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Streisand Set to Record Album Produced by Barry Gibb
by BWW News Desk - April 1, 2005


Nearly 25 years after their historic success with Barbra Streisand's 'Guilty' album, the legendary singer will rejoin with Barry Gibb to work on a new album together. Mr. Gibb will again be writing and producing for the as-yet untitled project, scheduled for September release (the silver anniversary of 'Guilty') on Columbia Records.

Actor/Singer/Songwriter JEFF DANIELS in Concert at Birdland 4/19
by BWW News Desk - April 1, 2005


Best-known for such films as 'Terms of Endearment' and 'Dumb and Dumber,' actor/singer/songwriter Jeff Daniels will make his New York City concert debut at Birdland on Tuesday, April 19th at 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM.

Drama League to Honor Mike Nichols, BMI Workshop and Billy Rose Theatre Collection - Tickets on Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - April 1, 2005


Tickets to the Ceremony Available to the General Public For the First Time. Awards to be Presented at The Marriott Marquis on Friday, May 13 at Noon

UK Roundup - Billy Elliot, Cabaret, Sienna Miller
by Jake Brunger - April 1, 2005


Billy's first production shot is unveiled, the new Leo Bloom is announced, Cabaret lights up the West End and Sienna Miller 'Likes It' over the summer..

Dreamscape Theatre Company Annouces its 2005 season
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2005


It's been said that desperate times call for desperate measures. Nowhere is this more evident than in the trials undertaken by the protagonists of the three plays presented during Dreamscape's Theatre's Season on the Edge. Dark works all, (some more humorous than others), each tale follows an individual pushed to the limit by outside forces, resulting in an desperate attempt to ease the torments within.

Russell Crowe In Talks to Swing the Razor Wide as Sweeney Todd
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2005


Russell Crowe is considering playing the Demon Barber in the planned film version of the Sondheim masterwork

Broadway Bash at Bennigan's for BC/EFA Monday Night
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2005


On April 4th, 2005, Bennigan's New York Restaurant will be joining the Broadway Community in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The BROADWAY BASH at BENNIGAN'S will be the first in a series of parties being sponsored by Troy Davidson and Bennigan's Restaurant, celebrating Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the New York Theatre community.

Photo Preview: PURLIE - New York City Center Encores! Production
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2005


The New York City Center Encores! production of PURLIE runs March 31 - April 3.

BroadwayWorld Announces Star-Studded Line Up For Standing Ovations 3 To Benefit BC/EFA
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2005


A star-studded line up performers will take to the Joe's Pub Stage on April 17th for BroadwayWorld.com's 'Standing Ovations 3' benefit concert for BC/EFA

Barrow Group's Celebrity Auction Honors Anne Hathaway and Others April 25
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2005


The Barrow Group will honor actress and former Barrow Group student Anne Hathaway (The Princess Diaries) Hillard Farber and Mary Harpster at the celebration of their 11th Annual Celebrity Scribbles and Doodles Auction, on Monday, April 25, 2005 at 6 p.m at The Barrow Group (312 West 36th St.)

Doubt featured on NPR's Morning Edition
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2005


DOUBT, which opens tonight at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street), was featured this morning on National Public Radio's 'Morning Edition'. Reporter Lynn Neary spoke with DOUBT author John Patrick Shanley, and stars Cherry Jones and Brían F. O'Byrne.

Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces 2005 Schedule July 6 â€" August 28
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2005


Roger Rees, Artistic Director of the Tony Award-winning Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF), has announced details for the Festival's 2005 Season, running July 6 through August 28.

Lange, Slater and Richardson Participants In Next 'Working In The Theatre' Seminar
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2005


The next American Theatre Wing 'Working In The Theatre' Seminar will be next Friday, April 8th at 11:00 am (note the earlier start time for this seminar). The seminar will be on Tennessee Williams with Jessica Lange, Natasha Richardson & Christian Slater.

UK News: Theatre Royal Stratford East's Club Variety - auditions!
by West End News Desk - March 31, 2005


Do you live in Newham, Tower Hamlets or Hackney? Do YOU have the V Factor?

UK News: Tricycle's Fortune Club opens in Leicester in April
by West End News Desk - March 31, 2005


A Leicester Haymarket Theatre Production in association with the Tricycle Theatre London, present a brand new show - based on real events, with drama, comedy, an exciting young cast and original music.

UK News: All-male Importance of Being Earnest to open in Bristol
by West End News Desk - March 31, 2005


Bristol Old Vic presents an all male production of Oscar Wilde's fresh and funny comedy of manners.

Love among the Ruins: Worcester Foothills Stages Gripping "Miss Saigon"
by Jan Nargi - March 31, 2005


Contemporary Masterpiece Is a Tragic Clash of Hope and Despair

Photo Coverage: Charles Busch and Julie Halston: Together on Broadway
by Linda Lenzi - March 31, 2005


The Actors' Fund of America a benefit extravaganza on March 28, 2005.

Dave Gorman on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" Thursday March 31
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2005


Dave Gorman, whose show DAVE GORMAN'S GOOGLEWHACK! ADVENTURE is currently playing at UCLA'S Macgowan Little Theater (through April 10), will appear on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' on Thursday March 31. 'Tonight' airs at 11:35 PM on NBC ( Channel 4 in New York)

Tammy Faye at Ars Nova--April 5 & 12
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2005


Ars Nova presents the incomparable country singer Tammy Faye Starlite in a new theater show BORN AGAIN, AGAIN written and developed for Ars Nova Theater.

The 19th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition Set For April 18 and 19
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2005


Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS will present the 19th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition on April 18 and 19 at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) to benefit BC/EFA.

Photo Coverage: GLAAD Media Awards
by Linda Lenzi - March 30, 2005


On March 29, GLAAD Media Awards were handed out honoring individuals and projects in the media and entertainment industries.

God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater Part Of Musical in Mufti Series Set For April 1, 2 and 3
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2005


The York Theatre Company will present God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater, the 49th musical presentation in its Musical in Mufti Series of staged concerts, by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, based on the Kurt Vonnegut bestseller, on April 1, 2, and 3.

ANT Founders' Celebration honors August Wilson
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2005


The American National Theatre, Inc. (Sean Cullen, Founder and President of ANT) will host its first Founders' Celebration on Monday, May 9th, 2005 at the Dodger Stages (World Wide Plaza, 50th & 8th Ave.)

April Fools: Bill Clinton to Join Chicago as Billy Flynn
by BWW News Desk - April 1, 2005


Former US President to make Broadway debut as song-and-dance lawyer

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