On this day in 1965, Liza Minnelli opens in her Broadway debut, Flora, the Red Menace, subsequently winning a Tony Award.

Valentine's Day marks the one-year anniversary of the new national tour of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, starring Ann-Margret as faded madam, Miss Mona.

Playbill.com's weekly planner reminds you that Harriet Harris takes a Broadway break for some Shaw… David Drake celebrates The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me… Road Show and Scottsboro Boys emerge regionally… and Drama Desks are doled out! Enjoy your hard-earned WEEK AHEAD!

Berkshire Theatre Festival artistic director Kate Maguire announced the company's diverse 2009 season, to include 11 productions including plays by Brian Friel, Henrik Ibsen, Neil Simon and the work of actor David Garrison and director John Rando.

The Great White North has finally caught up with the Great White Way. Canadian officials have charged deposed Livent impresario Garth Drabinsky with a laundry list of allegations connected with his management of the defunct theatrical outfit, ranging from kickbacks, misleading financial filings and the maintaining of the now notorious two sets of books. Of course, the U.S. Attorney's office made the same accusations more than a couple of years ago, but Drabinsky and partner Myron Gottlieb skipped across the border into Garth's homeland. The duo have since resisted all American efforts at extradition. At the time, Drabinsky's chief counsel Edward Greenspan argued that the affair was strictly a Canadian matter.

The Great White North has finally caught up with the Great White Way. Canadian officials have charged deposed Livent impresario Garth Drabinsky with a laundry list of allegations connected with his management of the defunct theatrical outfit, ranging from kickbacks, misleading financial filings and the maintaining of the now notorious two sets of books. Of course, the U.S. Attorney's office made the same accusations more than a couple of years ago, but Drabinsky and partner Myron Gottlieb skipped across the border into Garth's homeland. The duo have since resisted all American efforts at extradition. At the time, Drabinsky's chief counsel Edward Greenspan argued that the affair was strictly a Canadian matter.

What bar did Al Pacino go to for a post-show drink? Where did Florenz Ziegfeld drown his sorrows? From Colony Records to Café Edison, Playbill.com remembers 11 theatrical landmarks.

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!

With Halloween approaching, October’s "Leading Men" — Jarrod Emick (The Boy From Oz), John Pizzarelli (Sinatra) and Welly Yang (The Wedding Banquet) — each have a bag of tricks, but they’re always a treat to behold.

With Halloween approaching, October’s "Leading Men" — Jarrod Emick (The Boy From Oz), John Pizzarelli (Sinatra) and Welly Yang (The Wedding Banquet) — each have a bag of tricks, but they’re always a treat to behold.

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

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

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Playbill traveled down to Washington, D.C., to talk to Burt Bacharach about his then brand-new musical for the January 1969 issue.

Due to strong ticket demand, producers of the Broadway revival of Betrayal, starring Daniel Craig, Academy Award winner Rachel Weisz and Olivier nominee Rafe Spall, have announced that the Ethel Barrymore Theatre box office will open July 29 for a limited time. Tickets have been available online and via telephone since July 12.

In London, finally a late-night dinner option in the theatre district. Plus, a look at The Sunshine Boys, Birthday, Ragtime and actress-singer Janie Dee.

In London, finally a late-night dinner option in the theatre district. Plus, a look at The Sunshine Boys, Birthday, Ragtime and actress-singer Janie Dee.