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Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 25th.

It's October, and 'Rise 'n Shine with Bette & Juliette' are back with their brand new HALLOWEEN SHOW!!! This episode will be jam-packed with tricks 'n treats for guys and ghouls of all ages, including: a celebrity seance, a surprise cast reunion, Halloween 'how-to's,' music and more!

It's October, and "Rise 'n Shine with Bette & Juliette" are back with their brand new HALLOWEEN SHOW!!! This episode will be jam-packed with tricks 'n treats for guys and ghouls of all ages, including: a celebrity seance, a surprise cast reunion, Halloween 'how-to's,' music and more!

'Rise 'n Shine with Bette & Juliette' are back with their brand new 4th episode! This episode will be jammed packed with tips for getting ready for a Vacation! The show is never the same and always fresh!

"Rise 'n Shine with Bette & Juliette" are back with their brand new 4th episode! This episode will be jammed packed with tips for getting ready for a Vacation! The show is never the same and always fresh!

"Rise 'n Shine with Bette & Juliette" are back with their 3rd episode! The show is never the same and always fresh!

'Rise 'n Shine with Bette & Juliette' are back with their 3rd episode! The show is never the same and always fresh!

"Rise 'n Shine with Bette & Juliette" are back with their 3rd episode! The show is never the same and always fresh!

'Rise 'n Shine with Bette & Juliette' is a brand-new-stage 'morning' talk/variety show hosted by Bette Midler (Craig Taggart) and Juliette Lewis (Chris Pudlo). The second stage-episode will hit the stage tonight, July 15!

'Rise 'n Shine with Bette & Juliette' is a brand-new-stage 'morning' talk/variety show hosted by Bette Midler (Craig Taggart) and Juliette Lewis (Chris Pudlo). The second stage-episode will hit the stage on Tuesday, July 15!

'Rise 'n Shine with Bette & Juliette' is a brand-new 'morning' talk/variety show hosted by Bette Midler (Craig Taggart) and Juliette Lewis (Chris Pudlo).

Southampton, England

Set deep in the heart of the French Antilles, Once On This Island is a love story for all ages. When the dark skinned Ti Moune falls in love with Daniel, a lighter-skinned upper-class man, the gods send her on a journey which tests the power of love against the fear of death. With a joyful Caribbean infused score, dazzling choreography, and stunning theatrical staging, this Olivier award-winning musical will whisk you away on a journey you will not soon forget.

I left the theatre relaxed, with a smile on my face, and a heart full of joy. More importantly, I left with a renewed sense of the inter-connectedness that we all share, and love's immense value in the world today. And if that doesn't warm your heart than maybe you don't have one. Don't miss this show. It's good for the heart. Once On This Island runs at Toronto's Daniels Spectrum Theatre, 585 Dundas St. East only until February 9, 2014.

Premiering at the 2012 Edinburg Fringe Festival, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL edged out about two months before its competition, SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY. 'The Original Parody' of E.L. James' blockbuster 50 Shades of Grey has received positive notices to rave reviews in Edinburg, Chicago, New York City, and the other markets the show has played. Now, in its second leg of its National Tour, the raucously raunchy little show is still going strong and leaving fans absolutely spent.

While Christmas is all around us and holiday shows are abound, TUTS Underground is gifting Houston audiences with something a little different than your typical holiday fare. TUTS Underground is gearing up for their second production of their inaugural season, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL. Parodying the popular book by E.L. James, the musical provides a hilarious interpretation of the novel through the eyes of a ladies' book club. Playing Taylor, Houston native Chris Sams took some time out of his schedule to let us know what Houston audiences have in store with 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL.

Drayton Entertainment's Artistic Director Alex Mustakas has continued to his tried and true "Legends" series with Legends of Harmony. This is a concert-style revue, covering all your favourite four-part harmony songs.

MOTHER DIVINE: The Musical, an official selection of the New York Musical Festival's Next Link Project, began performances July 11th at the PTC Performance Space (Pearl Theatre Company). Book and lyrics are by Laurel Klinger Vartabedian and music by Bill Evans. Click below to watch two promos for the show!

MOTHER DIVINE: The Musical, an official selection of the New York Musical Festival's Next Link Project, will begin performances July 11th at the PTC Performance Space (Pearl Theatre Company). Book and lyrics are by Laurel Klinger Vartabedian and music by Bill Evans.

MOTHER DIVINE: The Musical, an official selection of the New York Musical Festival's Next Link Project, will begin performances July 11th at the PTC Performance Space (Pearl Theatre Company). Book and lyrics are by Laurel Klinger Vartabedian and music by Bill Evans. Scroll down for a first look at the cast!