Tuesday, April 7; opening night is tonight Sunday, May 3, 2009.

Auditions are set for June 6, 1:00 pm at The Playmakers, 121 W. 3rd in Grove for the fantastical, magical, musical 'Suessical, Jr', the head-liner play in The Playmakers 'Off Broadway Troupers' summer youth theatre. Daytime rehearsals will begin the next week.

Gossip maven Liz Smith has written about the hoped for, but unplanned sequel to the mega hit big screen musical Mamma Mia! in her recent column on WowOWow.com.

The cast has been announced for the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre engagement of 'Monty Python's Spamalot,' which will open Center Theatre Group's 2009-2010 season at the Ahmanson Theatre of the Los Angeles Music Center, July 7 through September 6, 2009.

During the week of April 27- May 1, 2009, top-rated morning program 'Live with Regis and Kelly' gave the show's nationwide TV audience a vicarious thrill when America's favorite co-hosts jumped into the roles of some of the best Broadway characters during 'On Broadway Week.'

Sources Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood that Fox's X-Men Origins: Wolverine 'clawed' a whopping $35 million debut Friday in part to heavy attendance at evening shows and the studio's widest release ever into 4,099 theaters.

Broadway Beat takes you from the rehearsal studios to opening nights, including in-depth interviews with Tony Award winning stars and directors. Broadway Beat is your front row seat to all the music, all the magic, and all of the magnificent drama that is Broadway.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey kicks off its 2009 Season with a world premiere stage adaptation of Around the World in Eighty Days. Adapted for the stage by Bonnie J. Monte from the beloved novel by Jules Verne, this inventive production is an exhilarating treat for people of all ages. Around the World in Eighty Days began performances on April 29 and continues through May 24 at the Shakespeare Theatre's Main Stage - The F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue at Lancaster Road in Madison. The production officially opens tonight, May 2nd.

During the week of April 27- May 1, 2009, top-rated morning program 'Live with Regis and Kelly' gave the show's nationwide TV audience a vicarious thrill when America's favorite co-hosts jumped into the roles of some of the best Broadway characters during 'On Broadway Week.'

During the week of April 27- May 1, 2009, top-rated morning program 'Live with Regis and Kelly' gave the show's nationwide TV audience a vicarious thrill when America's favorite co-hosts jumped into the roles of some of the best Broadway characters during 'On Broadway Week.'

During the week of April 27- May 1, 2009, top-rated morning program 'Live with Regis and Kelly' gave the show's nationwide TV audience a vicarious thrill when America's favorite co-hosts jumped into the roles of some of the best Broadway characters during 'On Broadway Week.'

The Heroes star has auditioned for the role of Ariel Moore - a part for which Dancing with the Stars' Julianne Hough is also reportedly seeking - in the musical remake of Footloose, E! News reports. Lori Singer played the character of Ariel in the original film.

Singer-Impressionist Danny Gans, a staple on the Las Vegas Strip, has died at age 52. Entertainment Tonight features an interview with Donny Osmond with his late friend Danny Gans. ET reached back into their archives to bring this touching video of Donny with his friend and producer to audiences.

Joe's Pub will host the 'Songs from an Era, from Gershwin to Ellington' on Sunday, May 31 at 7:00 PM featuring Norm Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Brenda Braxton, John Tracey-Egan, Johnathan Freeman and more.

Kristin Chenoweth effortlessly transitions between television, stage and film. She starred in the ABC series 'Pushing Daisies,' where she was nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

The Times Square Alliance and Spectacolor have partnered with the Tony Awards, the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League to broadcast the Tony Nominations LIVE in their entirety to the Clear Channel Spectacolor HD video screen in Times Square.

Danny Gans appeared on Broadway in 1995's 'Danny Gans on Broadway: The Man of Many Voices.' Shortly after his Broadway engagement, Gans found success in Las Vegas, headlining at the Stratosphere Hotel and later the Rio Hotel.

Hugh Jackman, Tony Award-winner and star of the upcoming film 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine,' appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Jackman joked about a variety of subjects as well as discussing his musical theatre roots.

The Daily Record has obtained an exclusive video of Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle singing at what appears to be one her earliest on-camera performances, singing 'I Don't Know How To Love Him'during a 1984 competition at Fir Park Social Club in Motherwell.