DANCING WITH THE STARS Monday 10/24/11 (8:00-10:01 PM) on ABC

ABC’S “DANCING WITH THE STARS” PAYS TRIBUTE TO BROADWAY

The Seven Remaining Couples Dance in a Broadway-Themed Group Dance

Singer and Actress Kristin Chenoweth Performs

The Cast of Broadway’s “Sister Act” Take to the Stage Monday Night

“Episode 1306″ – The remaining seven couples bring wildly entertaining performances to the ballroom floor with explosive dancing and unforgettable songs from some of Broadway’s most popular musicals of all time. The night full of show tunes will include a breathtaking performance from Emmy and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, who is set to perform a medley of “Maybe This Time” from “Cabaret” and “I Could Have Danced All Night” from “My Fair Lady.” We also welcome the Broadway cast of “Sister Act,” performing a feel-good medley of “Raise Your Voice” and “Sunday Morning Fever.” Plus for the first time this season, the seven couples will perform their second dance of the night together in a Broadway-themed group dance to a medley of “Big Spender” from “Sweet Charity” and “Money Money” from “Cabaret.”

Emmy and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth is an accomplished singer and actress of stage, television and film. She recently released her debut country album, “Some Lessons Learned.” Chenoweth is known for her Tony Award-nominated turn as the original Glinda the Good Witch in Broadway’s “Wicked” and her show-stealing, Tony-winning performance in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” She recently received her second Emmy nomination for her role as April Rhodes on “Glee.” She also earned an Emmy for her role as Olive Snook on “Pushing Daisies.” Next, she stars in the upcoming ABC series “GCB.”

The Broadway musical “Sister Act” recently celebrated its 200th performance. Based on the mega-hit feature film, “Sister Act” features an original Alan Menken and Glenn Slater score with a vast inspiration of musical styles from Motown, soul and funk to great big disco anthems and Barry White-inspired musical comedy. The musical is produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment and is currently in its 8th smash month on Broadway, where it is directed by Jerry Zaks and features choreography by Anthony Van Laast. This past year “Sister Act” was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

The remaining couples are:

* DAVID ARQUETTE, actor and producer, and partner KYM JOHNSON.
* CHAZ BONO, author and activist, and partner LACEY SCHWIMMER.
* NANCY GRACE, TV host and journalist, and partner TRISTAN MACMANUS.
* ROBERT KARDASHIAN, reality star, and partner CHERYL BURKE.
* RICKI LAKE, talk show host and actress, and partner DEREK HOUGH.
* J.R. MARTINEZ, veteran and actor, and partner KARINA SMIRNOFF.
* HOPE SOLO, World Cup star, and partner MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY.

Hosted by Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Brooke Burke-Charvet (“Dancing with the Stars” Season Seven Champion), the celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

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