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With election season approaching, some of America's most influential members of society are encouraging the masses to get up, get out, and vote. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at EVITA's Max von Essen urging you to do the same!

The first new Broadway production of Tim Rice's and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical EVITA since its premiere over 30 years ago stars Grammy-winning international pop icon Ricky Martin as Che, Olivier Award-winning Argentinean actress Elena Roger making her Broadway debut as Eva Peron and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris as Juan Peron. Tomorrow, October 4, 2012 martin will apear on 'LIVE! with Kelly & Michael.' Check you local listings.

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! Today's photos feature something new and exciting-Broadway's EVITA Tweeted: 'Ever want to come backstage at @evitabroadway & take a #SIP w/ the cast? NOW YOU CAN! ENTER NOW! pic.twitter.com/dyFhJATI'. Now you can join the SIP fun with EVITA's contest. Plus, check out NEWSIES' Keenan-Bolger sporting some Obama swag, a picture from KINKY BOOTS in rehearsals, and photos from Perez Hilton in NEWSical, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, CHAPLIN, ALLEGIANCE, THE BOOK OF MORMON, MARY POPPINS, MAMMA MIA!, THE LION KING, BRING IT ON, CLOSER THAN EVER, BILLY ELLIOT, JERSEY BOYS and several regional shows!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! Today's photos feature a first intermission pic from ALLEGIANCE after its first matinee, a throwback of NEWSIES' Andrew Keenan-Bolger, NEWSIES recreating an iconic scene from the Titanic film, a poetic Max von Essen of EVITA and the cast of CHAPLIN celebrating Jenn Collela's birthday. Plus, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, BRING IT ON, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, MARY POPPINS, THE BOOK OF MORMON, Pioneer Theatre's IN THE HEIGHTS in Utah, CHICAGO, SWEET CHARITY at the John W. Engeman Theatre and more!

The first new Broadway production of Tim Rice's and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical EVITA since its premiere over 30 years ago stars Grammy-winning international pop icon Ricky Martin as Che, Olivier Award-winning Argentinean actress Elena Roger making her Broadway debut as Eva Peron and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris as Juan Peron.

Casts and stars from the current Broadway line-up have started recording for the 2012 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 14.

CAROLS FOR A CURE is the annual two-disc holiday CD compilation of original songs and holiday classics which benefits BC/EFA. These CDs boast the best voices from the worlds of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national tours. A full track list for this year's 14th edition has not yet been announced, but Michael Cerveris, Elena Roger, Max von Essen, and the cast of Broadway's EVITA was already hard a work this week recording their track for the album. Check out our exclusive photos from their recording session below!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! Today's photos feature a beautifully composed #SIP from the cast of CHAPLIN, a generational portrait from EVITA's Ricky Martin, Max von Essen and the show's youngsters, Perez Hilton's first intermission pic from NEWSical, plus shots from FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, BRING IT ON, THE BOOK OF MORMON, JERSEY BOYS, MARY POPPINS and several regional shows!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! Today's photos feature NEWSIES' Jeremy Jordan with his groomsmen on his wedding day; cast members from NEWSIES, ONCE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF tour and Gateway's PHANTOM supporting the re-election of President Obama; Lin-Manuel Miranda at BRING IT ON; THE BOOK OF MORMON's spoof 'The New Mormal', celebrating former star Andrew Rannells on the TV show 'The New Normal'; NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT channeling the college game day spirit; a first SIP from CHAPLIN; and much 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 EVITA and the JERSEY BOYS national tour taking a leaf out of Clint Eastwood's book re: President Obama, BOOK OF MORMON celebrating 600 performances in style, the NEWSIES ushering in the college football season, Maddy Trumble's first #SIP as Mary Poppins, and more!

Beginning Monday, September 3, 2012, Ricky Martin's performance schedule as Che in the hit production of EVITA will be Tuesdays at 7pm, Wednesdays at 2pm & 8pm, Thursdays at 8pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm. Max von Essen and Daniel Torres will alternate in the role of Che at Monday evening performances. The schedule change is part of a slight restructuring of Mr. Martin's appearance agreement with producers and will not change his overall number of performances in EVITA.

