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7 Memorable Jukebox Musicals (Slideshow)

In honor of “Jersey Boys' " 3000th performance, here are the jukebox musicals that instantly bring back the musical memories of youth.

Brooke Shields, Laura Osnes Offer Acting Advice (Slideshow)

On Thursday, Backstage spoke with the stars on the red carpet of the "Cyrano de Bergerac" Broadway opening.

Depression-Era ‘Both Your Houses’ Presents Parallels to Today's Politics

This staging of Maxwell Anderson’s rarely produced 1933 drama concerning a House Appropriations Committee tug-of-war is an engaging ensemble piece with startling parallels to 2012 politics. Especially recommended for Civics class geeks.

Columbia’s Theater Productions Move Downtown

MFA thesis productions from Columbia University School of the Arts’ Theatre Program will be moving to new off-campus venues, including 3LD Art and Technology Center, the Connelly Theater, and La MaMato, to be closer to the heart of Off-Broadway.

USC Student Named Next Stage Star

The winner of L.A.’s Next Great Stage Star was decided Sunday with a college senior taking home the top honor.

New York’s Rattlestick Theater Plans L.A. 'Experiment'

New York’s Rattlestick Playwrights Theater is readying its first Los Angeles production, and if the “experiment” pays off, it could lead to a permanent West Coast home.

'The Exonerated' Is a Sucker-Punch to the Heart

From the moment the lights come up, the true stories of falsely convicted death row victims tear at your heart strings. A brilliant cast and director Bob Balaban's beautifully conceived production make you forget this is a staged reading.

Equity Changes Audition Sign-Up Procedure During NYC Building Renovations

Due to ongoing construction at the Actors’ Equity building in New York, sign-up lines for Equity principal auditions move inside the Times Square Visitor Center for the winter months.

'This Vicious Minute' Explores the Dark Side of a Sunny World

In “This Vicious Minute,” an autobiographical solo show at Elephant Stages, Ben Moroski tells an unexpected story about being an all-American boy who commits self-harm as a cutter.

'End of the Rainbow' Looks at Judy Garland's Last Days

As Judy Garland in Peter Quilter’s “End of the Rainbow,” at the Ahmanson Theatre, Tracie Bennett eerily recalls the pain of the diva’s last days but misses her admirable qualities.