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Today's photos come from the casts of ROCKY, 50 SHADES, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, LES MISERABLES, and more!

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include a look at this year's Tony nominees, the casts of VIOLET on Broadway and the UK's ROCK OF AGES tour, and a peek into CABARET's gypsy robe ceremony!

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: the 2014 Tony Award nominations will be announced this morning!

One of the most celebrated shows in musical theatre history, Les Miserables has built the careers of countless performers on Broadway and around the world. In honor of the second revival's Broadway bow, The Ensemblist interviewed Les Miz veterans Randy Graff, Elena Shaddow, and Max Von Essen, as well as current revival cast member Arbender Robinson. Recognized as the ultimate ensemblist show,Les Miz performers are required to play numerous roles with a multitude of characters, entrances and costumes changes to track. In this episode, the four guests describe their tracks throughout the show, share insider stories on the rehearsal process, and describe what it is like to be a part of an international phenomenon such as Les Miz.

Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director, and Ciaran O'Reilly, Producing Director) announces its Annual Benefit Gala, THE SPECTACULAR SONGS OF LERNER AND LOWE, a one-night-only celebration of one of Broadway's most beloved musical duos, featuring songs from hit shows such as MY FAIR LADY, GIGI, CAMLEOT, PAINT YOUR WAGON, and BRIGADOON performed by a galaxy of Broadway stars. THE SPECTACULAR SONGS OF LERNER AND LOWE, written and directed by Charlotte Moore, will take place on Monday, June 9th at 7 PM at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street).

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our April 26th SIP round-up! Check out part one HERE. Yesterday's SIPs come from Broadway's AFTER MIDNIGHT, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, PIPPIN, and more!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup! Today's photos come from the casts of ROCKY, 50 SHADES, WICKED, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, LES MISERABLES, and more!

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include a look at HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH starring Neil Patrick Harris, photo coverage of a REEFER MADNESS benefit concert, a peek at the opening night curtain calls of VIOLET, CABARET, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, and more!

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our April 19th SIP round-up! Check out part one HERE.

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup! Today's photos come from the casts of ROCKY, MAMMA MIA!, WICKED, 50 SHADES, KINKY BOOTS, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, and more!

'Submissions Only,' Broadway's favorite webseries, is back on Monday, May 26, with episode 7! Can't wait until Monday? Below, get your Submissions Only fix with a behind the scenes conversation with Kate Wetherhead (Penny), Colin Hanlon (Tim), Stephen Bienskie (Steven), Max von Essen (Cameron) and Lindsay Nicole Chambers (Gail)!

'Submissions Only,' Broadway's favorite webseries, is back on Monday, April 28, at 12AM with episode 5! Can't wait until Monday? Below, get your Submissions Only fix with a behind the scenes conversation with Max von Essen (Cameron) and Stephen Bienskie (Steven), led by Kate Wetherhead! Can't wait until Monday? Below, get your Submissions Only fix with a behind the scenes conversation with Max von Essen (Cameron) and Stephen Bienskie (Steven), led by Kate Wetherhead!

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our April 12th SIP round-up! Check out part one HERE.

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup! Today's photos come from the casts of ROCKY, NEWSIES, BRIDGES OVER MADISON COUNTY, and more!

In Episode Four, Penny (Kate Wetherhead) takes on the unenviable task of finding a new living situation in NYC. Gail (Lindsay Nicole Chambers) calls Tim (Colin Hanlon) to relay a message from an infamous individual, sending Tim off on an interesting day trip. Steven (Stephen Bienskie) and Cameron (Max von Essen) find themselves making discoveries in Brooklyn, and Serena (Donna Vivino) hosts a game night for the 'Jeremy's Fort' cast. Guest stars include Joanna Gleason, Malcolm Gets, John Bolton, Amy Spanger and Jeff Blumenkrantz.

'Submissions Only,' Broadway's favorite webseries, is back on Monday, April 14, at 9:00 PM with episode 4! From 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM, you can join the online celebration with Submissions Only cast members Kate Wetherhead, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Colin Hanlon, Santino Fontana, Lindsay Nicole Chambers, and more as they share behind-the-scenes stories on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #SubOnly3.

'Submissions Only,' Broadway's favorite webseries, is back on Monday, April 14, at 9:00 PM with episode 4! From 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM, you can join the online celebration with Submissions Only cast members Kate Wetherhead, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Colin Hanlon, Santino Fontana, Lindsay Nicole Chambers, and more as they share behind-the-scenes stories on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #SubOnly3. Can't wait until Monday? Get your Submissions Only fix with a behind the scenes conversation with Colin Hanlon (Tim) and Lindsay Nicole Chambers (Gail), led by Kate Wetherhead!

All of Broadway's brightest stars gathered last night at the St. James Theatre to celebrate the opening of the brand new musical comedy Bullets Over Broadway. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the star-studded red carpet!

Broadway's favorite webseries, 'Submissions Only,' is back for its star-studded third season! Below, we are excited to bring you a trailer for Episode 4, which premieres on Monday, April 14.

Now in its 16th season, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook continues to expand its scope celebrating the best in American singing and songwriting. Featured on April 5, was Unsung Carolyn Leigh,featuring Erin Davie, Max von Essen, and more. Check out a look back below!