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The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical MEMPHIS launched its national tour Oct. 14, prior to an official opening set for Oct. 16 at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN.

The 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS announced casting today for the U.S. national tour of the critically acclaimed production. The national tour of MEMPHIS will star Bryan Fenkart (Huey) and Felicia Boswell (Felicia) with Quentin Earl Darrington (Delray), Rhett George (Gator), Julie Johnson (Mama), Will Mann (Bobby), and William Parry (Mr. Simmons).

Broadway Rhythm and Booze, a cabaret series created as a platform to highlight the soulful talents of the Broadway community, will take place on Monday, August 1st at Tillman's Bar & Lounge, 165 West 26th Street (between 6th and 7th avenue), doors open at 7pm, performance begins at 8pm. Tickets are $18 for advance general admission, $25 for advance reserved seating (limited availability), $20 at the door and available atwww.vallinsandmalotke.com or by calling 646-363-6039.

On Monday, June 6, Broadway in Bryant Park presented by 106.7 Life FM hosted a kickoff event to announce the summer line up for 2011. The event featured live performances from the 2010 Tony Award Winning Musical Memphis including hits: 'Music of My Soul', 'Colored Woman', 'Memphis Lives in Me', 'Love Will Stand' and 'Steal You Rock and Roll' from Memphis cast members. Check out photos from the event below!

Broadway in Bryant Park presented by 106.7 Life FM will host a kickoff event to announce the summer line up for 2011. The event will feature live performances from the 2010 Tony Award Winning Musical Memphis including hits: 'Music of My Soul', 'Colored Woman', 'Memphis Lives in Me', 'Love Will Stand' and 'Steal You Rock and Roll' from Memphis cast members, along with a Q&A with the cast .

In a return engagement, MARVA HICKS will present WHAT I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS, December 17th at 7pm at The Triad Theatre.

In a return engagement, MARVA HICKS will present WHAT I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS, December 17th at 7pm at The Triad Theatre.

Prior to making his Broadway debut in 'Anything Goes' in the spring, Anthony Wayne will present his inspirational evening of song, 'MOMENTS: The POWER of Words and Music' on December 6th, 9:30pm in an anticipated return to The Triad Theatre.

Prior to making his Broadway debut in 'Anything Goes' in the spring, Anthony Wayne will present his inspirational evening of song, 'MOMENTS: The POWER of Words and Music' on December 6th, 9:30pm in an anticipated return to The Triad Theatre.

October 13th 2010 - The Just A Piano Concert Series presents Broadway's ALTON FITZGERALD WHITE in a HOLIDAY BENEFIT for The Lion King's SHANNON TAVAREZ. White's Pianist/Musical Director is DOYLE NEWMYER with Special Guest, The Color Purple's YOLANDA WYNS.

On October 18th, Emmy nominee Connie Britton and Entourage's Carla Gugino hosted the internationally-acclaimed AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR as they performed at their annual New York City fundraising gala.

The winner of four 2010 Tony awards including Best Musical, MEMPHIS celebrated its one year anniversary on Broadway Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the Shubert Theatre and again on Sunday, October 17 at B.B. King.

As previously announced, on October 18th, Emmy nominee Connie Britton and Entourage's Carla Gugino will host the internationally-acclaimed AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR as they perform at their annual New York City fundraising gala.

As previously announced, on October 18th, Emmy nominee Connie Britton and Entourage's Carla Gugino will host the internationally-acclaimed AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR as they perform at their annual New York City fundraising gala.

As previously announced, on October 18th, Emmy nominee Connie Britton and Entourage's Carla Gugino will host the internationally-acclaimed AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR as they perform at their annual New York City fundraising gala.

Last night, September 23, the stars of Memphis were honored with a Wall of Fame painting at Tony di Napoli's restaurant to kick off the new Broadway season and celebrate the cast's one year anniversary on Broadway. The painting was created by Dan May. Valerie Smaldone produced and emceed the event, which was hosted by Tony di Napoli's Bruce Dimpflmaier.

Yesterday, September 9, the cast of Broadway's MEMPHIS recorded a number for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS annual Carols for a Cure Album, which features Broadway casts performing holiday standards in the style of their musical's numbers. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the MEMPHIS recording session and brings you photo coverage below!

Broadway Impact presented the final installment of 'Broadway Impact's Summer Concert Series at Joe's Pub' last night, August 23. This monthly concert featured cast members from Broadway shows, highlighting the theatre community's ongoing commitment to marriage equality. This final concert featured cast members from the 2010 Tony-winning Best Musical, Memphis. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the performance and brings you complete photo coverage below.

James Iglehart, Rhett George, Bryan Fenkart, Danielle Williamson, Brad Bass and Bryan Langlitz, among others, will perform during Broadway Impact's final summer concert series at Joe's Pub on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.

The Triad and the Just A Piano Concert Series presents CARMEN RUBY FLOYD in 'An Eclectic Musical Evening: From Rock to Opera and Her Journey In Between.' Ms. Floyd's credits include Broadway's Tony Award Winning 'Avenue Q,' Disney's 'The Lion King' and Off-Broadway in the original casts of shows such as the critically acclaimed 'Crowns,' 'Little Ham' (about which New York Times critic Bruce Weber wrote'...the swagger and big voice of Carmen Ruby Floyd...provided a shot of star quality and star charisma...') and 'Blind Lemon Blues.' Carmen made her Carnegie Hall debut in the classic recent revival of 'Showboat.'