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If you're looking for a quick roundup of this week's events in the theatre world, look no further - here are some of the best articles the week had to offer!

Talk show listings for Monday, September 19.

The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York held a Special Session of Court on September 8 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The purpose of the special session was to honor those in the federal courthouse community who kept the wheels of justice turning after September 11. Some of the honorees include the U.S. Attorney's Office, New York Federal Defenders, courthouse employees, and the United States Marshals Service. Sister Act star Victoria Clark was on hand to deliver a special performance and meet the Courthouse employees. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photo coverage below.

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, September 11, 2011 - Sunday, September 11, 2011.

The hit series is back in September with three more stars of Broadway. Created by Joseph Macchia this monthly series features some of the most talented Broadway performers as well as some future Broadway stars. On September 12th at 7:00 PM the series returns to the beautiful Metropolitan Room. Doors open at 6:30 PM Showtime is 7:00 PM. There is a $20 Cover Charge and 2 Beverage Minimum. To make reservations call 212-206-0440.

Award winning composer/lyricist Bobby Cronin returns to Show At Barre with an all-new set of songs to showcase the new musicals he's been developing over the past couple of years. Bobby will be joined by some of the best voices from LA and NYC. His debut CD 'Reach The Sky: Live at The Beechman' is available on iTunes and at www.bobbycronin.com

The National Tour of HAIR, which began its limited Broadway run at the St. James Theatre in July, closed on September 10, 2011. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the closing celebration and brings you photo coverage below!

If you're looking for a quick roundup of this week's events in the theatre world, look no further: here are some of the best articles the week had to offer!

This time, Broadway came together in support of 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, engendered by 9/11 Day's 'I Will' campaign (911day.org) which seeks to encourage millions of people to perform good deeds, support charitable causes, and volunteer in tribute to the 9/11 victims and survivors, and all those that rose in service in response to the attacks.

Seattle audiences will have the exciting and free opportunity to meet Emmy Award-winning television star Kathie Lee Gifford when she previews her new musical Saving Aimee to the Emerald City at 7:00 PM, Saturday, September 10, at The 5th Avenue Theatre (1308 5th Avenue) as a part of the company's popular Spotlight Night series.

Tony Award-winner Adriane Lenox (Doubt), two-time Emmy Award nominee Janel Moloney ('The West Wing') and film and TV veteran Joyce Van Patten have joined the upcoming cast of the hit Off Broadway show Love, Loss, and What I Wore, playing through Sunday, October 2 at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43 Street).

'Priscilla' star Will Swenson will be participating in Cherry Lane Theatre's Tongues Reading Series presentation of Israel Horovitz's AFTER PARADISE on Sunday, September 11th at 2pm. The reading will be directed by Damien Gray.

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's feature, '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!

Seattle audiences will have the exciting and free opportunity to meet Emmy Award-winning television star Kathie Lee Gifford when she previews her new musical Saving Aimee to the Emerald City at 7:00 PM, Saturday, September 10, at The 5th Avenue Theatre (1308 5th Avenue) as a part of the company's popular Spotlight Night series.

TVGuide.com is reporting that Broadway veteran and Daytime Emmy Winner Susan Lucci will serve as a guest host for the September 23rd episode of ABC's The View. Lucci has graced the great white way as the star of Annie Get Your Gun.

The legendary Broadway star, actress/singer Betty Buckley will offer a special four day Song Interpretation & Monologue Workshop in Los Angeles beginning August 30. The Tony Winner will assist aspiring artists, educators and experienced performers in the craft of singing, acting and storytelling.

Tony Award winner Idina Menzel will take the stage in Kansas City at the Kauffman Center on November 12, 2011. Tickets are now on sale HERE, ranging from $49.50 - $95.00. As previously reported by BWW, Menzel had to cancel several of her November concert engagements to accommodate her GLEE filming schedule. Menzel was given a 12 episode arc in the upcoming third season of the show and will be filming throughout the fall. For a complete list of Menzel's still scheduled tour dates, visit www.idinamenzel.com.

On Monday August 29th, 2011, Jonathan Reid Gealt and Matt Hinkley team up to bring you an evening of songs to raise money for Broadway Impact. Founded by Rory O'Malley (Book of Mormon), Gavin Creel (Hair), and Jenny Kanelos, Broadway Impact is a grassroots organization of the Theatre community and it's fans, mobilizing in support of marriage equality.

On Saturday, August 27, 2011, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO celebrated another major milestone when it became the longest-running American musical in Broadway history, surpassing A Chorus Line with a total of 6,138 performances.

Broadway Workshop, Manhattan's top acting program for young performers welcomed Mary Faber and Christopher J. Hanke from the Broadway company of How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying as their special guest performers in their 2011 CAMP NYC finale at the 5 Angels Theatre in Manhattan on August 26. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below!