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I was  intrigued to see how the producers would breathe life into this and they have crafted a show that takes you on a bittersweet journey that is incredibly moving. And yes....you will cry. I am slightly annoyed at them for making me cry in public, I like to keep up my tough guy reputation...but I could not hold back.

Beginning February 23rd, Cast Aside Productions is bringing its version of the 1971 Stephen Schwartz (WICKED, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT) musical based on the Gospel according to Matthew to a week-long residency at The Studio Theater at Portland Ballet.

Yesterday, December 6, Patti LuPone visited Borders in New York City to promote her new Memoir, Patti LuPone: A Memoir. Click below to hear LuPone read sections of her work in her own words!

Check out this audio clip of the legendary Patti LuPone, on the Leonard Lopate Show on September 20.

Patti LuPone stopped by Morning Joe to discuss her book, her performances and what it means to be a diva.

In celebration of the release of her eponymous new memoir yesterday, September 15, Patti LuPone celebrated with a visit to The View.

Last night, in celebration of the release of her eponymous new memoir today, September 15, Patti LuPone celebrated with an exclusive book party at Lincoln Center with dozens of her famous friends. On hand to support the star were the cast of Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown, John Doyle, Boyd Gaines, Stephen Schwartz and others! BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

Patti LuPone's eponymous new memoir, on sale tomorrow, September 15, is a revealing look at her career, bookended by two performances: her first production of Gypsy in junior high school and her award-sweeping turn as Rose in the same show in 2008. The audiobook edition, narrated by LuPone herself, is a particularly intimate version of her story, as told in her own words. Click below to hear the star talk about her book, and professional life, in a recent interview on NPR.

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Crown Publishing Group will release Patti LuPone: A Memoir on September 14th, 2010. Check out this video of LuPone discussing her upcoming book with USA Today.

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Crown Publishing Group will release Patti LuPone: A Memoir on September 14th, 2010.

Crown Publishing Group has released the exclusive backstage photos from the book cover shoot for Patti LuPone: A Memoir. The book, due out September 14th, was named by LuPone's fans. The title was submitted by Precilla Ng of Toronto, Ontario.

From Nosedive Productions and the Brick Theater The Blood Brothers Present...The New Guignol, Written by Danny Bowes, James Comtois & Mac Rogers, Directed by Pete Boisvert, Rebecca Comtois, Stephanie Cox-Williams, Abe Goldfarb, Matt Johnston & Patrick Shearer

A father locks his daughter away because he can't bear to share her with her mother, or anyone else. A man holds a busload of passengers hostage with no demands, and one woman does the unthinkable to attempt escape. And a scorned husband offers his wife a ghastly maternity gift.

From Nosedive Productions and the Brick Theater The Blood Brothers Present...The New Guignol, Written by Danny Bowes, James Comtois & Mac Rogers, Directed by Pete Boisvert, Rebecca Comtois, Stephanie Cox-Williams, Abe Goldfarb, Matt Johnston & Patrick Shearer

Nosedive Productions (http://www.nosediveproductions.com ) and The Brick Theater, Inc. present 'THE BLOOD BROTHERS PRESENT...THE NEW GUIGNOL' Written by Danny Bowes, James Comtois & Mac Rogers (writer of 'VIRAL', winner of the FringeNYC 2009 Outstanding Play Award!)

On May 18th 2008 the winners of this years Drama Desk Awards were announced. The 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards were held in the LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center.

'Colorful World', the new play by James Comtois, presented by Nosedive Productions, is a sometimes confused - sometimes intriguing look at the neuroses of former costumed superheroes in an alternate world.

SWEENEY TODD opened on Thursday, November 3 and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the after-party at the Copacabana.