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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards. PBS led the nominations with 57, followed by ABC with 56. Amongst the most nominated shows were General Hospital (21), The Young and the Restless (20), Sesame Street (16), The Bold and the Beautiful (14), All My Children (13) and The Ellen DeGeneres Show and One Life to Live (12). Also amongst the nominations were Bill Sherman (composer) and Chris Jackson (lyricist) for Sesame Street's original song 'What I Am' and Chris Jackson on his own for Sesame Street's 'Rakhi Road'.

TONY nominee, Brenda Braxton (Smokey Joe's Café), Felicia Finley (Aida, Wedding Singer), Joe Iconis (Things to Ruin, Bloodsong of Love) & Chris Jackson (In the Heights) were featured performers in Theatre of Rock: People You Know Singing Songs You Don't! that took place at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Monday April 18th. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

Producers John Forslund & Electric Playground Inc. present 'THEATRE OF ROCK' People You Know Singing Songs You Dont, featuring the music of Chris Blissett & Matt Uremovich

TONY nominee, Brenda Braxton (Smokey Joe's Cafe), Felicia Finley (Aida, Wedding Singer), Joe Iconis (Things to Ruin, Bloodsong of Love) & Chris Jackson (In the Heights) will be featured performers in Theatre of Rock: People You Know Singing Songs You Don't! that will be taking place at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Monday April 18th at 7pm.

Hosted by Broadway's Felicia Finley (Aida, The Wedding Singer, The Life, Smokey Joe's Cafe) 'THEATRE OF ROCK' People You Know Singing Songs You Dont will feature the music of Chris Blisset & Matt Uremovich. The eventwill be directed by Broadway's Paul Stancato (The Wedding Singer, Lion King, Blue Man Group).

Producers John Forslund & Electric Playground Inc. present 'THEATRE OF ROCK' People You Know Singing Songs You Dont, featuring the music of Chris Blissett & Matt Uremovich

Tony Award-winning actress Lillias White delighted students as their special surprise guest during the Broadway Artists Alliance 2011 Winter Workshop. Lillias White (Fela, The Life, etc.) lent her talents for a surprise Q&A with the students of Broadway Artists Alliance. White shared her experiences in the business and expert advice to the 100 eager up-and-coming young artists ages 10 to 21.

MUSICAL THEATRE TALK with TRISH CAUSEY features Broadway stars, creative teams, coaches, and cabaret performers

Scott Hudson's delightful Florida love story received a staged reading as part of the Gorilla Reading Series and now returns to the Gorilla in a full production, starring its original cast of Heather Atkinson and Chris Jackson. A special talkback session focusing on new play development will be scheduled during the run of the show.

Scott Hudson's delightful Florida love story received a staged reading as part of the Gorilla Reading Series and now returns to the Gorilla in a full production, starring its original cast of Heather Atkinson and Chris Jackson. A special talkback session focusing on new play development will be scheduled during the run of the show.

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts musical theatre students came from Franklin, MA for a weekend of master classes with the Broadway Artists Alliance of New York City

On Monday, November 22nd, 2010, a host of theatre actors took part in an exclusive concert and cocktail reception featuring the music and lyrics of Steven Jamail. Check performances by Orfeh and Katie Rose Clark below!

On Monday, November 22nd, 2010, a host of theatre actors took part in an exclusive concert and cocktail reception featuring the music and lyrics of Steven Jamail. Check out photos from the event below!

X Factor 2010 contestant Aiden Grimshaw attends Capital Rocks at Old Billingsgate on December 13, 2010 in London, England.

On Monday, November 22nd, 2010, a host of theatre actors will take part in an exclusive concert and cocktail reception featuring the music and lyrics of Steven Jamail. This invitation-only concert will be held at the famed Hudson Terrace. Cocktails start at 6:30pm followed by the performance promptly at 7pm.

On Monday, November 22nd, 2010, a host of theatre actors will take part in an exclusive concert and cocktail reception featuring the music and lyrics of Steven Jamail. This invitation-only concert will be held at the famed Hudson Terrace. Cocktails start at 6:30pm followed by the performance promptly at 7pm.

Rapper Jay-Z signs copies of his book 'Decoded' at Barnes & Noble, 5th Avenue on November 17, 2010 in New York City.

Opening this week - The cure for the impending-holiday blues!

Opening this week - The cure for the impending-holiday blues!