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ABT to Host Frederic Franklin Memorial Celebration, 10/14

American Ballet Theatre will host a memorial celebration for beloved colleague and ballet legend Frederic Franklin on Monday, October 14 at 4:30 P.M. in the Concert Hall at LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts. The memorial will be highlighted by film tributes as well as performances and guest speakers from many of the companies with which Franklin was affiliated, including ABT, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Richmond Ballet, Tulsa Ballet and Cincinnati Ballet.

Broadway Dims Its Lights Tonight in Memory of Shirley Herz

The Broadway community mourns the loss of celebrated theatrical publicist Shirley Herz, who passed away on Sunday at age 87. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory tonight, August 14th, at exactly 8:00 p.m. for one minute.

Broadway to Dim Lights August 14 in Memory of Shirley Herz

The Broadway community mourns the loss of celebrated theatrical publicist Shirley Herz, who passed away on Sunday at age 87. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory on Wednesday, August 14th, at exactly 8:00 p.m. for one minute.

Legendary Theatrical Publicist Shirley Herz Dies at 87

Shirley Herz, a legendary theatrical press agent, died on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. The cause was complications from a stroke suffered on July 18, said Sam Altman, a longtime friend.

Horse Trade Theater Group Presents The Summer Burlesque Blitz Tonight

Summer just got hotter thanks to Horse Trade Theater Group's Summer Burlesque Blitz featuring classic striptease with Angie Pontani's Burlesque-A-Pades, Kita St. Cyr's Intime Burlesque, and The Paper Dolls troupe, nerdlesque with D20, RAWR!, and Storybook Burlesque, boylesque with Epic Win and Shocks & c*cks, and storytelling striptease mashups with Bare.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Stephanie Pope of 'Pippin'

Stephanie worked with Fosse back in the '80s, and has come out of semi-retirement to dance Fosse-style again (and understudy the lead role) in the Tony-winning revival.

Fox Theatre Presents Summer Dinners, Tonight and 8/24

This summer, the Fabulous Fox Theatre will present two unique and exclusive dining events featuring cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, 4-course dinners with accompanying wines, and live entertainment in the Grand Lobby of the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Fox Theatre Presents Summer Dinners, 6/27 and 8/24

This summer, the Fabulous Fox Theatre will present two unique and exclusive dining events featuring cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, 4-course dinners with accompanying wines, and live entertainment in the Grand Lobby of the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

STAGE TUBE: Tony Nominee Brenda Braxton in 'Sexy Back'

Shady Theatrics' Shayla Benoit and Tim Grady filmed Tony Nominee Brenda Braxton performing 'Sexy Back' as a fun promo for her hair salon called BBRAXTON, which she launched in 2006. Watch below!

Horse Trade Theater Group Presents The Summer Burlesque Blitz, 7/18

Summer just got hotter thanks to Horse Trade Theater Group's Summer Burlesque Blitz featuring classic striptease with Angie Pontani's Burlesque-A-Pades, Kita St. Cyr's Intime Burlesque, and The Paper Dolls troupe, nerdlesque with D20, RAWR!, and Storybook Burlesque, boylesque with Epic Win and Shocks & c*cks, and storytelling striptease mashups with Bare.

Producer Rocco Landesman Joins St. Louis Walk of Fame

Broadway producer Rocco Landesman was born and raised in St. Louis, where his family owned the Crystal Palace, a Gaslight Square cabaret that featured cutting edge theater and performers. Landesman developed and produced the Broadway musical Big River, which won 7 Tony Awards in 1985.

Brenda Braxton Will Return to COUGAR THE MUSICAL; COUGAR Extends Through 7/27

Tony Nominee Ms. Brenda Braxton originated the role of Clarity Jones in Donna Moore's surprise Off-Broadway hit Cougar the Musical and will reprise her role now that her successful tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie has come to an end. Now in its ninth month, Cougar the Musical, continues to offer new blocks of tickets for the summer, now through July 27, 2013.

La Clique, THE GRADUATE, Meadowlands and More Set for Brighton Fringe 2013, Now thru June 2

Brighton Fringe has launched its 2013 programme online, offering a huge variety of 685 shows (and counting) with 3275 performances and 210 premieres in 178 venues with 38 international acts and 220 home-grown Brighton shows which makes it the richest and largest yet. Not only this but this year England's biggest arts festival lasts longer, running an extra week from tonight, 4 May to 2 June to incorporate both spring bank holidays and half term.

Sandy Brown's OH, YES SHE DID! Celebrates Over 100 Shows at Theatre-Theater

Sandy Brown performer/Producer/playwright of 'Oh, Yes She Did!' Celebrates over 100 performances at Theatre-Theater. 'Oh, Yes She Did' is a theatrical ride, a 2-Hour tour-de-force where Sandy Brown morphs into legendary black women who changed the course of American History including Billie Holiday, Josephine Baker, Angela Davis and more.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, March 30 - Easter Edition with NICE WORK, NEWSIES, MOTOWN and More!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature the casts of Nice Work If You Can Get It, THE BOOK OF MORMON, NEWSIES, MOTOWN, KINKY BOOTS, AVENUE Q and more celebrating Easter, plus a slew of Easter-themed pics from the Netherlands, and images from HANDS ON A HARDBODY, PIPPIN, JERSEY BOYS, THE FANTASTICKS, HIT THE WALL, LES MISERABLES, PETER PAN, MATILDA, TOP HAT and lots of regional shows!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, March 23 - Kelli O'Hara's Last SIP with NICE WORK, FLASHDANCE Channels PIPPIN and More!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature Kelli O'Hara's last SIP with NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, Christopher Rice's first intermission pic with THE BOOK OF MORMON, fun with peeps backstage at THE FANTASTICKS, the cast of FLASHDANCE showing off their circus skills, and lots from MATILDA on Broadway and in the UK, plus photos from F#%KING UP EVERYTHING off-Broadway, ANYTHING GOES, PETER PAN, WAR HORSE, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and more!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, March 16 - St. Patrick's Day Edition with MOTOWN, MATILDA, HANDS ON A HARDBODY & More!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature the casts of ANTYHING GOES, THE FANTASTICKS, HANDS ON A HARDBODY and more getting into the St. Patrick's Day spirit, a first SIP from MOTOWN, BOOK OF MORMON celebrating its 100th performance in Chicago, quite a few MATILDA pics, including one from the West End, and images from KINKY BOOTS, SPIDER-MAN, HIT THE WALL, REALLY REALLY, A (TOOTH) FAIRY TALE, THE WIZARD OF OZ, SISTER ACT, TOP HAT in the West End and more!

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