Friends, Co-Stars Mourn Jerry Orbach By VERENA DOBNIK, Associated Press Writer

"He always knew his lines — and yours too," said choked-up co-star Sam Waterston, who joined 300 people for the hourlong service at Riverside Memorial Chapel on Manhattan's West Side.

JERRY ORBACH, 69: Actor carried a tune and a badge By Chris Jones

"It's a shame that people only think of `Law & Order' nowadays," said actress Kaye Ballard, who starred with Mr. Orbach in the original 1961 production of "Carnival!" "Jerry was a Broadway s…

2004 Wrap-Up: Resolutions of the Stars

Personal Favorites: The '50s by Ken Mandelbaum

Video: Opening Night: The Rivals

FAST CHAT: Kathie Lee Gifford by Blake Green

Uncorking a list of whines By Alina Tugend

Broadway success, film roles — and still with the kvetching, in funny Jackie Hoffman's one-woman show.

DAME DONALD! By MICHAEL RIEDEL

Here's a chance for you to make some bold predictions for the coming year. So give your crystal ball a good shake, and let's play Shubert Alley Office Pool 2005.

Peter Filichia's Diary

Here are Filichia's New Year's resolutions for 2005, including one about a musical that's not exactly his favorite.

One-woman show spotlights three first ladies BY PETER FILICHIA

Montclair actress/writer portrays 'admirable' trio in 'Lady Bird, Pat & Betty'

On Your Marks, Get Set, Act! A Race for Attention By NEIL GENZLINGER

At a monthly competition called the Manhattan Monologue Slam, performers looking for that fabled big break are squaring off against one another in a flurry of monologues.

Broadway unbound BY JAY LUSTIG

Classically trained Audra McDonald tackles songs that 'could be in musicals' but weren't

Beach Boys' vibes echo on Broadway By Reed Martin

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LAST CHANCE

On the Path to Fame, the Sound of Happy Feet Is Fundamental By ANITA GATES
When "42nd Street" closes on Sunday after a 44-month run, it will take songs like "Lullaby of Broadway" and "We're in the Money" and a lot of ballyhoo with it.

LAST CHANCE

What Has 72 Feet and Goes Tap-Tap? There's a Big Clue at Radio City By LAWRENCE VAN GELDER
The "Radio City Christmas Spectacular," with its resplendent Rockettes and warmhearted mingling of the sacred and the secular, is at the grand old Music Hall through Sunday.

To Viewers and Police, Jerry Orbach Was Briscoe By MICHAEL WILSON

ORBACH LAID TO REST TODAY

NBC's Spinoff "Trial by Jury" Will Soldier On Without Late Star Orbach

DIVA TALK: The Best of 2004

In Memoriam 2004: Playbill On-Line Recalls Theatre Folk Who Passed On

The Best of 2004

TheaterMania's editors identify the theatrical highlights of the year.

2004 Wrap-Up: Top Five Shows

2004 Wrap-Up: Quotable Quotes

It's a Wrap! Broadway.com Looks Back on 2004

10 best and 5 worst theater moments in 2004 By Terry Byrne

Broadway and Beyond: 2004 Year-End Thoughts, Part Three

Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Memory' Book By Peter Marks

"Memory"? Check. "The Music of the Night"? Check. "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina"? Check. "I Don't Know How to Love Him"? Check. An evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber show tunes sung by current Ph…

The Siegel Column

Reviews of Pieces (of Ass), Fat Pig, The Rivals, and cabaret shows featuring Klea Blackhurst, Barbara Brussell, and Jackie Hoffman.

Lobster Face Theatrically Ambitious

Review by Andy Propst

Sylvia Herscher, a Force Behind the Broadway Scenes, Dies at 91 By CHARLES ISHERWOOD

Sylvia Herscher's 50-year career in theater included stints as an agent, a general manager and a producer.

Scott Porter Tapped to Join Cast of Upcoming Altar Boyz at Dodger Stages

Jeannie Berlin and Brian Kerwin to Star in MTC's After the Night and the Music

Dukakis and Newman to Read Under the Bed at Makor

Collegiate Chorale to Perform Selections from American Operettas at Alice Tully Hall

Today In Theatre History: DECEMBER 31

Alice Ripley Guests at ROCKSHOW, Jan. 19 and 20

O Solo Everage: Dame Edna Sings at the Met Dec. 31

Wicked's Kristin Chenoweth Offers New Year's Eve Concert in San Francisco

Founding Chicago City Limits Cast Members Return for New Year's Eve Shows

Kim Criswell to Be Part of Candide Concerts at London's Royal Festival Hall

Stephen Belber's McReele World Premiere Sets Dates for Off-Broadway

Cast of Broadway's Bombay Dreams Takes Part in Tsunami Relief Effort