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Solo Flights

How do you avoid the mediocre and present something that resonates with audiences? Back Stage spoke to solo performers who have successfully scored with theatergoers.

When Commercials Aren't Commercials

While "30 Rock" may be the standard-bearer for effective product integration, the army of scripted programs in step behind it is growing.

Abigail Breslin Set to Play Helen Keller on Broadway

Abigail Breslin will play Helen Keller in the first Broadway revival of William Gibson's "The Miracle Worker," scheduled to open on March 3.

Diversity Awards to Honor 'Glee,' 'Parks'

The cast of Fox's "Glee" will be presented the Favorite New Television Cast Ensemble Award at the Multicultural Motion Picture Assn.'s 17th annual Diversity Awards.

SBIFF Honors Firth for 'Single Man' Role

Colin Firth, who stars in Tom Ford's 'A Single Man,' will be presented with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Outstanding Performance of the Year Award.

Joke's On Bill Cosby As Seinfeld, Rock Pay Tribute

Someone had to hold Bill Cosby back to keep him from crawling over a balcony and joining fellow comedians on stage as the stars lined up to pay tribute to his life's work.

Swank, Sidibe Win as Hollywood Award Season Begins

A new crop of Oscar prospects crammed the red carpet at what is widely considered Tinseltown's award-season starting gate: the Hollywood Awards.

Governor Cites Credits as Runaway Production Cure

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was taking credit Monday for keeping the production of at least three dozen movies and TV shows in California.

Scarlett Johansson To Make Broadway Debut

Actress Scarlett Johansson will make her Broadway debut starring in a revival of American playwright Arthur Miller's drama "A View from the Bridge."