'We are delighted to announce that due to popular demand we are adding additional performances for the previously announced, hot new production of GREASE,' states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars.

Stray Cat Theatre announces auditions for the first two shows in its 2009/10 season: David Harrower's Blackbird & Stephen Karam's Speech and Debate. Both shows directed by Ron May.

'We are delighted to announce that due to popular demand we are adding additional performances for the previously announced, hot new production of GREASE,' states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars.

Diana DeGarmo, Season 3 'American Idol' runner-up and Broadway vet is returning to the New York stage where, beginning Friday, August 14th, she will assume the role of Sarah, the sexy, blind librarian in The Toxic Avenger - named the 'Best New Off-Broadway Musical' by the Outer Critics Circle.

The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE, opens in Houston, TX at Theatre Under The Stars on September 8, 2009 and will run through September 20, 2009 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, July 19, 2009.

The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE, opens in Orlando at the Carr Performing Arts Centre on August 25 and runs through August 30, 2009. Tickets start at $37.00 and went on sale on July 10, Friday at 10:00AM.

It was brought to BroadwayWorld.com's attention yesterday via a rapid slew of emails to our 'Twitter Watch' inbox, that one of the more than 200 Broadway-related Tweeters that we were picking up the feed of, was a casting director, who was 'tweeting' during auditions with her take on some of the performers (mentioning none by name) with live comments, both good and bad, after they'd auditioned. Our first stories on the subject generated tens of thousands of reads and brought in an avalanche of responses and opinions. Actor, author, director and casting professional Paul Russell weighed in on the controversy via his blog which we bring you right here on BroadwayWorld.com.

Singer and actor Clay Aiken has a new record label. Aiken's Official Fan Club (www.clayonline.com) reports: 'We Are Excited To Announce... Clay Aiken signs record deal with Universal Music's Decca Records. Expect an album in the first half of 2010. Keep checking back for more details to come.'

On Monday, August 10th at 8pm, Upright Cabaret will present 'The Music of Scott Alan', an evening featuring the work of composer and lyricist, Scott Alan. This one night only concert will mark Alan's Los Angeles debut, and also be the first performance in Upright Cabaret's new venue at 'Upright Cabaret on Vermont' which is currently being renovated on Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles.

BroadwayWorld.com's cameras caught the cast of Off-Broadway's hit musical The Toxic Avenger as they showed off some fancy 'floor burning' footwork. Check out the pictures right here on BWW!

The Kennedy Center today announced a one week and final extension for the touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE. The musical will now run in the Opera House June 30 through August 9, 2009. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the film by Steven Spielberg, Fantasia Barrino reprises her critically acclaimed role as Celie in the Kennedy Center performances of THE COLOR PURPLE.

'We are delighted to announce that due to popular demand we are adding additional performances for the previously announced, hot new production of GREASE,' states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars.

The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASETM, opens in Fort Worth at Bass Performance Hall on September 1. Tickets are on sale now at the Bass Performance Hall box office at 525 Commerce Street, Fort Worth or by calling 817-212-4280.

The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE, opens in Fort Worth at Bass Performance Hall on September 1. Tickets are on sale now at the Bass Performance Hall box office at 525 Commerce Street, Fort Worth or by calling 817-212-4280.

The fifth season of the summer hit SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE came to a spectacular conclusion last night, August 6th, as Jeanine Mason was named the champion on the two-hour season finale broadcast live from the renowned Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Mason, 18, a Contemporary dancer from Pinecrest, FL received the most votes out of the record-breaking 21.6 million votes cast. Additionally, she danced off with the cash prize of $250,000, the title of America's Favorite Dancer and a cover feature in the November issue of Dance Spirit Magazine.

On Monday, August 10th at 8pm, Upright Cabaret will present 'The Music of Scott Alan', an evening featuring the work of composer and lyricist, Scott Alan. This one night only concert will mark Alan's Los Angeles debut, and also be the first performance in Upright Cabaret's new venue at 'Upright Cabaret on Vermont' which is currently being renovated on Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles.

'We are delighted to announce that due to popular demand we are adding additional performances for the previously announced, hot new production of GREASE,' states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars.

Paula Abdul wrote on Twitter Tuesday that she will not be back for American Idol's ninth season.

Following the August 3rd performance of The Toxic Avenger, legendary bass guitarist Tony Levin, best known for his work with progressive rock pioneers King Crimson and Peter Gabriel, as well as for his playing on hundreds of albums including Cher, Alice Cooper, John Lennon, Stevie Nicks and Lou Reed, paid a backstage visit to meet the cast and band. He posed for photos and even signed the bass guitar of Dan Grennes, the show's bass guitarist. Rock on!

Paula Abdul wrote on Twitter Tuesday that she will not be back for American Idol's ninth season.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Joshua Radin, with special guest The Watson Twins, on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 8:00pm at Neumos.

The Wexner Center's eclectic fall season features performing artists from England, Ireland, Brazil, New York, and elsewhere, including co-commissioned work; films from Turkey, France, Taiwan, and beyond; the sixth annual Zoom: Family Film Fest; and the first U.S. retrospective of the work of influential artist Luc Tuymans.

On Monday, August 10th at 8pm, Upright Cabaret will present 'The Music of Scott Alan', an evening featuring the work of composer and lyricist, Scott Alan. This one night only concert will mark Alan's Los Angeles debut, and also be the first performance in Upright Cabaret's new venue at 'Upright Cabaret on Vermont' which is currently being renovated on Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles.

Stray Cat Theatre announces auditions for the first two shows in its 2009/10 season: David Harrower's Blackbird & Stephen Karam's Speech and Debate. Both shows directed by Ron May.

The Richmond / Ermet Aids Foundation presents HELP IS ON THE WAY XV: NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOWBUSINESS, the 15th Anniversary Gala and Northern California's Largest Annual Star-studded AIDS Benefit Concert & Gala. HELP IS ON THE WAY XV will be held Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco, benefiting four Bay Area AIDS service organizations.