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Jennifer Lopez, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Epic Records are proudly donating 100% of their proceeds (at least ninety-one cents) from each U.S. download sale of the single 'Love Make The World Go Round' on iTunes

Last night, The Public Theater's Public Forum series presented PUBLIC FORUM: THE SOUND THAT MAKES THE WORLD GO 'ROUND in Joe's Pub. This one-night-only reading and discussion of featured Hedwig and the Angry Inch's Stephen Trask, Gabriel Kahane (The Public's February House), and Joe's Pub favorite Toshi Reagon. Check out photos below!

The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival's flagship theatre, the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, is currently housing SWEENEY TODD, tonight, August 19, through September 5, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

On June 7, 2015, a whole new group of Broadway community members were honored with 2015 Tony Awards for their excellence in theater this past season. From first time winners to veterans, the 2015 Tony Awards were filled to the brim with exciting wins. Some of the Tony Award winners stopped by to chat with BroadwayWorld and show off their new, shiny Tony Award statues with the classic 'spinning of the Tony' and tell us what comes to mind as they spin the Tony.

Today we celebrate a cult favorite that opened this very week back in 1984, THE RINK.

Curtain Call Productions, best known for its unique brand of daringly intelligent professional theatre is diversifying its summer offerings with a partnership with the long running Theatre-Go-Round Dinner Theatre of Vero Beach. Theatre-Go-Round will bring its hit original shows to Stuart beginning in June with Milestones & Memories- 50 year's of musical hits from 40's to the 80's- today, June 25th and July 30th, followed up with the brand new smash hit Heatwave- a musical tribute to the legendary ladies of Motown- on August 27th, September 24th & October 29th.

Curtain Call Productions, best known for its unique brand of daringly intelligent professional theatre is diversifying its summer offerings with a partnership with the long running Theatre-Go-Round Dinner Theatre of Vero Beach. Theatre-Go-Round will bring its hit original shows to Stuart beginning in June with Milestones & Memories- 50 year's of musical hits from 40's to the 80's- on June 25th and July 30th, followed up with the brand new smash hit Heatwave- a musical tribute to the legendary ladies of Motown- on August 27th, September 24th & October 29th.

Fort Point Theatre Channel pairs Samuel Beckett's KRAPP'S LAST TAPE with THE ARCHIVES by local playwright Skylar Fox for an engaging double bill. Steven Barkhimer in the former and Sally Nutt, Allison Smith, and Karin Trachtenberg in the latter all give quality performances in two one-acts that reflect on memory, regret, and preservation.

The past 12 months have been a whirlwind for The Actors' Hub director Amanda Crewes. In addition to starting her own acting school - in Perth - with its first lot of students graduating at the end of 2013, she was also named best director at the annual Finley Awards for her production of The Merry-Go-Round in the Sea with the Graduate Dramatic Society.

In today's ever-changing economy very little could be considered stable anymore. Indeed the economic instability has affected everyone, and threatens the financial security of even the most financially stable. Added to such a list are members of the Baby- Boomer generation who were born after the Second World War and have reaped the economic and moral benefits of the times. But with a huge majority of baby boomers reaching retirement age, the collective fates of all baby boomers seem uncertain. In 'BOOMERVILLE: Getting Off the Corporate Merry-Go-Round' author Michael Hib has written a helpful guide on how the baby boomer generation can survive and thrive in the new economic arenas.

'Love Makes The World Go 'Round, A Benefit Concert for Zani's Furry Friends' is set for the Laurie Beechman Theatre tonight, November 30, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The exhibit will be held in Santa Monica for ONE NIGHT ONLY, and will showcase photography, drawing, ceramics, collage, painting and sculpture. The artists presenting their works will range from newcomers to established names and include: Simone Alexandrino, Shawna Ankenbrandt, Lisa Bartleson, Tatiana Botton, Mitra Fabian, Lia Halloran, Maria Kolligian, Kim McDonald, Alisha Olson, Catherine Opie, Jen Rosenstein, Karrie Ross, Nike Schroder, Gay Summer Rick, Moye Thompson, Christine Weir, and Valerie Wilcox.

Taylor Dayne, nationally recognized singer, songwriter and actor, is appearing as Grizabella in the Broadway favorite 'CATS,' which opened at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse as part of the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival on Aug. 21 in Auburn, N.Y. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at highlights below!

Taylor Dayne, nationally recognized singer, songwriter and actor, will appear as Grizabella in the Broadway favorite 'CATS,' opening at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse as part of the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival tonight, Aug. 21 in Auburn, N.Y.

Six-time Emmy nominee George Wendt, nationally recognized theater, television and movie actor, will appear as Pap in the upcoming production of "Hank Williams: Lost Highway," opening at The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse as part of the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival on Sept. 18 in Auburn, N.Y.

The Leslie Stevens classic (both Broadway play and film) is revived and updated at Rainbow Dinner Theatre

'Legally Blonde: The Musical' opened at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse as part of the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival on June 26 in Auburn, N.Y. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the show below!

Check out the cast and crew of Merry-Go-Round Playhouse's LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL, in Auburn, New York performing 'Good Lovin' sung by The Young Rascals. The video was Choreographed, Edited and Directed by: Roberto Araujo

Taylor Dayne, nationally recognized singer, songwriter and actor, will appear as Grizabella in the Broadway favorite 'CATS,' opening at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse as part of the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival on Aug. 21 in Auburn, N.Y.

'Legally Blonde: The Musical' opens at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse as part of the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival on June 26 in Auburn, N.Y. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production shots below!

'Legally Blonde: The Musical' opens at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse as part of the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festivalon June 26 in Auburn, N.Y.

The Merry Go-Round Playhouse and Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival kicked off its season on May 29 with "Singin' in the Rain" at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, N.Y.

Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival have officially merged under the producing umbrella of the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. The Playhouse is the parent organization, building on its reputation in the community and theater industry. The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse now comprises Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Merry-Go-Round Youth Theatre and Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival.

LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO 'ROUND, Music and Lyrics by Bob Merrill, Written by Duane Poole, and Musical arrangements by Brad Ellis, musical arranger/director from television's Glee, will make its world premiere Jan. 23-Feb. 17 at Phoenix Theatre in Arizona.

Brett Smock has joined the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival as general manager and associate artistic director. In this role, Smock will work with Producing Director Ed Sayles and assume the responsibilities currently assigned to the interim managing director, while placing a particular emphasis on talent negotiations, cost control and new play development. Smock is based in New York City. He is a well-known creative producer, director and choreographer within the theater industry with a special interest in developing new plays and musicals.