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XANADU Ends 3/29 In Chicago Before Making Its Way To Tokyo
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2009


After a three-month run at the Drury Lane Theater Water Tower Place, XANADU announces its final three weeks, ending its run in Chicago on March 29, before making its way to Tokyo for its Asian premiere. The entire production, including sets, will travel to Japan for a month-long engagement before beginning a US National Tour in Fall 2009.

TV STAGE TUBE: Will Ferrell: Thank You America HBO Preview
by Eddie Varley - Mar 12, 2009


Will Ferrell stars in his first HBO special, a live, 90-minute performance of his current limited-run hit Broadway show, You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush. The program premieres Saturday March 14th at 9pm.

XANADU Ends 3/29 In Chicago Before Making Its Way To Tokyo
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 5, 2009


After a three-month run at the Drury Lane Theater Water Tower Place, XANADU announces its final three weeks, ending its run in Chicago on March 29, before making its way to Tokyo for its Asian premiere. The entire production, including sets, will travel to Japan for a month-long engagement before beginning a US National Tour in Fall 2009.

XANADU Announces 'Happy Sale' of $44 Tickets for Chicago
by Robert Diamond - Feb 25, 2009


XANADU, the show the surprised and delighted Broadway, is now delighting Chicago fans by offering a 'Happy Sale' featuring $44 tickets. This is the perfect time to see the 90-minute show critics are hailing 'very funny,' 'high energy,' 'strange magic,' and 'blissfully giddy' -whether seeing it for the first time or for the fifth! Part of Broadway In Chicago 2008-2009 season, XANADU is at the Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place (175 E Chestnut St).

DEFYING INEQUALITY Raises $400,000 for Equal Rights Organizations
by Robert Diamond - Feb 24, 2009


(New York, NY) On Monday evening, February 23 at 8:00pm, the Broadway community (and beyond) came together for one of the most important events of the year - Defying Inequality: The Broadway Concert -- A Celebrity Benefit for Equal Rights, a one-night only concert event at the Gershwin Theatre (222 W. 51st Street).

Harvey Fierstein's Speech from DEFYING INEQUALITY
by Eddie Varley - Feb 24, 2009


Defying Inequality: The Broadway Concert, A Celebrity Benefit for Equal Rights, was produced by 4Good Productions, in association with B. Swibel Presents, the same presenters of the 2005 event Broadway's Celebrity Benefit for Hurricane Relief at the Gershwin Theatre. Here is Harvey Fierstein's speech from the Defying Inequality Benefit Concert, BWW brings it to you courtesy of Lezbehonest.tumblr.com.

You're Welcome America... Breaks House Record Again at Cort Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Feb 24, 2009


WILL FERRELL?s You?re Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush, still in its first month of performances, has broken a Cort Theatre house record ? taking in $871,127 for the week ending on February 22ND. This breaks the house record set during the previous week, with an increase of almost $25,000.

Today's DEFYING INEQUALITY Broadway Concert to Offer $25 Lottery Tickets
by Robert Diamond - Feb 23, 2009


A day-of-performance lottery for $25 seats will be held at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre (222. West 51 St).

Fonda, Olbermann, Video from Elton John & More Join 'DEFYING INEQUALITY' 2/23
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2009


On Monday evening, February 23 at 8:00pm, the Broadway community (and beyond) is coming together for one of the most important events of the year - Defying Inequality: The Broadway Concert -- A Celebrity Benefit for Equal Rights, a one-night only concert event at the Gershwin Theatre (222 W. 51st Street).

Sharpton Joins 'DEFYING INEQUALITY' Benefit Cast List, Gold & Kressley to Co-Host 2/23
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2009


On Monday evening, February 23 at 8:00pm, the Broadway community (and beyond) is coming together for one of the most important events of the year - Defying Inequality: The Broadway Concert -- A Celebrity Benefit for Equal Rights, a one-night only concert event at the Gershwin Theatre (222 W. 51st Street). Featured in the star-studded evening are performers from stage & screen - all to benefit equal right organizations including: Family Equality Council, Empire State Pride Agenda, Equality California, Garden State Equality, and The Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force.

