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Voting Opens for the 2012 BroadwayWorld.com Awards - Vote Now on the Best of the New York Season!

(5/3/2012) The TONY Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

Beijing Playhouse Offers Kids Theatre Camp, July 30-Aug 11; Registration & Auditions July 4

(4/29/2012) Beijing Playhouse Academy of Performing Arts announces open enrollment for the following kid’s theatre camp, in which participants stage Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves, July 30-August 11.

Photo Flash: Cast of Beijing Playhouse's OKLAHOMA! - Feat. Stephannie Tebow & More

(4/9/2012) Check out these photographs of the cast of Beijing Playhouse's production of OKLAHOMA!, which will play from May 18, 2012.

OKLAHOMA! Set for May 18 - June 3 at The Beijing Playhouse

(3/23/2012) Oklahoma! will play May 18 to June 3 at the Beijing Playhouse.

Beijing Playhouse Hosts Spring Weekend Stage Kids Theatre Camp

(3/17/2012) Beijing Playhouse Academy of Performing Arts announces open enrollment for the following kid’s weekend stage theatre camp.

EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH Announces Yearlong Tour

(3/14/2012) The Robert Wilson/Philip Glass collaboration Einstein on the Beach, An Opera in Four Acts has announced a 2012-2013 international tour. The revival, helmed by Wilson and Glass along with choreographer Lucinda Childs, marks the first full production in 20 years.

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Beijing Playhouse Cast for May OKLAHOMA Announced

(3/6/2012) Beijing Playhouse has announced the 32 members of the cast of their production of the musical Oklahoma!, which will play in May 2012.

Japan Foundation Announces Free World Concert Tour for March; Dates Set for NYC, LA, China & More

(3/2/2012) A worldwide series of free concerts has been arranged by The Japan Foundation to convey the Japanese people's gratitude to the global community for their support during the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami. On Tuesday, March 6 at 7:30 PM, The Japan Foundation will present "Overcoming the Disaster: Gratitude from Japan to the World," at the Rose Theater in New York City.

Louis St. Louis Announces May Premier for THE JOKER'S GAME

(2/8/2012) Louis St. Louis’ new musical The Joker’s Game will have its official world premiere in Beijing on May 15 at the Oriental Songlei Theatre.

StageTube: SPRING AWAKENING Opens in Singapore, 2/4-26

(2/6/2012) Adrian and Tracie Pang’s Pangdemonium! Productions (FULL MONTY, CLOSER) recently opened its production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s Tony Award-winning period, indie rock musical SPRING AWAKENING at Drama Center Theatre (100 Victoria Street, #05-01, National Library Building). The show stars Nathan Hartono as Melchior Gabor (originally played by Jonathan Groff on Broadway), and Filipina actress, singer Julia Abueva as Wendla Bergmann (a role created by GLEE star Lea Michele on Broadway).

The Bee Returns to Soho on International Tour

(1/24/2012) Hideki Noda and Colin Teevan’s play THE BEE returns for an International Tour in 2012 visiting New York, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo; opening for previews at Soho Theatre on Tuesday 24 January, with a press night on 26 January, 2012.

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Beijing Playhouse Hosts Spring Weekend Stage Kids Theatre Camp

(1/9/2012) Beijing Playhouse Academy of Performing Arts announces open enrollment for the following kid’s weekend stage theatre camp.

Upcoming MTI Shows for China - 1/08

(1/8/2012) Upcoming MTI Shows - 1/08 for Shanghai

BWW Announces 2012 Regional Expansion - Find Shows, Restaurants & More in 120 Markets

(1/5/2012) BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet is excited to unveil the first in a series of massive 2012 expansion plans - complete and expanded coast to coast show listings. Full regional show listings are now available in all of BroadwayWorld.com's 100 regional markets across the United States and globally in 20 countries (with an additional 20 to launch throughout January).

IMAX and Lark International Multimedia Expand Relationship With Five New Theatres Across Greater China

(1/4/2012) IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) (TSX: IMX) and Lark International Multimedia (Lark) today announced two agreements to install a total of five digital IMAX® theatre systems into new multiplexes across Greater China. These agreements bring Lark's total IMAX commitment to 12, and bring the total number of IMAX theatres open or contracted to open in Greater China to 212.

Beijing Playhouse Begins Bi-Weekly Drama Club Workshops

(1/2/2012) The Beijing Playhouse is beginning bi-weekly Drama Club Workshops on the first and third Thursday of every month from 6:30-8 p.m. Every workshop will involve learning and practicing skills related to theater with a skilled and of course very friendly instructor. You will meet other people with similar interests and have fun being creative while honing your skills and talents in a relaxed and sociable environment. The club workshops are open to absolutely everyone, with only one prerequisite—you must have an interest in theater or drama!

