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Flashback to the 1950s and some of that decade's greatest hits - Catch a Falling Star, Three Coins in the Fountain, Love is a Many Splendored Thing - with National Players' summer musical, Forever Plaid.

The All Stars Hip-Hop Cabaret opens its eighth season on Friday, June 11 and runs through June 26. Co-directed by Antoine 'RL' Joyce and Dan 'Dr. Dan' Friedman, the All Stars Hip-Hop Cabaret combines the tradition of European avant-garde theatre with American hip hop and creates a new kind of performance. Shows are at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street (between 10th & 11th Avenue).

Today, we continue out InDepth Discussion of the ten-time Tony-nominated revival of August Wilson's FENCES, starring Viola Davis and Denzel Washington, with a focus on the creative team's favorite moments and how they define the lead characters of Troy and Rose for themselves. Additionally, they contribute a thorough discussion of the music and sound design, as well as illuminate all of the attributable effort that went into the set and costume design of this masterful production of the play currently playing on Broadway. Plus, BWW has the exclusive stream of the show's soundtrack, available in the player below...

MTV today announced that it has greenlit new docu-series 'MTV Hired' which will premiere on Monday, May 6. The show goes on a journey with recent college graduates as they pursue the daunting task of finding employment in todays difficult economic climate. Viewers will get an inside look at what the applicants face as they vie for their dream position in the industry of their choice. Also announced is the return of 'Silent Library' for its third season with 20 new episodes.

Tom Jones, the lyricist and book writer of The Fantasticks, will reprise the role of Henry (The Old Actor) in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, in celebration of the show's 50th anniversary. Jones originated the role in 1960 when The Fantasticks premiered at The Sullivan Street Playhouse.

Green Day's American Idiot is undoubtedly one of the season's most ambitious projects. The concept: take one of the most successful rock albums of this generation and turn it into a Broadway musical - without adding a stitch (or nearly) of dialogue. The experiment, so far, has been a success, managing to win over theater minds largely unfamiliar with the rock/grunge genre, as well as music fans who, prior to it's opening, had never stepped foot in a Broadway house.

He brought us Into The Woods, Company, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with George, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, West Side Story and Gypsy (to name a few). By writing songs that reflect the complexity of his characters, he has changed the way we define a great musical. But even though millions of fans know his songs by heart, few know much about Stephen Sondheim himself. Until now. Roundabout presents Sondheim On Sondheim, an intimate portrait of the famed composer in his own words... and music. Directed by frequent Sondheim collaborator James Lapine, this unique experience aims to take audiences inside the life and mind of an ordinary New Yorker... with an extraordinary talent.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced its annual MARCH MADNESS events. Featuring everything from Debbie Reynolds to Ed Asner as FDR; Journey to Abbey Road, there is something for everyone in a month full of musical events and theatrical entertainment.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced its annual MARCH MADNESS events. Featuring everything from Debbie Reynolds to Ed Asner as FDR; Journey to Abbey Road, there is something for everyone in a month full of musical events and theatrical entertainment.

MTV today announced that it has greenlit new docu-series 'MTV Hired' which will premiere on Monday, May 6. The show goes on a journey with recent college graduates as they pursue the daunting task of finding employment in todays difficult economic climate. Viewers will get an inside look at what the applicants face as they vie for their dream position in the industry of their choice. Also announced is the return of 'Silent Library' for its third season with 20 new episodes.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced its annual MARCH MADNESS events. Featuring everything from Debbie Reynolds to Ed Asner as FDR; Journey to Abbey Road, there is something for everyone in a month full of musical events and theatrical entertainment.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced its annual MARCH MADNESS events. Featuring everything from Debbie Reynolds to Ed Asner as FDR; Journey to Abbey Road, there is something for everyone in a month full of musical events and theatrical entertainment.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced its annual MARCH MADNESS events. Featuring everything from Debbie Reynolds to Ed Asner as FDR; Journey to Abbey Road, there is something for everyone in a month full of musical events and theatrical entertainment.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced its annual MARCH MADNESS events. Featuring everything from Debbie Reynolds to Ed Asner as FDR; Journey to Abbey Road, there is something for everyone in a month full of musical events and theatrical entertainment.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced its annual MARCH MADNESS events. Featuring everything from Debbie Reynolds to Ed Asner as FDR; Journey to Abbey Road, there is something for everyone in a month full of musical events and theatrical entertainment.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced its annual MARCH MADNESS events. Featuring everything from Debbie Reynolds to Ed Asner as FDR; Journey to Abbey Road, there is something for everyone in a month full of musical events and theatrical entertainment.

Before the hit stage musical MARY POPPINS' three-month-long tour stop at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre comes to an end on February 7, BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos sat down with Bolger for a nice, long chat about his year on tour, his stay in Los Angeles, his video blog stardom, and his future plans after he dances his final super-CALI-fragilistic jig.

