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The 4th Annual NF Hope Benefit Concert was recently held in Las Vegas. The success of the event can be seen in the numbers. Over $82,000 was raised at this year's event.

Mark Shunock, who plays Lonny the narrator in the hit musical 'Rock Of Ages,' along with various Strip entertainers wowed audiences and raised thousands of dollars during the fourth edition of 'Mondays Dark' on Monday, February 17th. This monthly charity event held at Vinyl, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's intimate music venue will donate100 percent of the ticket proceeds from the Monday's show, which featured the music of Queen, to The Saint Therese Center HIV Outreach. Scroll down for photos from the performance and after the show!

Today we are talking to a terrifically talented triple-threat diva known for her legendary Broadway performance as the title character in the iconic original production of ANNIE as well as notable appearances on Broadway since in STARLIGHT EXPRESS, LES MISERABLES, STATE FAIR and more - the engaging and passionate Andrea McArdle. Opening up about her life after 'Tomorrow' as well as sharing memories of her time in ANNIE, McArdle sheds some light on her idiosyncratic showbiz career and shares sensational stories from her past and present while also looking ahead to the future. Additionally, McArdle looks back on many of her most famous roles to date, including her roller skating days in STARLIGHT EXPRESS and her recent stint as MAME herself, as well as her various Judy Garland-related properties, too - the TV biopic RAINBOW and the stage adaptation of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS among them, not to mention her sensational star turn as the opener of the recent sold-out series of 10th anniversary concerts at Joe's Pub, BROADWAYWORLD.COM VISITS OZ, directed by Richard Jay-Alexander and MaryBeth Abel, where she exquisitely performed 'I'm Always Chasing Rainbows'. Plus, McArdle comments on her recent Broadway Records live album 70'S & SUNNY and the material and decade that inspired it. Most importantly, McArdle looks ahead to her new series of solo shows kicking off at 54 Below this week titled DREAM ROLES and previews some of the stupendous song selections she has chosen for the show - with material by Stephen Sondheim, Charles Strouse and more included! All of that and much, much more awaits in this career-spanning chat with one of Broadway's best and best-loved leading ladies.

On January 5, the high-octane musical ROCK OF AGES opened at The Venetian Las Vegas to an enthusiastic, full house at the Rock of Ages Theatre. The production is a hilarious, feel-good love story that celebrates the great rock songs of the '80s including 'Here I Go Again,' 'Don't Stop Believin',' 'We Built This City,' 'Wanted Dead or Alive,' and more. Check out photos of the Vegas cast in action below!

Last night (January 5, 2013) the high-octane musical ROCK OF AGES opened at The Venetian Las Vegas to an enthusiastic, full house at the Rock of Ages Theatre. The production is a hilarious, feel-good love story that celebrates the great rock songs of the '80s including 'Here I Go Again," 'Don't Stop Believin',' "We Built This City," "Wanted Dead or Alive," and more.

Surf the Musical, the feel-good production featuring the songs of The Beach Boys, is now open at the Showroom at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the opening night cast party below.

Today we are talking to one of the entertainment industry's most celebrated Broadway/Hollywood crossover stars, who has gone from memorable cameo childhood roles on the big screen in hit properties such as NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION and FATAL ATTRACTION to big Broadway success with her stints in STARLIGHT EXPRESS and GRAND HOTEL later that decade, to small screen success with ALLY MCBEAL in the 90s all the way to Tony-winning and Olivier-winning glory with the sensational revival of NINE in 2003 on Broadway, directed by David Leveaux, and GUYS & DOLLS in the West End, directed by Michael Grandage - as well as three Emmy nominations for her seven-year stint on NBC's richly awarded and highly celebrated Tina Fey comedy 30 ROCK - the precocious, alluring and arousing Jane Krawkowski. Sharing the details about her upcoming concert performance at Town Hall on June 8, Krakowski opens up about the many lauded composers and creators she has collaborated with over the years - Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Maury Yeston, Tommy Tune, Steven Spielberg and many more - and what we can expect from her brassy and bawdy solo show, in addition to shedding some light on her Broadway days; whether on roller skates in STARLIGHT EXPRESS and the workshop of XANADU or treading the boards in workshops and productions for master director Tommy Tune. Also, Krakowski clues us in on where her classic 30 ROCK character Jenna Maroney will end up in the final, seventh season of the show that begins shooting in August and reveals her affection for her 30 ROCK and DAMN YANKEES co-star Cheyenne Jackson and their experiences filming the recent live episode (and singing the theme song). Plus, potential future stage roles she would like to essay someday - KISS OF THR SPIDER WOMAN, perhaps? Or, maybe, a reprise of her Adelaide in GUYS & DOLLS? Dot in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, even? - as well as Milliken Breakfast Show memories from the 1970s and much, much more!

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The world premiere of 'THE REAL LOVE,' a unique musical, as well as American icon Don McLean in concert, took plce on August 27. Now Supreme Master Television is set to re-broadcast the concert, beginning on Monday September 26.

The world premiere of 'THE REAL LOVE,' a unique musical, as well as American icon Don McLean in concert, took plce on August 27. Now Supreme Master Television is set to re-broadcast the concert, beginning on Monday September 26.

'The Real Love,' a new musical, brought together some of the biggest names of Hollywood and Broadway onstage at the Pasadena Civic.

Broadway veterans Brandi Burkhardt and Robert Torti are set to lead the upcoming Pasadena Playhouse reading of SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE. The duo joins previously announced Marissa Jaret Winokur, who will play Becky in the project.

On August 27th, 2011 a sold out tribute world premiere of the musical 'The Real Love' took place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California, USA. For the creation of this musical, famous actors, singers, song-writers and composers worked closely together to honor world renowned peacemaker, humanitarian, poet, acclaimed artist, best-selling author and spiritual teacher, Master Ching Hai.

Over 3,000 people gave a rousing standing ovation for the world premiere of 'The Real Love,' a new musical which brought together some of the biggest names of Hollywood and Broadway onstage at the Pasadena Civic. In what may be the first time in musical theater history, the opening of 'The Real Love' was also experienced by worldwide television viewers watching the live broadcast on Supreme Master Television. This unique occasion was to celebrate the channel's fifth anniversary of constructive programming.

A 2-part extravaganza will be held featuring the world premiere of 'THE REAL LOVE,' a unique musical, as well as American icon Don McLean in concert. This exciting event is in celebration of Supreme Master Television's 5th anniversary of all-constructive global programming.

A 2-part extravaganza will be held featuring the world premiere of 'THE REAL LOVE,' a unique musical, as well as American icon DON MCLEAN in concert.

A 2-part extravaganza will be held featuring the world premiere of 'THE REAL LOVE,' a unique musical, as well as American icon Don McLean in concert. This exciting event is in celebration of Supreme Master Television's 5th anniversary of all-constructive global programming.

A 2-part extravaganza will be held featuring the world premiere of 'THE REAL LOVE,' a unique musical, as well as American icon DON MCLEAN in concert.

'THE REAL LOVE' is a poignant Broadway-style musical inspired by an extraordinary, true love story, starring Tony winner Daisy Eagan ('The Secret Garden'), Tony winner Cady Huffman ('The Producers'), Tony nominee Adam Pascal ('Rent'), and Tony nominee Robert Torti ('STARLIGHT EXPRESS'), with guest stars including internationally recognized Tony winner and Broadway legend Betty Buckley ('Cats'), Oscar winner Shirley Jones ('The Partridge Family'), and Emmy winner Faith Rivera, leading a vivacious and dazzling 40-member cast. Check out a preview in the video below!