OK, here's a bold prediction from Blogway Baby: DROWSY CHAPERONE will win "Best New Musical" at this year's Tony Awards. You read it here first.

And here's a fantastic episode of BROADWAY BEAT, now available on Broadwayworld.com:

March 26, 2006 -- by Broadway Beat

The week in Broadway Beat brings you to the press preview of "The Drowsy Chaperone", "Entertaining Mr. Sloane" and "The God Committee."

BroadwayWorld.com has the most comprehensive video coverage of broadway on the web and is pleased to present via "state of the art" streaming video all new episodes of Broadway Beat, the popular weekly television program for and about the theatre world, right here on the web site. Broadway Beat is the premier, award-winning half hour television program covering theatre, music and performers. Each week, the show's popular and knowledgeable host, Richard Ridge, takes you behind-the-scenes for a look at the very best of New York Theatre -- on Broadway, and beyond. The show always features beautiful footage shot by video veteran Bradshaw Smith. Now, in its 16th year, Broadway Beat takes you from the rehearsal studios to opening nights, including in-depth interviews with Tony Award winning stars and directors. Broadway Beat is your front row seat to all the music, all the magic, and all of the magnificent drama that is Broadway.

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