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The 92nd Street Y announces casting for the 2009 season of Lyrics & Lyricists™, the Y's legendary American Songbook series. Polly Bergen, Lucie Arnaz, Tom Wopat and Marilyn Maye are among the storied cast members who will sing the songs of Richard Rodgers, Ira Gershwin, Mel Tormé, DeSylva, Brown & Henderson, David Zippel and others. This is the first season curated by new series artistic director DEBORAH GRACE WINER, and her inaugural line-up of guest artistic directors - MARTIN CHARNIN, DAVID ZIPPEL, ROBERT KIMBALL, REX REED, and BILLY STRITCH.

The producers of WEST SIDE STORY have confirmed full casting for the new Broadway production.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents three-time Tony nominee Rebecca Luker in 'Songs for the Theater: The Next Generation' on November 8, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Terrace Theater. The evening is part of Barbara Cook's Spotlight, which features theater cabaret performances throughout the 2008-2009 season by Broadway artists chosen by Barbara Cook.

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival announces its 2009 season - a playbill reflecting the Festival's commitment to producing the works of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries, along with other classical theatre repertoire and the work of living playwrights.

Experience the passion, romance and excitement of the most electrifying music ever written for Broadway, when Pittsburgh CLO proudly presents West Side Story August 5 through August 17 at the Benedum Center. This classic musical is filled with jet-propelled dancing, melodious songs and the poignancy of youthful heartbreak.

With [title of show] completing the journey from Off-Broadway to Broadway this week, The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization is proud to announce that it has acquired the stock and amateur rights to this hit musical written by Jeff Bowen (music and lyrics), and Hunter Bell (book). In addition to licensing the musical through R&H Theatricals, the Organization will represent Bowen's score through its music publishing division, Williamson Music.

A memorial service for J.C. Sheets, the actor-turned-dresser who died unexpectedly February 4 at the age of 53, will be held on Monday, April 9th at 4PM at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street). The event will be open to the public.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal's Mike Weatherford has named Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular as his favorite Las Vegas show of 2006

Broadway actors John Cudia and Mark Jacoby share something unique, both are currently playing in different shows in Philadelphia and both have played one of the most coveted roles on Broadway.

Due to construction delays on the new theatre housing its lavish underground lair, the highly anticipated Las Vegas production of Phantom--The Las Vegas Spectacular will now begin previews at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas on June 12th

A nation-wide search has delivered a cast handpicked by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Hal Prince and rich in Broadway experience for Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular, which begins preview performances in June at The Venetian Resort • Hotel • Casino in Las Vegas.

One of the hottest topics today, in the world of theatre business, is the increasing trend of Broadway shows setting up shop in Las Vegas. BroadwayWorld.com now turns it spotlight to the desert...and it seemed like the perfect time to chat with Michael Gill. Widely considered to be the leading expert at this crossroads of Broadway and Vegas, Gill reveals what makes a Broadway show desireable for transfer. He also talks about his current and upcoming productions, such as Hairspray and Phantom. Here is an insider's take on the Vegas theatre business and much more.

The New York Festival of Song, with Artistic Director Steven Blier and Associate Artistic Director Michael Barrett, continues its 18th season on Tuesday January 31st with FATS AND FIELDS, a tribute to the song legacies of brilliant lyricist Dorothy Fields and prodigious piano virtuoso/singer/songwriter Fats Waller.

Legendary set and costume designer Tony Walton will receive the Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Acheivement in an all-star tribute on June 6th

Always look on the bright side of life? It's easy for Brad now that he's part of the popular Monty Python goofapalooza.