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Paper Mill Playhouse is diving into the world of high stakes cons with the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting, which opened its Broadway-bound engagement at Paper Mill Playhouse last night, April 8. The show will play a limited engagement through April 29.

Rock 'n' Roll legend EDDIE BRIGATI continues his monthly residency with EDDIE BRIGATI: AFTER THE RASCALS at the Cutting Room, 44 East 32 Street, New York City. Created and directed by the legendary STEVEN VAN ZANDT and produced by STEVEN VAN ZANDT and MAUREEN VAN ZANDT, Brigati's show resumes Monday, May 7 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale now https://tickets.thecuttingroomnyc.com/event/1680304 Additional shows will be announced soon.

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Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting 'The Sting,' an exhilarating world premiere musical. Directed by John Rando with choreography by Warren Carlyle and musical direction by Fred Lassen, the show is Broadway bound and it's easy to see why. This wonderfully staged production has a great plot, a fabulous variety of musical numbers, and features a stellar cast.

Cuba's rich musical traditions explode onstage as three next-generation Cuban jazz artists converge for the first time on the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts Stage (The Soraya) on Saturday, April 21 for one performance only. Grammy-nominated, Afro-Latin percussionist-singer Pedrito Martinez brings his earth-shaking drumming, vocalist Dayme Arocena lets loose her powerful voice that breaks free like a cry from Havana, and Grammy-nominated, composer and producer Roberto Fonseca demonstrates why The New York Times called him "a charismatic spark plug of a pianist."

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Jesus Christ Superstar will embark on a national tour, get a first look at Mean Girls, and more!

Paper Mill Playhouse is diving into the world of high stakes cons with the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting. Check out the video below for a first look at the cast in action!

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed fast-rising songwriter and rapper Lil Skies to a worldwide deal.

Pop recording artist Rich Hennessy is set to perform a one night only Adele tribute concert entitled, Rich Hennessy Chasing Pavements on Sunday, April 15th at The Cutting Room in New York City.

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Ana Egge will release her new album White Tiger via StorySound Records.

Half way between Houston and Victoria Texas sits a town with a population around 11,600.  In this city sits a young man with hopes and aspirations of sharing the songs he composes with the world.  His name is JOEL Hernandez.  JOEL, having shown an aptitude for music and songwriting capabilities at a very early age gained the immediate backing of his entire family.  This led to JOEL meeting up with west coast Grammy nominated songwriter, producer, musician Rodney Alejandro of SweetSpot Entertainment.  Rodney was deeply impressed and moved to connect the up and coming JOEL with the much sought after professional musicians Ben Sargeant, Ian O'Neill, and Michael “Nomad” Ripoll.  They banded together and Rodney produced JOEL's  March 2018 release “Seasons Change”. 

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Saint Joan begins previews on Broadway, Bobbie Clearly opens off-Broadway, and more!

The McCallum Theatre announced today its new lineup as it begins its fourth decade of presenting world-class artists and entertainers for Coachella Valley audiences.  The new season includes McCallum debuts, iconic superstars, family-friendly entertainment, holiday sensations, with some mariachi, Bollywood, ballet, comedy and entertaining geography lessons all part of a very full and exciting season that also presents an outstanding roster of  Broadway favorites. 

On Saturday, April 28 at 9:00 p.m., three-time Grammy Award-winning bassist John Patituccileads his world-class electric guitar quartet in an evening of blues, funk, jazz, and soul in Zankel Hall. Patitucci is joined by guitarists Adam Rogers and Steve Cardenas, and drummerBrian Blade performing tracks from the group's critically-acclaimed debut recording Brooklyn, an album inspired by the vibrant, eclectic borough where Patitucci was born and raised. 

Paper Mill Playhouse is diving into the world of high stakes cons with the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting.

Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera that tells the story of the final week in the life of Jesus Christ. It begins with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem and ends with the crucifixion. It also highlights the political and interpersonal struggles between Jesus and one of his 12 apostles, Judas Iscariot that are not present in the Bible narratives.

Romain Virgo's “LoveSick” out today, takes listeners on a journey that explores every emotion felt when finding love, losing love and finding love again. In the many twists and turns of romance and relationships, Romain represents a young man who has experienced it all and now has a dynamic story to tell. Executive produced by Niko Browne for Lifeline Music, with additional production by Sting International and Vikings Production, the album presents a new pop reggae sound traced with his signature lovers rock style woven throughout. His latest single “Still” is a passionate ballad over the upbeat Skyspraper Riddim by Richie Stephens.

New York Festivals Television & Film Awards will honor Greg MacGillivray, Chairman/Director of MacGillivray Freeman Films with the 8th annual New York Festivals Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tonight Paper Mill Playhouse kicks off the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting, based on the 1973 film, and with book by Bob Martin, music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann & Greg Kotis with Harry Connick, Jr. In addition, the score will contain music by Scott Joplin including 'The Entertainer.' John Rando is set to direct with choreography by Warren Carlyle and music direction by Fred Lassen.

THE CUTTING ROOM, presents Guilty Pleasures Cabaret in their 'Friday the 13th Freak Show' on Friday, April 13th, 2018. NYC's premier song and dance variety show takes on a sexy circus-themed vibe for their debut performance at this prestigious venue. The show features fishnet-clad dancers with synchronized routines who contort, tap dance, and entertain alongside cheeky comedians, magicians, drag acts, and phenomenal singers for night of spectacle and variety.