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Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 1/02 for Norfolk

2010 was a year filled with all sorts of exciting BroadwayWorld interviews - here's some of this year's highlights!

Today we are taking a look and a listen to the biggest and brightest Broadway beacons of the year that was, all amidst the dismal landscape of the Street as we now know it, though I won't name names or titles (hyphenated or otherwise). Between the ultimate diva triptych of Barbra, Liza and Cher each releasing not only new albums in 2010, but also DVDs of their work - and, in Cher's case, a smash-hit big-screen original movie musical, BURLESQUE, to the stars-on-the-rise of two leading men of far off shores - Stuart Matthew Price and David Campbell. In a year with far too few new cast albums, these solo albums certainly shine with lots of luster. On Broadway it might have been the year of epic disaster, but on record we may be able to find the Broadway we knew and loved once in any number of these highly-recommended releases. Oh, yeah - and Sondheim, too!

Broadway and West End Star Amra-Faye Wright made her New York Cabaret Debut December 29th at the Metropolitan Room. Her show 'Sittin' on Top of the World' was an elegant evening of wry tales, engaging wit and sophisticated glamour. It traced Amra-Faye Wright's unlikely journey from African farm girl to Broadway leading lady-illustrated with stylish interpretations of The Great American Songbook, popular show-tunes and renditions from her native South Africa and other lands.

2010 was quite a year for Broadway with some spectacular opening nights. We'll be sharing highlights from the year in photos, videos, interviews and more throughout this final week of the year. First off is a look at some of the star and excitement filled opening night curtain calls of 2010. Photos by Walter McBride / WM Photos / Corbis

Victoria Theatre Association presents 3 Mo' Divas as part of the KeyBank African American Festival on January 16, 2011 at 7:30 pm in the Mead Theatre of the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center in downtown Dayton

This month, celebrated Broadway and West End star Amra-Faye Wright (Velma Kelly in Chicago) will make her long-awaited New York City concert debut with "Sittin' on Top of the World," an all-new evening of songs and stories, for five performances only at the Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street, between 5th and 6th Aves).

This month, celebrated Broadway and West End star Amra-Faye Wright (Velma Kelly in Chicago) will make her long-awaited New York City concert debut with "Sittin' on Top of the World," an all-new evening of songs and stories, for five performances only at the Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street, between 5th and 6th Aves).

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/26 for Norfolk

TheatreWorks Presents "A CHRISTMAS MEMORY", based on the story by Truman Capote

In a big-hearted, gloriously tuneful world premiere musical from a team of celebrated Broadway veterans, Truman Capote's enchanting holiday tale A CHRISTMAS MEMORY springs to life at TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley.

In a big-hearted, gloriously tuneful world premiere musical from a team of celebrated Broadway veterans, Truman Capote's enchanting holiday tale A CHRISTMAS MEMORY springs to life at TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley.

Actor's Express presents 'An Evening with Rex Reed,' a one night-only performance with the legendary author and critic on January 23.

Theatre's First Attempt at a Musical is a Huge Success

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/19 for Richmond

Since today is only a week away from Christmas Day, we are taking a special look at the absolute must-own Christmas- themed releases for the Broadway baby on your list. From Barbra Streisand to Sondheim, Raul Esparza to Liza Minnelli, Barbara Cook to Straight No Chaser - there's certainly a little bit of holiday cheer to cast some winter starlight upon even the saddest of Charlie Brown Christmas trees. Here are seven ways to make your holiday a little more sparkling and bright - and some cool Yule selections for how to change-up your Christmas tune listening for the last seven days until Santa Claus & Co. arrive late next Friday night!

LIVE AT BARNES & NOBLE, has announced a series of special performing arts programming to showcase writers, composers, Broadway casts, recording artists, etc. on the occasion of book publications or CD/DVD street dates. These events will launch artist memoirs & bios, original cast recordings, companion books or special compendiums, solo albums and other related merchandise that is available for sale at Barnes & Noble. This is both a re-launch and expansion of the hugely successful series formerly know as 'Live at Lincoln' that will now span various Manhattan locations.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will celebrate New Year's Eve with VINCE GIORDANO AND THE NIGHTHAWKS in the Feinstein's at Loews Regency Ballroom. Recently featured on the acclaimed HBO program 'Boardwalk Empire,' the Giordano will feature early jazz favorites from the 1920s and 30s. The evening includes a three-course dinner, dancing and open bar. The celebration takes place at the Loews Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

This month, celebrated Broadway and West End star Amra-Faye Wright (Velma Kelly in Chicago) will make her long-awaited New York City concert debut with "Sittin' on Top of the World," an all-new evening of songs and stories, for five performances only at the Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street, between 5th and 6th Aves).

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/12 for Richmond