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Theatre Forward and Chairman John Thomopoulous just led a celebration to support American theatre at the annual Chairman's Awards Gala last night, April 9th at The Pierre New York (2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue). The Chairman's Awards Gala supports the work of Theatre Forward, currently celebrating its 40th Anniversary season, which is dedicated to advancing American theatres and its communities through its Educating Through Theatre and Advancing Strong Theatre initiatives.

Internationally renowned actor, writer, singer, producer, and director Ray Shell comes home with the premiere of Ray Shell: Phoenix. Directed by Michael Boyd, this intimate evening of music celebrates Ray's resurrection in New York after more than 30 years on West End stages, including his breakthrough as Rusty in the original London cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express, plus starring roles in Five Guys Named Moe, Blues in the Night, The Bodyguard, The Lion King, among several productions. Cathy Porter and Amille Harris aka Street Angels NYC accompany Ray on background vocals.

CBS SUNDAY MORNING, the nation's #1 Sunday morning news program, posted audience gains year-to-year, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Nov. 5. The broadcast also posted season-to-date audience gains, according to Nielsen's most current statistics.

Greasepaint Theatre presents the musical comedy, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa with book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. The show runs October 20 through 29, 2017 at Stagebrush Theatre, 7020 E. 2nd St. in Scottsdale.

The Suzi Bass Awards revealed nominations for the 2016-2017 Atlanta professional theatre season on Monday evening, September 18, to patrons and industry artists.

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature West Side Story, Mamma Mia!, Something Rotten, and More!

Based on Disney's 1991 Academy Award-winning animated film of the same name as well as the classic French fairy tale by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, Beauty & the Beast tells the story of a bright, beautiful young woman who doesn't seem to fit in with her hometown. She later finds herself trapped in the enchanted castle of a cold-hearted prince who had been magically transformed into a hideous beast as punishment for his selfish ways. To revert back into his true human form, the Beast must first earn the love of this woman before it's too late.

Following their critically acclaimed new album Sleeping Through The War, released earlier this year through New West Records, Nashville's psychedelic force, All Them Witches have released a new video for lead track, Bulls, directed and explained by drummer, Robby Staebler:

North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional theatre, presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast, playing tonight, July 25, through July 30 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional theatre, has announced casting for the upcoming production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, playing July 25-30 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

Following appearances confirmed at the Secret Garden Party and Truck Festivals, All Them Witches will return to the UK in September and October for their biggest UK headline tour yet, including a show at London's Koko.

The Hamilton High School theatre company has qualified for the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska this June after capturing the Arizona One Act championship.

Stream the Presidential Inauguration LIVE all day on CBSN, and watch as President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office.

CBS News will deliver comprehensive coverage and original reporting on television, CBSN, CBS News' 24/7 live streaming news service, and all CBS News platforms on Inauguration Day, Friday, Jan. 20.

The Suzi Bass Awards revealed nominations for the 2015-2016 Atlanta professional theatre season on Monday evening, September 12, to patrons and industry artists. The Suzi Nomination Party was generously hosted by the Alliance Theatre, at 6:30pm in The Circle Room, on the third floor, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309. 

Scott Pelley will broadcast live from Florida tonight, Oct. 6, and tomorrow, Oct. 7, with full coverage of Hurricane Matthew on the CBS EVENING NEWS (6:30-7:00 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

 The Suzi Bass Awards revealed nominations for the 2015-2016 Atlanta professional theatre season on Monday evening, September 12, to patrons and industry artists. The Suzi Nomination Party was generously hosted by the Alliance Theatre, at 6:30pm in The Circle Room, on the third floor, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309. 

Chicago Theatre Workshop's inaugural season will open with the Chicago  premiere of Wicked City by Chad Beguelin (book and lyrics) and music by Matthew Sklar (music), the Tony-Award nominated writers of Elfand The Wedding Singer. 

Gio Benitez, ABC News correspondent, LZ Granderson, ESPN Senior Writer and ABC News contributor, shared hosting duties at NLGJA, The Association of LGBT Journalists' 21st Headlines & Headliners benefit in New York on March 31. BroadwayWorld brings you a look inside the event below!

The CBS EVENING NEWS WITH SCOTT PELLEY will expand to one hour tonight, March 22 (6:30-7:30 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network for coverage of the Brussels attacks.