Today's birthdays include: Dennis Miller, Lois Smith, Ken Berry and Adam Ant.

On Stage and Off: 'Rhythm' Faces Money Blues by Jesse McKinley

"Surprising perhaps only a few mango farmers in the Polynesian outback, producers are to announce today that "Miss Saigon," which had posted a Dec. 31 closing, will run for an extra four weeks 'by popular demand.' "

Saigon Extends, With Salonga. Mackintosh announces extension from stage of Broadway Theater.

Troubles on the South Bank by Ken Mandelbaum

Just another interesting SEUSSICAL moment

Off-Broadway Welcomes Mayes/Dvorsky Pete 'N' Keely Musical, Dec. 12

Sight Unseen: The Unexpected Guest by Peter Filichia

Pampered Pooch Inspiration by Forrest Mallard

York Theatre to Read Four Brand-New Musicals, Starting Nov. 2

The Broadway Musical's 50 Most Dynamic 11 O'Clock Numbers -- Part One by Peter Filichia

MTG Announces Funeral Service for Lyn Austin and Establishes Fund for New Works

Pete 'n' Keely to Begin Previews at NYC's Houseman Dec. 2; Mayes to Star

SAG Scheduled to Count Mail-In Ballots in National Board Election, Nov. 3

DIVA TALK: Divas News as Election Time Comes ‘Round

B'Way Back In Play. Barren a year ago, legiters freshen stage

Lindsay-Hogg Adds Weight to 'Godot'. Lensing to begin in Dublin in late November

Memorial Service for Fryer. Produced 'Wonderful Town,' 'Sweet Charity'

So the Saigon Gala last night was the place to be. Especially with Catherine. We really needed Forrest with his camera. Spoke to Matt Sklar and Peter Filichia for a brief moment. Matt mentioned that Rhythm Club is doing well. Peter is simply the nicest person paying a compliment to this website. Edgar Dobie was certainly the tallest person in the theatre last night... Vinnie Liff led the standing ovation and Tara Rubin has a snazzy new haircut. Susan Stroman was also there and she looked great. Ruthie Henshall held court from her seat where everyone came by and told her how wonderful she is. Stewart Lane worked the crowd while Matt Bogart chatted up the beautiful people. Christiane Noll sat in the back of the orchestra and giggled as cast members chewed on the scenery in the American Dream sequence during the show.

After the show Hinton Battle started to read a list of the 310 cast members who have done the show. Thankfully, he stopped after 10 members or so and was joined on stage by Liz Callaway and Willy Falk. The three of them then did a soul version of This Is The Hour, joined by the entire company and previous Broadway cast members.

After that, Jonathan Pryce took the stage and did The American Dream. When the car rolled out from upstage, it was being driven by Cameron Mackintosh and filled with the creative team. Cameron made introductions and Jonathan pointed out 4 (5?) cast members who have been there since opening night. Then Cameron made his announcement that Saigon is extending for one month with Lea Salonga. Followed by confetti/streamer cannons which covered The Broadway Theatre in paper that would make Blue Man Group blush. To end the night, there was a balloon drop with "Saigon 4000" printed on them. Fans can probably buy them on eBay right now. It was a great evening.

Speaking of Cameron Mackintosh, did you hear the news on WITCHES?

And good news does still come via snail mail: congrats go to Jonathan Karp who moves to Scott Rudin Productions as VP of Production, as of Dec 11th...

Today's birthdays include: Stefanie Powers and Burt Lancaster.

Busch's Allergist's Wife Opens on B'way Nov. 2

Original Cast Members Returning for Miss Saigon's 4,000th Perf Nov. 2
See you there tonight.

Lyrics of Dorothy Fields Featured at the Library of Congress Nov. 2

French Director 's Requiem for Srebrenica Recalls Bosnia Mass Killing, Nov. 2 to 4

Broadway Thousand Clowns Revival Holds Open Call for Nick, Nov. 4

And I'm Full Of Joy! by Sean Patrick Flahaven

Broadway Grosses: October 23-29 - Part 1

Broadway Grosses: October 23-29 - Part 2
Rocky has checked in with some respectable numbers, in both percentages and average ticket price. Don't be fooled by the low gross, Circle is small. Keep the percentages and average ticket price up and it will do well financially.

