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Featuring live musical performances by celebrated artists, DIVA! Mondays stars the illustrious Marty Thomas (XANADU, WICKED, THE SECRET GARDEN) alongside Kelly King (Michael Bolton, Babyface), Alexa Green (WICKED), and Marissa Rosen (MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING). This month, the show will 'bring it' to the next level, courtesy of Broadway's BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL. For six weeks only, beginning Monday, October 1, a new female cast member from the blockbuster hit will take the DIVA! stage to prove that she's got what it takes to "Bring It On". Showtimes begin promptly at 11pm.

Featuring live musical performances by celebrated artists, DIVA! Mondays stars the illustrious Marty Thomas (XANADU, WICKED, THE SECRET GARDEN) alongside Kelly King (Michael Bolton, Babyface), Alexa Green (WICKED), and Marissa Rosen (MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING). This month, the show will 'bring it' to the next level, courtesy of Broadway's BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL. For six weeks only, beginning Monday, October 1, a new female cast member from the blockbuster hit will take the DIVA! stage to prove that she's got what it takes to "Bring It On". Showtimes begin promptly at 11pm.

The cast of BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL, inspired by their brilliant co-composer Tom Kitt & his musical arrangements for the film PITCH PERFECT, created a tribute to him with an a cappella mash-up of songs from BRING IT ON. Check it out below!

Universal Pictures Stage Productions/ Glenn Ross, Beacon Communications/ Armyan Bernstein and Charlie Lyons and Executive Producers Kristin Caskey and Mike Isaacson announced today that Bring It On: The Musical will play the final performance of its limited engagement on Sunday, December 30, 2012, after 21 previews and 173 regular performances at Broadway's St. James Theatre.

On October 28th at 8pm, BroadwayUnderstudies.com has once again invited some of Broadway's most talented understudies to the stage of the Laurie Beechman Theatre to share their rare talent-the ability to perform at a second's notice. They'll be thrown into the fire in 'Half Hour 2: A Last Minute Concert,' a show where even they don't know what they'll be singing before they step up to the microphone. The audience will get to vote on what song each performer will sing.

Last night's event featured Monday, Ryann Redmond, who is making her Broadway debut in BRING IT ON. Check out photos from the concert below!

Industry Bar has established a tradition of featuring some of the weeks most anticipated must- see entertainment. In addition to having one of the city's hottest happy hours, the popular gay watering hole hosts a week's long cornucopia of evening entertainment including Tuesday night's Sweet Spot, Thursday's Queen, Sunday's Guyote Ugly and, of course, DIVA! Mondays. Featuring live musical performances by celebrated artists, DIVA! Mondays stars the illustrious Marty Thomas (XANADU, WICKED, THE SECRET GARDEN) alongside Kelly King (MICHAEL BOLTON, BABYFACE), Alexa Green (WICKED), and Marissa Rosen (MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING). This month, the show will 'bring it' to the next level, courtesy of Broadway's BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL. For six weeks only, beginning Monday, October 1, a new female cast member from the blockbuster hit will take the DIVA! stage to prove that she's got what it takes to "Bring It On". Show times begin promptly at 11pm.

Industry Bar has established a tradition of featuring some of the weeks most anticipated must- see entertainment. In addition to having one of the city's hottest happy hours, the popular gay watering hole hosts a week's long cornucopia of evening entertainment including Tuesday night's Sweet Spot, Thursday's Queen, Sunday's Guyote Ugly and, of course, DIVA! Mondays. Featuring live musical performances by celebrated artists, DIVA! Mondays stars the illustrious Marty Thomas (XANADU, WICKED, THE SECRET GARDEN) alongside Kelly King (MICHAEL BOLTON, BABYFACE), Alexa Green (WICKED), and Marissa Rosen (MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING). This month, the show will 'bring it' to the next level, courtesy of Broadway's BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL. For six weeks only, beginning Monday, October 1, a new female cast member from the blockbuster hit will take the DIVA! stage to prove that she's got what it takes to "Bring It On". Show times begin promptly at 11pm.

