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CAKE is a dark, dark film with comic moments, but it deals with love as much as it deals with tragedy. We still have star-crossed lovers (Aniston and Worthington) along with our substance abuse. There's nothing more appropriate for a woman who wants depth and starred in HORRIBLE BOSSES and F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

In New York, Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski and Tracey Ullman performed a surprise musical number before presenting Emmy Award-winning director Rob Marshall (Into the Woods) with the Casting Society of America's 2015 New York City Apple Award at this year's Artios Awards. Watch footage of their tribute below!

Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura has just announced the director and cast for the company's mainstage production of The Last Five Years, Jason Robert Brown's emotionally powerful, intimate pop musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in love and try to hold on to each other when life leads them in opposite directions.

Jennifer Aniston stars in the new dram CAKE, which hits theaters nationwide today.

In New York, Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski and Tracey Ullman performed a surprise musical number before presenting Emmy Award-winning director Rob Marshall (Into the Woods) with the New York City Apple Award

Jason Robert Brown's 2011 high-powered concert with Tony winner Anika Noni Rose, recorded at New York City's historic Abrons Art Center, is now available to stream or download for $5, the three-time Tony-winning composer announced today on his official website. Click here for the concert!

Sundance Institute screens several films in the out-of-competition Premieres and Documentary Premieres sections, as well as hosting the Special Events section and welcoming participants for two panels, at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, running today, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The Festival is the centerpiece of the year-round public programs for the Institute, which also hosts 24 residency labs and grants more than $2.5 million to independent artists each year.

Jennifer Aniston stopped by this morning's GMA to discuss her latest role in the drama CAKE in which she portrays Claire, a woman suffering from chronic pain. Says the actress, "I felt like I went to back to class."

The New York Post reports that famed composer Stephen Sondheim surprised the cast of Roundabout Theatre Company's small-scale production of INTO THE WOODS with some musical tips prior to opening night.

Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan star in THE LAST FIVE YEARS- Richard LaGravenese's film adaptation of the Jason Robert Brown musical. The movie doesn't hit theaters for a few more weeks, but fans can get a taste of what to expect with a just-released song from the soundtrack! CLICK HERE for a first listen of Jeremy Jordan's 'Movin' Too Fast.'

Below, get a first listen to Anna Kendrick singing 'Can Do Better Than That', a track from the highly anticipated upcoming movie THE LAST FIVE YEARS.

December 18, 2014 (Ventura, CA) - Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura has just announced the director and cast for the company's mainstage production of The Last Five Years, Jason Robert Brown's emotionally powerful, intimate pop musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in love and try to hold on to each other when life leads them in opposite directions. Rubicon's production will be helmed by Rubicon Resident Artist Stephanie A. Coltrin, who won an Ovation Award for Miss Saigon in L.A. The role of up-and-coming novelist Jamie Wellerstein will be played by Louis Pardo, whose credits include the National Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar with Ted Neeley and work with South Coast Rep, San Diego Rep, and Musical Theatre Guild. Ashley Fox Linton stars opposite Pardo as Cathy Hiatt, an aspiring young actress. Fox Linton's credits include Glinda in the Broadway National Tour of Wicked and Cosette in Les Miserables.

Jennifer Aniston recently discussed the news that she was not recognized for an Academy Award nominations as Best Actress for her critically acclaimed role in new drama 'Cake.'

Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) and Paramount Television announced today that actresses Julianne Hough ('Safe Haven,' 'Rock of Ages') and Vanessa Hudgens ('Gigi', 'High School Musical,' 'Spring Breakers') have been cast in leading roles in GREASE: LIVE (working title). With Hough as the angelic 'Sandy' - Rydell High's most talked-about newcomer - and Hudgens as iconic bad girl 'Rizzo,' this first-ever live television production of 'Grease' will re-imagine the hit crossover musical for an entirely new generation.

ABC Family is bringing 'Pitch Perfect' fans a night of aca-fun they can't miss with the network-television premiere tonight, January 18th at 7:30 - 10:00 PM ET/PT.

According to Deadline, stage and screen vet John Lithgow will star opposite Ben Affleck in Gavin O'Connor's upcoming film THE ACCOUNTANT.

Tony nominee Andrew Rannells (Book of Mormon) will be a guest on tonight's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS on NBC, along with Kristen Stewart and Phoebe Robinson.

On January 26, Jason Robert Brown will continue as 2015 Artist-In-Residence at SubCulture (45 Bleecker St.) with a special concert featuring guest artist Sierra Boggess. She'll appear alongside The Caucasian Rhythm Kings and another secret guest!

Disney has announced that its box office smash hit INTO THE WOODS will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on March 24.