BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature BRIGHT STAR, ALADDIN, THE MUSIC MAN and More

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The Associated Press reports that Bette Midler will return to HELLO, DOLLY on Broadway for a limited six week engagement to close out the Broadway run beginning July 17th.

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Here is your chance to enjoy 2 premium house seats to the Broadway smash hit,The Book of Mormon

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Two dozen nominations of outstanding actors, directors, designers and ensembles were announced today by The Boston Theater Critics Association for the 36th Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating achievement in Boston theatre.

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Lincoln Center Theater'snew production of Lerner amp Loewe'sMy Fair Lady, officially opens tonightat the Vivian Beaumont Theater 150 West 65 Street.

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It has been announced that Broadway and West End star,Sierra Boggess, has been cast asMaria in an upcoming concert version of the classic musicalWest Side Story. The performance will be presented as part of the Proms 2018 concert seriesat London's Royal Albert Hall.

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The Broadway-Bound new musical Head Over Heels began performances at San Francisco's Curran Theater last week and had it's official opening night on April 18th

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This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4192018 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

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The American Theatre Wingis pleased to announce that it will celebrate the iconic composer, producer, and ardent philanthropist Andrew Lloyd Webber at its annual Gala, which will be held on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Cipriani 42nd Street.

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Kinky Boots is thrilled to announce the winners of the A Kappella contest with the release of this special video showcasing two a cappella groups - The Cat's Pajamas and Backtrack.

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This week on Broadwaysted, we're thrilled to be welcoming the Godfather of the Broadway Mix Belt, the hilarious and incredible Liz Callaway We're pouring out white wine and Maker's Mark while Liz spills about her passionate love of the Mets, singing back-up vocals on 'The Nanny' theme song, and her amazing career working with many of the masters of Musical Theatre.

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BroadwayWorld is going insideTheater Latte Da's world premiere musical FIVE POINTS. Check out the cast in action in the video below

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The North American tour of Disney's Aladdin celebrates its one-year anniversary today, April 19 in Denver, where the hit Broadway musical is playing The Buell Theatre through April 28, 2018.

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Dan Lauria boasts an extensive career both on stage and off. He took a moment to speak with BroadwayWorld about his experience in The Stone Witch and his upcoming projects including a recurring role on the hit television series 'This Is Us'. Find out what he had to say below

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BroadwayWorld has a first look at Goodspeed's THEWill RogersFOLLIES Telling the life story of humoristWill Rogers, the Tony-Award winning musical features a book byPeter Stone, lyrics byBetty ComdenandAdolph Green, and music byCy Coleman.THEWill RogersFOLLIES begins performances on April 13th and will run through June 21st.

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According to Variety, Tyne Dalyhas joined the cast of the Murphy Brown revival atCBS.

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The Public Theater Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis Executive Director, Patrick Willingham announced today a two-week extension for the world premiere of MLIMA'S TALE. Written by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and directed by Obie Award winner Jo Bonney, MLIMA'S TALE continues The Public's Astor Anniversary Season at their landmark downtown home on Lafayette Street, celebrating 50 years of new work and the 50th Anniversary of HAIR. MLIMA'S TALE will now run two additional weeks through Sunday, June 3.

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Check out the new photos below ofCharles Busch's sold-out return to Theater for the New City in his uproarious new comedy The Confession of Lily Dare, directed by Busch's longtime collaborator Carl Andress.

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SUMMER TheDonna SummerMusical is currently in previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, opening April 23, 2018. The three actresses who play the role of musical iconDonna Summerare Tony Award winner LaChanze The Color Purple, Once on This Island as 'Diva Donna,'Ariana DeBoseA Bronx Tale, Hamilton as 'Disco Donna' andStorm LeverFreaky Friday as 'Duckling Donna.'

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Get a first look at the opening night curtain call of the Broadway-bound production of the new musical Head Over Heels, which began performances at San Francisco's Curran Theater last week

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Antonio Banderas talks about his time performing in the musical 'Nine' and opening a theater in Spain to preview shows before bringing them to Broadway.

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No, he's not a simple Sponge Watch below as Ethan Slater, who plays the title character in SpongeBob Squarepants on Broadway, records his Act 1 anthem, 'Just A Simple Sponge.'

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RIVERDALE returned from its hiatus last night with the highly anticipated episode 'Chapter Thirty-One A Night to Remember'. As previously reported, The CW's high school dramaRIVERDALEwill be staging a production of CARRIE THE MUSICAL this spring. The show's resident bad girl Cheryl Blossom played byMadelaine Petsch will play Carrie White in the episode.

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RIVERDALE returnedfrom its hiatus last nightwith the highly anticipated episode 'Chapter Thirty-One A Night to Remember'. As previously reported, The CW's high school drama RIVERDALE will be staging a production of CARRIE THE MUSICAL this spring. The show's resident bad girl Cheryl Blossom played byMadelaine Petsch will play Carrie White in the episode.

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Broadway Licensing releases the performance rights to PigPen Theatre Co.'s The Old Man and The Old Moon.