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Legendary Mexican poet Juana Inés de la Cruz writes expressive, sensual verse at the Viceroy's court in the 1600s, a time when it was unfashionable-and sinful-for women to exercise their intellect.

The NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group and the NBC Experience Store are marking the return of USA Network's hit series 'Royal Pains' with a variety of branded products. Series leads 'Dr. Hank Lawson' (Mark Feuerstein) and his brother 'Evan R.Lawson' (Paulo Costanzo), get their own talking bobblehead figures and other new products will include a 'HankMed' digital thermometer, 'HankMed' branded T-shirts, water bottles, baseball caps and mugs. All of the product will be available at the NBC Experience Store in New York City and online at www.usanetworkstore.com.

The USA Network and Vanity Fair hosted a 'Royal Pains' Season Two Kick Off Event at Lacoste Fifth Avenue Boutique on June 1, 2010 in New York City. BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage below.

The NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group and the NBC Experience Store are marking the return of USA Network's hit series 'Royal Pains' with a variety of branded products. Series leads 'Dr. Hank Lawson' (Mark Feuerstein) and his brother 'Evan R.Lawson' (Paulo Costanzo), get their own talking bobblehead figures and other new products will include a 'HankMed' digital thermometer, 'HankMed' branded T-shirts, water bottles, baseball caps and mugs. All of the product will be available at the NBC Experience Store in New York City and online at www.usanetworkstore.com.

Casting is complete for Goodman Theatre's production of The Sins of Sor Juana by Karen Zacarías, directed by Resident Artistic Associate Henry Godinez.

Last Tuesday, April 27, leaders from entertainment, business and culture gathered in the grand lobby of Hollywood's historic Pantages Theatre to Unite For IN THE HEIGHTS, Broadway's 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, which will celebrate its Los Angeles premiere this summer.

Kenny Ortega, Eva Longoria and more introduce IN THE HEIGHTS to the California press! And actor Tony Plana interviews Lin-Manuel Miranda about the show's evolution from college production to Tony Award-winning hit. Afterward, BWW TV's Audra Stafford spoke with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Kenny Ortega about the casting of Corbin Bleu as Usnavi on Broadway.

Here, actor Tony Plana interviews Lin-Manuel Miranda in front of the press in California, in advance of IN THE HEIGHTS's California debut. He discusses creating the musical while in college, the show's evolution, themes and lots more.

Here, actor Tony Plana interviews Lin-Manuel Miranda in front of the the press in California, in advance of IN THE HEIGHTS's California debut. He discusses creating the musical while in college, the show's evolution, themes and lots more.

According to a report by ContactMusic.com, Vanessa Williams, current star of Broadway's Sondheim on Sondheim, has been campaigning for an Ugly Betty movie. Williams, along with co-stars America Ferrera and Ana Oritz, has been doing her best to bring the cancelled ABC show to the big screen.

On Wednesday, April 7, stage and screen star Bryan Batt guest stars on 'Ugly Betty' in the episode 'The Past Presents The Future.' On the episode, as Hilda's wedding day approaches, Betty asks Daniel to be her plus-one, Ignacio invites Elena, and Amanda is set on fixing up Marc with her new client, soap opera star Spencer Cannon (played by Bryan Batt). Meanwhile, Justin weighs whether his own plus-one could be Austin, Betty considers unexpected offers in her personal and professional life, and Wilhelmina finds a way to fight the Meade empire by using Tyler as her pawn. Ugly Betty airs on ABC at 10:00pm EST.

'The Past Presents the Future' - As Hilda's wedding day approaches, Betty asks Daniel to be her plus-one, Ignacio invites Elena, and Amanda is set on fixing up Marc with her new client, soap opera star Spencer Cannon (Bryan Batt). Meanwhile, Justin weighs whether his own plus-one could be Austin, Betty considers unexpected offers in her personal and professional life, and Wilhelmina finds a way to fight the Meade empire by using Tyler as her pawn, on 'Ugly Betty,' WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

On Wednesday, April 7, stage and screen star Bryan Batt guest stars on 'Ugly Betty' in the episode 'The Past Presents The Future.' On the episode, as Hilda's wedding day approaches, Betty asks Daniel to be her plus-one, Ignacio invites Elena, and Amanda is set on fixing up Marc with her new client, soap opera star Spencer Cannon (played by Bryan Batt). Meanwhile, Justin weighs whether his own plus-one could be Austin, Betty considers unexpected offers in her personal and professional life, and Wilhelmina finds a way to fight the Meade empire by using Tyler as her pawn. Ugly Betty airs on ABC at 10:00pm EST.

Kathy Najimy and Donna Murphy will guest on the March 24 episode of 'Ugly Betty' entitled 'Million Dollar Smile'

Broadway's Kathy Najimy will join the cast of ABC's 'Ugly Betty' for a guest starring role as Betty's orthodontist in an upcoming episode, TVGuide.com is reporting. Najimy will be looking to remove the title character's braces, in addition to playing a role in Betty's dreams as a guardian angel. The episode is set to air March 24th.

'The Past Presents the Future' - As Hilda's wedding day approaches, Betty asks Daniel to be her plus-one, Ignacio invites Elena, and Amanda is set on fixing up Marc with her new client, soap opera star Spencer Cannon (Bryan Batt). Meanwhile, Justin weighs whether his own plus-one could be Austin, Betty considers unexpected offers in her personal and professional life, and Wilhelmina finds a way to fight the Meade empire by using Tyler as her pawn, on 'Ugly Betty,' WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Next to Normal star Aaron Tveit will guest star on UGLY BETTY on March 17th and BroadwayWorld.com has a preview clip from the episode!

Kathy Najimy and Donna Murphy will guest on the March 24 episode of 'Ugly Betty' entitled 'Million Dollar Smile'

Lainie Kazan and Brian Stokes Mitchell are set to guest on the 'Fire and Nice' episode of Ugly Betty. Lainie Kazanwill guest as Dina Talercio, and Brian Stokes Mitchell will guest as Don Jones. The show will also feature Rich Sommer as Jimmy Wilson, Alec Mapa as Suzuki St. Pierre, Neal Bledsoe as Tyler and Nestor Serrano as Anthony Talercio, with Adam Rodriguez as Bobby Talercio.

Broadway vet Carol Kane will guest star on the hit television show 'Ugly Betty' alongside Next to Normal star Aaron Tveit. The episode is set to air March 17th.