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If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of April 8!

The Dutch 2013-2014 season is quickly taking shape. It is already clear it will be brand-marked by the financial crisis raging in Europe. Fewer productions, smaller casts. What's to expect after the summer? BroadwayWorld comments on the most prominent titles.

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors - a diverse group of 42 industry leaders, including award-winning filmmakers, writers, producers, acclaimed actors, respected journalists and entrepreneurs. The jury will be divided among the seven competitive Festival categories. The winning films, filmmakers and actors in each category will be announced at the TFF Awards Night ceremony, streamed live on TribecaFilm.com on April 25. The 2013 Festival runs from April 17 -28.

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors - a diverse group of 42 industry leaders, including award-winning filmmakers, writers, producers, acclaimed actors, respected journalists and entrepreneurs. The jury will be divided among the seven competitive Festival categories. The winning films, filmmakers and actors in each category will be announced at the TFF Awards Night ceremony, streamed live on TribecaFilm.com on April 25. The 2013 Festival runs from April 17 -28.

Everyone's favorite stoner duo is back - and animated - in CHEECH & CHONG'S ANIMATED MOVIE, rolling its way into theaters nationwide April 18. Check out the trailer below!

Whoopi Goldberg, who has been delighting audiences since the age of eight, will return to Treasure Island, tonight, April 5 at 9 p.m.

The SISTER ACT 1st National Broadway Tour Cast has come together to make a parody of the epic cult classic Mean Girls. It is almost identical to the original movie trailer but updated and adapted for the Nuns at the Convent of Queen of Angels Church. Click below to watch!

Elizabeth Perkins and Brad Garrett star on the new ABC comedy HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS, premiering tonight Wednesday, April 3rd at 9:30/8:30c. Speaking exclusively to BWW, the two veteran comics sounded a lot more like a seasoned married couple than two actors embarking on a new sitcom comedy.

Keep Memory Alive, the fundraising arm of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, and Bill Edwards Presents will host Power of Love Gala, an all-star tribute, Saturday, April 13 to celebrate the 80th birthday of Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine's 80th birthdays at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas (Studio A & B in the Studio Walk 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South).

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre - will continue their Spring 2013 season on Thursday, April 18 at The Duplex in New York's West Village. After a sell-out year, The Meeting* has added a second performance each month due to popular demand; there are now shows at 7:000 PM and 9:30 PM.

Keep Memory Alive's 17th annual Power of Love Gala continues to grow with an extended list of entertainment icons and celebrities attending and performing at the 80th birthday celebration for Quincy Jonesand Sir Michael Caine in Las Vegas.

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director), Barry Grove (Executive Producer), and Mandy Greenfield (Artistic Producer) have just announced full casting for the upcoming world premiere of Tarell Alvin McCraney's CHOIR BOY, the new play featuring gospel music directed by Trip Cullman.

The 2013 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by American Express, today announced its lineup for the 2013 Tribeca Talks panel series.

The supernatural power of love is taking the U.S. by storm as the new Broadway and West End musical Ghost The Musical, adapted from the Academy Award-winning film, launches its first national tour in Schenectady, NY, at Proctors Theater.

To commemorate Woman's History Month, SHOWTIME will premiere WHY WE LAUGH: FUNNY WOMEN, an insightful documentary featuring personal in-depth interviews and live performance footage from some of the most prominent female voices in comedy and entertainment, on Thursday, March 21st at 8:00 PM (ET/PT). Narrated by legendary comic Joan Rivers, FUNNY WOMEN sheds light on the legacy of the female comedian and the dedication, courage and passion required to be successful in the male-dominated stand-up comedy business.

The Grand Rapids premiere of 'Jersey Boys' will open the Fifth Third Bank Broadway Grand Rapids 2013-14 season.

UNCF An Evening of Stars Educating Our Future Presented by Target is back by popular demand. Viewers across the country will be able to watch the 34th airing legendary television event during its rebroadcast nationwide tonight, March 17, on Centric at 8:00 PM EDT.

Cooking Channel rolls into April with new series America's Best Bites on Saturday, April 20th at 4:30pmET/1:30pmPT as Natalie Forte goes inside some of the best-kept local food secrets in cities across the country.

In this week's School in the Spotlight, we feature the Theatre Department of Brandeis University in Waltham, MA! Read about their programs below and scroll down to see photos from the 2012-2013 production season!

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre - the acclaimed gay comedy/variety show - will continue its Spring 2013 season tonight, March 14 at The Duplex in New York's West Village. After a sell-out year, The Meeting* has added a second performance each month due to popular demand; there are now shows at 7:000 PM and 9:30 PM.