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Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, February 22, 2015 - Sunday, February 22, 2015.

Finding Neverland takes some time out for birthday cheer!

Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of Jeremy Jordan and Laura Benanti in PARADE in concert, the opening night of Lin Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON, Sienna Miller's first performance as Sally Bowles in CABARET, and more!

Today we are celebrating this week's announcement of GLEE breakout star Darren Criss joining HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH.

The Daily Mail writes that FINDING NEVERLAND composer and lyricist Gary Barlow said he wants to bring his new musical to the West End next year. Not only that, but he and stage and screen star Bryan Cranston are hosting a preview of the musical next Thursday, February 26, for several West End theater owners and general managers.

Finding Neverland, the glorious new musical under the visionary direction of Tony Award®-winnerDiane Paulus, will soon arrive on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). Matthew Morrison and Laura Michelle Kelly just posed alongside their pint-sized castmates for a Vogue photoshoot with the legendary Annie Leibovitz. On his new role, Morrison told Vogue: "I'm at a turning point in my life. I'm coming off a hugely successful television show, I'm newly married and I'm coming back to New York with a lot to prove. I've never been the outright lead of a show before, so it's mine to carry, and-I'm not going to lie-I'm nervous about it."

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: ONE DAY opens tonight, Tony winner Elizabeth Swados' THE NOMAD begins at the Flea and more!

54 BELOW always books the best of the best talent. Therefore, it was no great surprise to see Jessica Vosk's name appear on their calendar. She gave a thrilling performance as Anita in San Francisco Symphony's production of WEST SIDE STORY, she was the only female swing in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, and now she's creating a role in FINDING NEVERLAND. Recently, I chatted with her about her debut NYC solo show and her growing star.

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: PARADE comes to Lincoln Center tonight!

Tonight we are revisiting the shining moments of this week's brand new GLEE.

Tonight's episode of GLEE -- titled 'Transitioning' -- saw the return of Alex Newell's character 'Unique,' who shows up at McKinley High to support Coach Beiste, now Sheldon, who has recently come out as transgender. Go behind the scenes with director Dante Di Loreto and Newell as they discuss the importance of a storyline like this!

Producers of the anticipated new Broadway musical Finding Neverland just announced the opening of the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre box office (205 West 46th Street) today, February 9 at 10am. For tickets and more information, please visit www.FindingNeverlandTheMusical.com.

Producers of the anticipated new Broadway musical Finding Neverland just announced the opening of the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre box office (205 West 46th Street) today, February 9 at 10am. For tickets and more information, please visit www.FindingNeverlandTheMusical.com.

On next week's episode of GLEE, Will takes desperate measures to teach the bullies of Vocal Adrenaline about tolerance. Meanwhile, New Directions rallies to help Rachel transition into her new life when she finds out her childhood home has been sold in the all-new 'Transitioning' episode of GLEE airing Friday, February 13th on FOX. Check out the promo below!

Tonight we recount the sensational songs of Burt Bacharach as performed on tonight's fresh new episode of GLEE.

On Twitter Watch, Bryan Cranston wrote ' I saw this new musical in Boston and cried with joy... But anyone thinking of repeating that better Tread Lightly. https://twitter.com/NeverlandBway/status/562294855078912000 …

The award-winning CAP21 Theatre Company will open its 2015 season with the first production of a new musical, THE ARTIST & THE SCIENTIST, with book and lyrics by Jenny Stafford, music by Brandon Anderson, and story by Jenny Stafford and Brandon Anderson. It is a love story exploring the conflicting ways in which we each see the world and the fears we have of losing ourselves in other people. THE ARTIST & THE SCIENTIST will play a limited run from tonight, February 4 -28, 2015 at the CAP21 Theatre, 18 West 18th Street, 5th Floor, New York.

Matthew Morrison gets romantic on GLEE!

Matthew Morrison turned to Twitter today to share his excitement over the start of rehearsals for the upcoming Broadway musical Finding Neverland.

On Twitter Watch, Finding Neverland wrote 'What a wonderful first day of rehearsal for #FindingNeverland! We can't wait to begin performances this spring! '