Roundabout Offers Free Pre-Show Talks During Betrayal Run, Starting Nov. 7

Thoroughly Modern Millie Aims for Bway Fall, 2001, But Spring a Possibility

Maltby and Shire's New Musical, Take Flight, Takes Wing in Readings Nov. 2-3

Theatre Hall of Fame’s 2000 Inductees to Be Feted Jan. 29, 2001

Yes, Seussical did raise the curtain yesterday. Twice. There is some good chat about it happening at Talkin Broadway. Looks like the delays were worth the wait.

On this day in 1604, William Shakespeare's tragedy ''Othello'' was first presented, at Whitehall Palace in London. Today's birthdays include: Toni Collette and Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness.

The Second Time Around: Tweaking 'Gatsby'
I saw the Met disaster that they called The Great Gatsby...

Playwrights and Heroes, Growing Up in Full View

Lyn Austin, Theater Producer, Dies at 78

Challenging Graham Board, Director Reveals a Rival Plan

Reba McEntire to Take Over Annie Oakley in Broadway's Annie Get Your Gun, Jan. 26, 2001

The 2000 Applause Awards by Peter Filichia

It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown by Sean Patrick Flahaven

Jane Eyre the Musical Inspires a Novel Idea: A Modern Library Reissue

Gwen Verdon and Full Monty Discussed on "Theatre Talk," Nov. 2

Whos on Broadway: Seussical Begins Nov. 1

'DREAMGIRLS' WINS FOUR OVATIONS. 'Metamorphoses' takes best play honors

The King of the Road Hits 42nd St. SFX, a powerhouse in touring shows, makes its play for Broadway.

Today's birthdays include: Dale Evans, David Ogden Stiers, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Vanilla Ice, Michael Landon and John Keats.

'The Full Monty': The Determined Troupe You Don't See
"The Full Monty," an idea many called just another crass attempt to cash in on the success of a hit movie, represents the clicking of various creative decisions that could have gone very wrong but, judging from the reviews, went just right.

Burke Moses to Join Kiss Me, Kate
Hey, it doesn't say "As seen here first..."

You Rule My World by Ken Mandelbaum

Jesse Ventura Musical Headed for the Broadway Ring in 2001-02

Broadway Transfer of Gary Sinise One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest in the Works

Dinner with Ben Brantley by Peter Filichia

Lloyd Webber's Whistle Down the Wind to Depart London, Jan 6, 2001

BURN BABY BURN - For a Good Cause by Forrest Mallard

Go, Go, Go, Donny: Osmond Broadway Album Will Appear February 2000

Michael Sommers Named President of NY Drama Critics Circle

Boo Benefit: Theater for the New City Hosts Annual Halloween Bash Oct. 31

PHOTO CALL: Kids on Broadway: Eddie Bauer Kids Gives $40,000 to BC/EFA

ATW Seminars Will Feature Full Monty, Parker, Busch, Oct. 31-Nov. 2

Blue Light Will Seek New Home When Season Ends Next May

High 5 Benefit Gets First Peek at Seussical Oct. 30

Six-Month Commercial Strike Officially Ends: SAG and AFTRA Issue Back to Work Order, Oct. 30

Yale University Celebrates Heritage in Drama, Nov. 13

Baseball Brushes Back B'Way B.O. Sales, attendance drop as 'Betrayal,' 'Rocky' brave Series.

Nat'l Theater of Deaf Moves to New Home. Influx of funds, talent help stabilize legit company.

Thoroughly Modern Millie [Review]

Today's birthdays include: Henry Winkler, Harry Hamlin, Ruth Gordon and makes me want to take Charles Atlas by the hand...

Slowly, and Often Profanely, Web Shows Raid TV's Turf

An Early Birthday Party for a 'Guys and Dolls' Guy
See you at Chelsea Piers tonight.