Sensual dancers will enact the ancient ecstatic rites of Dionysus when Theater for the New City presents Alessandra Belloni and her company, I Giullari di Piazza, in 'Tarantella: Spider Dance' January 15 to 17, 2010.

Sometimes, Christmas vacations come at a terribly inconvenient time. For a personal example, I left New York for the holidays just as Prospect Theater Company's newest musical, Evergreen, debuted. As such, I only got to attend the show on the day it closed. This is somewhat of a tragedy, because given the opportunity, I would have returned several times and encouraged the rest of New York to do the same.

Sensual dancers will enact the ancient ecstatic rites of Dionysus when Theater for the New City presents Alessandra Belloni and her company, I Giullari di Piazza, in 'Tarantella: Spider Dance' January 15 to 17, 2010.

Alternative Theatre Company presents Joe Marshall's 'The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!', a tepid comedy about a struggling West Hollywood LGBT Theatre putting on a Christmas show.

Arena Stage presents an innovative take on the world's longest-running musical, The Fantasticks by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt. Director Amanda Dehnert (Oregon Shakespeare Festival‘s All's Well That Ends Well and Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Cabaret) and famed set designer Eugene Lee (Tony Award for Broadway's Wicked, Candide, Sweeney Todd) take a spin on this timeless love story by staging it in Rocky Point, an abandoned amusement park in Rhode Island. This whimsical twist on the classic musical is full of buoyant humor, charming music and incredible magic that will thrill audiences of all ages. The Fantasticks runs November 20, 2009 - January 10, 2010 at Arena Stage at the Lincoln Theatre, with an official opening on Friday, November 27, 2009.

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

Arena Stage presents an innovative take on the world's longest-running musical, The Fantasticks by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt. Director Amanda Dehnert (Oregon Shakespeare Festival‘s All's Well That Ends Well and Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Cabaret) and famed set designer Eugene Lee (Tony Award for Broadway's Wicked, Candide, Sweeney Todd) take a spin on this timeless love story by staging it in Rocky Point, an abandoned amusement park in Rhode Island. This whimsical twist on the classic musical is full of buoyant humor, charming music and incredible magic that will thrill audiences of all ages. The Fantasticks runs November 20, 2009 - January 10, 2010 at Arena Stage at the Lincoln Theatre, with an official opening on Friday, November 27, 2009.

Events impresario/restaurateur Barton G. Weiss brings his signature style to downtown Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (www.arshtcenter.org) with PRELUDE BY BARTON G. (www.preludebybartong.com). Opening to the general public on October 23, 2009, PRELUDE BY BARTON G. will give arts patrons, locals and tourists alike the opportunity to dine in style in the heart of Miami's cultural hub. The restaurant will be open for business six days a week.

Events impresario/restaurateur Barton G. Weiss brings his signature style to downtown Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (www.arshtcenter.org) with PRELUDE BY BARTON G. (www.preludebybartong.com). Opening to the general public on October 23, 2009, PRELUDE BY BARTON G. will give arts patrons, locals and tourists alike the opportunity to dine in style in the heart of Miami's cultural hub. The restaurant will be open for business six days a week.

Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Producing Director Richard M. Parison Jr., is proud to present a new production of the world's longest-running musical, The Fantasticks, a captivating romantic comedy about a boy, a girl, two fathers, and a wall.

Events impresario/restaurateur Barton G. Weiss brings his signature style to downtown Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (www.arshtcenter.org) with PRELUDE BY BARTON G. (www.preludebybartong.com). Opening to the general public on October 23, 2009, PRELUDE BY BARTON G. will give arts patrons, locals and tourists alike the opportunity to dine in style in the heart of Miami's cultural hub. The restaurant will be open for business six days a week.

Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming New York premiere of NIGHTINGALE, the new play written and performed by Lynn Redgrave and directed by Joseph Hardy, begins rehearsals today.

Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Producing Director Richard M. Parison Jr., is proud to present a new production of the world's longest-running musical, The Fantasticks, a captivating romantic comedy about a boy, a girl, two fathers, and a wall.

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Producing Director Richard M. Parison Jr., is proud to present a new production of the world's longest-running musical, The Fantasticks, a captivating romantic comedy about a boy, a girl, two fathers, and a wall.

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

Micah Bucey talks about creating The Gay Agenda and other unique theatrical events.

Eric McCormack, Emmy Award winner for 'Will & Grace,' will play El Gallo, Lucas Grabeel from 'High School Musical' will play Matt, and Broadway star and Tony nominee Harry Groener will play Bellomy in 'The Fantasticks,' which concludes the 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company at the Freud Playhouse May 5-May 17 (press opening May 6).

