Dancing in the Dark, another bright-eyed musical comedy that seeks to prove there's no people like show people, opens March 13 at The Old Globe in San Diego, following previews from March 4.

In the words of Ben Platt, “What makes you strange makes you powerful.”

A developmental reading of the musical revue will be held next month in anticipation of a Broadway production to be announced.

Many luminaries who brightened the American and international stages over the past half century were lost in the twelve months that made up 2015.

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

Hello, diva lovers. Hope you caught the wonderful tribute to John Kander and Fred Ebb on "The Kennedy Center Honors" program this past Wednesday evening on CBS. If all TV could be this moving, I'd never leave my apartment! But, truly, what a classy, heartfelt tribute to these two Broadway legends. Kudos to whomever thought to include live performances from both Tony-winning Cabaret Emcees, Alan Cumming and Joel Grey. How exciting it was to watch Cumming sing "Willkommen" and then see Joel Grey appear out of nowhere to finish the song. If that wasn1t enough, the Tony-winning star of the most recent production of Chicago , Bebe Neuwirth, brought her own unique style to "All That Jazz" and was then followed by the incandescent star of the original production, Chita Rivera. And, how could such an honor be given to Kander and Ebb without the star of their first Broadway musical and the woman who has brought their music and lyrics into more homes around the world than anyone, Liza Minnelli? Although Minnelli1s voice appears to be in poor shape, her love for these two men made any vocal problem irrelevant. Wonderful tributes were also bestowed upon Bill Cosby, Willie Nelson, Shirley Temple Black and Andre Previn. A class act! . . . As we enter 1999, some of this column1s favorite ladies return to the stage. Let1s hope it1s a banner year for divas (and diva lovers)!

Hello, diva lovers. Hope you caught the wonderful tribute to John Kander and Fred Ebb on "The Kennedy Center Honors" program this past Wednesday evening on CBS. If all TV could be this moving, I'd never leave my apartment! But, truly, what a classy, heartfelt tribute to these two Broadway legends. Kudos to whomever thought to include live performances from both Tony-winning Cabaret Emcees, Alan Cumming and Joel Grey. How exciting it was to watch Cumming sing "Willkommen" and then see Joel Grey appear out of nowhere to finish the song. If that wasn1t enough, the Tony-winning star of the most recent production of Chicago , Bebe Neuwirth, brought her own unique style to "All That Jazz" and was then followed by the incandescent star of the original production, Chita Rivera. And, how could such an honor be given to Kander and Ebb without the star of their first Broadway musical and the woman who has brought their music and lyrics into more homes around the world than anyone, Liza Minnelli? Although Minnelli1s voice appears to be in poor shape, her love for these two men made any vocal problem irrelevant. Wonderful tributes were also bestowed upon Bill Cosby, Willie Nelson, Shirley Temple Black and Andre Previn. A class act! . . . As we enter 1999, some of this column1s favorite ladies return to the stage. Let1s hope it1s a banner year for divas (and diva lovers)!

Ayler was an original Broadway cast member of August Wilson's Fences.

They’ll join Lesley Ann Warren and Joyce Bulifant in the December 3 NYC fundraiser for BC/EFA.

The stars of the classic 1967 Disney film will reprise their roles in a December 3 benefit concert at Joe’s Pub.

This month's column looks at the long-running talk-show "The Merv Griffin Show," which was based in the heart of the theatre district throughout its formative years.

It's a marathon, not a sprint, right? For many of the 2014 Tony nominees, that's the hard-earned truth; but to become an artist of their caliber, there had to be fans cheering them on along the roadside. Inspirations, mentors and personal credos are essential to the careers of the best of Tony-nominated Broadway. Fourteen of the nominees, from Sutton Foster to Lena Hall to Douglas McGrath respond in personal, endearing and truly inspiring ways below.

It's a marathon, not a sprint, right? For many of the 2014 Tony nominees, that's the hard-earned truth; but to become an artist of their caliber, there had to be fans cheering them on along the roadside. Inspirations, mentors and personal credos are essential to the careers of the best of Tony-nominated Broadway. Fourteen of the nominees, from Sutton Foster to Lena Hall to Douglas McGrath respond in personal, endearing and truly inspiring ways below.

It's a marathon, not a sprint, right? For many of the 2014 Tony nominees, that's the hard-earned truth; but to become an artist of their caliber, there had to be fans cheering them on along the roadside. Inspirations, mentors and personal credos are essential to the careers of the best of Tony-nominated Broadway. Fourteen of the nominees, from Sutton Foster to Lena Hall to Douglas McGrath respond in personal, endearing and truly inspiring ways below.

Playbill On-Line asked users of the online service to comment on the fact that Julie Andrews has withdrawn her name from consideration for the Tony Award because no one else from her show, Victor/Victoria, was nominated. Here are excerpts from the replies.

Featured are new albums from Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, and Todd Almond, a single from Billy Porter, a worthy initiative spawned by a holiday tune, and more.

See all the theatre-related events scheduled this week at the intimate venue.