Adam Pascal: Unplugged

Saturday Morning...Was the Moment by Forrest Mallard

Lasagna Hallelujah! by Forrest Mallard

Stars Converge on London in January for Epic Recording by Forrest Mallard

Full Monty Upstaged on Opening Night by Forrest Mallard

Reinvestigating Hallelujah, Baby! by Peter Filichia

Andrew Lippa to Receive 2000 Gonzalez-Falla Award, Oct. 30

Agents, Managers, Casting Directors Perform Labors of Love 2000, Oct. 30 in NYC

Off-Broadway's Baal Extends Again, to Dec. 16

Jones, O'Donnell To Receive Hornes. Evening to benefit Ford Center
Who knew the Ford Center needed a benefit?

Jane Eyre, which goes into previews this week (I think?) is about to release its cast album. Sony is launching a website to specifically support the CD. It is really nice. Although it is not fully live, you can check it out at http://www.janeeyremusic.com/.

The Seussical loadin is somewhat of a cartoon in it of itself. It seems as though they just keep bringing things into the theatre, as of late last night. One wonders if there will be enough room for the actors on stage!

Did you know that oatmeal cookies are the best breakfast anyone could have?

On this day in 1967, the counter-culture musical ''Hair'' opened off-Broadway. Today's birthdays include: Richard Dreyfuss, Melba Moore and Fanny Brice.

Did you remember to sleep an extra hour this morning? On this website, it is on topic!

How to Spend That Extra Hour by Peter Filichia

Another Alice's Wonderland, as Susan Sontag Found It

A Droll Dramatist Who's Also a Diva Moves Up a Notch

How Reality Can Be 'Realer' on the Stage Than Raw

Let's Not Forgo Imagination for Voyeurism

Television: The Networks Barely Hear the Latin Boom Outside
I include this article because like television, Broadway has for the most part ignored a large segment of the population.

Steven Suskin ON THE RECORD: Bway Surprises from Bernstein and Menotti

Arthur, Arthur! by Sean Patrick Flahaven

The Hartford Courant: The Many Roads To Broadway Carry Risks, Rewards
They really did not mean The Rhythm Kings. They of course meant Club.

The Philadelphia Inquirer: 'Enhancement' can aid advancement

Entertainment Weekly has a review of the Seussical website in this week's print issue. (Some one please point out the irony that their reviews of websites are not on their website!) Seussical.com seems to be the first website that is on par with a Hollywood movie website -- that is good news for everyone as the bar is raised. Congrats to Tarantula, the firm that did Seussical.com.

Speaking of websites, Rocky Horror finally went live. </Yawn>

Last week, Polly Bergen, finished up her run at Feinstein's which was her first singing engagement in 35 years. Of course, when events like that happen, Forrest is there with his trusty digital camera. Click here for the photos.

Today's birthdays include: Jane Alexander and Dennis Franz.

Lincoln Center Chief Dusts Off Welcome Mat

For Love of Lenny. It's been a decade since Leonard Bernstein died at the age of 72, but already his stature has reached Olympian magnitude.

Report: After Hasselhoff, Who? Would You Believe...

Producer Elizabeth McCann Considered for Top Tony Awards Post

The Boys (and Girl) from Syracuse by Peter Filichia

Michael McGrath Meets the Challenge by Peter Filichia

Sunny Outlook by Sean Patrick Flahaven

An Invention In Pre-Broadway by Sean Patrick Flahaven

New Federal Theatre Stages Black Political Thriller Conflict of Interest, Oct. 27

Broadway and Hollywood Superstar Grads from Yale to Gather in StageBlue Reunion, Nov. 13

The 4,000th performance of Miss Saigon is coming up. And you know Cameron, he just loves a party. This Thursday, (11/2 @ 7PM) is a gala performance of Saigon complete with the show, a few alumn and a few surprises. Tix are $60 and can be purchased by visiting or calling Telecharge @ 212-239-6200 and mentioning code MSGALA7. If you would like to visit the box office and not pay those annoying "service fees", print out this webpage and bring it to the box office. See you there.

OFF: Did you know that my apartment is used to heat the rest of Manhattan?