The Largest Animal Ever: The Blue Whale. The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a marine mammal belonging to the suborder of baleen whales. At 30 metres (98 ft) in length and 180 metric tons (200 short tons) or more in weight, it is the largest known animal to have ever existed.
The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight Tony AwardsÂ® including Best Musical, have announced that Charlotte Crossley will take over the role of Motormouth Maybelle beginning Tuesday, September 2 at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre.
The original Broadway production of Annie ran 2,377 performances and received 10 Tony nominations, winning seven awards, including Best Musical and Best Actress. The first Broadway revival opened at the Martin Beck Theatre on March 26, 1977, starring Nell Carter and Brittny Kissinger, and closed after 239 performances.