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Today, Nov. 14, Wagner College Theatre opens its Main Stage production of "Legally Blonde: The Musical," with book by Heather Hach and music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin. The musical is based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the 2001 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture starring Reese Witherspoon. The show runs tonight, Nov. 14-17, takes a break for Thanksgiving week, and has its concluding run Nov. 28 through Dec. 2.

Clay Steakley, who plays the role of F. Scott Fitzgerald in the Actors Bridge Ensemble's world premiere production of Bill Feehely's Outside Paradise, is the latest recipient of The First Night Robe. Jeffrey Ellis, founder and executive producer of The First Night Honors, presented the robe to Steakley on Saturday, November 10, prior to curtain of Outside Paradise at Belmont University's Black Box Theatre.

In the REVENGE episode, 'Penance,' airing SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET), things get complicated as Mason Treadwell delves further into Emily's past while Kara begins to unravel, putting the Graysons in her crosshairs. Get a sneak peek below!

Thanksgiving is upon us, and The Rep's PAPA (Portsmouth Academy of Performing Arts) Youth Workshop is serving up all the fixins in their original musical "Run Turkey Run". A musical based on local children's author Diane Mayer's book of the same name, with original music and lyrics by Miles Burns.

Because she looks hot! Jennifer Lawrence can not only kick some major butt as a tribute but she's a stunner in high fashion. Lawrence has made her presence known in the fashion world since her red Calvin Klein moment at the 2011 Oscars. And recently she scored a contract for the Miss Dior campaign, replacing Mila Kunis.

Following the recent announcement of the unprecedented partnership between ABC, Target and Neiman Marcus, these two iconic retailers will be the exclusive show sponsor for the limited commercial broadcast of ABC's REVENGE this Sunday.

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) has announced that Stark Sands, star of TV (Six Feet Under), movies (Pack of Dogs, Shall We Dance) and stage (American Idiot, Tony nominee for the Broadway revival of Journey's End) will be offering up a preview of the new incoming musical Kinky Boots by Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein at the 2012 TRU Love Benefit. The event will be held Sunday, November 11th with cocktails and hors d'ouevres at noon, luncheon at 1pm and performances at 2pm. Attendees will get a preview of a new Broadway song as well as a new venue: it all takes place at the wild and notorious Lucky Cheng's, which only just recently opened its new branch at 240 W. 52nd Street in New York's theater district.

To celebrate their 25th Awards show, The Soul Train Awards 2012 three-day experience is bringing celebrity star power to Las Vegas, as they honor the best in music, comedy and entertainment. In addition to the Awards show, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, the experience will include an All-Star Comedy Show honoring comedian George Wallace, a celebrity Golf Tournament hosted by comedian/actor Bill Bellamy and closing the weekend with the Centric Soul Weekend Concert headlined by Soul Train Awards 2012 Lifetime Achievement recipients, New Edition.

The nominations for the 15th annual Moët British Independent Film Awards were announced today, at St Martins Lane, London by actor and BIFA Patron, Adrian Les

Due to unsafe weather, that Broadway Sings for Pride's Broadway After Dark scheduled for Monday, October 29, 2012 was rescheduled for tonight, November 5, 2012 at SPLASH.

On November 3rd, the cast of BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL performed and signed copies of their cast album, which was released in stores last month, at Barnes & Noble. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Amanda Green, Ariana DeBose, Gregory Haney, Adrienne Warren, Taylor Louderman, Nicolas Womack, Ryann Redmond, Dominique Johnson and more below!

Opening tomorrow night, Gorilla Tango Burlesque presents THE EMPIRE BRINGS SEXY BACK: A STAR WARS BURLESQUE SEQUEL. This silly, sexy, George-Lucas-approved** romp performs Saturdays at 10:30pm, November 3 - December 29, 2012 at Gorilla Tango Theatre Bucktown (1919 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago IL 60647).

Academy Award Nominated Actress Anne Hathaway will host The 2012 Women's Media Awards on November 13th at Guastavino's in New York City. The announcement was made by Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan and Gloria Steinem, Co-Founders of the Women's Media Center.

The new musical comedy Bring It On: The Musical produced by Universal Pictures Stage Productions/Glenn Ross, Beacon Communications/Armyan Bernstein and Charlie Lyons and Executive Producers Kristin Caskey and Mike Isaacson will resume performances in the wake of Hurricane Sandy at The St. James Theatre (246 W. 44th Street) on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 7pm.

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU), now celebrating its 21st year as a not-for-profit service organization, has announced a lineup of Broadway stars performing at their annual TRU Love Benefit, Making the Impossible Possible!.

The First Documentary Chronicling the 125-Year History of the Media Giant Founded by William Randolph Hearst; Docu Screens at Asia Society Texas Center in Houston Tonight Leslie Iwerks Productions and Hearst Corporation announced that one of the great media success stories -- the compelling and dramatic story of the rise of one of America's best known companies -- is told in a new full-feature documentary, CITIZEN HEARST

The convertible Elle Bag, a multi-functional bag for the multi-tasking mom, delivers one-of-a-kind versatility and style. A favorite among moms, The Devyn Bag, known for their design and construction, announced the addition of the Elle bag to their collection.

Due to unsafe weather, that Broadway Sings for Pride's Broadway After Dark scheduled for Monday, October 29, 2012 is CANCELLED. It will be rescheduled for next MONDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2012 at SPLASH.

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our October 27th SIP round-up!

Kelsey Porter, who plays the role of Nettie in Circle Players' production of The Color Purple, is the latest recipient of The First Night Robe. Jeffrey Ellis, founder and executive producer of The First Night Honors, presented the robe to Porter on Thursday, October 25, prior to the opening night performance of The Color Purple, a joint production of Circle Players and Tennessee State University, at TSU's Performing Arts Center.