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They're Back! The popular 'Friends with Benefits' cabaret series returns to The Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street) on Monday December 14th at 9:30 PM with 'The All Star Jamboree' featuring performances by cast members from WICKED, MAMMA MIA, MARY POPPINS, AVENUE Q.

MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA ROBIN WILLIAMS Robin Williams, one of the most gifted actors and comedians of our time, returns to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Dec. 5.

Broadway veteran Donna Lynne Champlin (Sweeney Todd, Billy Elliot: The Musical, By Jeeves) has announced the track listing for her debut solo album, 'Old Friends,' due December 1, 2009 from Parting Glass Productions.

They're Back! The popular 'Friends with Benefits' cabaret series returns to The Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street) on Monday December 14th at 9:30 PM with 'The All Star Jamboree' featuring performances by cast members from WICKED, MAMMA MIA, MARY POPPINS, AVENUE Q.

Broadway veteran Donna Lynne Champlin (Sweeney Todd, Billy Elliot: The Musical, By Jeeves) has announced the track listing for her debut solo album, 'Old Friends,' due December 1, 2009 from Parting Glass Productions.

Clive Barnes, drama critic, dance lover and a true legend of the New York theatrical landscape passed away after a battle with liver cancer on November 19th, 2008.

Clive Barnes, drama critic, dance lover and a true legend of the New York theatrical landscape passed away after a battle with liver cancer on November 19th, 2008.

The Coterie, a new downtown company devoted to developing contemporary music theater works, will launch with a concert at Joe's Pub on September 21st, 2009 at 9:30pm.

The Coterie, a new downtown company devoted to developing contemporary music theater works, will launch with a concert at Joe's Pub on September 21st, 2009 at 9:30pm.

Diana DeGarmo, Season 3 'American Idol' runner-up and Broadway vet is returning to the New York stage where, beginning Friday, August 14th, she will assume the role of Sarah, the sexy, blind librarian in The Toxic Avenger - named the 'Best New Off-Broadway Musical' by the Outer Critics Circle.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to present RON ABEL, one of New York's hottest theatrical composer/arrangers, in a return engagement to the Broadway at Birdland series. This very special concert will take place on Monday, July 29 at 7pm. Joining Ron will be some of his fabulously talented friends (Lucie Arnaz and Valarie Pettiford) for a fun 'raising the roof' evening of entertainment. Abel is hosting this gala for longtime close friend, Richard Aborn, who is running for the office of District Attorney for Manhattan. (Richard is a leading advocate for the gun control movement, police brutality, and many other important issues.)

On July 18th, for one night only, Carol Channing returns home to where she belongs in her first appearance after having to cancel late last year due to breaking her leg. Joining the Broadway Icon and San Francisco native are the bawdy, brassy and hysterically funny Carole Cook (and the worlds second Dolly), singer Joyce Aimee and the magical stylings of Walt Anthony. An unplugged evening that follows a simple format, Carol offers memories, humorous storytelling and, of course, several of her signature tunes, including 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend,' ' Little Girl From Little Rock' and, of course, the title song from 'Hello, Dolly!' that brings the audience up close and personal with the Ultimate Broadway Baby.

Diana DeGarmo, Season 3 'American Idol' runner-up and Broadway vet is returning to the New York stage where, beginning Friday, August 14th, she will assume the role of Sarah, the sexy, blind librarian in The Toxic Avenger - named the 'Best New Off-Broadway Musical' by the Outer Critics Circle.

On July 18th, for one night only, Carol Channing returns home to where she belongs in her first appearance after having to cancel late last year due to breaking her leg. Joining the Broadway Icon and San Francisco native are the bawdy, brassy and hysterically funny Carole Cook (and the worlds second Dolly), singer Joyce Aimee and the magical stylings of Walt Anthony. An unplugged evening that follows a simple format, Carol offers memories, humorous storytelling and, of course, several of her signature tunes, including 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend,' ' Little Girl From Little Rock' and, of course, the title song from 'Hello, Dolly!' that brings the audience up close and personal with the Ultimate Broadway Baby.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to present RON ABEL, one of New York's hottest theatrical composer/arrangers, in a return engagement to the Broadway at Birdland series. This very special concert will take place on Monday, July 29 at 7pm. Joining Ron will be some of his fabulously talented friends (Lucie Arnaz and Valarie Pettiford) for a fun 'raising the roof' evening of entertainment. Abel is hosting this gala for longtime close friend, Richard Aborn, who is running for the office of District Attorney for Manhattan. (Richard is a leading advocate for the gun control movement, police brutality, and many other important issues.)

Celebrate the holiday season with famed cabaret performer Jamie deRoy and her Multi MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie deRoy & friends on Thursday, December 4th (7PM) at the New York hotspot, Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street ~ between 5th & 6th Avenues).

In a special tribute to Clive Barnes on the New York Post's web site, columnist Michael Riedel talks to Harvey Fierstein, Jeffrey Richards, John Cullum, Gerald Schoenfeld about the legendary critic's life and legacy.

Clive Barnes, drama critic, dance lover and a true legend of the New York theatrical landscape passed away after a battle with liver cancer on November 19th BroadwayWorld has learned.

Broadway, film, and television stars ? Alec Baldwin '94 (30 Rock), Broadway legend Elaine Stritch (At Liberty), Filmmaker Joel Coen '78 (No Country for Old Men), Rainn Wilson '89 (The Office), Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU), Laura Benanti (Gypsy), and Ra?l Esparza '92 (Company) ? will be on hand at Tisch on Stage, the annual gala benefiting NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Baldwin, along with philanthropist and patron of the arts Iris Cantor; inventor, philanthropist, and patron of Tisch's Kanbar Institute of Film and Television Maurice Kanbar; and 'architect of American regional theater' Zelda Fichandler will be honored at the gala on November 17th at the Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Ars Nova has announced their December lineup, featuring the 'Uncharted' series as well as series of special events.