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Second Stage Theatre will present the new musical THE BLUE FLOWER written by Jim Bauer and Ruth Bauer, with choreography by Chase Brock and direction by Will Pomerantz, this fall. Previews will begin on Wednesday, October 12 and officially open on Wednesday, November 9 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre. Broadway Beat stopped by for the performance preview to chat with the cast and creative team.

Second Stage Theatre will present the new musical THE BLUE FLOWER written by Jim Bauer and Ruth Bauer, with choreography by Chase Brock and direction by Will Pomerantz, this fall. Previews will begin on Wednesday, October 12 and officially open on Wednesday, November 9 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the performance preview and brings you complete photo coverage below!

Second Stage Theatre will present the new musical THE BLUE FLOWER written by Jim Bauer and Ruth Bauer, with choreography by Chase Brock and direction by Will Pomerantz, this fall. Previews will begin on Wednesday, October 12 and officially open on Wednesday, November 9 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre. The company met the press today, September 27, and BroadwayWorld brings you a Freeze Frame preview of the event below! Stay tuned for complete photo and video coverage of the morning.

'F**king Hipsters!' a new musical comedy with book by Keythe Farley ('Bat Boy: The Musical'), lyrics by Lori Scarlett ('Break Up Notebook') and music by Ms. Scarlett and John Ballinger, receives its world premiere production as part of the 2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) on tonight at 8:00 pm at the Signature Theatre: Peter Norton Space at 555 W. 42nd St. The production is directed by Two-time Tony Nominee John Carrafa ('Urinetown', 'Love, Valour, Compassion').

'F**king Hipsters!' a new musical comedy with book by Keythe Farley ('Bat Boy: The Musical'), lyrics by Lori Scarlett ('Break Up Notebook') and music by Ms. Scarlett and John Ballinger, will receive its world premiere production as part of the 2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 8:00 pm at the Signature Theatre: Peter Norton Space at 555 W. 42nd St. The production is directed by Two-time Tony Nominee John Carrafa ('Urinetown', 'Love, Valour, Compassion').

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer - and in L.A.'s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80's. It's ROCK OF AGES, a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced the complete cast for its upcoming production of the new musical THE BLUE FLOWER: Sebastian Arcelus (Buddy in Elf, Wicked, Jersey Boys), Marc Kudisch (Three-time Tony Award nominee for 9 to 5, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Thoroughly Modern Millie), Meghan McGeary (The Blue Flower at A.R.T.), Joseph Medeiros (Irving Berlin's White Christmas), Julia Osborne (National Tour of South Pacific), Graham Rowat (Guys and Dolls), Aaron Serotsky (August: Osage County), and Teal Wicks (Elphaba in Wicked).

Broadway In Chicago announces that the five-time Tony Award® nominated musical ROCK OF AGES is coming to Chicago's very own Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) for one week only, Nov. 8 - 13, 2011. Individual tickets go on sale Friday, Sep. 8 at 10 a.m.

Watch a behind-the-scenes look at Broadway's ROCK OF AGES. PIX 11 (WPIX-TV, Channel 11)'s Laurie Dhue recently went backstage for their 'Curtain Up' Broadway Week series to talk with Mitchell Jarvis who stars as Lonny. Click below to check it out!

ROCK OF AGES cast members performed during the 7th inning of the New York Mets baseball game on Wednesday 20 July, 2011 at Citi Field, Queens, NY.

The five-time Tony Award® nominated musical ROCK OF AGES will launch its New National Tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) October 4 - 9, 2011. Tickets are $66 - $36 and are on sale now at the PPAC Box Office, online at www.ppacri.org and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787).

The music that ignited a generation heats up Broadway in the smash hit, ROCK OF AGES. The classic rock love story of the decade erupts into Broadway's best party, all to the sounds of such feel-good, sing-out-loud songs as Every Rose Has Its Thorn, I Wanna Know What Love Is, Here I Go Again, Don't Stop Believin' and more. This hilarious five-time Tony nominated musical is nothin' but a good time. A New Line Cinema film of the musical, directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray) and starring Tom Cruise, is currently being filmed in Miami, Florida. Last night, legendary 80's rockers Journey and Foreigner came to see ROCK OF AGES! Check out photos of Neal Schon (lead guitarist and founding member of Journey) and Steve Hansen (Foreigner frontman) after the show below!

Hey there, Broadwayworldsters! It's Lourds Lane (http://lourdslane.com), blogging again about my Broadway-bound show, CHIX 6 (http://chix6.com). Today is the first day of rehearsal and I'm soooo excited. Weeeeeee!!!

Dallas Theater Center launches its 2011-2012 season with Shakespeare's beloved final play, The Tempest, at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Sept. 9 - Oct. 9.

ROCK OF AGES welcomed 80's pop icon Tiffany last night, July 26, as she made her Broadway debut at the Helen Hayes Theatre. Tiffany performed her hit song 'I Think We're Alone Now' on stage after the 7pm performance. Want to relive your favorite memories to everyone's 80s anthem? Click below!

ROCK OF AGES welcomed 80's pop icon Tiffany last night, July 26, as she made her Broadway debut at the Helen Hayes Theatre. Tiffany performed her hit song 'I Think We're Alone Now' on stage after the 7pm performance. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below!

The smash hit, five-time Tony Award nominated musical ROCK OF AGES welcomes 80's pop icon Tiffany as she makes her Broadway debut at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street, on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Tiffany will perform her hit song 'I Think We're Alone Now' on stage after the 7pm performance.

As part of a careful, multi-year plan to balance and stabilize company finances as rapidly and prudently as possible, the Dallas Opera is today announcing the cancellation of one of the scheduled productions in our upcoming "Tragic Obsessions" Season: Katya Kabanova.

Following 'Summer Fun Friday' performances July 8- Sept 3 at 3pm, ROCK OF AGES invites fans to head over to the Village Pourhouse on Restaurant Row (366 West 46th Street) and present your Friday matinee ticket stub for a FREE Bud Light draft or well cocktail. Additionally, to celebrate the new Summer Fun Friday Matinees join ROCK OF AGES on NYC-E's 80s Booze Cruise After Party on July 22.

Following 'Summer Fun Friday' performances July 8- Sept 3 at 3pm, ROCK OF AGES invites fans to head over to the Village Pourhouse on Restaurant Row (366 West 46th Street) and present your Friday matinee ticket stub for a FREE Bud Light draft or well cocktail. Additionally, to celebrate the new Summer Fun Friday Matinees join ROCK OF AGES on NYC-E's 80s Booze Cruise After Party on July 22.