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Lambert will star in the Tony Award-winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. Producers Ambassador Theatre Group Productions, Underbelly, Gavin Kalin Productions, Hunter Arnold, Smith & Brant Theatricals, and Wessex Grove have shared that Grammy Award nominee Adam Lambert and fast-rising star Auli’i Cravalho will make their respective Broadway debuts as Emcee and Sally Bowles this fall in the Tony Award-winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre at 245 West 52nd Street in New York City.

Adam Lambert announces Broadway debut

Broadway's Kit Kat Club will welcome some new faces in the fall—Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho are set to step into the roles of the Emcee and Sally Bowles, respectively, in Cabaret beginning September 16. Both are making their Broadway debuts in the John Kander and Fred Ebb revival for a limited engagement through March 30, 2025.

Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho to Join

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

The Sharon Playhouse is currently presenting The Prom through August 11th. Broadway's hit musical comedy, The Prom is what Broadway heart is all about! Inspired by a true story, this seven-time TONY Award-nominated musical follows four eccentric Broadway stars who are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it's time to put a spotlight on the issue...and themselves. The town's parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow-but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, The Prom expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a tuneful score and a theme that resonates with audiences now more than ever.

Photos: Kate Baldwin and More in THE PROM at The Sharon Playhouse

Virginia State

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

1 What Does It Take to Make an Original Broadway Cast Recording?. Broadway Licensing Global has announced several key appointments and promotions to support its sustained growth, including the opening of a new London office in early 2024. These strategic moves include the addition of a former Paramount Global executive, two new key hires, and an executive-level promotion, all aimed at enhancing BLG's industry presence and operational excellence.

Former Paramount Global Executive, Stewart Frey, Joins Broadway Licensing Global

Sad news for Hollywood tonight. John Mahoney, best known for playing lovable, yet snarky Martin Crane on the hit NBC sitcom Frasier, has died. He was 77 years old. Mahoney’s rep released the following statement to the media: “I am sad to confirm the Sunday, February 4th death of actor John Mahoney after a short illness in Chicago, IL.”

Frasier Star John Mahoney Dead at 77

Tony Award winner Sutton Foster stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss some of her recent projects, including playing the role of Princess Winnifred in the new Broadway production of Once Upon a Mattress. Earlier this year, she attended the tale of Sweeney Todd as Mrs. Lovett,...

Video: Sutton Foster Says ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is 'Part Muppet Show, Part Carol Burnett'

Cathedral City, CA

For the final Summer Cabaret series show at Coachella Valley Repertory, no finer showman could have been picked for their closure than the extraordinary David Burnham in his MOSTLY BROADWAY traditional cabaret show. The moment he steps onto the stage to sing the 1930 gospel-inspired tune “Get Happy” by Harold Arlen you can’t help but notice how much he looks like Donny Osmond.

Review: DAVID BURNHAM MOSTLY BROADWAY at CVRep

A bit of Hollywood is gracing the stage in the upcoming production of the musical, “Man of La Mancha” playing at the Peterborough Players from August 14 to 25. Scott Bakula will star as the lead character, Don Quixote joined by his wife, Chelsea Field, in the role of Aldonza.

Interview: Scott Bakula and Chelsea Field of MAN OF LA MANCHA at Peterborough Players

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July 31, 2024, will mark two years since the passing of Nichelle Nichols, the elegant and graceful Star Trek actress. Nichols, who died at 89, will be forever remembered for her groundbreaking role as Communications Officer Lt. Uhura on the original NBC 1966-1969 Star Trek TV series and initial feature films.

A Look Back at the Groundbreaking Life and Tragic Death of 'Star Trek' Icon Nichelle Nichols

Ray LaMontagne—the celebrated Grammy award winner—has shared a new single, “I Wouldn’t Change A Thing. The track, released via the highly independent artist’s newly created label Liula Records, is the third taken from LaMontagne’s forthcoming, highly anticipated studio album, Long Way Home, out August 16—presave/preorder here.

Ray LaMontagne Unveils New Single 'I Wouldn't Change A Thing'

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present 54 Sings Bo Burnham Vol. 2 on August 29, 2024 at 9:30 PM. This exciting evening will feature a dynamic cast performing the songs of Bo Burnham, bringing his witty, satirical, and poignant music to life on the 54 Below stage. Produced by...

54 Below to Present 54 SINGS BO BURNHAM VOL. 2 Next Month

Cooperstown, NY

The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival welcomes Grammy winner Catherine Russell and her trio for a performance at the Otesaga Resort Hotel on Tuesday, August 6 at 7pm. Called "one of the outstanding singers of our time" by The Wall Street Journal, Catherine Russell is set to captivate Cooperstown audiences with her powerhouse vocals and deep repertoire of jazz and blues classics. NPR has vividly described her as having "a voice that wails like a horn and whispers like a snake in the Garden of Eden," highlighting her remarkable vocal range and expressive power.

Cooperstown Summer Music Festival to Present Jazz Vocalist GRAMMY Winner Catherine Russell

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Launching John Travolta into stardom, "Welcome Back, Kotter" was a sitcom staple of the mid-to-late 1970s. But who in the cast is still alive today?

The Only Main Actors Still Alive From Welcome Back, Kotter

The DeLorean in the photo looks cute, but the car star of Back to the Future: The Musical (BTTF), at the Kennedy Center through August 11, goes extremely way past cute when Marty McFly and Doc start driving. The car performs the biggest, best, most imaginative onstage special effects seen in live theatre since that first cat went up up up up to the Heavyside Layer. It absolutely convinces that it can easily reach the required 88 miles per hour. The list of talented designers responsible for the dazzling mise en scène consists of Tim Hatley (Scenic Design), Finn Ross (Video Design), Tim Lutkin and Hugh Vanstone (Lighting Design), and Chris Fisher (Illusion Design--love that title).

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at Opera House/Kennedy Center

The 2024/25 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the year. For eight of those productions (Home, The Roommate, Yellow Face, McNeal, Our Town, Left on Tenth, Romeo + Juliet, and Gypsy), Broadway is the first stop, but the other twelve have have already enjoyed runs all over the world. Check out where this fall's shows were developed below!

Where Broadway's Newest Shows Got Their Start

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Exclusive: Hitting the Barricades with James D. Gish

We love Les Mis! We love Wicked! We love up and coming Stars! James D. Gish is here! He has been Fiyero in Wicked, he has...

Exclusive: Hitting the Barricades with James D. Gish

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