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Would the return of the show's original judges be enough to save Idol from cancellation? Tell us what you think!

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman stopped by Monash Children's Hospital in Clayton where Urban treated patients and their families to a special performance of 'Amazing Grace'.

Original American Idol judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson are being wooed by FOX to return to the judge's panel for the upcoming season, according to TV industry insiders.

Between graduating from Syracuse University in 2005, and getting her Broadway break opposite Harry Connick, Jr., in 2011, Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller was a Chicago-based actress, following in the steps of her Evanston-based parents, Roger Mueller and Jill Shellabarger. And what a career she had in the Windy City!

As BroadwayWorld reported last night, Jessie Mueller won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for BEAUTIFUL- THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge was in the press room to catch up with the winner on what the award means to her - hear what Mueller had to say below!

Jessie Mueller won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. Jessie Mueller was nominated for a Tony Award in 2012 for her performance in On a Clear Day You Can See Forever.

Actor, comedian, and writer Lauren Weedman is heading to town to create a one-woman improvised theater show Well I Think You're Beautiful Philadelphia… based on her experiences in the city. Praised for her "unflinchingly honest comic observation" (Seattle Weekly), Weedman is a series regular on HBO's hit new show Looking, which chronicles the struggles, loves, and lives of three gay men in San Francisco. She has garnered a cult reputation for her quick wit and spitfire jokes through her acting and comedic roles, and this new work marks her Philadelphia debut.

Tomorrow, Broadway veteran and current star of WICKED Justin Guarini brings his new cabaret show LOVESICK to 54 Below. Directed by Gordon Greenberg, the show is a tribute to all the horrifying places love has taken him - from a Catholic school closet in Doylestown, PA to the revolving hotel rooms at American Idol, and, ultimately, to Broadway. With a seven-piece band, back up vocalists Shayla Benoit, Rashidra Scott and Rebecca LaChance, and music from Burt Bacharach to Beck to Mika, LOVESICK promises to be an evening of raucous and revealing storytelling - and a full-on party. Justin recently took the time to chat with BroadwayWorld all about the new show, what it's like stepping into Fiyero's shoes, and so much more. Check out he full interview below!

OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK announces JUNE 2014 programming highlights

The Buck Creek Players will continue their 40th Anniversary Season 'Fabulous at 40' with the Indianapolis premiere of Carrie: The Musical, opening tonight, May 30th, and continuing for a limited run three weekends through Sunday, June 15th.

Ever since 2014 Tony nominee Jessie Mueller burst onto the New York theatre scene in 2011's On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, she has starred in three other Broadway shows- including her current gig, Beautiful. But before taking on Carole King, Mueller established herself as a major part of theatre in Chicago, starring in such shows as Guys & Dolls, Henry IV, She Loves Me, Animal Crackers and more. Click here to watch a full collection of her Chicago work as compiled by the Chicago Tribune.

Paul O'Brien has joined the cast of J.T. Roger's haunting mystery MADAGASCAR, CTC's opening production of its 25th anniversary season.

Coming up next week at, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

The Midtown Men's performance at the majestic Prudential Hall will be taped as a concert special for public television. The 90-minute show, recorded in high-definition, will be offered to public television stations to broadcast nationwide. The concert special will air in the NY metropolitan area starting in December.

Crooner John Legend and Idol Finalist Malaya Watson paired together to perform 'You + I' and 'All of Me' on last night's AMERICAN IDOL finale. Check out the performance below!

In a collaboration that seemed to be inevitable, Caleb Johnson teamed up with iconic rock band, KISS on last night's AMERICAN IDOL season finale. Watch below as they perform a double bill of the songs 'Love Gun' and Shout It Out Loud.'

Below, watch Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick, Jr. and The Dawg himself perform Cyndi Lauper's 'True Colors' and 'Go Your Own Way' by Fleetwood Mac!

Watch Jena and the band as they performed 'Decode' and 'Ain't It Fun!' on last night's AMERICAN IDOL FINALE!

International superstar and AMERICAN IDOL judge Jennifer Lopez made an impact during the Idol Finale. See her explosive performance of her new smash, 'First Love' below!

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL, Idol alum Phillip Phillips returned to team up with Idol Finalist Sam Woolf! Check out their collaboration on Phillip Phillip's greatest hits, 'Home and 'Raging Fire!'