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Cabrillo Music Theatre kicks off the new 2008-2009 season by announcing that Deborah Gibson, whose successful career spans the worlds of Broadway and Pop Music, will star in Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic, THE KING AND I.

The Diablo Light Opera Company (DLOC) announced that its 51st season, beginning in the fall of 2009, will be highlighted by the Northern California premiere of the recent Broadway hit CURTAINS and three other major musicals, one in concert.

Cabrillo Music Theatre kicks off the new 2008-2009 season by announcing that Deborah Gibson, whose successful career spans the worlds of Broadway and Pop Music, will star in Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic, THE KING AND I.

Actress, singer, and comedienne Hanna LoPatin will be directed by comedienne Ana Gasteyer, best known for her work on Saturday Night Live, in the one woman show, The Sound of One Hanna Clapping at Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson, Tues. Oct. 14 & IO West Theatre, Thurs., Oct. 16. LoPatin's Los Angeles dates come on the heels of her August performances of the show at The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC), the largest multi-arts Festival in North America, FringeNYC, where she was lauded with Best Bet notices.

On Monday, October 6 at 8:00 p.m. in Zankel Hall, The Carnegie Hall Notables host REVIVAL: Broadway's Next Act, a panel discussion focusing on the fresh approach that composers have recently introduced to Broadway, attracting audiences through a new range of media, from YouTube to MTV.

Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, known for producing acclaimed, innovative and classic musicals, announces its exciting 2009 season, featuring five musicals that have never been seen on the Drury Lane stage. Hot off the Broadway stage, the musical comedy 'CURTAINS', directed by William Brown previews March 19, opens March 26 and runs through May 17; the feel-good musical review 'PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES', directed by Shawn Stengel previews May 28, opens June 4 and runs through August 2; the Tony Award-winning musical 'CABARET', directed by Jim Corti previews August 13, opens August 20 and runs through October 11; the delightful Jazz Age musical 'THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE', directed by Artistic Director William Osetek, previews October 22, opens October 29 and runs through December 20; and the beloved musical 'FUNNY GIRL', directed by Gary Griffin, previews December 31, opens January 7 and runs through March 7, 2010.

Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the Pittsburgh premiere of the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, which runs Oct. 9, 2008, through Feb. 1, 2009, at the CLO Cabaret. This group comprised of almost entirely Pittsburghers is ready to provide its hip, funny and sexy interpretation of the second longest-running musical in Off-Broadway history.

It's just been announced that Barbra Streisand will be making a rare concert appearance amongst other headliners at a September 16, 2008 fundraiser for presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Cabrillo Music Theatre of Thousand Oaks, Calif proudly kicks off the new 2008-2009 season by announcing that Deborah Gibson will star in Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic, 'The King and I'. Cabrillo Music Theatre's Artistic Director Lewis Wilkenfeld will direct, while Darryl Archibald will serve as Musical Director and Conductor. The production will feature the original Jerome Robbins choreography of the 'Small House of Uncle Thomas' Ballet, recreated by Irene Cho, who performed the piece under Robbins' supervision in 'The King and I' and 'Jerome Robbins' Broadway'.

Friday, July 11th, THE AFTER PARTY welcomes back BRANDON CUTRELL with special guests Drama Desk Nominee and A Catered Affair's LESLIE KRITZER and CASHINO's Pepper Cole and Johnny Niagra.

Actress, singer, and comedienne Hanna LoPatin will be directed by comedienne Ana Gasteyer, best known for her work on Saturday Night Live, in the one woman show, The Sound of One Hanna Clapping at The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC).

In a show that's one part Broadway, one part pop, and one part new material, Deborah Gibson brings the best of all worlds to the concert venue at Harrah's for a three week performance, May 4 - 24, 2008.

Now that the 50th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is history, and before the Tony Awards season sneaks up on us, it might be a good time to do a little investigating into the relationship between the category that both award shows recognize-Best Musical, of course.

In the mid-1960's it was the multi-talented Mimi Hines, who was chosen to step into the role of Fanny Brice in the Broadway musical Funny Girl, when Barbara Streisand left the show to take it to London. The wonderful thing is, Mimi made the role her own and enjoyed a tremendous Broadway run.

The multi talented Heidi Kettenring, who is currently garnering rave reviews for her performance as Jo March in 'Little Women, The Musical' talks about her career in this intimate conversation.

The no-holds-barred production of the classic stage musical Cabaret, which has been running at the No Exit Café in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, deserves many kudos for bringing this show to life. And what a life!

The Marx Brothers, Mae West, Sophie Tucker, Bert Williams, Florence Mills, Eva Tanguay and more are headed your way when Voices of the Town - A Vaudeville Salute! invades the South Street Seaport. The show, which is geared for all ages, will be at Melville Gallery (213 Water Street just above Fulton) on October 26 at 7PM.

Sheldon Harnick was cohost, performer and honoree in a Museum of the City of New York concert saluting the Yiddish theater's influence on Broadway musicals.

Two Shows in Once Day and They BOTH Go Backwards in Time.

We talk to, and hear from, the wonderful Stephanie Block! Most recently seen as Grace O' Malley in The Pirate Queen, you might also remember her as Liza Minnelli from The Boy from Oz, with Hugh Jackman. Add to that a 2006 Helen Hayes award for Outstanding Actress for her performance as Elphaba in the First National Touring Company of Wicked, Stephanie is it -- what we love about our leading ladies: ever graceful, humble, and sharp as a tack. Oh yes, and she can sing pretty well, too We also play songs from two of her shows: 'She Loves to Hear the Music' from The Boy from Oz, and 'Woman' from Pirate Queen