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Casting is announced today for Around the World in 80 Days, which will run at the St. James Theatre from 26 November 2015 to 17 January 2016, with press night on 3 December 2015. Leading the cast in the role of Phileas Fogg will be Robert Portal, who, in challenges reminiscent of Fogg's own quest, has rowed 3000 miles across the Atlantic in The Talisker Whisky Challenge and partaken in the Marathon des Sables, running over 150 miles of the Sahara Desert in six days, raising money for charity in both instances.

Halloween comes early this year when FOX airs frightfully funny all-new episodes of SCREAM QUEENS (Tuesdays, Oct. 6 and 13; 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), THE SIMPSONS (Sunday, Oct. 18 and 25; 8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT), BOB'S BURGERS (Sunday, Oct. 18; 9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) and BROOKLYN NINE-NINE (

Paper Mill Playhouse released a block of great seats today for the world premiere musical, Ever After for Father's Day Weekend including Friday, June 19 at 7:00pm, Saturday, June 20 at 7:00pm and Sunday, June 21 at 1:30pm and 7:00pm.

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the world-premiere musical Ever After, directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall (Anything Goes, Nice Work If You Can Get It), featuring a book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler and music by Zina Goldrich. Ever After begins performances tonight, May 21, 2015, and runs through Sunday, June 21, 2015.

On May 21, Brooklyn-based band Sky-Pony (led by Tony nominee Lauren Worsham) will hit the stage at club 42W, on a bill with The Deafening (led by Tony winner Lena Hall) and Australian pop star Brendan Maclean. Also appearing: special guests Grace McLean and Emmy winner Lance Horne. It's part of the Broadway the Hardway series, presented by Jacob Langfelder, which showcases rock groups with Broadway connections.

Jacob Langfelder presents Broadway the Hardway's Spring Break Festival featuring SKY-PONY with Special Guest Grace McLean, THE DEAFENING, and BRENDAN MACLEAN with Emmy Winner Lance Horne. The concert will be presented at 42West. The concert takes place Thursday, May 21st, 2015 beginning at 7pm and will feature original video graphics mapped on New York City's largest indoor LED wall.

Jacob Langfelder presents THE SKIVVIES... BITE ME! The undie-rock comedy-pop duo of Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley (The Skivvies) have a monthly residency at 42West (514 West 42nd Stree), which features an all-star line up of guest artists from the worlds of Broadway, Television and Film. The concert takes place Monday, April 13, 2015.

Jacob Langfelder presents THE SKIVVIES... Bite Me! The undie-rock comedy-pop duo of Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley (The Skivvies), will continue their 42West monthly residency this spring with an all-star line up of guest artists from the worlds of Broadway, Television and Film. The concert takes place Monday, April 13, 2015 at 42West, which is located at 514 West 42nd Street. www.42WestNY.com/events.

Though the magic of the woods is not as spectacular on a TV as it was on the big screen, the vast majority of INTO THE WOODS' enchantment admirably makes the transition to the small screen. Last Christmas, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved Broadway fairy tale took the big screen by storm with a star-studded movie adaptation, and last week Disney released DVD and Blu-Ray versions full of bonus features. Despite all of the extras on the disks, INTO THE WOODS' main draw is still its incredible stars. With a cast of Hollywood A-listers and Broadway alums, all of whom prove more than capable of handling Stephen Sondheim's uniquely intricate and intellectual music and lyrics, this very well might be the most effectively adapted movie musical of the past half century. The lush orchestrations, the gorgeous settings, and the spectacular cast are just as bewitching as they were in the movie theatre.

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced complete casting for the world-premiere musical Ever After, directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall (Anything Goes, Nice Work If You Can Get It), featuring a book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler and music by Zina Goldrich.

Jacob Langfelder presents 'Freedom' an immersive concert celebrating the music of George Michael and WHAM! on Monday, March 30th at 8:00 pm at 42West in New York City.

Jacob Langfelder presents 'THE SKIVVIES...Splashdance!' at 42West on Monday, March 16th at 9:00 pm. Tickets are now available for this undie-rock comedy-pop duo of Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley that also features an all star line-up of guest artists.

Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's celebrated multi-award-winning fairy tale-themed musical INTO THE WOODS is coming to Blu-ray, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on March 24 and today we are highlighting 10 reasons why this modern movie musical marvel is absolutely essential to own - for those already familiar with the classic stories and the musical's unique take on them as well as those experiencing this unique interpretation of the Brothers Grimm for the very first time. Needless to say, CHICAGO director Rob Marshall's vision for the visually and aurally splendorous Disney production is beyond compare - with a star-studded cast to match! And, as BroadwayWorld readers know - it doesn't get any better than a musical by the master himself, Stephen Sondheim. Yet, the Blu-ray, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere edition of INTO THE WOODS offers even more reasons to get excited - and to grab yourself a copy as soon as possible now that it is available for purchase.

Jacob Langfelder presents THE SKIVVIES... Splashdance! The undie-rock comedy-pop duo of Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley (The Skivvies), will kick off their 42West monthly residency this spring with an all-star line up of guest artists from the worlds of Broadway, Television and Film. The concert takes place Monday, March 16th, 2015 at 42West, which is located at 514 West 42nd Street. www.42WestNY.com/events

Jacob Langfelder presents Broadway the Hardway's 'FREEDOM -- An Immersive Concert Celebrating the Music of George Michael and WHAM!' on Monday, March 30th at 8pm at 42West (514 West 42nd Street).

This week on PBS' SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED, Morgan Freeman and 'THE TAMING OF THE SHREW' and David Harewood and 'OTHELLO'. The episode airs tonight, February 6, 2015 AT 9PM & 10PM.

Car Talk, written by Elaine Alexander and directed by Della Freedman was chosen as a finalist for the Manhattan Repertory Theatre's One-Act Playwriting Contest. It is a short one-act comedy that depicts the story of an accountant who goes car shopping with his status seeking fiancee on an expedition to find the perfect car for her, which leads him on the quest to find his true self.

The next episodes of PBS' SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED features The Taming of the Shrew with Morgan Freeman (Friday, February 6, 2015 at 9 p.m.) and Othello with David Harewood (Friday, February 6, 2015 at 10 p.m.). Check out previews for the episodes below!

As readers of BroadwayWorld.com will know, Stephen Sondheim's new song written for Meryl Streep to sing in the movie, 'She'll Be Back,' was shot, but later cut after an early preview. The good news is that the song will appear on the film's DVD, and the even better news is that sheet music has been released today for purchase!