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Photo Coverage: Norm Lewis Sings for the Actors' Fund at Joe's Pub
by Ben Strothmann - May 16, 2005


The Broadway vet presented an evening of Broadway standards and popular songs at Joe's Pub on May 9.

How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare will be Presented on June 6th at Hunter College's Kaye Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2005


How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare, which will play for one June 6th performance at Hunter College's Kaye Playhouse, will offer a scholarly discussion and scenes

Michael Ball will Star in Patience at New York City Opera
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2005


West End leading man Michael Ball will make his New York City Opera Debut on September 10th in Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience

Billy Crystal Extends to June 12, Lennon Previews Start July 7
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2005


700 Sundays will extend its run through June 12th, and Lennon will now begin previews on July 7, top open August 4.

Composer Lance Horne Debuts at Joe's Pub on May 30th
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2005


Rising Composer Lance Horne will perform his show How Love Goes at Joe's Pub and Dominion NY from May 30th to June 4th

The Awesome 80's Prom Will Open in Minneapolis on July 7th
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2005


The Off-Broadway hit The Awesome 80's Prom will debut regionally at Minneapolis' Hennepin Stages beginning on July 7th

UK Philadephia Story Will Extend Upon Star Kevin Spacey's Return
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2005


Kevin Spacey, who will leave the Old Vic's Philadephia Story on June 8th to film a movie, will return for an additional 4 weeks of performances

David Alan Grier Joins Cast of The Mambo Kings
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2005


Grier replaces Billy Dee Williams who withdrew from the production due to an aggravated hip condition.

Broadway Barks 7 to Be Held on July 30th in Shubert Alley
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2005


Broadway Barks 7, the animal adaptation program co-founded by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore, will be held in Shubert Alley on July 30th at 3:30 PM

50th Drama Desk Awards Announce Presenters and Performances
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2005


Over a dozen stars will add luster to the 50th annual Drama Desk Awards, which will be broadcast in New York and other cities at later times

Brooklyn: the Musical will Launch National Tour Next Year
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2005


Brooklyn: the Musical will head off on a 60-stop national tour next year

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe May Become a Play
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2005


Producer Jeffrey Finn is looking towards a stage adaptation of Fannie Flagg's novel Fried Green Tomatoes...

Doubt to Launch National Tour in September 2006
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2005


DOUBT, the critically acclaimed play by John Patrick Shanley, will launch a national tour in September, 2006. The tour is being booked by The Road Company.

Theatre League Honors Jerry Herman with Distinguished Lifetime Service Award for Touring Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2005


Legendary Broadway composer and lyricist Jerry Herman has been awarded with The League of American Theatres and Producers' Distinguished Lifetime Service Award for Touring Broadway.

Melissa Errico to Perform Free Concert at Living Room on June 6
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2005


Melissa will be singing selections from her upcoming studio album with Michel Legrand which will be recorded in July in Brussels with an 85-piece symphony, produced by Phil Ramone.

Mantello Slams Chicago Sun-Times Critic over Controversial Review
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2005


Wicked director Joe Mantello angrily responded to a controversial review by Chicago Sun-Times Critic Hedy Weiss

2005 Tony Awards Q&A: Hank Azaria
by Robert Diamond - May 27, 2005


Hank Azaria, nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, is making his Broadway debut in Spamalot.

Ticket Sales Begin Online May 15 for Toronto Lord of the Rings
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2005


Tickets to the spectacular C$27,000,000 stage adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's THE LORD OF THE RINGS will go on sale in a manner as unique as the production. To offer equal opportunity to the trilogy's legions of fans around the world, tickets will first go on sale via the web.

Marlene VerPlanck-- Now!
by Jena Tesse Fox - May 14, 2005


Cabaret artist Marlene VerPlanck brings her blend of classic and modern jazz to the elegand Skylight Room at Danny's.

Photo Coverage: Drama League Awards
by Ben Strothmann - May 14, 2005


The Drama League announced the winners for The 71st Annual Drama League Awards at its annual luncheon and ceremony on May 13.

Prince and Lawless will Co-star in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes from May 13th to May 15th
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2005


Faith Prince and Lucy Lawless will make up the gold-digging duo in a concert version of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes at Seattle's 5th Avenue theatre from May 13th to May 15th

Porter, Stritch, Scott, Brown, Shaiman and More will Perform in Avenue Q Swings! on June 27th
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2005


Billy Porter, Billy Stritch, Sherie René Scott, Jason Robert Brown, Marc Shaiman and Toxic Audio are just some of the stars who will be features in the June 27th benefit, Avenue Q Swings!

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