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Theatre, film, television and music star Michael McKean will reprise his role as donut shop owner Arthur Przybyszewski in the Broadway premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company?s new American play Superior Donuts, by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning ensemble member Tracy Letts, directed by ensemble member Tina Landau. Mr. McKean originated the role during Superior Donuts? sold-out, world premiere at Steppenwolf last summer. Full casting will be announced shortly.

The York Theatre Company has announced its Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series -- the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Tuesday the 79th Academy Awards poster design, which features dozens of the most memorable and quotable lines from motion pictures, including a handful of films adapted from Broadway hits...

The National Dance Institute will honor Patti LuPone and Michael Cerveris--both currently Tony-nominated for their work as Sweeney and Mrs. Lovett, respectively, in the Sweeney Todd revival--on July 19th at 6:30 PM at at the LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts Concert Hall (65th St. between Amsterdam and West End Avenues)

On July 19th, the National Dance Institute will honor Sweeney Todd stars Patti LuPone and Michael Cerveris at their Event of the Year gala

The original stars of Side By Side By Sondheim--Julia McKenzie, Millicent Martin, David Kernan and Ned Sherrin--will reunite for a charity benefit concert of the revue on May 21st at the Novello Theatre in London

Variety reports this morning that the nine-time Tony-winner is expected to take over the recently closed touring production of Dr. Dolittle, both as a performer and on the creative team.