In the words of EVITA's Max von Essen, 'Holy ?#SIP? it's Saturday!!!', and that means its time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! Today's photos feature EVITA's Michael Cerveris and Ricky Martin with an Saints tribute, a hilarious parody of The Lord of the Rings from BOOK OF MORMON and some face-time with Jared Gertner on tour, BRING IT ON's muscular men's ensemble, the usual antics from NEWSIES, a NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT bridal shower, a first SIP for CHAPLIN (now in previews), farewell SIPs from MAMMA MIA!'s national tour, a first and last SIP from SISTER ACT, the swings of PORGY AND BESS, Goodspeed's CAROUSEL and much more!

On August 16th, Broadway star Ricky Martin appeared on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, where he revealed his love of Twitter and his new habit of tweeting 'intermission pictures' from backstage to give fans a behind-the-scenes peek. Today, we bring you a double-sized 'Jimmy Fallon Edition,' Saturday Intermission Pics round-up with photos from yesterday's matinee and evening performances!

Broadway star Ricky Martin appeared on last night's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON to talk about his starring role as 'Che' in EVITA and his development deal with NBC to write, produce and star in a new TV series. 'I'm really looking forward to it,' said Martin of the upcoming project. The actor also revealed his love of Twitter and his new habit of tweeting 'intermission pictures' from backstage to give fans a behind-the-scenes peek. Check out the clips from Martin's appearance below!

While Latin hearthrob Ricky Martin is signed to star in EVITA through the end of the year, with a Spring 2013 contract extension possible as well, Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that producers are already on the hunt for replacement stars as 'Che' to ensure the show continues when Martin departs.

EVITA's Ricky Martin will appear on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this Thursday, August 16, 2012.

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It's Saturday, and that means its time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! Today's photos feature several Olympic tribute photos in honor of the Games closing in London tomorrow, August 12, including NEWSIES, MAMMA MIA!, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and THE NUTTY PROFESSOR at TPAC. Plus, THE LION KING, WEST SIDE STORY, York Theatre Company's CLOSER THAN EVER, A VERY POTTER SENIOR YEAR, THE BOOK OF MORMON and Tweets from regional productions of GUYS AND DOLLS, OLIVER!, GREASE, and more!

Featured in this week's event was: Chicago (Donna Marie Asbury, Dylis Croman, Cristy Candler, Tonya Wathen, Tony Yazbeck, Peter Nelson, Amos Wolff, Denny Paschall) Rebecca (Jill Paice, Ryan Silverman, Maree Johnson), Evita (Christina DeCicco, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter), Newsies (Corey Cott, Kara Lindsay, and Julie Foldesi), RENT (Anthony Federov, Sean Michael Murray, Emma Hunton, Shaleah Adkisson), and a special guest performance by Sista's: The Musical. Check out the performaces from the cast of Rent below, which included: 'One Song Glory,' 'What You Own,' and 'Take Me or Leave Me.'

The best of Broadway will be presented FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with "106.7 Lite FM's Broadway in Bryant Park 2012" - a lunchtime series that began July 12 at 12:30 p.m. on the Bryant Park Stage. Sponsored by Resorts World Casino New York City and hosted by Lite FM's on-air personalities, the twelfth annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances will run through August 16. Featured in this week's event was: Chicago (Donna Marie Asbury, Dylis Croman, Cristy Candler, Tonya Wathen, Tony Yazbeck, Peter Nelson, Amos Wolff, Denny Paschall) Rebecca (Jill Paice, Ryan Silverman, Maree Johnson), Evita (Christina DeCicco, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter), Newsies (Corey Cott, Kara Lindsay, and Julie Foldesi), RENT (Anthony Federov, Sean Michael Murray, Emma Hunton, Shaleah Adkisson), and a special guest performance by Sista's: The Musical. Check out the performaces from the cast of Rebecca below! For details, schedule updates and a chance to win free Broadway tickets, fans can listen to 106.7 Lite FM on the station's website, www.1067litefm.com, as well as on iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio mobile app, Clear Channel's best-in-class customizable digital listening service, that delivers everything listeners want in one free, fully-integrated service: instant access to more than 1,000 of the nation's most popular live broadcast and digital-only radio stations from 150 cities, plus user-created Custom Stations inspired by favorite artists and songs. Read more: http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Sneak-Peek-of-Broadway-Bound-REBECCA--Cast-Performs-at-Broadway-in-Bryant-Park-20120809#ixzz23579fq4o