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TWITTER WATCH: Alan Menken Wants SISTER ACT Recording

by Lauren Wolman — August 14, 2011

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THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: July 16- 22!

by BWW Special Coverage — July 22, 2011

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix.

STAGE TUBE: Alan Menken Sings for Kids at Seattle Children's Hospital

by Nicole Rosky — July 22, 2011

Legedary composer Alan Manken, who's msic is currently represented on Broadway in SISTER ACT, recently visited Seattle Children Hospital, where he treated the kids to performance of some of his most popular tunes- 'Beauty and the Beast,' 'Under the Sea,' and 'A Whole New World.

Photo Coverage: Patina Miller, Victoria Clark & SISTER ACT Company Celebrate 100 Performances on Broadway

by Walter McBride — July 20, 2011

Yesterday, July 19, Sister Act celebrated it's 100th performance on Broadway.

FREEZE FRAME: SISTER ACT Celebrates 100 Performances!

by Walter McBride — July 19, 2011

SISTER ACT features an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony and Academy Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), and a book by mu

BWW Reviews: The Muny's Colorful and Splashy Production of THE LITTLE MERMAID

by Harrison Kaplan — July 14, 2011

When initially transforming Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale THE LITTLE MERMAID into an animated film, Disney provided an instant classic that was a smash hit with children and adults (and was a key player in their animation revival).

TV: Kleban Foundation Honors Adam Gwon - The Performances

by Jessica Lewis — June 29, 2011

The Kleban Foundation awarded the 21st Annual Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has gone to Adam Gwon and the award for the most promising musical theatre librettist has gone to Michelle Elliott.

Photo Flash: Adam Gwon, Michelle Elliott Win 2011 Kleban Prizes

by Nicole Rosky — June 28, 2011

The Kleban Foundation awarded the 21st Annual Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has gone to Adam Gwon and the award for the most promising musical theatre librettist has gone to Michelle Elliott.

STAGE TUBE: SISTER ACT's Victoria Clark on Faith

by Nicole Rosky — June 27, 2011

SISTER ACT features an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony and Academy Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), and a book by mu

STAGE TUBE: President Obama Praises SISTER ACT!

by Jessica Lewis — June 24, 2011

President Barack Obama was in New York City yesterday to begin fundraising for his 2012 re-election campaign.

Cynthia Erivo, Denise Black & Michael Starke Lead SISTER ACT UK Tour; Opens Sept. 29 at Manchester Opera House

by Jessica Lewis — June 22, 2011

Producers Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment have announced full details and casting for the first ever UK & Ireland tour of the hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, which will open at the Manchester Opera House on Thursday 29 September with a Gala night for Press on Tuesday 4 October.

Adam Gwon, Michelle Elliott to Be Awarded 2011 Kleban Prizes, 6/27

by Nicole Rosky — June 20, 2011

The Kleban Foundation is pleased to announce that the 21st Annual Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has gone to Adam Gwon and the award for the most promising musical theatre librettist has gone to Michelle Elliott.

Twitter Watch: Alan Menken- 'LEAP OF FAITH table reading today!...TOTALLY new approach.'

by BWW — June 17, 2011

On Twitter Watch, Alan Menken wrote ' LEAP OF FAITH table reading today.

2011 Tony Awards Are Tonight! Who's Nominated?

by Robert Diamond — June 12, 2011

We're just hours away from the 2011 Tony Awards on CBS this Sunday night, June 12 at 8pm and, as usual, BroadwayWorld.

2011 Tony Awards: THE BOOK OF MORMON Win 'Best Original Score'

by BWW Special Coverage — June 12, 2011

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

2011 Tony Awards: THE BOOK OF MORMON Wins 'Best Musical'

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by BWW Special Coverage — June 6, 2011

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