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Billy Elliot The Musical is to re-schedule its first three preview performances. Performances will now begin on Thursday 31 March . The previews have been re-scheduled in order to give the 45 children who are performing in the production a less arduous rehearsal period leading up to their West End debut.

MORGAN FAIRCHILD in THE GRADUATE at Fort Lauderdale's Broward Center for the Performing Arts

The show begins previews April 8th, and opens on May 1st at the Royale Theatre.

'CHILDREN AND ART,' takes place on Monday, March 21 in celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 75th birthday at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre.

NOTHING LIKE A DAME on March 14 benefitted The Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative of The Actors' Fund of America.

S.T.A.G.E. brings together some of the biggest stars to celebrate the music of legendary Broadway composers.

The 21st Annual AIDS benefit celebrated the work of two great American composers-Marvin Hamlisch and Harry Warren.

Variety reports that Jackman is set to host his 3rd Tony Awards on June 5.

The cast of Urban Cowboy, Tommy Tune, Ann-Margret and more!

An evening of brand new songs, hosted at the Zipper Theater, from composers both recognized and emerging, performed by a group of young and talented actors to raise money for AIDS relief.

Brooke Tansley, who started her run as Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast in September 2004 has been extended through September 18, 2005.

FEINSTEIN'S AT THE REGENCY is proud to present the debut engagement of TV and Broadway star MIMI HINES from March 29 - April 2. In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of her starring role on Broadway in Funny Girl, and the centennial celebration of the show's composer Jule Styne, Ms. Hines will feature songs from the legendary score including 'People,' 'Don't Rain On My Parade' and 'I'm The Greatest Star.' Also included in the show are selections such as 'Till There Was You,' 'And I Was Beautiful' and 'My Shining Hour.' Ms. Hines will be joined by musical director Fred Barton. All performances are at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street.)

Musicals Tonight's Arts Hour @ 6 has a new line-up for Spring 2005

Poor Billy. At 14, he's woken up to discover that he's growing hair in all the wrong places.

Marty Thomas, of Broadways Wicked, is set to perform a concert series with his live band starting Monday March 21, at NYC's Club XL. Marty will be debuting his original material with a live band, along with a wide variety of cover tunes. Some of his Broadway friends will be stopping by to make guest appearance performances as well.

Court TV's 'Hollywood Heat' will feature McREELE stars Anthony Mackie and Michael O'Keefe this weekend, Thursday, March 17th - Sunday, March 20th. Please check local listings for channel information.

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.

Tom Dillon, longtime President of the entertainment industry charity The Actors' Fund of America and a veteran performer in all venues of show business, succumbed, Monday, March 14, 2005 of natural causes at The Actors' Fund Homes in Englewood, New Jersey. He was 86 years old and had been living at the facility for several weeks, surrounded by show business colleagues he had worked with and served.

Special Birthday Episode Features Interview with the Star, and Birthday Greetings from Carol Burnett, Bruce Vilanch, Tony Danza, and Carol Channing

Chosen by New York Magazine as the 'best Monday night Party', Scott Nevins *Presents* brings Adam Fleming and Natalie Joy Johnson to the stage at Therapy on Monday night, March 14th at 11pm.

The Duplex Cabaret Theatre is very pleased to continue it's CINEMA DUPLEX series with a very special screening of the acclaimed 2003 film, Camp. The evening will also feature a live, musical performance from the film's cast, as well as an interview with Todd Graff, Camp's writer/director. Seth Rudetsky, host of the popular Broadway Chatterbox, will host the evening.

'Lazer Vaudeville' brings a new twist to this traditional style with surprisingly little laser.

Nine playwrights with new works in tow will take center stage at the SONGS FROM COCONUT HILL Latino Playwrights Festival, which kicks off its fourth year March 7th in New York City at Teatro La Tea.