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The new, off-Broadway production of Rent begins previews today, July 14, and opens Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages. The highly anticipated resurrection of the cult classic, written by Jonathan Larson, is being directed by Michael Greif, who directed the show's original off-Broadway and Broadway productions. The creative team includes choreographer Larry Keigwin, music supervisor Tim Weil, set designer Mark Wendland, costume designer Angela Wendt, lighting designer Kevin Adams, sound designer Brian Ronan, and projection designer by Peter Nigrini.

The producers of Rent have announced the cast for the upcoming off-Broadway production that begins previews Thursday, July 14, and opens Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues.

AT HAND THEATRE COMPANY's annual Earth Day concert, BROADWAY RECYCLED, will take place this year on Monday, April 25th at 7pm and 9:30pm at Joe's Pub. The concert of songs cut from musicals - songs that shouldn't go to waste - benefits the Broadway Green Alliance and At Hand Theatre Company.

BroadwayWorld has learned that Leslie Kritzer, Annaleigh Ashford and Mathew Risch will lead a production of Guys and Dolls at Barrington Stage in Vermont as Miss Adelaide, Sarah Brown, and Sky Masterson, respectively. Rehearsals will begin on May 24, 2011, with an opening night of June 15, 2011. The production is announced to run through July 16, 2011. John Rando will direct.

AT HAND THEATRE COMPANY's annual Earth Day concert, BROADWAY RECYCLED, will take place this year on Monday, April 25th at 7pm and 9:30pm at Joe's Pub.

Miracle House, a New York City charity that provides temporary housing, meals and advocacy to patients and caregivers coming to the city for critical medical treatment, announced today that its "Be Our Valentine" concert will feature performances by Broadway stars Annaleigh Ashford, Farah Alvin, Terry Burrell, and Ed Staudenmayor among many others.

From the Cast of ANYTHING GOES and SPIDER-MAN, to the Ladies of THE VIEW, Raul Esparza, Barbra Streisand, Alan Menken, Bernadette Peters, Susan Boyle, Kelsey Grammer, GLEE and everyone in between...it's the BroadwayWorld.com 2011 Valentine's Day Special! Its Biggest Ever!

Miracle House, a New York City charity that provides temporary housing, meals and advocacy to patients and caregivers coming to the city for critical medical treatment, announced today that its "Be Our Valentine" concert will feature performances by Broadway stars Annaleigh Ashford, Farah Alvin, Terry Burrell, and Ed Staudenmayor among many others.

The third episode of 'Submissions Only,' an online musical television series, premieres on Monday, January 17th on YouTube featuring a slew of Broadway guest stars.

The second episode of 'Submissions Only,' a new online television series, will premiere this Sunday, December 5th on YouTube featuring a slew of Broadway guest stars.

'Submissions Only,' a new online television series, will premiere this Friday, October 15th on YouTube featuring a slew of Broadway guest stars. 'Submissions Only' is about auditioning for theatre in New York City. It follows a group of friends as they navigate the trips and falls, callbacks and trainwrecks experienced while working in the business.

'Submissions Only,' a new online television series, will premiere this Friday, October 15th on YouTube featuring a slew of Broadway guest stars. 'Submissions Only' is about auditioning for theatre in New York City. It follows a group of friends as they navigate the trips and falls, callbacks and trainwrecks experienced while working in the business.

'Submissions Only,' a new online television series, will premiere October 15th on YouTube featuring a slew of Broadway guest stars. 'Submissions Only' is about auditioning for theatre in New York City. It follows a group of friends as they navigate the trips and falls, callbacks and trainwrecks experienced while working in the business.

On Monday, September 20, Jay Armstrong Johnson made his solo concert debut as part of the Broadway at Birdland series. The house was packed with Broadway heavy hitters, including Hair co-author James Rado, Sara Gettelfinger, Todrick Hall, Jason Michael Snow and Alex Brightman.

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, tonight, September 13 at 7:00 & 9:30 PM, HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL is making its New York City debut with a concert at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater. The concert, which will feature songs from the upcoming musical with a full band, will also play an additional performance tomorrow, September 14 at 11:30pm. Some of Broadway's greats will lend their voices for this special evening. Tickets are $20. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the rehearsal this weekend and brings you photo coverage below.

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, on Monday, September 13 at 7:00 & 9:30 PM, HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL is making its New York City debut with a concert at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater. The concert will feature songs from the upcoming musical with a full band. Some of Broadway's greats will lend their voices for this special evening. Tickets are $20.

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, on Monday, September 13 at 7:00 & 9:30 PM, HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL is making its New York City debut with a concert at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater. The concert will feature songs from the upcoming musical with a full band. Some of Broadway's greats will lend their voices for this special evening. Tickets are $20.

Fresh off her stint in Hair, Annaleigh Ashford will lead the previously announced Heathers: The Musical concert at Joe's Pub alongside Jeremy Jordan on September 13, 2010. Ashford will protray Veronica Sawyer (played by Winona Ryder on screen), while Jeremy Jordan will play Jason Dean (played by Christian Slater in the film). Additional casting announcements are forthcoming.

Many of everyone's Broadway and off-Broadway favorites, including Michael Urie, Wesley Taylor, Jennifer Damiano, Karen Olivo, Mitchell Jarvis and more have teamed up on the webisode project Billy Green. BroadwayWorld brings you the third episode in the series, entitled 'The Agent' below.