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As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Julie Taymor is at the helm of a new film adaptation of THE TEMPEST, to be released this December. The film was shot in Hawaii with stars Helen Mirren (Prospera), Alfred Molina (Stephano), Ben Whishaw (Ariel), Felicity Jones (Miranda), Russell Brand (Trinculo), Djimon Hounsou (Caliban), Alan Cumming (Sebastian), Chris Cooper (Antonio), and David Strathairn (Alonso). The New York Times reports today that the film will in fact be the main attraction at this year's New York Film Festival, presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center in October. The film will get a special screening on October 2, 2010 at Alice Tully Hall.

The world of Cold War intrigue, forbidden love, and 1980s rock rules when the legendary musical Chess , by the composers of Mamma Mia!, plays Signature Theatre, August 10 through September 26. The first major American production in almost 20 years-and the Washington region's very first professional production-stars Broadway's Jill Paice (Curtains), Euan Morton (Boy George in Taboo), and Jeremy Kushnier (Footloose) in the Russian/American conflict made new again. Director Eric Schaeffer (Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet) and his creative team capture the gritty, sexy world of Chess' 1985 radio hit ‘One Night in Bangkok' in the amazing intimacy of Signature's 276-seat MAX Theatre. The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre has a national reputation for its work with musicals - polishing underappreciated gems, as well as producing world premieres and reinventing classics.

The Ogunquit Playhouse is the first fully staged Regional theatre in the nation to produce an all new production of Sunset Boulevard starring Stefanie Powers as Norma Desmond, July 28 through August 14, complete with the Tony Nominated costumes by the Academy Award winning designer, Anthony Powell and an all new set designed exclusively for the Ogunquit stage by Todd Ivins. This musical is based on the film noir classic by Billy Wilder that starred Gloria Swanson and William Holden. It is the winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical and features some of Andrew Lloyd Webber's loveliest melodies including, 'With One Look' and 'As If We Never Said Goodbye.' Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Powers as 'Norma Desmond!'

Safe Space, an agency that serves at-risk children and families in Queens, is proud to announce that professional performers from Broadway in South Africa have agreed to participate in a free community concert at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, starting at 7 p.m. The stars will teach -- and then perform with -- youth from Safe Space's programs.

Actress, recording artist, producer and broadcaster Elaine Paige, regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as ‘The First Lady of Musical Theatre,' has arrived in New York City where she will spend the next few months pursuing a variety of professional opportunities. Her primary mission is to record a new Warner Bros album with international recording stars to be produced by the legendary Phil Ramone.

As BroadwayWorld has perviously reported, Tony nominee Laura Linney leads the cast of the new Showtime drama, The Big C, premiering on the network on August 16. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the full pilot episode, directed by Academy Award-winning film maker Bill Condon!

Tony, Grammy & Golden Globe Award winner Bernadette Peters began performances in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC alongside Tony & Emmy Award winner Elaine Stritch on Tuesday, July 13th. See below for the latest photo coverage of pair in performance!

The Berkshire Eagle reports that LOMBARDI producers Tony Ponturo and Fran Kirmser have donated $7,000 to local sports and arts programs in thanks of their support of the incoming Broadway production. LOMBARDI is currently running at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center where it has played all week. The final performance is tonight, July 28 in that location before making the move to Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre.

Multiple Tony Award nominee Marin Mazzie, Broadway veteran Jason Danieley and Meghann Fahy joined the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, NEXT TO NORMAL on Monday, July 19 at Broadway's Booth Theatre (222 West 45th street). Ms. Mazzie and Mr. Danieley play Diana and Dan Goodman, a married couple dealing with Diana's bipolar disorder and the effect it has on their family. Fahy plays their obsessive compulsive daughter, Natalie. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you the first look at the official production photos featuring the new company!

The Ogunquit Playhouse is the first fully staged Regional theatre in the nation to produce an all new production of Sunset Boulevard starring Stefanie Powers as Norma Desmond, July 28 through August 14, complete with the Tony Nominated costumes by the Academy Award winning designer, Anthony Powell and an all new set designed exclusively for the Ogunquit stage by Todd Ivins. This musical is based on the film noir classic by Billy Wilder that starred Gloria Swanson and William Holden. It is the winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical and features some of Andrew Lloyd Webber's loveliest melodies including, 'With One Look' and 'As If We Never Said Goodbye.'

Former 'Saturday Night Live' cast member and writer Colin Quinn will return to the New York City scene when he debuts his new one-man show 'Colin Quinn Long Story Short' directed by Jerry Seinfeld. Due to popular demand, the show will extend its run through Saturday, September 4 at the Bleecker Street Theatre (located at 45 Bleecker Street between Bowery and Lafayette Street). The production began performances on Saturday, June 19th and will now play an eleven week limited engagement.

Last night, July 27, the cast of GLEE performed a special concert, the GLEE Academy Event at the Music Box Theate in Hollywood. Everyone's favorite Gleeks were in attendance, including Broadway darlings Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison. BroadwayWorld brings you official red carpet coverage of the event below!

Direct from the West End and Broadway, the Newcastle Theatre Royal will present ENRON in a A Headlong Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and Royal Court Production. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you the newly released promo spot for the production.

For many young adults, being responsible for oneself is hard enough. But for young Broadway stars who take on other personalities, 'doing the right thing' can become even more complicated. As Broadway actors immerse themselves in their characters, they take on additional responsibilities: the responsibility to be authentic, to be true to the role and to share a character and set of experiences with the audience.

Yesterday, July 27, stage and screen star Kevin Kline visited Stephen Colbert to promote is new movie, Extra Man. While on the show, the comic pair discussed all things stage, screen and how to properly perform a Shakespearean 'grunt.' Click below for the spot!

EW.com's Ausiello Files confirms that Cheyenne Jackson is the latest stage and small screen favorite to join the cast of GLEE as a recurring guest star - specifically, as the new coach of Vocal Adrenaline (taking over for Idina Menzel's character).

Film and Broadway stage actress Rachelle Rak is starting a new chapter in her artistic career with the recent release of her debut album, SAS. In celebration of the release, Rak will be judging a singing competition at Bartini tonight, July 27, at 10:30pm and performing her single, 'SAS' at 11:30pm.

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce the New York premiere of Matthew Lopez's THE WHIPPING MAN, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (The Royal Family, Doubt). The limited engagement will begin previews at MTC's New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street) on Thursday, January 13, 2011 in preparation for a Tuesday, February 1, 2011 opening night.

Tony, Grammy & Golden Globe Award winner Bernadette Peters began performances in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC alongside Tony & Emmy Award winner Elaine Stritch on Tuesday, July 13th. See below for the first official photo coverage of pair in performance!

The BBC reports that stage and screen star Judi Dench will pay special tribute to Stephen Sondheim on July 31, 2010 as part of the Sondheim at 80 BBC Proms event, celebrating the composer's 80th birthday. Dench will perform her rendition of 'Send In the Clowns' from A Little Night Music, which she claims to be 'hugely exciting' but 'daunting.' The song selection for the actress was a no-brainer, as allegedly, 'On hearing Dame Judi's performance of Send In The Clowns at the National Theatre in 1995, Sondheim is said to have told the acclaimed actress: 'It's yours now.'