Nell Benjamin News

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have just announced two additional productions for Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming 2012-2013 theatrical season. Meadow and Mandy Greenfield, MTC's Artistic Producer who is the lead in programming and execution at MTC's Off-Broadway home, are finalizing plans for the rest of the 2012-2013 season.

Denver is chock full of outdoor activities and events this summer and we area also brimming with fabulous shows! Here are five shows that should not be missed this summer...

MTV's "Search for Elle" winner and Broadway's leading lady, Bailey Hanks, heads to Birmingham to star in Red Mountain Theatre Company's summer blockbuster Legally Blonde July 12-August 5, 2012, at the Virginia Samford Theatre (1116 26th Street South).

This past May, Broadway Workshop presented Legally Blonde: The Musical at The Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York City, marking the first NYC production of Legally Blonde since the 2007 Broadway production. Check out photos from the show below!

Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents LEGALLY BLONDE tonight, June 1 through June 3, 2012.

The Muny announced today principal casting for the third show of its 94th season, Disney's Aladdin (July 5-13), directed by Gary Griffin, and choreographed by Alex Sanchez. Tony® Nominees Robin de Jesus and John Tartaglia star as Aladdin and the Genie, respectively. Joining them will be Jason Graae as Omar, Curtis Holbrook as Iago, Francis Jue as Kassim, Eddie Korbich as Babkak, Samantha Massell as Jasmine, Ken Page as the Sultan, and Thom Sesma as Jafar.

Playhouse on the Square announces its 2012-2013 season of plays and musicals. Reservations and ticket information can be found at http://www.playhouseonthesquare.org/boxoffice/ or by calling (901) 726-4656. The Box Office is located inside Playhouse on the Square at 66 South Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104.

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, May 6, 2012 - Sunday, May 6, 2012.

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts presents the world premiere of Life Of The Party, a light opera for dark times. Following the huge success of last year's production of Kismet, director Paul Lincoln and the LaGuardia High School Opera Workshop tackle this completely original work, written and composed by Tony Award nominees Laurence O'Keefe (Legally Blonde, Bat Boy) and Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde, Pirates!). The show plays a strictly limited run, with its last performance today, May 6th at 2:00pm.

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts presents the world premiere of Life Of The Party, a light opera for dark times. Following the huge success of last year's production of Kismet, director Paul Lincoln and the LaGuardia High School Opera Workshop tackle this completely original work, written and composed by Tony Award nominees Laurence O'Keefe (Legally Blonde, Bat Boy) and Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde, Pirates!). The show plays a strictly limited run, with performances tonight, May 3rd, May 4th and 5th at 7:30pm and May 6th at 2:00pm.

Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty announced today that DTC Associate Artist Joel Ferrell has been promoted to Associate Artistic Director. In his new position, Ferrell will continue to direct and choreograph plays and musicals at DTC, while also expanding his role as the lead producer of DTC's mainstage productions. Ferrell will work closely with guest directors and designers to oversee productions from the initial creative process, including design and casting, through the productions' rehearsals and performances. Ferrell began working for DTC on a freelance basis in the late 1990s and joined the artistic staff on a full time basis in 2009.

The tour of LEGALLY BLONDE comes to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman June 1 - June 3, 2012.

Dublin's Board Gais Energy Theatre is awash in pink this month with the arrival of Legally Blonde - The Musical.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company have announced their season line up for 2012-13, featuring a variety of Shakespeare plays and literary adaptations as well as THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. On tour 2012-13 will be Two Hour's Traffic's productions of THE TEMPEST and MACBETH, beginning August 5.

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts is proud to announce the world premiere of Life Of The Party, a light opera for dark times. Following the huge success of last year's production of Kismet, director Paul Lincoln and the LaGuardia High School Opera Workshop tackle this completely original work, written and composed by Tony Award nominees Laurence O'Keefe (Legally Blonde, Bat Boy) and Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde, Pirates!). The show plays a strictly limited run, with performances May 3rd, 4th and 5th at 7:30pm and May 6th at 2:00pm.

The Albuquerque Theatre Guild has announced the following performances for May.

On May 3-6, 2012, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School will debut Life Of The Party: A Light Opera For Dark Times by Olivier Award winners and Tony nominees, Laurence O'Keefe (Legally Blonde, Bat Boy) and Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde, Pirates!). For tickets, visit: laguardiahs.org

Legally Blonde The Musical, after playing almost 1000 performances, will close at the Savoy Theatre tonight, Saturday 7 April 2012.

On April 6th, the Pollard Theatre Company will the Oklahoma premiere of the Tony Award Nominee Legally Blonde: the Musical, with a book by Heather Hach, with music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin.

Westchester Broadway Theatre will host a fundraising event on April 5th, 2012, to help raise awareness about the work being done to support people affected by breast cancer. On the occasion of our new show, Legally Blonde, the theatre will donate $13.00 for every regular full price ticket sold for the evening performance, to Support Connection. Call the box office at (914)592-2222, make a reservation and use the code "Legally Pink" or mention this Benefit.