THE BROADWAY DREAMS FOUNDATION (BDF) returned to Atlanta, Georgia Monday, June 1 through Saturday, June 6, 2009 to host their fourth annual BDF Summer Performing Arts Intensive program. The goal of the non-profit organization is to bring young talent closer to their Broadway dreams, regardless of their financial status, through an intensive week-long Broadway training program lead by some of Broadway's brightest stars.

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. announced casting today for the premiere engagement at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical. Dreamgirls will introduce Moya Angela as Effie White and feature, as The Dreams, Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones, Adrienne Warren as Lorrell Robinson, and Margaret Hoffman as Michelle Morris with Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Curtis Taylor, Jr., Chester Gregory is James 'Thunder' Early, Trevon Davis as C.C. White, Milton Craig Nealy as Marty Madison in a cast of 26 that also features Tallia Brinson, Felicia Boswell, Ronald Duncan, Talitha Farrow, Brittney Griffin, James Harkness, Robert Hartwell, Eric Jackson, Chauncey Jenkins, Jared Joseph, Nikki Kimbrough, Brittany Lewis, Douglas Lyons, Kimberly Marable, Jarran Muse, Amaker Smith and Marc Spaulding.

'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.

It's never too late to become a subscriber and Theatre Under The Stars provides multiple subscription packages to fit your needs! TUTS has just announced the availability of the 'Pick Four' special subscription offer. Subscribers may pick their favorite four out of six incredible musicals in TUTS' 2009-2010 'The One That You Want!' season line-up at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby & Walker).

The Coterie Theatre in Kansas City, MO, presents the world premiere of U:BUG:ME, a live rock musical by Jeremiah Neal, from June 23 to August 2.

BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' Team Shoes Announces Special Online Auction & Benefit Cocktail Party!!!!

BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' Team Shoes Announces Special Online Auction & Benefit Cocktail Party!!!!

Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders and the producing team of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, have announced casting for the first North American Touring production's two-week Boston engagement.

The Spaceballs saga continues at ludicrous speed as the fan-favorite classic comedy arrives on a Blu-ray + DVD Combo and the all-new wildly funny Spaceballs: The Totally-Warped Adventures debut on DVD June 16 from MGM Home Entertainment.

Splash Bar is proud to present a very special edition of Scott Nevins' Curtain Call with Youtube Sensation, 'American Idol' Season 4 semifinalist and most recently, cast member from the tour of 'Wicked' - Natalie Weiss!

Hollywood recording artist and Disney Channel star Demi Lovato kicks off her North American headline tour this summer and will make a stop at the Orleans Arena on July 18 with American Idol finalist, David Archuleta.

Formed in Hawaii and perfected in showrooms throughout Las Vegas and the Islands, Society of Seven brings its lively variety show to the Suncoast Showroom, July 10, 11 and 12. Season three American Idol finalist Jasmine Trias joins Society of Seven as a special guest.

Hollywood Sheet Music, an essential source of material for working performers, has been resusciated with a new online store. The popular business was recently forced to close its doors due to the economy, but customer demand has resulted in a move online.

Taylor Hicks had a surprise in store for the audience attending last Saturday evening's performance June 6th with prop that stopped the show with laughter and applause. While on stage in Appleton, Wisconsin (the CHEESE state), Hicks decided to surprise the local audience when he appears from inside the ice cream cone by wearing a cheese hat!

There's something special about hearing the natural sound of human voices in the theater. They become a symphony of verbosity akin to a chamber ensemble performing in a first rate concert hall. There are nuances and colors that are to be detected without the aid of amplification. Such is the case with the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of THE PHILANTHROPIST which is currently on stage at the American Airlines Theatre.

The Fisher Theatre announced today that ?American Idol? winner, Taylor Hicks will appear in the first national touring production of the Tony Award nominated Broadway musical GREASE? when it comes to Detroit for a limited engagement

The Coterie Theatre in Kansas City, MO, presents the world premiere of U:BUG:ME, a live rock musical by Jeremiah Neal, from June 23 to August 2.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Opus One Productions present American Idol sensation David Archuleta, live in concert, Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 8 p.m. at the Byham Theater. 'He is a genuine pop star, and is a gifted singer who instantly won over a huge audience when he first appeared on the show,' says Simon Fuller of American Idol fame. And Billboard Magazine notes, 'Here is the voice of a new generation: With his emotive pop consistency, Archuleta will touch hearts as he breaks the charts.'

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, the most fantasmagorical Broadway musical in the history of everything, will fly into Denver's Buell Theatre July 23-26! Based on the timeless novel by famed James Bond author and creator Ian Fleming, the production features the music and lyrics by the legendary Sherman brothers, composers of Mary Poppins.

Bethenny Frankel (Real Housewives of New York City) will join hard core rockers Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) and Constantine Maroulis (American Idol, 'Rock of Ages') - all who have or will appear as guest stars on IFC's hit comedy Z Rock - along with Z Rock cast members Paulie, David and Joey as judge and jury for the IFC hosted 'America's Hottest Rocker Mom' contest, to celebrate season two of its uncensored, uncut, hit comedy Z Rock.

Splash Bar is proud to present a very special edition of Scott Nevins' Curtain Call with Youtube Sensation, 'American Idol' Season 4 semifinalist and most recently, cast member from the tour of 'Wicked' - Natalie Weiss!

THE BROADWAY DREAMS FOUNDATION (BDF) will return to Atlanta, Georgia Monday, June 1 through Saturday, June 6, 2009 to host their fourth annual BDF Summer Performing Arts Intensive program. The goal of the non-profit organization is to bring young talent closer to their Broadway dreams, regardless of their financial status, through an intensive week-long Broadway training program lead by some of Broadway's brightest stars.