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Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Write Act Repertory's new musical LILI MARLENE opens tonight at St. Luke's Theatre!

The Hollywood Bowl's weekend production of Mamma Mia! starred Corbin Bleu as Sky, Dove Cameron as Sophie, Jamie Camil as Sam, Tisha Campbell Martin as Tanya, Lea DeLaria as Rosie, Hamish Linklater as Harry, Jennifer Nettles as Donna, and Steven Weber as Bill. Mamma Mia! was directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall and conducted by David Holcenberg. BroadwayWorld has photos of the cast in action below!

Arguably one of musical theater's more enjoyable jukebox musicals, the crowd-pleasing, ABBA-centric musical MAMMA MIA! aims to entertain its audience, all while trying to provide a much more interesting way to experience the ubiquitous pop catalog of one of the most successful pop music groups of the previous century. That is certainly the feeling you get from the brand new, all-star concert iteration now at the Hollywood Bowl through Sunday, July 30. Directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall, this year's annual celebrity stunt-casted summer musical is a joyfully bubbly production, bursting with silliness, sass, and even a little heart. And most significant of all, the production's assembled big-name cast are all pretty terrific in their respective roles, and a select few even stepped up with some amazing vocal performances throughout that will keep you enchanted from song to song.

Summer wouldn't be the same in Los Angeles without the Hollywood Bowl's annual offering of a star-studded Broadway musical; and this year will be no different when the mega-hit Mamma Mia! getting ready to ignite on one of the world's most iconic stages July 28 - 30.  BroadwayWorld TV's own Michael Sterling dropped in at rehearsals earlier this week to get a sneak peek at rehearsals and to speak with members of the cast.  Featured in Mamma Mia! are Corbin Bleu as Sky, Dove Cameron as Sophie, Jaime Camil as Sam, Tisha-Campbell-Martin as Tanya, Lea DeLaria as Rosie, Hamish Linklater as Harry, Jennifer Nettles as Donna, and Steven Weber as Bill.

Final casting has been announced for the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Mamma Mia!, Friday, July 28, at 8 PM, Saturday, July 29, at 8 PM and Sunday, July 30, at 7:30 PM. The new cast members are Tisha Campbell-Martin as Tanya, Hamish Linklater as Harry and Steven Weber as Bill.

Birmingham's renowned pop and reggae band UB40, who have accrued 3 number 1's and a massive 17 top 10 hits in the UK top 40 including 'Red, Red wine', 'I got you babe' &' I can't help falling in love with you' announce 'Cities and Towns' a 13 date tour across the UK from 4 - 22 December 2017.

The Emmy Award®-winning pop-culture phenomenon is reimagined and better than ever when a cast of all-star celebrities take center stage and partner with contestants from across the country to compete against each other with hopes of making it to the winners circle

A widowed New York college professor, Gene, is in a long distance relationship with a woman in California. He wants to marry and move to California, where his girlfriend has her medical practice and is raising her children. Gene's mother is sympathetic although aware of the toll it could take on his father. Family tensions arise as his father disowned his sister for marrying a Jewish man. When his mother suddenly dies, Gene's plans are thrown into disarray. He has lived in the shadow of his towering father, who is expecting him to stay and watch over him. Gene must decide for himself if he'll stay to care for his father or finally move on with his life.

OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK has announced its February 2016 programming highlights. Continuing series include the following

Soul Train Awards 2015 aired simultaneously on Centric and BET, last night Sunday, November 29th. Hosted by Erykah Badu, the show featured a plethora of unforgettable performances

Soul Train Awards 2015 airs simultaneously on Centric and BET, tonight, November 29th at 8:00pm – 10:30pm ET.

Soul Train Awards 2015 airs simultaneously on Centric and BET, Sunday, November 29th at 8:00pm – 10:30pm ET.

In support of National Bullying Prevention Month in October, Disney ABC Television Group and ESPN are working together to encourage viewers to 'choose kindness' in an effort to help end bullying.

The Paley Center for Media adds additional talent to its two-week PaleyFest Fall TV Previews festival, taking place today, September 9, through September 16, at the Center's Los Angeles location (465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210). Music superstar Ricky Martin will make his first-ever Paley Center appearance for a special onstage conversation and preview of his new series La Banda at the Univision Fall TV Previews panel on September 10.

The Paley Center for Media adds additional talent to its two-week PaleyFest Fall TV Previews festival, taking place September 9 - 16, at the Center's Los Angeles location (465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210). Music superstar Ricky Martin will make his first-ever Paley Center appearance for a special onstage conversation and preview of his new series La Banda at the Univision Fall TV Previews panel on September 10.

 "We are extremely proud of the series the studio is producing for ABC and other networks. This TV season is especially exciting as we have increased the number of quality shows over last season," said Patrick Moran, EVP, ABC Studios.

ABC continues its commitment to great storytelling with the announcement of its 2015-16 slate of programming, including the addition of 10 new series. Paul Lee, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

BET Networks announced its upcoming programming schedule for BET and Centric at its annual Upfront presentation.

INDIE NIGHT Film Festival raises the stakes for participants, and the TV/Film professional community at large with the launch of its new partnership with celebrated casting director Robi Reed.

BET Networks will dominate Tuesday night primetime television this fall with a gigantic premiere night of stars featuring Kevin Hart, Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey, Uncle Snoop, T.I., Queen Latifah and many more tonight, October 14, 2014.