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Casting has been announced for Centerstage's revival of the musical THE WIZ, which will open on September 29 and run through November 7. The production will be directed by Irene Lewis, with choreography by Willie Rosario and musical direction by Eric Svejcar.

The cast has been selected, the designers are prepping, the shops are buzzing, and rehearsals start this week for The Wiz! This highly anticipated production of a beloved Broadway original will feature some familiar faces, recognizable voices, and several local talents-all under the direction of Artistic Director Irene Lewis, working with musical director Eric Svejcar, and choreographer Willie Rosario.

Joining the ranks of pitch perfect velvet toned voices such as Torme, Sinatra, and Cole, is the name Leung. Directly from his appearance in RENT at the Hollywood Bowl, Telly Leung's 'Who Loves Ya Baby?' opened at the Cabaret At The Castle.

BroadwayWorld TV's Los Angeles correspondent Michael Sterling, got up close and personal today with the cast of RENT at rehearsals for the Hollywood Bowl presentation of the groundbreaking musical August 6 through 8, 2010. Sterling spoke in detail with the show's star-studded cast and director about the upcoming performances at one of the world's most renowned venues.

RENT, written by Jonathan Larson, will be performed at the Hollywood Bowl for three performances only, Friday and Saturday August 6 and 7 at 8:30pm, and Sunday August 8 at 7:30pm. Neil Patrick Harris will direct the production, with musical direction by Tim Weil and choreography by Jamal Sims. The cast includes Skylar Astin, Wayne Brady, Vanessa Hudgens, Telly Leung, Collins Pennie, Nicole Scherzinger, Tracie Thoms, and Aaron Tveit.

Celebrated performer Neil Patrick Harris will direct the premiere of RENT at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Responding to the mixed reactions of his casting Vanessa Hudgens as Mimi, Harris has now spoken out in support of the High School Musical actress.

The casting of the premiere of RENT at the Hollywood Bowl is completed; Nicole Scherzinger, solo artist, lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls, and this season's winner of Dancing With the Stars, will play Maureen.

Pacific Stages will follow up their debut production of Lobby Hero with the world premiere of Something Happened, by award-winning playwright L. Trey Wilson. Something Happened runs April 1 through May 16 at Pacific Stages in El Segundo and will be directed by L. Trey Wilson. The press opening begins April 8 and there will be an opening reception Saturday, April 10.

The musical comedy revue 'Naked Boys Singing!' comes home to Los Angeles with performances beginning September 17 at the Macha Theatre in West Hollywood. Produced by Macha Theatre/Films-Odalys Nanin and TANK Productions, this international entertainment sensation opens on Friday, September 25 and will run through November 22 only.

Naked Boys Singing songs written by a bevy of songwriters mentioned below conceived/directed by Robert Schrock Macha Theatre through November 22

The musical comedy revue 'Naked Boys Singing!' comes home to Los Angeles with performances beginning September 17 at the Macha Theatre in West Hollywood. Produced by Macha Theatre/Films-Odalys Nanin and TANK Productions, this international entertainment sensation opens on Friday, September 25 and will run through November 22 only.

The musical comedy revue 'Naked Boys Singing!' comes home to Los Angeles with performances beginning September 17 at the Macha Theatre in West Hollywood. Produced by Macha Theatre/Films-Odalys Nanin and TANK Productions, this international entertainment sensation opens on Friday, September 25 and will run through November 22 only.

Tank Productions in association with Macha Theatre/Film presents a World Premiere Musical Revue, from the conceiver of Naked Boys Singing, HANGIN' OUT, featuring Musical Direction by Gerald Sternbach, choreography by Ken Roht, book and direction by Robert Schrock and features songs by Adele Ahronheim, John Ballinger, Frank Evans, Chuck & Matt Hurewitz, Dan Kael, Jim Morgan, Ken Roht, Adryan Russ, Mark Savage, Ben Schaechter, Robert Schrock, Rayme Sciaroni, Phil Swann, Karole Forman, Ruff Yeager and Mark Winkler.

Tank Productions in association with Macha Theatre/Film presents a World Premiere Musical Revue, from the conceiver of Naked Boys Singing, HANGIN' OUT, featuring Musical Direction by Gerald Sternbach, choreography by Ken Roht, book and direction by Robert Schrock and features songs by Adele Ahronheim, John Ballinger, Frank Evans, Chuck & Matt Hurewitz, Dan Kael, Jim Morgan, Ken Roht, Adryan Russ, Mark Savage, Ben Schaechter, Robert Schrock, Rayme Sciaroni, Phil Swann, Karole Forman, Ruff Yeager and Mark Winkler.

Network Television Pays Homage to Broadway

More celebrity guest stars have been added for the final performances of Don't Quit Your Night Job.

Producer Jed Bernstein has announced the line-up of scheduled special celebrity guest stars for the final performances of Don't Quit Your Night Job.

Producer Jed Bernstein has leaked the line up of scheduled special celebrity guest stars for this week's performances of 'Don't Quit Your Night Job.'

Mary Poppins composers Richard M. Sherman and George Stiles and the music from their hit musical will be featured on 'Broadway's Biggest Hits,' the syndicated radio show devoted to 'The Best of Broadway,' throughout the upcoming weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 26-27.