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Rehearsals begin today, February 14, for Broadway's LEAP OF FAITH, beginning previews on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). LEAP OF FAITH stars four-time Tony nominee Raul Esparza as Jonas Nightingale, Jessica Phillips as Marla Humes, Kendra Kassebaum as Sam Nightingale, Kecia Lewis-Evans as Ida Mae Robinson, Leslie Odom, Jr. as Isaiah Robinson, Krystal Joy Brown as Ornella and Talon Ackerman as Jake Humes. The production will open on April 26 at 6pm.

Today, February 8, Lincoln Center filmed the matinee performance of SISTER ACT for their famed archives. The show will now be preserved amongst the Broadway classics at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center Plaza.

Deadline.com is reporting that Raven-Symoné, known most for starring on the Disney Channel's THATS SO RAVEN will take over for the Tony and Olivier nominated Patina Miller in Broadway's SISTER ACT. The web site reports that she will begin rehearsals at the end of February, and will debut at the end of March 2012 for a 6 month engagement in the show.

Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman will close the successful BACK ON BROADWAY limited engagement today.

Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello assumed the role of Mother Superior in the Broadway musical SISTER ACT this November, taking over the role from Victoria Clark. Want a look at Carmello in habit? Check out production shots below!

Tickets for HUGH JACKMAN, BACK ON BROADWAY, are in high demand - with some premium tickets selling for upwards of $300. So who did a scalper offer to sell a ticket to see HUGH JACKMAN, BACK ON BROADWAY? Hugh Jackman himself. 'I am Hugh Jackman,' the star said, describing the encounter to Theater Talk's Michael Riedel. View Jackman describing the encounter below!

Jane Fonda's official website launched in early 2009, the same year she returned to the New York stage after a 46 year absence in 33 VARIATIONS.

Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway opens tonight Thursday November 10 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) for a limited engagement through January 1 2012. Hear him interviewed tomorrow Friday November 11 on National Public Radio's 'All Things Considered;' ATC is heard locally in New York City on WNYC (93.9 FM and 820 AM) from 4-6:30 PM.

Lincoln Center Theater's free-to-the-public Platform Series, a forum for public discussion between Lincoln Center Theater artists and interested theatergoers, continues its 14th season on Thursday, November 10, at 6:00pm with a pre-performance talk with J.T. Rogers and Bartlett Sher, the Playwright and Director of LCT's new production of Blood and Gifts currently in previews at the Mitzi E. Newhouse.

Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway opens tomorrow night Thursday November 10 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) for a limited engagement through January 1 2012. Hear him interviewed tomorrow on National Public Radio's 'All Things Considered;' ATC is heard locally in New York City on WNYC (93.9 FM and 820 AM) from 4-6:30 PM.

Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello will assume the role of Mother Superior in the Broadway musical SISTER ACT, beginning performances on Saturday, November 19 at 8:00pm. SISTER ACT is currently in its eighth smash month at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). Ms. Carmello takes over from Victoria Clark, who originated the role on Broadway and received a Tony Award nomination for her performance.

Hugh Jackman, who is back on stage with his record-breaking, one-man show on Broadway, will be a guest on 'The Martha Stewart Show' (10 AM on The Hallmark Channel) and 'Conan' ( 11 PM on TBS) today, Tuesday, November 1. 'Conan' is broadcasting this week from New York's Beacon Theatre.

Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway broke The Broadhurst Theatre box office record last week with a gross of $1,210,974. Previous members of the Broadhurst's million dollar club are: 700 Sundays starring Billy Crystal (week ending 5/22/05): $1.061 million; Hamlet starring Jude Law week (week ending 12/6/09): $1.000 million; The Merchant of Venice starring Al Pacino (week ending 1/2/11): $1.175 million.

Performances began last night for Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). Everyone remembering the stage door frenzy at his previous two Broadway bows in A STEADY RAIN and THE BOY FROM OZ has been wondering just how crazy 44th street would become. Well, we've got the first pics.

It's Official! Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman will return to the New York stage next month in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, playing October 25 2011 to January 1 2012 at The Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). The official opening night has been set for November 10.

Student tickets will be available at every performance of Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway for $31.50 three hours before show time at the Broadhurst Theatre box office only (235 West 44th Street). Tickets are available on the day of the performance and there is a limit of one ticket per valid ID (subject to availability).

Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman will return to the New York stage this month in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, playing October 25, 2011 to January 1, 2012 at The Broadhurst Theatre. Today, Jackman hosted a press event and below, BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage of the meet and greet.

Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman will return to the New York stage this month in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, playing October 25, 2011 to January 1, 2012 at The Broadhurst Theatre. Today, Jackman hosted a press event and below, BroadwayWorld brings you video of the performance preview and company interviews below! Stay tuned for complete photo coverage coming soon!

Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman will return to the New York stage this month in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, playing October 25, 2011 to January 1, 2012 at The Broadhurst Theatre. Today, Jackman hosted a press event and below, BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek in anticipation of our full photo and video coverage coming shortly! Stay tuned.

The New York Post's Michael Riedel writes today that the show, which will offer $30 tickets for students, already has a 6 million dollar advance through premium tickets selling for upwards of $300 each. By the time Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway opens officially on November 10, it's expected that it will be closer to 8 or 10 million.