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Broadway star and Ephrata Performing Arts Center alum Catherine Walker will debut her new cabaret show, 'You Have to Start Somewhere: Songs From My Bedroom,' at EPAC's Sharadin Bigler Theatre tonight, November 7, at 8 p.m. Walker will ultimately be performing the cabaret at venues in New York City and other theaters across the country.

So many success stories have humble beginnings and for Miranda it was at a piano recital playing 'Camptown Races' when he was six years old.

The 2010 Fordham Law alumnus gave a uniquely inside look at the creation of the Broadway smash.

Last night, President Obama returned to the Richard Rodgers Theatre  for a special performance of Broadway's HAMILTON to raise funds for the Democratic Party.

Fascinating insight into dramatist's determination to present a story that was a true representation of the founding fathers translated into the vernacular of a 20th and 21st Century musical form.

President Obama is heading back to the Richard Rodgers Theatre tonight for a special performance of Broadway's HAMILTON to raise funds for the Democratic Party. To welcome the DNC to the show, The Schuyler Sisters -- Phillipa Soo, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Renee Elise Goldsberry -- warmed up with a fun tune. Check it out below!

President Obama stopped by the Richard Rodgers Theatre to catch a preview performance of Broadway's hottest show earlier this year, and he's heading back to HAMILTON tonight, November 2, for a special performance to raise funds for the Democratic Party.

A special event was held earlier this week, October 28 at 5:30 PM at Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street) to celebrate the release of Seth Rudetsky's new book, SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2. In addition to Seth, the event featured Stephanie J. Block, Andrea Burns,Ana Gasteyer, Mandy Gonzales and Jackie Hoffman, who performed excerpts and some of Seth's favorite songs. Below, go inside the event with BroadwayWorld!

The Broadway @ NOCCA series first launched in early 2013 when it made the leap from its now famous summer home at The Art House in Provincetown, MA. In this, the series' fourth season in New Orleans, the star-powered tradition continues with Michael Cerveris, 2015 Tony winner for "Fun Home" on December 14 at 7:30 PM.

Still watching Jonathan Groff, Brian d'Arcy James and Andrew Rannells singing at the #Ham4Ham lottery? Can't wait to see Annaleigh Ashford play Sylvia? Didn't have time to check in on your favorite Broadway stars? Well don't worry BroadwayWorld has rounded up some of the biggest stories from this week from Broadway and beyond with BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures.'

A CELEBRATION OF THE BEST HOLIDAY COMMERCIALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD — Kevin Frazier ('Entertainment Tonight”) and Keltie Knight ('The Insider”) host this holiday celebration with a countdown of the 12 best holiday commercials ever – one for each of the 12 days of Christmas.

Broadway has a new King. Just yesterday, Andrew Rannells officially took the throne as as King George III in Broadway's hottest show, HAMILTON. Rannells will fill in for Jonathan Groff, who will return on December 1. Below, check out how Rannells is 'celebrating' his new role!

HAMILTON's author/star tells of an overwhelming post-show encounter.

Dress Circle Publishing celebrates SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2: The Inside Scoop on (almost) Every Broadway Show & Star, the second in a series by Sirius XM radio host Seth Rudetsky with a special event tonight, October 28 at 5:30 PM at Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street).

Broadway star and Ephrata Performing Arts Center alum Catherine Walker will debut her new cabaret show, 'You Have to Start Somewhere: Songs From My Bedroom,' at EPAC's Sharadin Bigler Theatre Saturday, November 7, at 8 p.m. Walker will ultimately be performing the cabaret at venues in New York City and other theaters across the country.

He's back! After being out of Broadway's hottest show for a week due to illness, HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will return to the show tonight- in time for Andrew Rannells' first performance as King George III. Rannells will fill in for Jonathan Groff, who will return on December 1.

Christopher Sieber, the twice Tony Award-nominated Broadway star of Monty Python's Spamalot, Shrek the Musical and more, has joined DRESS CIRCLE PUBLISHING's special celebration of the new book by Sirius XM radio host SETH RUDETSKY. The launch event for SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2: will take place on Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30 PM at Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street). The evening will also feature Stephanie J. Block, Andrea Burns, Ana Gasteyer, Mandy Gonzales and Jackie Hoffman, who will perform excerpts and some of Seth's favorite songs. Tickets are $40, which include a copy of the book, and can be purchased at www.dresscirclepublishing.com.

Dress Circle Publishing celebrates the release of SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2: The Inside Scoop on (almost) Every Broadway Show & Star, the second in a series by Sirius XM radio host Seth Rudetsky. SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2 is available today, October 27.

Just before the trio's appearance outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre, a coronation was held on stage to welcome the show's newest King George III, Andrew Rannells.

After six long years, the wait is finally over! The musical web series THE BATTERY'S DOWN, which wrapped up its final season in late 2009, has returned for a reunion special (which aired on Hulu earlier this week) and a Joe's Pub concert, with performances from original cast members (and some very special guests). BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out highlights from the concert below!