Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 10/31/2009 2009/10/31

Below is BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar updated on 10/31/2009. For the complete calendar of upcoming events, concerts, openings, closings and more, visit BroadwayWorld.com's Event Calendar.

Primary Stages Presents Charlayne Woodard's THE NIGHT WATCHER - 10/31/2009

Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director) continues its 25th anniversary season of new works celebrating the female playwright with the New York premiere of The Night Watcher, written and performed by Charlayne Woodard. An inspiring solo play, The Night Watcher is directed by Tony Award-winner Daniel Sullivan. Performances begin Tuesday, September 22, 2009 for a limited run through Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Opening night is set for Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

Rialto Chatter: SPIDER-MAN Tickets to Go On Sale? - 10/31/2009

The New York Times is reporting that tickets for Spider-Man will go on sale on October 31, 2009.

PURGATORIO Plays The Box - 10/31/2009

Simon Hammerstein and Randy Weiner, founding partners of famed downtown hotspot The Box, today announced their newest venture, Purgatorio, a nightmare fantasyland in the heart of Times Square, created especially for Halloween season.

LAByrinth Theatre Company Announces Lineup for its 'Barn Series' and 'Live Nude Plays' Reading Series - 10/31/2009

20 new stage works, including plays by John Patrick Shanley and Daphne Rubin-Vega, will be featured as part of the upcoming fall reading series offered by the LAByrinth Theatre Company and hosted by The Public Theatre. The tenth annual 'Barn Series' will run from October 6-30, and 'Live Nude Plays' will follow from October 31- November 9.

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RGA Productions presents Frankenstein, a concert and rock music telling of the iconic Mary Shelley tale featuring a Grand Rock style that evokes the sound of Pink Floyd, Evanescense, Alan Parsons Projects, Metallica, Stravinsky & Bartok.

Theater For The New City's 33rd ANNUAL VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL - 10/31/2009

Nonstop theater, a costume competition and ballroom dancing will bewitch the East Village in Theater for the New City's 33rd annual Village Halloween Costume Ball on Friday, October 31 at TNC, 155 First Avenue. This unique festival continues as a grand coming-together for everyday New Yorkers and artists alike. A carefree fall tradition, it celebrates the creativity that comes with the season.

New York Philharmonic to Offer Three Additional Concerts - 10/31/2009

The New York Philharmonic has added three concerts to its schedule, conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert, with pianist Emanuel Ax as soloist, Friday and Saturday, October 30�31, 2009, at 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 31 at 2:00 p.m.

Ryan Stout Plays Comedy Works - 10/31/2009

Comedy Works announces that RYAN STOUT will perform at the Comedy Works Landmark Village October 28 - 31.

Cabaret Movie Nights Presents 'The Breakfast Club' and 'Phantom of the Opera,' - 10/31/2009

The Cabaret Downtown Theatre has announced upcoming movies in its Cabaret Movie Nights Series. Included are the classics The Breakfast Club and The Phantom of the Opera.

Honorable Mention Performs HALLOWEEN GETS AN HONORABLE MENTION At The Producers Club - 10/31/2009

The sketch comedy group HONORABLE MENTION is performing at the Producer's Club on Halloween evening. "Halloween Gets an Honorable Mention" will be performed at 8:30pm and 11:00pm.

The New School for Drama Presents THE RIMERS OF ELDRIDGE 10/29-10/31 - 10/31/2009

The New School for Drama presents The Rimers of Eldridge, written by Lanford Wilson and directed by Hal Books, on Thursday, October 29 through Saturday, October 31, at The New School Drama Theater.

Jenkins & Stanton's LOVE CHILD Transfers To New World Stages - 10/31/2009

Announcing the Off-Broadway transfer of the madcap comedy, Love Child, written and performed by Daniel Jenkins and Robert Stanton with direction by Carl Forsman and choreography by Tracy Bersley. The zany comedy received its New York premiere at Primary Stages last fall where it garnered rave reviews. Performances begin Friday, October 23, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 3, 2010 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Opening night is set for Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.

Theater For The New City's 33rd ANNUAL VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL - 10/31/2009

Horse Trade Theater Co Presents THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW At Under St Marks - 10/31/2009

Following the final performance of The Pumpkin Pie Show: commencement at 8pm, stick around for a special Halloween edition of The Pumpkin Pie Show featuring Clay McLeod Chapman, Abe Goldfarb and Hanna Cheek performing some of their favorite scary Halloween stories from Pumpkin Pie Shows past. Plus special burlesque performances from Madame Rosebud, Nasty Canasta, Sapphire Jones, and Bea B. Heart, The BTK Band, $5 cups of beer from our scary Halloween monster keg, and the FRIGID 2010 drawing!

