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The article offers briefs on entertainment events. The broadway's all-black staging of Tennessee Williams' drama "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," starring James Earl and Phylicia Rashad will be in London, England for a West End stint which will start in December 2009. LaChanze and Orlando Jones are among the actors who will join the cast of "The Wiz," a production of Encore! Summer Stars. Actor Beau Bridges will introduce the cast of "Guys and Dolls" in concert at the Hollywood Bowl.

The article reports on Phylicia Rashad who will play the role of matriarch Violet Weston in the Broadway production "August: Osage County." It cites that Rashad follows the step of Deanna Dunagan and Estelle Parsons who played the said role before. It states that Rashad will join the cast of the production along with Elizabeth Ashley and John Cullum on May 26, 2009.

The article reports on the all-black cast of a broadway revival of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," set to open at the Broadhurst in March. These include Terrence Howard, Anika Noni Rose, James Earl Jones and Phylicia Rashad. Howard and Rose play the troubled couple at the center of the play's tempestuous Southern family while, Jones and Rashad play the patriarch and matriarch of the wealthy clan, respectively.

Reports on the plans for the theatrical industry announced in the U.S. Selection of actress Phylicia Rashad to star in the theatrical production "Gem of the Ocean," by August Wilson; Press release about the extension of the play "Assassins"; Issues discussed about the Tony Awards.

The article reports on the motion pictures production of the play "Immediate Family," by Paul Oakley Stoval which will be directed by Phylicia Rashad.

The article reports that Phylicia Rashad will direct a 2011 Los Angeles, California production of the play "A Raisin in the Sun" scheduled to open on March 25, 2011 at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center.

The article reports that the theatrical production "Through the Night," by Daniel Beaty is enlisting a team of artists including Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, and Ruby Dee, who will aid in attracting attention for the production to be opened on September 26, 2010.

The article reports on actor Phylicia Rashad's return to one of Tennessee Williams' plays when she takes on the role of Princess Kosmonopolis in "Sweet Bird of Youth." The play will be presented at the Westport Country Playhouse in New Haven, Connecticut. Included in the Westport 2008 slate is a play still to be determined to be staged in February by Joanne Woodward.

The article reports on the selection of the panel to judge the musicals submitted for the New York Musical Theater Festival in New York City. The panel includes Anthony Rapp, Phylicia Rashad, David Henry Hwang and Marsha Norman. There will be a showcase of musicals for three consecutive weeks starting September 10 until October 1, 2006

Reports that Phylicia Rashad will cast in the musical play "Bernarda Alba," directed by Graciela Daniele at the Lincoln Center in February. Career background of Rashad; Casts of the musical play; Schedule of the production.

Reports on the comments of celebrities during the 58th Tony Awards in the U.S. Reaction of actress Idina Menzel for receiving an award in her performance in the play "Wicked"; Plan of actor Michael Cerveris who won for "Assassins" for the show; Message of "Raisin" winner Phylicia Rashad to Broadway newcomer Sean Combs.

Highlights the opening of the play "A Raisin in the Sun" in New York City. Attendance of celebrity Oprah Winfrey; Praises for the acting of Sean Combs and Phylicia Rashad; Names of other attending celebrities.

Reports on the casting of Audra McDonald and Phylicia Rashad in the revived Broadway production "A Raisin in the Sun" in New York City. Credentials of McDonald and Rashad; Citations of the other casts; Schedule for the opening of the production.

Highlights the first performance of the theatrical production 'Gem of the Ocean' at the Mark Taper Forum in Hollywood, California. Use of a 1904-set; Portrayal of the 285-year-old Aunt Ester by Phylicia Rashad; Participation of actress Angela Bassett.