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YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Comes to Bass Hall, 3/14-15
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 27, 2012

Performing Arts Fort Worth welcomes The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein to Bass Performance Hall on March 14-15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $22 and are on sale NOW!

MCC's CARRIE Extends Through April 22
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 27, 2012

MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) announced today that Carrie, now in previews at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street), has extended its run by popular demand, and will now play performances through April 22, 2012.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Closes at Thousand Oaks
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2012

Theater League has announced The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein is coming to Thousand Oaks as part of the 2011-2012 Broadway at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center Series.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Comes To Thousand Oaks
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2012

The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein is coming to Thousand Oaks as part of the 2011-2012 Broadway at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center Series.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Plays The Long Center 2 Nights Only!
by Erin Privratsky - Feb 15, 2012

The New Mel Brooks Musical -Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash, The Producers, is coming to Austin! Young Frankenstein opened on Broadway November 8, 2007 at the Hilton Theatre and began the national tour September, 2009.

Photo Flash: Vanessa Williams Visits Michael Urie at HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING!
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 9, 2012

It was an 'Ugly Betty' reunion at HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING when Tony nominee Vanessa Williams stopped by the Al Hirschfeld Theatre to see Michael Urie as 'Bud Frump' in the show. The actress posted the photo on her WhoSay page, with the caption: 'Backstage w my best #UglyBetty pal @michaelurie starring on broadway in #How2SucceedInBusinessWithoutReallyTrying. He was hilarious, of course!' Check out the snapshot below!

SISTER ACT Matinee Filmed for Lincoln Center Archives Today, 2/8
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 8, 2012

Today, February 8, Lincoln Center filmed the matinee performance of SISTER ACT for their famed archives. The show will now be preserved amongst the Broadway classics at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center Plaza.

Breaking: Raven-Symoné to Take Over for Patina Miller in SISTER ACT?
by Robert Diamond - Jan 31, 2012

Deadline.com is reporting that Raven-Symoné, known most for starring on the Disney Channel's THATS SO RAVEN will take over for the Tony and Olivier nominated Patina Miller in Broadway's SISTER ACT. The web site reports that she will begin rehearsals at the end of February, and will debut at the end of March 2012 for a 6 month engagement in the show.

Photo Flashback: ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER Ends Its Broadway Run
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 29, 2012

ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER closes today at The St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th Street. The musical will have played 29 preview and 57 regular performances. Take a look back at the show's run below!

Harry Connick Jr. Led ON A CLEAR DAY to Close on Broadway January 29
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2012

The producers of the newly imagined production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER starring Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick Jr announce the show will play its final performance on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at The St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th Street. The musical will have played 29 preview and 57 regular performances.

STAGE TUBE: Meet HOW TO SUCCEED's Nick Jonas & Michael Urie!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 27, 2012

Earlier this week, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING welcomed Nick Jonas in the role of J. Pierrepont Finch and Michael Urie as Bud Frump! In the video below, the duo quizzes each other on how much they know about one another. Click below to check it out!

STAGE TUBE: Nick Jonas Talks HOW TO SUCCEED on 'Good Morning America'
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2012

Nick Jonas has just joined the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING asJ. Pierrepont Finch. Jonas, who began his career on stage at age 8, returns to Broadway for the first time since the launch of the international sensation The Jonas Brothers starting this Tuesday, January 24, through July 1. In the video below, Jonas visits 'Goos Morning America' where he chatted about stepping into Daniel Radcliffe and Darren Criss' shoes!

Photo Coverage: Nick Jonas & Michael Urie Take Premiere Bow in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING!
by Walter McBride - Jan 25, 2012

Nick Jonas officially made his Broadway return last night, January 24th, to a bevy of hysterical fans at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Starting performances alongside Jonas was Michael Urie as Bud Frump. They join Beau Bridges to complete the show's newest starring trio. BroadwayWorld.com was there for Jonas and Urie's premiere bows and brings you photo coverage of the curtain call below!

Photo Coverage: Nick Jonas & Michael Urie Celebrate HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Opening Night
by Walter McBride - Jan 25, 2012

Nick Jonas and Michael Urie officially opened in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING last night, January 24th, to a bevy of hysterical fans at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. They join Beau Bridges to complete the show's newest starring trio. BroadwayWorld.com was there for the celebratory after party and brings you photo coverage below!

STAGE TUBE: Michael Urie on Joining HOW TO SUCCEED!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2012

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING yesterday welcomed Nick Jonas in the role of J. Pierrepont Finch, and joining him onstage is 'Ugly Betty' star Michael Urie who replaces Christopher Hanke in the show. In the video below, Broadway newcomer Urie chats about joining the cast as Bud Frump! Click below to hear what he had to say!

TV: Go Inside Opening Night for Nick Jonas & Michael Urie in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 25, 2012

First the fans screamed for Daniel Radcliffe, then Darren Criss and now they are at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre screaming for Nick Jonas who made his Broadway return last night, January 24th. Starting performances alongside Jonas was Michael Urie as Bud Frump. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the show's high octane curtain call, followed by interviews with the new leads!

TV: Nick Jonas, Michael Urie & Beau Bridges in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING - First Footage!
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 24, 2012

Following a limited three week engagement by Darren Criss, the next to step into the shoes of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING's J. Pierrepont Finch will be singer Nick Jonas. Jonas, who began his career on stage at age 8, returns to Broadway for the first time since the launch of the international sensation The Jonas Brothers starting this Tuesday, January 24, through July 1. Check out the just released footage of Jonas in HOW TO SUCCEED alongside new costars Beau Bridges and Michael Urie.

STAGE TUBE: Nick Jonas Invites You to HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING!
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 24, 2012

Following a limited three week engagement by Darren Criss, the next to step into the shoes of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING's J. Pierrepont Finch will be singer Nick Jonas. Jonas, who began his career on stage at age 8, returns to Broadway for the first time since the launch of the international sensation The Jonas Brothers starting this Tuesday, January 24, through July 1. In the video below, Jonas personally invites his fans of Facebook to come see him in action!

Nick Jonas, Michael Urie Join HOW TO SUCCEED Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2012

Nick Jonas will climb the corporate ladder as Broadway's next 'J. Pierrepont Finch' in the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING beginning tonight through Sunday, July 1, 2012.

STAGE TUBE: Nick Jonas Unveils Times Square Billboard!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2012

Following a limited three week engagement by Darren Criss, the next to step into the shoes of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING's J. Pierrepont Finch will be singer Nick Jonas. Jonas, who began his career on stage at age 8, returns to Broadway for the first time since the launch of the international sensation The Jonas Brothers starting this Tuesday, January 24, through July 1. In the video below, Nick and the rest of the Jonas family unveil his new Times Square billboard! Click belew to check it out!

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