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'You Never Know' Is a Champagne Toast to American Musicals
by Jan Nargi - April 26, 2005


Rhode Island's Trinity Rep launches world premiere of Charles Strouse's bubbly new concoction in grand style.

2005 MAC Award Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2005


The 2005 MAC Awards were presented April 25 at the Peter Norton Symphony Space. Click here to see all the winners!

The Acting Company Teaches Kids to "Love, Shakespeare" May 14
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2005


Following a national tour, during which kids and adults alike proclaimed, 'Shakespeare Rocks!,' Love, Shakespeare will be presented by The Acting Company on Saturday, May 14 at 2pm at The Acorn on Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street.

A Broadway Proposal
by Craig Brockman - April 26, 2005


Last month, a Texas man enlisted a special events company to stage an off-Broadway play to propose to his girlfriend of 8 years.

Jason Danieley and Marin Mazzie Record Duets Album
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2005


PS CLASSICS has announced plans to record JASON DANIELEY and MARIN MAZZIE, 'Broadway's golden couple' (The San Francisco Chronicle), in a studio recording drawn from their acclaimed evening of duets, 'Opposite You.'

Rob Lowe to Star in London Production of A Few Good Men
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2005


Rob Lowe will headline the London production of Aaron Sorkin's military drama A Few Good Men, which opens on September 6th

Paul Gemignani Named Music Director of Encores! 2005-2006 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2005


Gemignani will succeed Rob Fisher, who has been music director for the entire 12-year history of Encores!.

American Theatre Wing Announces 2005 Calendar of Tony Awards Events
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2005


Everything you need to know about all the Tony Awards happenings!

Tim Daly of ABC's 'EYES' to Star in New Play at Michael Imperioli's Studio Dante
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2005


Henry Flamethrowa, a new play by John Belluso, begins performances May 11th at Studio Dante.

Jason Butler Harner Joins "The Paris Letter" Cast
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2005


Jason Butler Harner has joined the cast of Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Jon Robin Baitz's THE PARIS LETTER, directed by Doug Hughes.

Gregory Jbara On Seth's Broadway Chatterbox Radio Show!
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2005


This week it's Gregory Jbara on Wednesday, 4/27 at 10pm, Sunday 5/1 at 12pm and Monday, 5/2 at 7pm.

Free Reading at Ars Nova on April 25
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2005


Ars Nova and The Underwood Theater present, as part of the FREE Out Loud reading series, PARALYZED by Etan Frankel and directed by Trip Cullman.

SNL's Rachel Dratch is Guest at Ars Nova on April 28
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2005


Ars Nova in association with Sam Forman, presents CREATION NATION, a live talk show hosted by Billy Willing and Robin Lord, accompanied by Eli Bolin on electric piano and featuring a special guest Rachel Dratch (Saturday Night Live).

Newcomer Ben Magnuson Reportedly Cast as Anthony in Sweeney Todd Revival
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2005


Reported by the Cincinnati press, is word that the recent student has been cast in the upcoming revival.

Company, Derby Playhouse
by Jake Brunger - April 24, 2005


Karen Louise Hebden's production of Company at the Derby Playhouse starring Glenn Carter as Bobbie

'At This Performance' Salutes Standbys/Understudies May 1-2
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2005


Musicals Tonight continues its ongoing salute to Broadway's Standbys and Understudies with its current editions of At This Performance…to be held on Sunday, May 1st and Monday, May 2nd at the 45th Street Theatre, 354 West 45th Street at 8 PM.

Outer Critics Circle Announces 2004-05 Award Nominees
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2005


The Light in the Piazza, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Monty Python's Spamalot lead nominations

BAT BOY'S Composer O'Keefe in Concert at Birdland 4/25
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2005


The New Season, a series of concerts at Birdland featuring top Broadway performers and composers, continues, with Laurence O'Keefe.

UK Roundup - Kiss Me Kate, Chitty, The History Boys
by Jake Brunger - April 24, 2005


Details of the National's Spring/Summer season, Kiss Me Kate closes on tour, Chitty goes on tour and McKellen makes a comeback..

Cabaret Roundup: The World Isn't Fair and Woman Exposed
by Jena Tesse Fox - April 24, 2005


Two shows recently ended their runs at the newest and oldest cabaret venues in New York, respectively. One should be brought back for an encore. The other should not. Guess which is which.

Cyndi Lauper to Play Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Revival?
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2005


Reports say the pop-star 'blew the producers away' at a recent audition for the Broadway revival.

Twyla Tharp's Dylan Project to Premiere Jan '06 in San Diego
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2005


Tharp's currently untitled project set to the music of Bob Dylan will premiere at San Diego's Old Globe.

Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life Set for San Diego's Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2005


Chita's show will open the 2005-06 season, running from September 10 - October 23.

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