In 2003, Wicked opens on Broadway.

Plus, the new initiative Beyond the Stage Door will offer BIPOC students the opportunity to learn about theatre management and receive financial support while doing so.

The actors share the backstory of their grown-up Jane and Michael Banks

Liam Redford and Owen Tabaka will alternate in the title role in the Tony-winning musical at the Virginia venue.

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth tells tales from Disaster! in Connecticut, Terrence Mann’s career backstory, and more.

What's announced and what's in previews in the West End.

More news and dish from the Drama Desk nominees reception, from Nottage spilling about her upcoming musicals to Gerard Alessandrini previewing upcoming changes to Spamilton.

Playbill.com looks at recent Broadway musicals that were composed by established pop singer/songwriters.

A week in the life of actor, radio host, music director and writer Seth Rudetsky.

A week in the life of actor, radio host, music director and writer Seth Rudetsky.

While "Glee" suffered a six percent downturn in the ratings for its May 4 episode, “Bad Reputation,” the Fox show and its 8 PM lead-in, “American Idol,” still led the night’s overall ratings. With numbers adjusted to account for “Idol” running into the 9 PM hour, “Glee” nabbed approximately 12 million viewers and a highly respectable 4.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic, according to tvbythenumbers.com.

The Broadway-bound musical Lennon, due to land at the Broadhurst Theatre in July 7, 2005, will contain two melodies never before heard by any fan of The Beatles or John Lennon, and another heard by very few.

Hello, diva lovers! Well, I must admit it was a bit daunting to open a blank Word Perfect document this past Tuesday morning to attempt to write a millennium-based diva column while finishing our January subscription issue and starting our February theatre edition. At one point I decided I would just write a regular weekly column and not deal with the approaching 2000 mark, but then I thought I would simply list many of the women of the musical theatre/cabaret worlds who have brightened our lives throughout the past few decades. So, in alphabetical order, here they are. (I’m sure I’ve left out many of your favorites, so please excuse any omission!) Following this grand diva list are more detailed thoughts and musings about some (but not all) 25 of my very favorite gals (alphabetically, of course). I hope you enjoy reading this column, and may the New Year bring every diva lover out there much joy and happiness, and may it also be diva-filled!

Hello, diva lovers! Well, I must admit it was a bit daunting to open a blank Word Perfect document this past Tuesday morning to attempt to write a millennium-based diva column while finishing our January subscription issue and starting our February theatre edition. At one point I decided I would just write a regular weekly column and not deal with the approaching 2000 mark, but then I thought I would simply list many of the women of the musical theatre/cabaret worlds who have brightened our lives throughout the past few decades. So, in alphabetical order, here they are. (I’m sure I’ve left out many of your favorites, so please excuse any omission!) Following this grand diva list are more detailed thoughts and musings about some (but not all) 25 of my very favorite gals (alphabetically, of course). I hope you enjoy reading this column, and may the New Year bring every diva lover out there much joy and happiness, and may it also be diva-filled!

As award season gets into full gear, congratulations are in order for Bernadette Peters and Kristen Chenoweth, who both won Outer Critics Circle Awards earlier this week. Peters won for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for her work in Annie Get Your Gun, which was also voted Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and Chenoweth won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical honors for her breakout performance as Sally Brown in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown . . . And, don't forget the almighty Tony Award nominations will be announced this Monday, May 3 at 8:30 AM at Sardi's.

As award season gets into full gear, congratulations are in order for Bernadette Peters and Kristen Chenoweth, who both won Outer Critics Circle Awards earlier this week. Peters won for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for her work in Annie Get Your Gun, which was also voted Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and Chenoweth won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical honors for her breakout performance as Sally Brown in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown . . . And, don't forget the almighty Tony Award nominations will be announced this Monday, May 3 at 8:30 AM at Sardi's.