Lauper, Janney, Bean & More Join DEFYING INEQUALITY Feb. 23
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2009


On Monday evening, February 23 at 8:00pm, the Broadway community (and beyond) is coming together for one of the most important events of the year - Defying Inequality: The Broadway Concert -- A Celebrity Benefit for Equal Rights, a one-night only concert event at the Gershwin Theatre (222 W. 51st Street).

DEFYING INEQUALITY on Feb. 23 to Offer $25 Lottery Tickets
by Robert Diamond - Feb 21, 2009


A day-of-performance lottery for $25 seats will be held at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre (222. West 51 St).

YOU'RE WELCOME AMERICA Recoups
by Robert Diamond - Feb 19, 2009


Will Ferrell's You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush, still in its first month of performances, has now recouped its original investment of $2.09 million according to the New York Times.

Join 'DEFYING INEQUALITY: The Broadway Concert', Enter To Win Tickets & Signed Posters!
by Eddie Varley - Feb 19, 2009


On Monday evening, February 23 at 8:00pm, the Broadway community (and beyond) is coming together for one of the most important events of the year - Defying Inequality: The Broadway Concert -- A Celebrity Benefit for Equal Rights, a one-night only concert event at the Gershwin Theatre (222 W. 51st Street). We are giving away 2 pairs of tickets to the starry and important event, plus two one of a kind signed posters of the concert!

Fonda, Olbermann, Video from Elton John & More Join 'DEFYING INEQUALITY' 2/23
by Eddie Varley - Feb 19, 2009


On Monday evening, February 23 at 8:00pm, the Broadway community (and beyond) is coming together for one of the most important events of the year - Defying Inequality: The Broadway Concert -- A Celebrity Benefit for Equal Rights, a one-night only concert event at the Gershwin Theatre (222 W. 51st Street).

YOU'RE WELCOME AMERICA Breaks Cort Theatre House Record
by Robert Diamond - Feb 17, 2009


WILL FERRELL?s You?re Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush, still in its first month of performances, has broken a Cort Theatre house record ? taking in $846,507.05 for the week ending on February 15th. This breaks the previous house record set during the first week of previews, with an increase of almost $10,000.

Sharpton Joins 'DEFYING INEQUALITY' Benefit Cast List, Gold & Kressley to Co-Host 2/23
by Eddie Varley - Feb 17, 2009


On Monday evening, February 23 at 8:00pm, the Broadway community (and beyond) is coming together for one of the most important events of the year - Defying Inequality: The Broadway Concert -- A Celebrity Benefit for Equal Rights, a one-night only concert event at the Gershwin Theatre (222 W. 51st Street). Featured in the star-studded evening are performers from stage & screen - all to benefit equal right organizations including: Family Equality Council, Empire State Pride Agenda, Equality California, Garden State Equality, and The Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force.

Lauper, Janney, Bean & More Join DEFYING INEQUALITY Feb. 23
by Robert Diamond - Feb 12, 2009


On Monday evening, February 23 at 8:00pm, the Broadway community (and beyond) is coming together for one of the most important events of the year - Defying Inequality: The Broadway Concert -- A Celebrity Benefit for Equal Rights, a one-night only concert event at the Gershwin Theatre (222 W. 51st Street).

Lane, Gold, Hyde Pierce and More Join Roster of Performers for 'DEFYING INEQUALITY' Benefit
by Eddie Varley - Feb 6, 2009


On Monday evening, February 23 at 8:00pm, the Broadway community (and beyond) is coming together for one of the most important events of the year - Defying Inequality: The Broadway Concert -- A Celebrity Benefit for Equal Rights, a one-night only concert event at the Gershwin Theatre

'XANADU' Premieres In Chicago 1/16/09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 2, 2008


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to present Broadway's surprise hit musical XANADU at Chicago's Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place beginning Friday, January 16, 2009. The press opening is Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Individual and group tickets are currently on sale for this fabulously fun, out-of-this-world musical confection.

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