Puerto Rico: SENSEDANCE's IMPENDING VISIT Gets World Premiere in San Juan Festival; Honors Henning Rubsam - 10/31/2009

The world premiere of "Impending Visit" will be at the Fiesta Iberoamericana de las Artes at the Tapia Theater in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico on Saturday, October 31, 2009. The festival honors choreographer Henning Rubsam for his long-time commitment to contemporary music. R�bsam's new creation "Impending Visit" features the work of Puerto Rican composer Rafael Aponte-Ledee.

THE BROTHER/SISTER PLAYS' IN THE RED & BROWN WATER Previews Tonight - 10/31/2009

Tarell Alvin McCraney's The Brother/Sister Plays have officially launched at the Public Theater. The series Part 2, The Brothers Size and Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet, directed by Robert O'Hara, began previews on October 21. Tonight Part 1, In the red and Brown Water, hits the stage. Tina Landau directs. McCraney, one of America's most acclaimed young writers, returns to The Public to complete his trilogy following the success of The Brothers Size in 2007. Official opening night it November 17. Performances will run through December 13.

New York City Center Presents The 3rd Annual Season Of MORPHOSES/THE WHEELDON CO - 11/1/2009

New York City Center will present the third annual season of Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company, October 29 - November 1, 2009, featuring two unique programs including U.S. premieres by Artistic Director Christopher Wheeldon and Australian choreographer Tim Harbour, as well as works by Lightfoot Le�n, Alexei Ratmansky and Mr. Wheeldon.

'Free Night Of Theater' Program Celebrates Fifth Anniversary - 11/1/2009

Free Night of Theater, the amazing nation-wide event, will celebrate its 5th Anniversary this year. For three weeks beginning October 8th and continuing through November 1st, nearly 700 theaters in over 120 cities and 30 states will once again throw open theater doors so that patrons and would be patrons can participate in TCG's Free Night of Theater.

Abingdon Theatre Company's 'INVENTING AVI' - 11/1/2009

Actress, comedienne, and cabaret star Alix Korey, whose Broadway credits include ALL SHOOK UP and CHICAGO, is set to join the cast of Abingdon Theatre Company's 2009-10 season opener -- the world premiere of INVENTING AVI (and other theatrical maneuvers), a new Off-Broadway comedy by Robert Cary and Benjamin Feldman, set to begin previews on October 2, prior to an official press opening October 14, at Abingdon Theatre Complex's June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan.

Theater Ten Ten Presents 'ARMS AND THE MAN' - 11/1/2009

Theater Ten Ten announces its fall mainstage production for the 2009-2010 season, George Bernard Shaw's comedy "Arms and The Man." The show will run four weeks, October 8th through November 1st, 2009. Press is invited beginning Friday, October 9th.

Metropolitan Playhouse Revives THE CONTRAST - 11/1/2009

THE CONTRAST, which was written in 1787, and was the first play by an American author to be produced in the new United States, will be given a contemporary revival in Metropolitan's home at 220 E 4th Street October 2nd through November 1st, 2009.

Emerging Artists Theatre Presents Premiere of Marianne Ferrari's GUIDO GIRL - 11/1/2009

Emerging Artists Theatre, Paul Adams, Artistic Director and Derek Jamison, Associate Artistic Director, present GUIDO GIRL by Marianne Ferrari, produced by Agustine Welles, at TADA Theatre, beginning October 6. The production is directed by EAT member TRoy Miller.

Broadway World Announces 'Starting Line-up' for STANDING OVATIONS V at Town Hall - 11/1/2009

BroadwayWorld.com is proud to announce the 'Starting Line-up' for STANDING OVATIONS V at Town Hall, right in the heart of Broadway on Sunday night, November 1, at 7:30 PM. As always, this special evening's proceeds will go to Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.

THE ILLUSION Plays The Open Fist Theatre - 11/1/2009

Tenuously straddling the intersection between reality and fantasy, The Illusion, French playwright Pierre Corneille's Baroque masterpiece, debuts at the award-winning Open Fist Theatre Company September 25th through November 21st.

Original Cast Recording Of �Cry For Us All� To Be Released In November - 11/1/2009

The original cast recording of the 1970 musical 'Cry for Us All' will be released on CD in November. The melodramatic musical features music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by William Alfred and Phyllis Robinson, and book by William Alfred and Albert Marre. The show was adapted from Alfred's 1966 off-Broadway play, Hogan's Goat.'Cry For Us All' opened at the Broadhurst Theater on April 8, 1970 and closed after only nine performances.

