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Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast, which empowers young people to own their economic success and reaches over 18,000 students in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Hendry Counties, today announced that it will be honoring the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation at the upcoming Junior Achievement's WATCH A RISING STAR Vocal Competition. The family friendly event will be held at the Cohen Pavilion of the Kravis Center today, February 21, at 6:30 pm.

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Mo'Nique says she's been 'blackballed,' following her 'Supporting Actress' Oscar win for 2009's PRECIOUS.

Variety writes that stage vet Dianne Wiest and actress Zoe Lister Jones have joined the cast of CBS's comedy pilot LIFE IN PIECES.

In the coming weeks, 54 Below revisits some of our favorite Broadway productions with concert events celebrating beloved scores as well as reunions bringing together original company members.

Tonya Pinkins and Diane Weist are superb in Joel Drake Johnson's drama of racial communication.

The New Group continues its 20th Anniversary Season with the New York Premiere of Rasheeda Speaking by Joel Drake Johnson, helmed by Cynthia Nixon in her directorial debut. This production features Patricia Conolly, Darren Goldstein, Tonya Pinkins and Dianne Wiest. Opening night set for tonight, February 11 at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Let's see what the critics had to say...

The New Group continues its 20th Anniversary Season with the New York Premiere of Rasheeda Speaking, by Joel Drake Johnson, helmed by Cynthia Nixon in her directorial debut. This production features Patricia Conolly, Darren Goldstein, Tonya Pinkins and Dianne Wiest. A limited Off-Broadway engagement plays now through March 22, 2015, with Official Opening Night set for tonight, February 11 at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The next edition of 'At The Inkwell' - the popular East Village monthly literary showcase - will take place at KGB Bar in NYC tonight, February 11, 2015 at 7:00pm.

I'm very pleased to announce that BroadwayWorld Toronto has exclusive photos from this morning's first rehearsal of The Stratford Festival's The Sound of Music. See the exclusive photos of the cast in action in our photo gallery!

There is much more to the play than Mama's turn as a sort of Auntie Mame-of-the-Ituri-rainforest. It is also the unflinching story of how, in the words of Salima, men wage war "on [women's] bodies." Particularly in contemporary warfare rape is a form of combat, aimed at destroying societies. The scene in Act Two where Salima describes what happened to her is not only uncomfortable, it is a display of raw theatrical power and a tutorial about the mechanics of social destruction in the wake of rape.

The New Group continues its 20th Anniversary Season with the New York Premiere of Rasheeda Speaking, by Joel Drake Johnson, helmed by Cynthia Nixon in her directorial debut. This production features Patricia Conolly, Darren Goldstein, Tonya Pinkins and Dianne Wiest. A limited Off-Broadway engagement plays now through March 22, 2015, with Official Opening Night set for Wednesday, February 11 at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

In the overheated Brooklyn rental market, 'Brandy' must scramble to find a new apartment while dealing with the potential loss of her closest friendship, and the confusion of a new romance.

Comix at Foxwoods will host renowned stand-up comedian and star of the '7UP' commercials Godfrey for a three-night, three-show performance beginning tonight, Feb. 5 at 8:00 p.m.

PA Performing Arts for Young Audiences (PAPAYA) welcomes, Het Filaal, one of Netherlands' premiere theatre companies for young audiences and its playful and shadow-filled Miss Ophelia as the second show this season of PAPAYA at the Bride, an International Family Series presented in partnership with the Painted Bride Art Center. Het Filiaal comes to the United States exclusively for this PAPAYA engagement. Miss Ophelia will have four public performances and two student matinees this weekend, February 5-8. Shows will take place at the Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine Street, Philadelphia.

Chicagoland's longest running musical theatre, The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, kicks off their 40th anniversary 2015 season with one of Broadway's all-time biggest hits, La Cage aux Folles.

The next edition of 'At The Inkwell' - the popular East Village monthly literary showcase - will take place at KGB Bar in NYC on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 7:00pm.

The Pulitzer Prize winning drama Ruined by Lynn Nottage makes its Baltimore premiere at Everyman Theatre this winter. The epic play features a cast of 17, led by Everyman Resident Company Member Dawn Ursula, who was seen last season as Vera Stark in Nottage's comedic drama By the Way, Meet Vera Stark. The production is directed by internationally acclaimed director Tazewell Thompson and will run from tonight, February 4th through March 8th.

Chicagoland's longest running musical theatre, The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, kicks off their 40th anniversary 2015 season with one of Broadway's all-time biggest hits, La Cage aux Folles. The 11-time Tony Award-winning musical, the first to win Best Musical three times, opens tonight, February 4, and runs through March 22, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Chicagoland's longest running musical theatre, The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, kicks off their 40th anniversary 2015 season with one of Broadway's all-time biggest hits, La Cage aux Folles. The 11-time Tony Award-winning musical, the first to win Best Musical three times, is currently in previews and opens February 4, running through March 22, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

PA Performing Arts for Young Audiences (PAPAYA) welcomes, Het Filaal, one of Netherlands' premiere theatre companies for young audiences and its playful and shadow-filled Miss Ophelia as the second show this season of PAPAYA at the Bride, an International Family Series presented in partnership with the Painted Bride Art Center. Het Filiaal comes to the United States exclusively for this PAPAYA engagement. Miss Ophelia will have four public performances and two student matinees February 5-8. Shows will take place at the Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine Street, Philadelphia. Tickets for PAPAYA at the Bride public performances are $20 for adults, $15 for students, and $10 for youth (12 and under). For tickets visit www.PAPAYAlive.org or www.paintedbride.org or call the Bride Box office at 215.925.9914.