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Sammy, a new musical by Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Leslie Bricusse, runs at The Old Globe Sept. 19 through Nov. 8, 2009.

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Tisa Chang, Artistic Producing Director of Pan Asian Repertory Theatre announces its 33rd season with the East Coast premiere of IMELDA, A New Musical. The limited engagement plays September 22nd - October 18th, 2009 at The Julia Miles Theatre, 424 West 55th Street.

According to casting notices and comments from official production representatives, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical will makes it way to Broadway in March 2011. The scheduled date for the 'her' arrival is March, 6th, 2011 according to production officials. There is no theatre or casting set at this time.

New stars and shows have been announced for Broadway by famed entertainment press representatives Boneau/Bryan-Brown. Joining previously announced productions are A Little Night Music, Million Dollar Quartet, Next Fall and Sondheim on Sondheim. 'BBB' has created a video spotlighting some of the amazing stars who are performing this season on the Great White Way!

Summit Entertainment has released posters for the upcoming 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon.' Stage and screen vet Michael Sheen is featured in 'New Moon.'

The Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf's new American play 'Superior Donuts' at the Music Box Theatre celebrated its official opening night on Thursday, October 1, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as the starry audience arrived for the first night performance.

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SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS begin performances tomorrow night at the Nederlander Theatre with the first preview of Brighton Beach Memoirs. The production, directed by David Cromer (Our Town), will open October 25.

Stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth made a guest appearance last night on the fourth episode of the FOX series GLEE. In the GLEE episode 'The Rhodes Not Taken' Chenoweth duets with star Matthew Morrison on Heart's 'Alone' and you can watch the musical moment right here on BWW TV!

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are delighted to announce, due to popular demand, the Manhattan Theatre Club production of George S. Kaufman's and Edna Ferber's THE ROYAL FAMILY has been extended. Tickets for the production, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt, Mauritius), are now on sale through Sunday, November 29.

RACE star James Spader visited the CBS' The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on September 29th and you can watch the clip right here on STAGE TUBE!

The 23rd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction held yesterday Sunday, September 27 raised a grand total of $403,929 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA).

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to have Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine return to Studio 54 with Sondheim on Sondheim, a new original Broadway musical starring Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams, Michael Arden & Leslie Kritzer. Music & lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim, conceived & directed by James Lapine. Sondheim on Sondheim will begin previews on March 19th, 2010 and open officially April 22nd, 2010 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street). This will be a limited engagement through Sunday, June 13th, 2010.

Stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth made a guest appearance last night on the fourth episode of the FOX series GLEE. The acclaimed actress spoke to Entertainment Tonight about her role on the FOX hit and you can her segment right here on STAGE TUBE!

Madonna visited the CBS 'Late Show with David Letterman' yesterday, September 30th, and you can watch the segment right here on STAGE TUBE!

September Back2Broadway Month came to a close with the finale of Star Chats: where Broadway stars and insiders reveal what happens on stage and behind the scenes. Leading Ladies will be broadcast as the opening program of American Theatre Wing's 31st season of 'Working in the Theatre.'

The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith will launch at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on October 13, 2009, The 101 Dalmatians Musical features an impressive cast made-up of Broadway veterans and newcomers that will bring to life this one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family. Drama Desk Award winner Rachel York leads that cast as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots.

The Fall theatre season in the DC area is in full bloom. As the leaves are turning, there is a colorful group of shows opening this month. There are so many, so where do I begin? Here are shows that I am looking forward to seeing, and remember I am a musical theatre lover who likes to sprinkle in a play or two - here and there - so don't get mad if I don't choose one of the plays you are looking forward to seeing. You have your chance at the end of this article to share your 'must sees' also with our readers. Hopefully, you'll make the trip down to the DC area to see some of these wonderful productions.