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BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Sara Jean Ford (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) will step into the shoes of 'Smitty' in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. Ford will be replacing Mary Faber, who originated the role in the revival. Additional cast changes over a the Al Hirschfeld Theatre will also take effect on February 28 for the role of 'Rosemary Pillkington' when current star Rose Hemingway takes a leave from the production through April 29. No reason for her hiatus has been announced. Hemingway's understudy, Stephanie Rothenberg, will assume the role on her absence.

Blair Underwood, who begins rehearsals on Feb. 28 for the exciting new Broadway production of A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by Emily Mann, will appear on two nationally televised shows on the same day to talk about Streetcar, and his other current project, the NBC-TV special series “Who Do You Think You Are?'

Before he was the object of teen crushes as one-third of The Jonas Brothers, Nick Jonas was a working child star on Broadway. He has now returned to his stage roots as the lead in the Broadway production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - a role that in the past has been played by the likes of Daniel Radcliffe and Matthew Broderick. The actor can also soon be seen as a guest star on NBC's hit musical drama 'Smash' on February 27 at 10 p.m. ET.

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Nick Jonas will soon be featured in an EP of music from HOW TO SUCCEED in which he is currently starring as J. Pierrepont Finch. The EP is due out this spring, and will be produced by six-time Grammy nominee Robert Sher who produced the Grammy nominated cast album featuring Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette.

As first reported in the Hollywood Reporter, superstar Janet Jackson is in preliminary talks to join the judges panel for the upcoming season of Fox's THE X FACTOR.

Before he was the object of teen crushes as one-third of The Jonas Brothers, Nick Jonas was a working child star on Broadway. He has now returned to his stage roots as the lead in the Broadway production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - a role that in the past has been played by the likes of Daniel Radcliffe and Matthew Broderick. In the video below, Jonas chats with CNN about coming back to Broadway, living with diabetes, and more. Click below to check it out!

Check out this this video below, in which Nick Jonas sings 'I Believe in You' from How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying live for the Soundcheck chat show!

When Adele performs at the Grammys on Sunday night, in front of an expected audience of 25 million, she knows that many will be expecting her voice to falter. Although it was only four months ago that she underwent vocal cord surgery, the singer isn't worried about the health and strength of her voice, as she proves to Anderson Cooper in this '60 Minutes' sneak peek video.

The British singer speaks with 60 Minutes Anderson Cooper for her first interview since her operation on her vocal chords. The interview will be broadcast Sunday, Feb. 12 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

When Adele performs at the Grammys on Sunday night, in front of an expected audience of 25 million, she knows that many will be expecting her voice to falter. Although it was only four months ago that she underwent vocal cord surgery, the singer isn't worried about the health and strength of her voice, as she proves to Anderson Cooper in this '60 Minutes' sneak peek video.

BRAVO has released a schedule of upcoming guests for its nightly talk show WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE. Among the scheduled guests will be Daniel Radcliffe whose supernatural thriller, "The Woman In Black," is due out February 3rd.

It was an 'Ugly Betty' reunion at HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING when Tony nominee Vanessa Williams stopped by the Al Hirschfeld Theatre to see Michael Urie as 'Bud Frump' in the show. The actress posted the photo on her WhoSay page, with the caption: 'Backstage w my best #UglyBetty pal @michaelurie starring on broadway in #How2SucceedInBusinessWithoutReallyTrying. He was hilarious, of course!' Check out the snapshot below!

The British singer speaks with 60 Minutes Anderson Cooper for her first interview since her operation on her vocal chords. The interview will be broadcast Sunday, Feb. 12 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

During the Super Bowl today, February 5, NBC launched its "Brotherhood Of Man" network promo. Cast members of NBC shows including "Smash," "30 Rock," "Parks & Recreation," and "Parenthood" performed Frank Loesser's classic song from HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. In the current smash hit Broadway revival of the musical comedy, international superstar Nick Jonas performs the tuneful anthem and Mr. Jonas will guest star on the Monday, February 27 episode of "Smash."

Harry Potter star and Broadway favorite Daniel Radcliffe took his final bow in HOW TO SUCCEED alongside costar John Larroquette at the beginning of the month. This morning, the star joined Kelly Ripa to host 'Live! With Kelly.'

Harry Potter star and Broadway favorite Daniel Radcliffe took his final bow in HOW TO SUCCEED alongside costar John Larroquette at the beginning of the month. On January 31, the star star will join Kelly Ripa to host 'Live! With Kelly,' according to Zap2It.

Earlier this week, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING welcomed Nick Jonas in the role of J. Pierrepont Finch and Michael Urie as Bud Frump! In the video below, the duo quizzes each other on how much they know about one another. Click below to check it out!

Nick Jonas has just joined the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING asJ. Pierrepont Finch. Jonas, who began his career on stage at age 8, returns to Broadway for the first time since the launch of the international sensation The Jonas Brothers starting this Tuesday, January 24, through July 1. In the video below, Jonas visits 'Goos Morning America' where he chatted about stepping into Daniel Radcliffe and Darren Criss' shoes!

Nick Jonas officially made his Broadway return last night, January 24th, to a bevy of hysterical fans at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Starting performances alongside Jonas was Michael Urie as Bud Frump. They join Beau Bridges to complete the show's newest starring trio. BroadwayWorld.com was there for Jonas and Urie's premiere bows and brings you photo coverage of the curtain call below!

Nick Jonas and Michael Urie officially opened in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING last night, January 24th, to a bevy of hysterical fans at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. They join Beau Bridges to complete the show's newest starring trio. BroadwayWorld.com was there for the celebratory after party and brings you photo coverage below!