Universal Pictures Stage Productions/Glenn Ross, Beacon Communications/Armyan Bernstein & Charlie Lyons and Executive Producers Kristin Caskey and Mike Isaacson are pleased to announce the release of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Bring It On: The Musical. The album, produced by Ghostlight Records and available on Back Lot Music, will be released for digital download on iTunes beginning September 25, 2012 and in stores October 16, 2012. The cast of Bring It On recorded the album at MSR Studios in New York City on August 9, 10 and 16, 2012 under the direction of Album Producers Alex Lacamoire, Tom Kitt and Kurt Deutsch.

CAROLS FOR A CURE is the annual two-disc holiday CD compilation of original songs and holiday classics which benefits BC/EFA. These CDs boast the best voices from the worlds of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national tours. A full track list for this year's 14th edition has not yet been announced, but the cast of Broadway's BRING IT ON was already hard a work this week recording their track for the album. Check out our exclusive photos from their recording session below!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! Today's photos feature a beautifully composed #SIP from the cast of CHAPLIN, a generational portrait from EVITA's Ricky Martin, Max von Essen and the show's youngsters, Perez Hilton's first intermission pic from NEWSical, plus shots from FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, BRING IT ON, THE BOOK OF MORMON, JERSEY BOYS, MARY POPPINS and several regional shows!

Jim Caruso's Cast Party has been jokingly called "the Ellis Island of Cabaret," because at one time or another, all great talent seems to come through the historic Birdland doors. Monday night, September 10th, was certainly no exception, and even a little more star-filled than usual. Long-time Cast Party stalwart, Liza Minnelli showed up with concert superstar Michael Feinstein to celebrate her return to "Arrested Development," and his new gig as lead conductor of the Pasadena Pops. At the next table, Feinstein's current singing partner, Marilyn Maye caught up with friends before taking the stage so sing and swing. Check out photos from the evening below!

In the words of EVITA's Max von Essen, 'Holy ?#SIP? it's Saturday!!!', and that means its time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! Today's photos feature EVITA's Michael Cerveris and Ricky Martin with an Saints tribute, a hilarious parody of The Lord of the Rings from BOOK OF MORMON and some face-time with Jared Gertner on tour, BRING IT ON's muscular men's ensemble, the usual antics from NEWSIES, a NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT bridal shower, a first SIP for CHAPLIN (now in previews), farewell SIPs from MAMMA MIA!'s national tour, a first and last SIP from SISTER ACT, the swings of PORGY AND BESS, Goodspeed's CAROUSEL and much more!

Last night's live results show of NBC's 'America's Got Talent' featured the cast of Broadway's BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL performing the dynamic number, 'Cross the Line.' Check out the high-flying appearance below!

Tony Award-winning composer of the Broadway musical In the Heights Lin-Manuel Miranda has tackled a new beast with his latest project, Bring It On: The Musical. The show is now playing on Broadway at the St. James Theatre after a nationwide tour. Miranda appeared on Good Day New York to discuss what it was like composing music singable by such an acrobatic cast. Watch the interview in the video below!

Universal Pictures Stage Productions/ Glenn Ross, Beacon Communications/ Armyan Bernstein and Charlie Lyons and Executive Producers Kristin Caskey and Mike Isaacson have announced a 15-week extension to the limited engagement of Bring It On: The Musical at Broadway's St. James Theatre (246 W. 44thStreet). The show, which was scheduled to close on Sunday, October 7, 2012, will now play its final performance on Sunday, January 20, 2013.

BWW was there to help celebrate all the excitement of opening night including photos from the cheer filled opening night curtain call!

BWW was there to help celebrate all the excitement of opening night including photos from the post-opening party!

BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL opens on Broadway tonight, August 1, 2012 at The St. James Theatre. USA Today recently went backstage for a behind-the-scenes look at a pre-show 'stunt call' and spoke to choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler and 'Cheer consultant' Jessica Colombo about how this exciting new Broadway musical was brought to life. Check out the high-flying video below!

Direct from a 13-city National Tour, Bring It On: The Musical, which began previews on Broadway on July 12, opens tonight, August 1, 2012 at The St. James Theatre for a 12-week limited engagement through Sunday, October 7, 2012. In celebration of the big opening night we bring you new photos from the show and performance highlights below!