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Primary Stages, in association with Amy Danis, Mark Johannes, and Dan Shaheen, presents PERFECT ARRANGEMENT, a New York premiere by Topher Payne (Swell Party, The Only Light in Reno) and directed by Michael Barakiva (White People). The limited engagement runs tonight, September 29, through November 6, 2015 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street - a New 42nd Street project. Opening night is Thursday, October 15 at 7PM.

Crying over HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH closing? Still trying to win the #Ham4Ham lottery? Didn't have time to check in on your favorite Broadway stars? Well don't worry BroadwayWorld has rounded up some of the biggest stories from this week from Broadway and beyond with BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures.'

The original Broadway cast of CRY-BABY took the stage at 54 Below for a reunion concert last night. Cry-Baby is based on the movie of the same name by John Waters and features a score by David Javerbaum (Act of God) and Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne), and a book by Mark O'Donnell (Hairspray) and Thomas Meehan (Annie). Although it only ran for three months, Cry-Baby was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the long-awaited official cast album will be released shortly. 

The original Broadway cast of CRY-BABY takes the stage at 54 Below for a reunion concert tonight, Sept. 17, once at 9:30 p.m. and then at 11:00 p.m.

This week 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

Craving a show after the show?  54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, is bringingb its popular late-night series with fresh faces and hot new performances to keep the party buzzing into the wee hours. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.54 BELOW welcomes you to loosen your tie and embrace the night at its upcoming event: 

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Robert Creighton at 54 Below; Whitney Bashor at 54 Below; Will Swenson at 54 Below; Cry-Baby Reunion Concert; and Broadway Back to School 2015.

Nothing bad's ever gonna happen again! Because for one night only, most of the original stars of the Broadway musical Cry-Baby will reunite on the stage of 54 Below to revisit and perform the 2008 Tony-nominated score!

This September, 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street.

Like all of the theatre community, BroadwayWorld is shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely passing of 21-year-old Les Miserables performer Kyle Jean-Baptiste after an accident at his mother's home on Friday night. Below, read the heartfelt messages that friends and fans have been sharing to social media ever since the news of his death.

Primary Stages, in association with Amy Danis, Mark Johannes, and Dan Shaheen, announces casting for Perfect Arrangement, a New York premiere by Topher Payne (Swell Party, The Only Light in Reno) and directed byMichael Barakiva (White People).  The limited engagement runs September 29- November 6, 2015 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street - a New 42nd Street® project.  Opening night is Thursday, October 15 at 7PM.

The Skivvies are back in action! Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley, award-winning NYC actor/musicians doing stripped down versions of eclectic covers and comedic, genre-hopping mashups. Not only are the arrangements stripped down - cello, ukulele, glockenspiel, melodica - but the Skivvies literally strip down to their underwear to perform. It's undie-rock at its finest. Featured in People Magazine's Hottest Bodies Issue as the Most Playful performers, the Wall Street Journal calls them 'highly original...smart...ingenious'.

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its upcoming performances, tonight, July 29 - August 9, 2015. Scroll down for details!

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its upcoming performances, July 29 - August 9, 2015. Scroll down for details!

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances this week, July 22 - August 2, 2015.

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from July 22 - August 2, 2015.

The original Broadway cast of CRY-BABY will take the stage at 54 Below for a reunion concert later this fall, according to the venue's official website. The concert will be performed twice on Sept. 17, once at 9:30 p.m. and then at 11:00 p.m.

On May 21 & 22, film and TV star Erich Bergen kicked off the Memorial Day weekend with the Los Angeles debut of his new show 'Erich Bergen - Live!' which sold out its two-evening engagement at Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood. Presented by Chris Isaacson Presents. Scroll down for photos from the concert!

The completely original new musical comedy Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell, opened last night, April 22 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) on Broadway. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the red carpet, featuring Broadway's best!

54 Sings Heart, an evening featuring songs made famous by the powerhouse band, will be presented tonight, Feb. 21st 9:30PM at 54 Below.