Alix Korey Stars In Abingdon Theatre Company's 'INVENTING AVI' - 11/1/2009

Musicals Tonight Presents PAINT YOUR WAGON At McGinn/Cazale Theatre - 11/1/2009

Paint Your Wagon (1951) is a Lerner & Loewe classic set in Northern California in 1853 where Ben Rumson (Paul Carlin) and his daughter Jennifer (Jillian Louis) accidentally discover gold.

Irwin, Monk, Kelly And Shaw To Perform at La MaMa's 'Celebrating Ellen' Benefit - 11/1/2009

Tony Award winner Bill Irwin, Meredith Monk, John Kelly and Peggy Shaw will be featured performers at La MaMa's "Celebrating Ellen" fundraising event benefiting the non-profit theater on November 1 in the company's Annex Theatre.

Kate Shindle To Run 2009 ING NYC Marathon To Raise Funds For Marriage Equality - 11/1/2009

BroadwayImpact is has announced that Broadway's Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Jekyll & Hyde) will run the 2009 ING New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov 1, 2009 to raise money for their marriage equality initiatives. Donations can be made at www.broadwayimpact.com/runshindlerun.

Vineyard Extends Domingo's A BOY AND HIS SOUL - 11/1/2009

The Tony Award-winning Vineyard Theatre has announced that it will extend its critically acclaimed play A BOY AND HIS SOUL - written and performed by Colman Domingo - by 2 weeks, now until November 1.

La MaMa To Rename Annex Theater After Founder Ellen Stewart - 11/1/2009

La MaMa ETC - one of the standard-bearers of experimental theater in New York and around the globe since it was founded in 1961 by the inimitable Ellen Stewart - will rename its Annex theater the Ellen Stewart Theater at a gala entitled "Celebrating Ellen" on Sunday, November 1 at 4 p.m. at the Annex, it has been announced by Mia Yoo, Associate Artistic Director of La MaMa, and Frank Carucci, President of the theater's Board of Directors.

AMERICAN LYRIC THEATER Presents Excerpts From THE GOLDEN TICKET As Part Of The New York Chocolate Show - 11/1/2009

American Lyric Theater (ALT) will present 11 Family Preview Performances featuring excerpts from THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," as part of the KidZone program of family events at The New York Chocolate Show, to take place at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, NYC, from October 30 - November 1, 2009.

THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEAN Plays The Beckett Theatre - 11/1/2009

TACT/The Actors Company Theatre (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Simon Jones, Co-Artistic Directors), the critically-acclaimed company "dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit," will open its 17th Anniversary season with The Late Christopher Bean, a sly 1930's comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winner Sidney Howard based upon "Prenez Garde a la Peinture," by Rene Fauchois.

Algonquin Theater Presents SLAVE SHACK - 11/1/2009

Algonquin Theater Productions will present the New York premiere of Mike Folie's drama Slave Shack, the second production in Algonquin's 2009 Intimate Theater season, directed by Debra Whitfield.

Garth Fagan Dance Comes To The Joyce Theater - 11/1/2009

He has a musical imagination that scours the world in search of inspiration, dipping and curving around centuries of sound. Ellington, Brahms, Adams and Wynton Marsalis have been some composers of choice.

Soap Stars Williamson, Lawson, Stack & Bonner Come To The Laurie Beechman For One Night Only Concert - 11/1/2009

Soap stars Bree Williamson, Mark Lawson, Chris Stack and Bethann Bonner will be appearing at the Laurie Beechman Theater in New York on November 1st at 8pm in a one-night only concert event promoting the new musical comedy, "Queen Bea: A Soapsical!"

PERSISTANCE OF MEMORY to Star Copeland, Cronyn, Seldes and More - 11/1/2009

PERSISTANCE OF MEMORY, three one-act plays to benefit the charitable organization Cause Celebre. The night will feature performances by Joan Copeland, Tandy Cronyn, Rose Gregario, Bernie McInerney, Marian Seldes, Michael Citriniti, Talia Castro-Pozo, and Lee Van Bradley. Performances take place November 1 through November 22. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Columbia Psychiatry.

New York City Center Presents The 3rd Season Of MORPHOSES/THE WHEELDON COMPANY - 11/1/2009

The Group Theatre Too's COUNT TO TEN Extends At The Hudson Guild Theater - 11/1/2009

The Group Theatre Too's new musical, Count To Ten, which just finished a successful run at the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), received additional performances next week at the Hudson Guild Theater.

Alan Cumming and Kate Baldwin Set To Appear On Sirius XM Live On Broadway - 11/1/2009

SIRIUS XM Live on Broadway featuring Alan Cumming and Kate Baldwin will be broadcast on Friday, October 30, starting at 7 pm ET, with encore presentations to air on Sunday, November 1 at 11 pm ET; Tuesday, November 3 at 7 am ET; and Wednesday, November 4 at 12 noon ET.

