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On stage, Ana Gasteyer made her triumphant Broadway debut as Columbia in The Rocky Horror Show.' Since then, Gasteyer earned raves as Elphaba in 'Wicked' on Broadway, and originated the role for the Chicago production, earning a Jefferson Award nomination. Other New York theater credits include the Tony-nominated Broadway productions of 'The Royal Family' directed byDoug Hughes, 'The Threepenney Opera' with Alan Cumming and Jim Dale, Eve Ensler's acclaimed Off-Broadway hit 'The Vagina Monologues,' and Manhattan Theatre Club's hit production of 'Kimberly Akimbo' by CELEBRATED playwright David Lindsay-Abaire. Ana also she starred as Fanny Brice in 'Funny Girl' at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera.

Leaving the docks of London on the Mayflower as an indentured servant to Pilgrim John Carver, John Howland little knew that he was embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. John survived falling overboard on the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, and he earned his keep ashore by helping to scout a safe harbor and landing site for his bedraggled and ill shipmates. Would his luck continue to hold amid the dangers and adversity of the Pilgrims' lives in New England?

VH1 will bring its entire 2015 You Oughta Know class of artists together on one stage for an unforgettable night of music with 'VH1 Big Music in 2015: You Oughta Know' event live from The Armory Foundation in New York tonight, November 12 at 9PM ET.

This week rehearsals have commenced for the premiere of the 2014 Broadway revival of VIOLET in Australia. Playing at the Hayes Theatre Co from 27 November, this will be the first time the production has been seen in Australia.

For the follow-up to his latest hit 'Zero Gravity' featuring LIGHTS, American producer/DJ BORGEOUS is coming out strong. Today (November 6) via Spinnin' Records, he has made available two brand-new songs: 'Souls' and 'Sins,' along with corresponding videos for each.

PEOPLE reports exclusively that the final three actors for FOX's upcoming GREASE: LIVE have been cast. The trio will portray the T-Birds and Pink Ladies in the upcoming FOX musical broadcast.

Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol" is returning to Frederick for the twenty-second straight year with Maryland Ensemble Theatre's production at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. The cast of over two dozen actors portraying the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, Future and Tiny Tim will transport audiences to Victorian England as the penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge learns the error of his miserly ways and embraces the true spirit of Christmas.

On December 1st, The Ally Coalition and Above Average will present their 2ND ANNUAL TALENT SHOW SUMMARY at New World Stages.

Basement Arts Presents STITCHES, Directed by Elle Smith, Adapted and Performed by Luke Jackson, at Studio 1, Walgreen Drama Center.

Below, BWW brings you an exclusive episode premiere of the series featuring Cheyenne Jackson titled 'Broadway Bus Stop'. In the episode, Laura runs into fellow Broadway stars and they break into song.

Singer-songwriter Sophie Auster has announced a performance at the Billboard Lounge at Barclays Center, December 12.

Reese Witherspoon recently excited fans of the LEGALLY BLONDE movie franchise by teasing that she would consider reprising the role of Elle Woods for a third installment.

A special event was held earlier this week, October 28 at 5:30 PM at Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street) to celebrate the release of Seth Rudetsky's new book, SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2. In addition to Seth, the event featured Stephanie J. Block, Andrea Burns,Ana Gasteyer, Mandy Gonzales and Jackie Hoffman, who performed excerpts and some of Seth's favorite songs. Below, go inside the event with BroadwayWorld!

The full cast is announced today for The Mother, transferring to the Tricycle Theatre from Ustinov Studio in Bath. Gina McKee, Richard Clothier and William Posthelwaite reprise their original roles and are joined by new cast member Frances McNamee. The production opens on 26 January, with previews from 21 January, and runs until 5 March.

There will almost be as much couture candy to see in the audience as there will be on the runway as Dallas fashionistas gather at FIRST SIGHT FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, The Dallas Opera's fantastic 2015-2016 Season kick-off event! The C. Vincent Prothro Lobby in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House will be transformed into a fashion venue complete with runway and Dallas' most glamorous models donning designs. Featured will be the latest from British luxury brand Mulberry, for which a boutique opened this year at NorthPark Center. The extravagant event is chaired by Ellen and Don Winspearwith Honorary chairs Mrs. Micki Rawlings and The Honorable Michael S. Rawlings; Mrs. Rawlings is also the luncheon chair.         

This fall, the Arts in Education Program (AIE) at Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) will present world-renowned photographer Michael Childers' exhibition Author, Author: A Photographic Retrospective of Authors, Playwrights, and Screenwriters (tonight, October 29 - November 20, 2015) at the Monroe C. Gutman Library Gallery at Harvard University, 6 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA.

On November 20 and 21 'The Hip Hop Nutcracker' returns to the United Palace (4140 Broadway at 175th Street, NY, NY) to kick off a 12-city tour, including Miami, Atlanta, St. Paul, Charleston, Charlotte, and Moscow, Russia.

Dress Circle Publishing celebrates SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2: The Inside Scoop on (almost) Every Broadway Show & Star, the second in a series by Sirius XM radio host Seth Rudetsky with a special event tonight, October 28 at 5:30 PM at Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street).

Christopher Sieber, the twice Tony Award-nominated Broadway star of Monty Python's Spamalot, Shrek the Musical and more, has joined DRESS CIRCLE PUBLISHING's special celebration of the new book by Sirius XM radio host SETH RUDETSKY. The launch event for SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2: will take place on Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30 PM at Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street). The evening will also feature Stephanie J. Block, Andrea Burns, Ana Gasteyer, Mandy Gonzales and Jackie Hoffman, who will perform excerpts and some of Seth's favorite songs. Tickets are $40, which include a copy of the book, and can be purchased at www.dresscirclepublishing.com.

Dress Circle Publishing celebrates the release of SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2: The Inside Scoop on (almost) Every Broadway Show & Star, the second in a series by Sirius XM radio host Seth Rudetsky. SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2 is available today, October 27.