Eric McCormack, Emmy Award winner for 'Will & Grace,' will play El Gallo, Lucas Grabeel from 'High School Musical' will play Matt, and Broadway star and Tony nominee Harry Groener will play Bellomy in 'The Fantasticks,' which concludes the 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company at the Freud Playhouse May 5-May 17 (press opening May 6).

Eric McCormack, Emmy Award winner for 'Will & Grace,' will play El Gallo, Lucas Grabeel from 'High School Musical' will play Matt, and Broadway star and Tony nominee Harry Groener will play Bellomy in 'The Fantasticks,' which concludes the 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company at the Freud Playhouse May 5-May 17 (press opening May 6).

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College welcomes legendary composer/performer and 2008 Theater Hall of Fame inductee Marvin Hamlisch for an elegant evening of unforgettable music on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 8pm, including selections from The Way We Were and A Chorus Line, along with tributes to Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, and Scott Joplin. He will be joined on stage by tenor J. Mark McVey.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College welcomes legendary composer/performer and 2008 Theater Hall of Fame inductee Marvin Hamlisch for an elegant evening of unforgettable music on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 8pm, including selections from The Way We Were and A Chorus Line, along with tributes to Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, and Scott Joplin. He will be joined on stage by tenor J. Mark McVey.

'5th ANNUAL BROADWAY PURIM SHPIEL TO BENEFIT BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL' Monday, March 9 th , 2009 at 7PM at The Hudson Theatre The National Entertainment Fund for the Cultural Arts (NEFCA) and event Co-Chair Michael Steinhardt proudly present the 5th Annual Broadway Purim Shpiel at the Hudson Theatre on Monday, March 9 th , 2009 at 7pm. For one night only, stars from Broadway's biggest hit shows join together for the Broadway Purim Shpiel, a hilarious retelling of the Purim story.

'5th ANNUAL BROADWAY PURIM SHPIEL TO BENEFIT BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL' Monday, March 9 th , 2009 at 7PM at The Hudson Theatre The National Entertainment Fund for the Cultural Arts (NEFCA) and event Co-Chair Michael Steinhardt proudly present the 5th Annual Broadway Purim Shpiel at the Hudson Theatre on Monday, March 9 th , 2009 at 7pm. For one night only, stars from Broadway's biggest hit shows join together for the Broadway Purim Shpiel, a hilarious retelling of the Purim story.

The National Entertainment Fund for the Cultural Arts (NEFCA) and event Co-Chair Michael Steinhardt proudly present the 5th Annual Broadway Purim Shpiel at the Hudson Theatre on Monday, March 9th, 2009 at 7pm.

The new concert series, entitled 'Love Songs' will premiere on Saturday, January 31st and continue through Saturday, February 28th at Broadway's premiere destination, Sardi's (234 West 44th Street between Broadway & Eighth Avenue).

Due to the overwhelming audience and critical response Sardi's management has scheduled additional Saturday evening concerts with Broadway star and vocal power house, James Barbour. The new concert series, entitled 'Love Songs' will premiere on Saturday, January 31st and continue through Saturday, February 28th at Broadway's premiere destination, Sardi's (234 West 44th Street ? between Broadway & Eighth Avenue). Musical Direction is by Jeremy Roberts. Broadway's J. Mark McVey will join Jemmy Powers as a Special Guest Artist on Saturday, February 7.

Reprise Theatre Company announced today that 'The Fantasticks' will replace the previously announced production of 'Chess,' May 5-17 at the Freud Playhouse. With music by Harvey Schmidt and book and lyrics by Tom Jones, 'The Fantasticks' is the world's longest-running musical and will be performed in Los Angeles as its current New York revival continues running off-Broadway. Jason Alexander, artistic director of Reprise, said, 'I am saddened to report the reason why. Our world premiere production of 'Chess' was commissioned and brokered by Gerald Schoenfeld, President of the Shubert Organization. Just before the end of last year, Gerry passed away unexpectedly. Without his support our production of 'Chess' simply is not possible at this time. I am disappointed, both for the loss of this wonderful opportunity and for the loss of an old and good friend.'

Les Misérables in Concert makes its Hollywood Bowl debut in a production featuring Melora Hardin as Fantine, Maddie Levy as Young Cosette, Tom Lowe as Enjolras, Michele Maika as Cosette, Michael McCormick as Thénardier, J. Mark McVey as Valjean, Lea Michele as Éponine, Brian Stokes Mitchell as Javert, Sage Ryan as Gavroche and John Lloyd Young as Marius. Rosie O'Donnell, who was to play the role of Madame Thenardier, has withdrawn from the performances in order to care for her eldest son, who broke his wrist. She will be replaced by veteran actress Ruth Williamson.

Les Miserables at the The Hollywood Bowl has completed casting, and BroadwayWorld.com has the scoop!

J. Mark McVey, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lea Michele, Melora Hardin, Aaron Lazar, Rosie O'Donnell cast in Richard Jay-Alexander directed summer concert. We talked to the director and more!