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Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 4, 2010 by Broadway Star Lea Michele and Tony Award Nominee Jeff Daniels.

On Monday, May 3rd, Broadway legend Bernadette Peters hosted a performance and book signing for her latest publication, Stella is a Star. The event took place at Dylan's Candy Bar from 3-5PM. Guests also participated in a live raffle drawing for which the winner was awarded the chance to appear onstage with Bernadette Peters & Mary Tyler Moore at this year's Broadway Barks on Saturday, July 10th in Shubert Alley. Special guest David Hasselhoff was on hand and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the event.

On Monday, May 3rd, Broadway legend Bernadette Peters will be holding a performance and book signing for her latest publication, Stella is a Star. The event will take place at Dylan's Candy Bar on 1011 3rd Avenue at 60th Street from 3-5PM. Guests can also particpate in a live raffle drawing for which the winner will be awarded the chance to appear onstage with Bernadette Peters & Mary Tyler Moore at this year's Broadway Barks on Saturday, July 10th in Shubert Alley.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment will close the fourth production and the 'rocking-est' show of La Mirada Theatre's 2009-2010 season, BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story, written by Alan Janes & Rob Bettinson with choreography by Dana Solimando, musical direction by Darryl Archibald and directed by Glenn Casale on May 2nd.

According to her website, Bernadette Peters, who was most recently seen performing in New York in her sold out Broadway Barks benefit concert, will be playing at a variety of venues around the country for her upcoming tour, which kicks off next year. The two-time Tony winner will perform a wide variety of tunes from her vast theatre repertoire.

On Monday, May 3rd, Broadway legend Bernadette Peters will be holding a performance and book signing for her latest publication, Stella is a Star. The event will take place at Dylan's Candy Bar on 1011 3rd Avenue at 60th Street from 3-5PM. Guests can also particpate in a live raffle drawing for which the winner will be awarded the chance to appear onstage with Bernadette Peters & Mary Tyler Moore at this year's Broadway Barks on Saturday, July 10th in Shubert Alley.

Carol Burnett is a beloved comedienne and actress the world over. Highlights of her extraordinary career include the 11-season run of her hit variety show, 'The Carol Burnett Show.' In addition to her television work, Burnett also appeared in a number of feature films and Broadway productions over the years.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Michael Cullen, Waa-Mu, 'A Tale of Two Cities,' 'I Do! I Do!,' Carol Burnett, Kristin Chenoweth, more.....

A representative for The Westport Country Playhouse has confirmed that Broadway star Kate Baldwin will lead the theater's production of I DO! I DO! from August 10 through August 28.

The Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) in Katy, Texas presents ONCE UPON A MATTRESS. Running April 23-25, The musical comedy is set in medieval times when Knights sat at round tables and Ladies-in-Waiting paraded through castle courtyards. KVPAC's ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is Directed by Gregory Magyar, Choreographed and Assistant Directed by Adam Turner and Lisa Burt. The cast start KVPAC's Senior Company. Set Design by Warren Cochran, and costumes are graciously on loan from Seven Lakes High School. Musical director, Adam Stout adds live music to the production--a first for the KVPAC Company!

Carol Burnett is a beloved comedienne and actress the world over. Highlights of her extraordinary career include the 11-season run of her hit variety show, 'The Carol Burnett Show.' In addition to her television work, Burnett also appeared in a number of feature films and Broadway productions over the years.

The Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) in Katy, Texas presents ONCE UPON A MATTRESS. Running April 23-25, The musical comedy is set in medieval times when Knights sat at round tables and Ladies-in-Waiting paraded through castle courtyards. KVPAC's ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is Directed by Gregory Magyar, Choreographed and Assistant Directed by Adam Turner and Lisa Burt. The cast start KVPAC's Senior Company. Set Design by Warren Cochran, and costumes are graciously on loan from Seven Lakes High School. Musical director, Adam Stout adds live music to the production--a first for the KVPAC Company!

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is celebrating its upcoming 72nd season with Reaching for the Stars - Songs from Broadway and the Movies on Thursday, May 12th at the Hilton Short Hills.

Today we are taking a look at the extended streak of genius exhibited by Stephen Sondheim, along with director/producer Hal Prince, following the resounding success of COMPANY in 1970. Throughout the rest of the 70s they would continue to change the form of theatre itself with four momentous musicals tackling every topic from aging showgirls singing one last tune to Ingmar Bergman sunsets and a topic for a concept musical no less epic than the westernization of Japan in the wake of Commodore Perry - plus, who could forget the remorseful Barber and his knife (or should that be “wife“?). Without question, these are four richly-encrusted crowning achievements of a legendary career and these musical jewels are still sparkling and shining, as glistening and beautiful as ever dazzling us and enticing us to inspect them closer...

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the fourth production and the 'rocking-est' show of La Mirada Theatre's 2009-2010 season, BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story, written by Alan Janes & Rob Bettinson with choreography by Dana Solimando, musical direction by Darryl Archibald and directed by Glenn Casale. BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story will began performances on Friday, April 16 and officially opened on Saturday, April 17. The production will run through Sunday, May 2 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the fourth production and the 'rocking-est' show of La Mirada Theatre's 2009-2010 season, BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story, written by Alan Janes & Rob Bettinson with choreography by Dana Solimando, musical direction by Darryl Archibald and directed by Glenn Casale.

The Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) in Katy, Texas presents ONCE UPON A MATTRESS. Running April 23-25, The musical comedy is set in medieval times when Knights sat at round tables and Ladies-in-Waiting paraded through castle courtyards. KVPAC's ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is Directed by Gregory Magyar, Choreographed and Assistant Directed by Adam Turner and Lisa Burt. The cast start KVPAC's Senior Company. Set Design by Warren Cochran, and costumes are graciously on loan from Seven Lakes High School. Musical director, Adam Stout adds live music to the production--a first for the KVPAC Company!

Barnes & Noble has announced its guests and events for the month of April for its various stores in New York City. Set to appear are Carol Burnett, John Tartaglia, Gene Wilder, the casts of Broadway's Memphis and Enron, and many more!

The theatrical definition of a triple threat is someone who can act, sing and dance, but Lee Roy Reams takes this definition to even greater heights by not only being a great performer, but director and choreographer as well.