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REVIEW: The Tony-winning musical, La Cage Aux Folles, opens at Toby's Dinner Theatre of Baltimore with a dazzling production, beautiful acting, and even more beautiful girls.

Jerry Herman pulls the stops out in this in-depth and heartfelt conversation about his incredible career. You have seen the PBS documentary, now hear Jerry in his own words enlighten us on his remarkable life and music.

One of Broadway's most popular musicals, La Cage aux Folles previews January 31, opens February 7 and closes March 9 at Theatre at the Center

Mame rings in the New Year at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Producing Artistic Director David Armstrong directs this Broadway musical, starring three-time Tony nominee Dee Hoty

Words and Music by Jerry Herman will premiere in the New York metro area on WNET New York, Monday, December 31 at 10PM; and nationwide on PBS, including NJN Public Television, Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 9:30PM.

Reached by telephone in Florida on the day after Christmas, Jerry Herman had just taken his morning swim and was enjoying the balmy weather. 'It's beautiful here. You know you take your chances with the weather this time of the year even in Miami, but it's just been beautiful.' After doing considerable reading about the composer and enjoying a lengthy conversation with him, it is quite apparent that much of this man's life has indeed been quite beautiful.

On Friday, December 21, BBC Radio 2 hosts 'Music Night' with a special tribute to Jerry Herman.

The Press Night for La Cage Aux Folles has once again been postponed until to January 9, 2008 at 8PM due to the continuing illness of leading man Douglas Hodge.

Producer Michael Sterling is pleased to announce that Fox Television star Eric Millegan will make his west coast cabaret singing debut at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's Sunday, December 2, 2007. December 9, 2007 - Asunta Fleming: Life in the entertainment field began for Asunta Fleming with a tour portraying Maria in West Side Story throughout New England.

The York Theatre Company announces the cast for the 16th Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre on Monday, November 12 where York will honor Broadway playwright Joseph Stein. The Award culminates York's yearlong celebration of Stein with the Fall 2006 and Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series - the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances.

Frank Vlastnik, star of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, has co-authored the new hardcover book 'SITCOMS: The 101 Greatest TV Comedies of All Time' published by Black Dog & Leventhal.

Tony Award-winning actress Victoria Clark (The Light in the Piazza) celebrates the release of her debut solo album, 'Fifteen Seconds of Grace,' with an exclusive one-night-only concert at the Kaplan Penthouse in the Samuel B. and David Rose Building, Lincoln Center, (located at 165 West 65th Street) on Monday, November 26 at 7PM & 9:30PM.

Dick Scanlan, Tony-nominated lyricist and librettist of 2002's Thoroughly Modern Millie, will host the VIP preview of StageStruck: The Magic of Theatre Design at the Leslie/Lohman Gallery on Tuesday, November 13.

New documentary Words and Music by Jerry Herman will premiere nationwide on PBS, Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 9:30PM. (Check local listings.)

In the latest mounting of 'Hello, Dolly!' produced by Theatre at the Center, Chicago's beloved Paula Scrofano once again sinks her teeth into the role.

The Menier Chocolate Factory is delighted to announce that this year's Christmas extravaganza will be La Cage aux Folles. Tickets, which went on sale on September 4, are selling extremely fast. The show is breaking Box Office records at the Chocolate Factory and some performances are already sold out.

Blue Hill Troupe, Ltd., the only musical theater group in New York City to donate its net proceeds to charity, presents Mame, November 2 - 10 at Dicapo Opera Theater