Upcoming MTI Shows for China - 1/01

(1/1/2012) Upcoming MTI Shows - 1/01 for Shanghai

Beijing Playhouse Announces OKLAHOMA Auditions

(12/27/2011) Oklahoma!. The king of all Broadway musicals comes to China! Featuring such classic songs as Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, Little Surrey with the Fringe on the Top, and Kansas City, this amazing musical will have your heart singing. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most famous showstopper set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre. The high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background as they sing and dance their love story. This huge musical will feature 30 singers and dancers and a crew of 80 or more. The Pulitzer Prize winning stage show also won Academy Awards when it was turned into a major motion picture.

Beijing Playhouse Announces Kids Winter Theatre Camp

(12/26/2011) Beijing Playhouse Academy of Performing Arts announces open enrollment for the following kid's theatre camp.

Light Opera Works Presents THE SECRET GARDEN, 12/26-1/1

(12/26/2011) In THE SECRET GARDEN, Ten-year-old orphan Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle Archibald Craven, a man who's given up on life after the death of his wife Lily. Mary uncovers the mystery of Lily's long-abandoned secret garden and unlocks the door to happiness for herself and her uncle.

Upcoming MTI Shows for China - 12/25

(12/25/2011) Upcoming MTI Shows - 12/25 for Shanghai

Upcoming MTI Shows for China - 12/18

(12/18/2011) Upcoming MTI Shows - 12/18 for Shanghai

Upcoming MTI Shows for China - 12/11

(12/11/2011) Upcoming MTI Shows - 12/11 for Shanghai

The Bee Returns to Soho on International Tour

(12/8/2011) Hideki Noda and Colin Teevan’s play THE BEE returns for an International Tour in 2012 visiting New York, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo; opening for previews at Soho Theatre on Tuesday 24 January, with a press night on 26 January, 2012.

Upcoming MTI Shows for China - 12/04

(12/4/2011) Upcoming MTI Shows - 12/04 for Shanghai

Neil Berg’s 100 Years Of Broadway Debuts at Three Stages

(12/4/2011) Take five dazzling Broadway stars-including the woman who has performed the female lead for "The Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway longer than any other actress in the show's 23 year history-and add an all-star Broadway band performing favorite songs from the best-loved musicals in history, and there you have it: Neil Berg's widely acclaimed 100 Years of Broadway.

Upcoming MTI Shows for China - 11/27

(11/27/2011) Upcoming MTI Shows - 11/27 for Shanghai

LATW tours China with Top Secret: The Battle The Pentagon Papers

(11/22/2011) L.A. Theatre Works has been invited to bring Geoffrey Cowan and Leroy Aarons' riveting historical drama, Top Secret: The Battle for The Pentagon Papers, to China for two weeks of performances, November 22 through December 4.

Upcoming MTI Shows for China - 11/20

(11/20/2011) Upcoming MTI Shows - 11/20 for Shanghai

LATW tours China with Top Secret: The Battle The Pentagon Papers

(11/16/2011) L.A. Theatre Works has been invited to bring Geoffrey Cowan and Leroy Aarons' riveting historical drama, Top Secret: The Battle for The Pentagon Papers, to China for two weeks of performances, November 22 through December 4.

Bona Film Group Appoints Two New Independent Directors and Reorganizes Board Committees

(11/14/2011) Bona Film Group Limited ("Bona" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:BONA), a leading film distributor and vertically integrated film company in China, today announced changes to its board of directors. Effective November 13, 2011, non-independent directors Hai Yu, Tim T. Gong, Glen Qian Sun and David Tuong Sing Su have stepped down.

Upcoming MTI Shows for China - 11/13

(11/13/2011) Upcoming MTI Shows - 11/13 for Shanghai

Lesli Margherita To Open International Tour Of ZORRO THE MUSICAL

(11/13/2011) Lesli Margherita, star of the original West End production, will recreate her Olivier Award-winning role of Inez in the first international tour of ZORRO THE MUSICAL, opening next month at the Oriental Art Center in Shanghai.

Photo Flash: China Lotus Award Ethnic and Folk Dance Contest 2011

(11/6/2011) The 8th China Lotus Award Fllk Dance Competitions award ceremony was held on November 5, 2011 in Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province. The China Lotus Award Folk Dance Competition is the highest honor of dance in China. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the performance below.

Upcoming MTI Shows for China - 11/06

(11/6/2011) Upcoming MTI Shows - 11/06 for Shanghai

Meet the Cast of CINDERELLA at Beijing Playhouse on 12/11

(11/5/2011) Children ages 0-5 can come meet the characters of Beijing Playhouse's crazy Christmas comedy production of Cinderella.

Beijing Playhouse Announces Kids Winter Theatre Camp

(11/1/2011) Beijing Playhouse Academy of Performing Arts announces open enrollment for the following kid's theatre camp.