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Coming soon to BroadwayWorld TV/That's Kentertainment is Ken's interview with Kristin Chenoweth. Here's a sneak peak!

This week on THAT'S KENTERTAINMENT! Ken brings you Lisa Lisa, the Ethel Merman Disco Album with video and The Donkey Show!

Several Broadway stars sing the music of up-and-comer Neil Berg at Joe's Pub on May 23. Also a special appearance by Peter Palmer!

Always look on the bright side of life? It's easy for Brad now that he's part of the popular Monty Python goofapalooza.

Crawford will appear with the NY Pops September 12 in Virgina, with additional dates to be announced shortly.

Ars Nova, in association with Suzanne Corso/Samcor Productions, Inc., present 22 DOORS, written and performed by humorist, storyteller and intuitive guide, Pattie Canova.

Do stars ever diminish in either luminosity or presence? Absolutely not. Bebe Neuwirth proves that once a star, always a star.

Shakespeare's classic comedy has been reborn as a musical by Peter Mills, and presented and recorded by The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.

The Manhattan Theatre Club presented its star-studded annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 9.

The Official Drama Desk Cocktail Reception honoring this year's nominees was held on May 3. The awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, May 22.

Honoring Off-Broadway, the Lucille Lortel Awards were presented on May 2nd at Dodgers Stages and followed by an after-party at Ruth's Chris Steak House.

Bill Kenwright and Thelma Holt will bring the acclaimed National Theatre of Great Britain production of PRIMO, starring Antony Sher as Italian chemist and Holocaust survivor Primo Levi, to Broadway this summer for 32 performances only beginning Friday, July 8 through Sunday, August 7. Opening night for PRIMO, which is based on Levi's memoir Survival in Auschwitz, as adapted for the stage by Antony Sher, and directed by Richard Wilson, is Monday, July 11 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45 Street).

Paper Mill Playhouse (Michael Gennaro, President and CEO) is pleased to announce the final production of the 2004-2005 season, the Tony Award-winning musical, Ragtime with Book by Terrence McNally (Master Class, The Full Monty, Love! Valour! Compassion!), Music by Stephen Flaherty and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens (Dessa Rose, Seussical, Once On This Island, My Favorite Year) based on the E.L. Doctorow novel 'Ragtime.'

The Fred Ebb Award will recognize excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a lyricist, composer, or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success. The award is meant to encourage and support aspiring songwriters to create new works for the musical theatre. The prize includes a $50,000 award.

DRUMSTRUCK, the world's first interactive drum-theatre experience, direct from sold-out engagements in Johannesburg, South Africa and Sydney, Australia, makes its American debut off-Broadway at Dodger Stages Stage 2 (340 West 50th Street, NYC) directed by David Warren. DRUMSTRUCK begins preview performances on May 12, 2005 and the official opening date will be announced soon.

Leading electronic retailer QVC drew rave reviews with the success of its new Broadway-inspired jewelry line coined the SCOUNDREL COLLECTION.

Menopause The Musical, the hit musical about 'the change' is seeing change…in its performance schedule. Now a Thursday matinee will replace the Tuesday performance.

BroadwayWorld.com has learned that Donna Lynne Champlin is likely to star as Pirelli and Fogg in the Sweeney Todd Revival.

Williams reported as the leading contendor for a 6 month run in the show.

Mark Anders and Richard Ruiz star in this tour-de-force of a two actor/eight character farce.