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The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Diane Paulus, Artistic Director, presents a reading of TRANS SCRIPTS, a groundbreaking new play about transgender identity, written by Paul Lucas, and directed by Jo Bonney, at OBERON tonight, November 23 at 7:30PM.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Diane Paulus, Artistic Director, will present a reading of TRANS SCRIPTS, a groundbreaking new play about transgender identity, written by Paul Lucas, and directed by Jo Bonney, at OBERON on Monday, November 23 at 7:30PM. 

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NewFest, in Partnership with Outfest and HBO, Concludes their 27th Annual Festival And Announces Audience Award Winners - THOSE PEOPLE (Narrative Feature), THE SAME DIFFERENCE (Documentary Feature), TREMULO (Narrative Short) and IN THE HOLLOW (Documentary Short).

If there is one thing that's certain about Netflix's award-winning ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, it's that should the show ever get a musical episode or (dare we say) even a Broadway spin-off, the cast would have no problem making the transition.  Just last week it was announced that Emmy Award-nominated actress Laverne Cox will play Dr. Frank-N-Furter in THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, which is set to air Fall 2016 on FOX. That got us thinking about all of the other actresses of the OITNB ensemble who have already made names for themselves onstage. From hopeful hippies to talking teapots, these ladies have taken on a wide variety of Broadway roles, whether you realized it or not! Below, we celebrate the stage work of some of Litchfield's finest!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: DAMES AT SEA taps onto Broadway tonight, MISERY creeps onto the Broadhurst stage, SHEAR MADNESS trims and tricks off-Broadway, and more!

BroadwayWorld is excited to report that Emmy Award-nominated actress Laverne Cox (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK) has been cast as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, which is set to air Fall 2016 on FOX.

The Oakland University Student Life Lecture Board and Gender & Sexuality Center will soon welcome well-known actress and LGBT advocate Laverne Cox as the first speaker in its annual educational lecture series for the campus community.

?The Oakland University Student Life Lecture Board and Gender & Sexuality Center will soon welcome well-known actress and LGBT advocate Laverne Cox as the first speaker in its annual educational lecture series for the campus community.

A familiar face on TV comedies, Myrin is now getting laughs on stage at the Public.

If you took a poll just a year or two ago asking people if they knew who Uzo Aduba was, I'm fairly certain that only a select group of Godspell-loving Broadway buffs would be able to answer that question with a confident 'yes.' If you were to take that same poll today, however, the answer would likely be quite different, thanks to a little show called ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK. Oh, how quickly things change in Hollywood!

Broadway's Steven Pasquale is lighting up this year's TV schedule.  Deadline reports that the actor will appear opposite Katherine Heigl in CBS's upcoming rework of its legal drama pilot DOUBT.

In celebration of Women's Equality Day, commemorating the certification of the 19th Amendment which granted U.S. women the right to vote, MTV unveiled a major expansion of “Look Different.'

Katherine Heigl officially has her next small screen gig lined up.

Single (non-subscription) tickets for the 2015–16 Season in Weill Hall at Sonoma State University's Green Music Center go on sale today, Monday, August 24, 2015 to MasterCard cardholders and Monday, August 31, 2015 to the general public. The 2015–16 MasterCard Performance Series in Weill Hall features 39 performances by world-class musicians spanning the genres of classical, chamber, vocal, keyboard, jazz and world music.

InViolet Theater Company, under the direction of Founding Co-Artistic Directors Michael Henry Harris and Angela Razzano, In association with Melanie Maras, Bryan Tallevi and Andrea Kiefer have announced the off-off Broadway run of SOMMERFUGL, a new play written by Bixby Elliot inspired by the true story of Lili Elbe, the first person to have gender reassignment surgery in 1930. The production begins previews September 19 at the 4th Street Theater (83 East 4th Street) and will have its official opening on September 24. Stephen Brackett directs.  www.InViolettheater.com

Laverne Cox stopped by THE TALK to discuss the incredible impact of Caitlyn Jenner transitioning into a woman.

HAMILTON, Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical about America's 'the ten-dollar Founding Father without a father,' opened just last night at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the whole, historic night, and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals below!

We all understand the power of media well. It's impact on our daily lives is undeniable. The influence it has on adults, teenagers, and even children is immeasurable. The right kind of representation in television, film or music can be substantial for people growing up LGBTQA. The importance of representation in mainstream media is definitely not something that should be ignored or forgotten.

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, Laverne Cox talked about meeting Caitlyn Jenner and admired her grace despite living a life completely in the public eye.