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Jessica Phillips, star of Broadway's Leap of Faith, sat down with ABC News 10's What's the Buzz to talk about the show. Watch the video below!

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of NEWSIES is now available digitally today on Ghostlight Records. The album has debuted at #1 on the iTunes Soundtracks chart and #15 on the iTunes album chart.To purchase the album, visit iTunes here. The recording is set for physical release on May 15th, 2012. The physical release will feature three special bonus tracks including an exclusive version of "Santa Fe" performed by lead Jeremy Jordan accompanied by Alan Menken on piano. The full track listing is below. For more information on the cast recording, visit: http://newsiesthemusical.com/music

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Washington, D.C. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the National Theatre for two weeks only, June 12 through June 24.

Previews began Tuesday, April 3 for Broadway's LEAP OF FAITH starring four-time Tony nominee Raúl Esparza as Jonas Nightingale, in anticipation of an official opening on April 26, 2012 at the St. James Theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a recording of the title track 'Leap of Faith' performed by Kecia Lewis-Evans, Leslie Odom, Jr., Krystal Joy Brown and the cast of Leap of Faith.

Performances for LEAP OF FAITH began on Tuesday, April 3, at The St. James Theatre. Four-time Tony nominee Raúl Esparza leads the company along with Jessica Phillips, Kendra Kassebaum, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Leslie Odom, Jr., Krystal Joy Brown and Talon Ackerman. Opening night is Thursday, April 26. Check out this exclusive video below, in which the first audience members react to the show's first preview performance!

Broadway's LEAP OF FAITH begins performances tonight and announces their student ticket policy. They will be $27.00 each, available in person at the St. James Box Office beginning at 10:00 AM daily. The offer is limited to two tickets per valid student I.D., subject to availability and payable by cash only.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh announce NETworks Presentations, LLC will bring the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, Disney'sBeauty and the Beast to Heinz Hall from April 3 through April 8, 2012. This is a presentation of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.

LEAP OF FAITH, the new musical based on the motion picture "Leap of Faith," produced by Paramount Pictures Corporation and written by Janus Cercone, begins previews today at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).

On March 31 the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presented Jane Krakowski's cabaret show as part of their Broadway series. Jane Krakowski is a veteran Broadway performer, who has appeared in productions ranging from "Grand Hotel" to "Nine", for which she won a 2003 Tony Award. On screen, Krakowski is best known for her roles as a man-eating office assistant in "Ally McBeal," and as Jenna Maroney on NBC's "30 Rock".

Newsies opened last night, March 29, at the Nederlander Theatre for a strictly limited performance run. BroadwayWorld was there on the red carpet as the stars arrived for the show and brings you complete photo coverage below!

The first ever, full-length Broadway Las Vegas season at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts features eight of Broadway's biggest hits, beginning with the world-wide phenomenon WICKED. Other titles in the season include THE ADDAMS FAMILY, BILLY ELLIOT, WEST SIDE STORY, SHREK THE MUSICAL, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ANYTHING GOES and CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Broadway Las Vegas at The Smith Center will also feature two season specials, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT.

Denver Center Attractions welcomes home James May, Denver native, as Cogsworth in DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Buell Theatre March 14-18. Tickets are now on sale at www.denvercenter.org or by calling 303.893.4100.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast is coming to San Jose, California as part of the Broadway San Jose series.

Broadway's LEAP OF FAITH stars four-time Tony nominee Raul Esparza as Jonas Nightingale, Jessica Phillips as Marla Humes, Kendra Kassebaum as Sam Nightingale, Kecia Lewis-Evans as Ida Mae Robinson, Leslie Odom, Jr. as Isaiah Robinson, Krystal Joy Brown as Ornella and Talon Ackerman as Jake Humes. Previews begin Tuesday, April 3 and the production will open on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). The company just met the press, and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities. Check out a photo preview below and check back later for full coverage!

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh announce NETworks Presentations, LLC will bring the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, Disney'sBeauty and the Beast to Heinz Hall from April 3 through April 8, 2012. This is a presentation of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.

PS 84 The Lillian Weber School Parent Teacher Association has just announced that tickets are now on sale for their special cabaret event, Part of His World: An Evening with Alan Menken, to raise money for the school's enrichment programs. Menken will perform and discuss the songs that the world has come to know and love. The one-man concert and PTA auction will take place on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the New-York Historical Society (170 Central Park West, at 77th Street).

Denver Center Attractions welcomes home James May, Denver native, as Cogsworth in DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Buell Theatre March 14-18. Tickets are now on sale at www.denvercenter.org or by calling 303.893.4100.

Broadway's LEAP OF FAITH stars four-time Tony nominee Raul Esparza as Jonas Nightingale, Jessica Phillips as Marla Humes, Kendra Kassebaum as Sam Nightingale, Kecia Lewis-Evans as Ida Mae Robinson, Leslie Odom, Jr. as Isaiah Robinson, Krystal Joy Brown as Ornella and Talon Ackerman as Jake Humes. Previews begin Tuesday, April 3 and the production will open on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Meet the stars of the show, Raul Esparza and Jessica Phillips, in the photos below!

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Seattle as part of the KeyBank Broadway at The Paramount series.

The new musical based on the motion picture "Leap of Faith," produced by Paramount Pictures Corporation and written by Janus Cercone, will begin previews on Tuesday, April 3 and will open in late April (date to be announced) at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).