Jennifer Hudson, the former 'American Idol' finalist whose performance in the Dreamgirls film has dazzled audiences and critics alike, recently visited Seth Rudetsky's Studio A Cabaret, heard on SIRIUS Satellite Radio's channel 77, Broadway's Best

Constantine Maroulis discusses American Idol fame, The Wedding Singer and his newest role in Off-Broadway's Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris

The 10 biggest theatre-news stories in Baltimore in 2006.

On December 30th at 10 PM, Jennifer Hudson - who has earned awards and Oscar buzz for her turn in the Dreamgirls film - performed in a solo concert at Hammerstein Ballroom

Jennifer Hudson, who has been bringing audiences to their feet as Effie in the Dreamgirls film, has won the Florida Film Critics Circle's Pauline Kael Breakout Award

Dreamgirls sensation Jennifer Hudson, has tapped her co-star Hinton Battle to choreograph and supply musical staging for her solo concert debut on Saturday, December 30 (10PM) at New York's hotspot Hammerstein Ballroom.

On December 30th at 10 PM, Jennifer Hudson - who has earned awards and Oscar buzz for her turn in the Dreamgirls film - will perform in a solo concert at Hammerstein Ballroom

Dan Whitten, lead producer of the hit musical revival Jacques Bel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, now playing at The Zipper Theatre (336 West 37th Street) has extended an open invitation for local high school drama and music students to see the production for free through January 7th

Jennifer Hudson, who is earning much positive buzz for her star turn as Effie in the upcoming Dreamgirls film, has signed with Arista Records

J&R Music and Computer World brought the Off-Broadway musical Shout! The Mod Musical to Park Row during its Fall Camera Expo on Friday, November 10

Constantine Maroulis, the former 'American Idol' finalist currently on Broadway in The Wedding Singer, announced at Chatterbox that on January 7th, he will join the cast of Off-Broadway's hit Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris revival

Variety reports that The Wedding Singer will play its final performance on December 31, 2006.

Review of Souvenir, playing at the Brentwood Theatre in Los Angeles.

Speaking to a group of voice teachers and students, Mitchell dissected one of his signature tunes, 'The Impossible Dream.'

Hairspray stars Diana DeGarmo and Shayna Steele will headline a showcase evening of songs from the new teen musical In Your Dreams at Ars Nova on October 9th and 10th

The Wedding Singer's Constantine Maroulis, formerly a finalist on 'American Idol,' has joined the Gotham Stage Company's (GSC) first annual benefit performance, A Night in Gotham, which will be hosted by Paige Davis and directed by Jason Eagan

'American Idol' star LaToya London is featured in the retro musical Beehive, which began at the El Portal Theatre in Los Angeles from on September 24th and plays through October 8th

Laura Benanti will return to The Wedding Singer on October 3rd

Stars of Rent, Altar Boyz and other shows will participate in a concert benefiting The Rita Project on October 4th

Thomas G. Marquez has joined the staff of Beehive as costume designer.

With reality-TV star Constantine Maroulis joining the cast of The Wedding Singer shortly and some other recent cast changes, it seemed like the perfect time to check in with one of the show's most popular stars, Felicia Finley for the scoop on that and lots more…

Constantine Maroulis, the 'American Idol' finalist also known for his turn as Roger in a non-Equity tour of Rent, has been confirmed to join The Wedding Singer, beginning September 8th

Constantine Maroulis, the 'American Idol' finalist also known for his turn as Roger in a non-Equity tour of Rent, may be joining The Wedding Singer

'American Idol' star LaToya London has been cast in the retro musical Beehive, which will play the El Portal Theatre in Los Angeles from September 24th through October 8th.