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Producer Nathaniel Hill announced completed casting today for CLEOPATRA, a unique Off-Broadway immersive musical experience which will begin an open-ended residency at Chelsea Music Hall (407 W 15th Street), a new venue opening underneath Chelsea Market. Directed and choreographed by JT Horenstein, the new pop musical features music and lyrics by Jeff Daye and lyrics by Laura Kleinbaum. The premier offering of the new venue, which will officially open to the public in October, CLEOPATRA will begin performances on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 with an official opening night on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Tickets are now on sale.

The Texas Talent Musicians Association (TTMA), producers of the 38th Annual Tejano Music Awards (TMA's), have announced Saturday, November 17, 2018, as the official date for this year's awards show. This year's awards will mark the 38th year as the only major and longest-running event to recognize the Tejano music genre.

Scott Alan is one of the industries most prolific composers. He took a moment to chat with BroadwayWorld about the upcoming concert dates, his song cycle in London, and the things that have influenced his music.

An audience favourite, the ISFFC returns to the big screen of the Rialto Theatre this Fall, from the 13th to the 19th of October, celebrating the short film and featuring a distinct vision, giving voice to established and emerging filmmakers, from Cyprus and the world.

On September 7, just in time for the back to school season, SaulPaul drops his latest project, All Star Anthems, an inspiring dance album for grade school audiences that promotes social and emotional learning.

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a new hip-hop history lesson to Pinter and Shakespeare, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!

Lambert Jackson's debut show, There is Nothin' Like a Dame, was a smash hit with four talented actresses celebrating one hundred years of women in musical theatre. West End stars Louise Dearman, Ria Jones, Alexia Khadime, and Rachel Tucker showcased famous female roles from the past century in chronological order over the course of the night, which each number seeming to be better than the last.

The Distance You Have Come follows the lives of six individuals who juggle the constant challenges of life, depression, heartache and love. Told through the music and lyrics of award-winning composer Scott Alan, this brand-new musical brings together a song cycle of his most acclaimed works for the first time, performed by some of the greatest generational voices in the West End.

Lambert Jackson announces Daisy Greenwood as the winner of its competition to find a future musical theatre star. Greenwood will perform in the company's debut show There's Nothin' Like a Dame - 100 Years of Women in Musical Theatre, a celebration of women in musical theatre, at Cadogan Hall today 30 August.

The fifth annual Vegas Valley Theatre Awards presented by Eat More Art Vegas! was celebrated at the Starbright Theatre celebrating live theater in Southern Nevada.

Celebrating 100 years of women in musical theatre, four of the most iconic West End leading ladies come together for one night only as they journey through the last century of musicals. Louise Dearman, Ria Jones, Alexia Khadime and Rachel Tucker will blow you away with their never-before-heard renditions of some of your favourite songs in a once in a lifetime concert.

Louise Dearman has tackled many musical theatre leading roles, and is the only actress in the West End to have played both Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked. She also has a successful concert career and has released four solo albums. Dearman will be taking part in the upcoming concert at Cadogan Hall, There's Nothing Like a Dame - 100 Years of Women in Musical Theatre.

Lambert Jackson announces Daisy Greenwood as the winner of its competition to find a future musical theatre star. Greenwood will perform in the company's debut show There's Nothin' Like a Dame - 100 Years of Women in Musical Theatre, a celebration of women in musical theatre, at Cadogan Hall on Thursday 30 August.

LOVELOUD Festival Powered By AT&T reached its goal of raising $1,000,000 Saturday night at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT.  This year the LOVELOUD Foundation is donating its proceeds from the festival to LGBTQ+ organizations including Encircle, the Tegan and Sara Foundation and the Trevor Project.  The SOLD-OUT festival saw people coming from all corners of country, and Lt. Governor Spencer Cox read an official proclamation from Governor Gary Herbert that declared July 28, 2018 'LOVELOUD Day' in Utah.  

The Tempest by William Shakespeare, directed by Penny Cherns, brings to the stage a magical story, that in spite of it's fantastic elements, speaks loudly about the reality of the world we live in. Power, betrayal, love, nature, freedom and family, are some of the concepts that this play puts in the eye of the storm.

BWW Reviewers Reflect On Why We Return To Long-running Shows

Healthy Choice, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) that is helping to reinvigorate the frozen category with its recent innovations, is extending its popular Power Bowls line into breakfast with four new varieties. The launch of morning Power Bowls provides health-conscious, time-starved consumers with a quick, healthy, nutrient-dense addition to breakfast in a popular bowl format.

Lambert Jackson announces competition to find future musical theatre star, offering the winner an opportunity to perform in its debut show There's Nothin' Like a Dame - 100 Years of Women in Musical Theatre a celebration of women in musical theatre.

Los Angeles-based electronic musician and activist Madame Gandhi (the alias of Kiran Gandhi) has revealed her new single “Top Knot Turn Up,”HERE on which she partners with Brazilian trap artist Ruxell. Madame Gandhi, who first gained recognition as the free-bleeding runner at London's marathon, released her debut Voices EP in 2017, followed by aremix EP last October. The project tapped womxn producers of color and collaborators including Perera Elsewhere, Suzi Analogue, Shiva, Caleb Stone, TT The Artist, and UNIIQU3.

Lambert Jackson presents its debut show There's Nothin' Like a Dame - 100 Years of Women in Musical Theatre a one-night celebration of women in musical theatre. Louise Dearman, Ria Jones, Alexia Khadime and Rachel Tucker come together to perform songs from some of the most famous female roles over the past century.