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Forever Dusty, the new musical about the life and times of legendary icon Dusty Springfield, will play its final New York performance at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) tonight, April 7.

Second Stage Theatre's production of Jason Robert Brown's musical, The Last Five Years, plays through Sunday, May 12 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd street). The highly anticipated revival officially opened last night, April 2. Starring Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe, the beloved two-character musical, which has received more than 500 regional productions and 3,000 performances around the world, returns to New York City after eleven years in an all-new staging directed by MR. Brown. BroadwayWorld was there to chat with Kantor, Wolfe and Brown and opening night and you can check out all of the excitement below!

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Second Stage Theatre's production of Jason Robert Brown's musical, The Last Five Years, plays through Sunday, May 12 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd street). The highly anticipated revival will officially open tonight, April 2. Starring Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe, the beloved two-character musical, which has received more than 500 regional productions and 3,000 performances around the world, is returning to New York City after eleven years in an all-new staging directed by Mr. Brown. BroadwayWorld brings you just-released highlights below!

Due to extremely high ticket demand, Second Stage Theatre's production of Jason Robert Brown's musical, The Last Five Years, has been extended for one additional week through Sunday, April 28. The highly anticipated revival began preview performances on March 7 and officially opens tonight, April 2.

Forever Dusty, the new musical about the life and times of legendary icon Dusty Springfield, will play its final New York performance at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Sunday, April 7, producers announced today.

Second Stage Theatre's production of Jason Robert Brown's musical, The Last Five Years, plays through Sunday, May 12 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd street). The highly anticipated revival will officially open on April 2. Starring Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe, the beloved two-character musical, which has received more than 500 regional productions and 3,000 performances around the world, is returning to New York City after eleven years in an all-new staging directed by Mr. Brown. The Last Five Years will be performed. Tickets are available at www.2ST.com or by calling the box office at 212-246-4422. BroadwayWorld brings you just-released production shots below!

Due to extremely high ticket demand, Second Stage Theatre's production of JASON ROBERT BROWN's musical, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, has been extended a second time for an additional two weeks through Sunday, May 12. The highly anticipated revival will officially open on April 2.

Due to extremely high ticket demand, Second Stage Theatre's upcoming production of Jason Robert Brown's musical, The Last Five Years, has been extended for one additional week through Sunday, April 28. The highly anticipated revival will begin preview performances on March 7 and will officially open on April 2.

Theatre C will present Echoes of Etta featuring William Blake tonight, February 23 at Joes Pub located at 425 Lafayette Street, NYC.10003 at 9:30 pm.

In tribute to '50 Years of Bond,' Kirsten Holly Smith (as Dusty Springfield) and Christina Sajous (as Dusty's lover, Claire), stars of the new musical Forever Dusty, have recorded a music video of 'The Look of Love,' putting a new spin on Burt Bacharach and Hal David's Oscar nominated classic made popular by Dusty Springfield herself from the 1967 James Bond film, Casino Royale. That year, the song famously lost the Academy Award to 'Talk to the Animals' from Doctor Doolittle, but at Sunday's Oscars, Adele is favored to win for her own Bond tune, a new rendition of 'Skyfall.' Click below to watch the performance!

Forever Dusty, the hit new musical about the life and times of legendary British pop star Dusty Springfield, is currently playing at New World Stages. In celebration of Valentine's Day, Kirsten Holly Smith and Christina Sajous have teamed up to perform 'Love Power' with musical director Michael Thomas Murray on the piano. Check it out below!

Broken Nose Theatre (BNT) will present the world premiere of Beautiful Broken, a new play by Artistic Director Benjamin Brownson, in the Upstairs Mainstage at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 North Lincoln Ave., March 22 - April 21. Directed by Thomas Murray (artistic director of the Waltzing Mechanics), Beautiful Broken runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Preview performances are March 23, 24, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. Opening night is Friday, March 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets to Beautiful Broken range from $15-$25 and are available online at www.greenhousetheater.org or by calling 773.404.7336.

Theatre C will present Echoes of Etta featuring William Blake on Saturday February 23 at Joes Pub located at 425 Lafayette Street, NYC.10003 at 9:30 pm.

Single tickets will go on sale to the general public for Second Stage Theatre's revival of JASON ROBERT BROWN's musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS on Saturday, January 19th at 10am. Starring ADAM KANTOR and BETSY WOLFE, the beloved two-character musical, which has received more than 500 regional productions and 3,000 performances around the world, is returning to New York City after eleven years in an all-new staging directed by Mr. Brown. THE LAST FIVE YEARS will begin previews on Thursday, March 7 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd street). Opening night is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 at 7pm.

Kirsten Holly Smith (as Dusty Springfield) and Christina Sajous (as Dusty's lover, Claire), stars of the new musical Forever Dusty, have recorded a music video of "Baby It's Cold Outside," putting a new spin on the holiday classic. Michael Thomas Murray accompanies them on the piano.

ADAM KANTOR (Rent) and BETSY WOLFE (The Mystery of Edwin Drood) will co-star in the highly anticipated revival of JASON ROBERT BROWN's musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Second Stage Theatre. The beloved two-character musical, which has received more than 500 regional productions and 3,000 performances around the world, is returning to New York City after eleven years in an all-new staging directed by Mr. Brown. THE LAST FIVE YEARS will begin previews on Thursday, March 7 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd street). Opening night is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 at 7pm.

The world premiere of Forever Dusty, a new musical about the life and times of legendary icon Dusty Springfield, by Kirsten Holly Smith and Jonathan Vankin, opened last night, November 18, 2012. BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage from the big opening below!

The world premiere of Forever Dusty, a new musical about the life and times of legendary icon Dusty Springfield, by Kirsten Holly Smith and Jonathan Vankin, begins performances November 11, 2012 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), with an official Opening Night set for Sunday, November 18, 2012. Below, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge brings you a sneak peek of Smith singing as 'Dusty Springfield', plus interviews with director Randal Myler, co-writer Jonathan Vankin, Christina Sajous, who plays 'Claire', and, of course, co-writer and star Smith!

The world premiere of Forever Dusty, a new musical about the life and times of legendary icon Dusty Springfield, by Kirsten Holly Smith and Jonathan Vankin, begins performances today, November 11, 2012 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), with an official Opening Night set for Sunday, November 18, 2012. BroadwayWorld recently got a sneak peek at the show and brings you a first look at Smith as 'Dusty Springfield', Christina Sajous as 'Claire' and more in the photos below!