Carlo Chapelle Debut CD 'Shade of Blue' to be Released - 11/1/2009

LMGPOP is proud to announce the recording debut of Chicago based singer, Carlo Chapelle. "Shade of Blue" recorded over three years in Chicago, Indiana features an eclectic group of songs including several standards.

Michael Blevins Returns To The Hudson Guild Theater With COUNT TO TEN - 11/1/2009

Michael Blevins, most widely known for his portrayal of �Mark' in the screen version of the Broadway hit, "A Chorus Line", will return to the stage after several years of working on the other side, directing and teaching.

ALT Presents Excerpts From THE GOLDEN TICKET As Part Of The New York Chocolate Show - 11/1/2009

American Lyric Theater (ALT) will present 10 Family Preview Performances featuring excerpts from THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," as part of the KidZone program of family events at The New York Chocolate Show, to take place at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, NYC, from October 30 - November 1, 2009.

Last Chance To See Colman Domingo's A BOY AND HIS SOUL - 11/1/2009

Colman Domingo's critically acclaimed play A BOY AND HIS SOUL will conclude its extended run at the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) as previously announced on November 1.

Colman Domingo's A BOY AND HIS SOUL Anticipates Off-Broadway Return Following Run at The Vineyard, Closes - 11/1/2009

A BOY AND HIS SOUL - Colman Domingo's acclaimed play about his life growing up in Philadelphia in the 70's and 80's amid the cool, smooth sounds of soul, R&B and disco - is anticipated to return to an Off-Broadway stage in New York this season following its run at The Vineyard, it has been announced by The Vineyard Theatre and producer Elizabeth Ireland McCann.

Patrick Swayze to Receive Rolex Dance Award - 11/2/2009

Rolex presents ?AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage ? Broadway, TV & Film?- Career Transition For Dancers? 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC. It will be followed by an Anniversary Supper with the Stars at The Grand Ballroom at The Hilton New York. The Rolex Dance Award will be given to Patrick Swayze.

Benanti, D'Amboise, & Others Announced For AMERICA DANCES! - 11/2/2009

Kitt, Ives, Wilson and Pen Named Dramatists Guild of America Award Winners - 11/2/2009

The Dramatists Guild of America have announced the winners of their annual awards, which will be distributed at an awards ceremony Monday, November 2, 2009, at The Players Club in New York.

CIRCUMCISE ME Starring Yisrael Campbell to play The Bleecker Street Theater - 11/2/2009

Circumcise Me, (www.yisraelcampbell.com) a new comedy written by and starring Yisrael Campbell will play off-Broadway at The Bleecker Street Theater (45 Bleecker Street just East of Lafayette Street) beginning November 1st with the official opening scheduled for November 11th. The show is produced by Evelyn McGee Colbert and Eva Price of Maximum Entertainment Productions.

Ann Reinking Joins Line-up For Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Gala - 11/2/2009

Rolex presents "AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film"- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC. Tony Award winner and Broadway Star Ann Reinking joins the Gala, which will be the entertainment-dance event of the new season. The Rolex Dance Award will be given to Patrick Swayze. Lawrence Herbert and the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation will receive the Career Transition For Dancers' Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the World of Dance.

Tisch School to Honor Award-Winning Artists and Philanthropists Including Grazer, Harden and Nevins At 'This is Tisch!' Gala - 11/2/2009

Dean Mary Schmidt Campbell of the Tisch School of the Arts announced today that it will hold its annual gala, This is Tisch!, on Monday, November 2nd at the renowned Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Valerie Harper Joins 'AMERICA DANCES!' Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Gala - 11/2/2009

MADE IN HEAVEN At The SoHo Playhouse - 11/2/2009

Barbara Ligeti, Andrew Shaifer and Victor Syrmis have announced that they will present the Off-Broadway premiere of Made In Heaven, a new comedy by Jay Bernzweig, directed by Andrew Shaifer, which won the ?Outstanding Production of a Play Award' at the 2009 Midtown International Theatre Festival.

The Academy of Magical Arts Plans Week Long Celebration For the 100th Anniversary Of The Magic Castle, Kicks Off - 11/2/2009

On November 2nd, The Academy of Magical Arts is planning a week long celebration of Magic for the 100th anniversary of the structure known today as The Magic Castle, culminating in a show at the Kodak Theatre called IT's MAGIC! on Nov 8th (Attached).

HDM Presents TROUBADOUR At The Theater At The Church Of The Epiphany - 11/2/2009

HDM Productions presents TROUBADOUR, a new musical of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, playing a limited-run October 9-November 2, 2009 at The Theater at The Church of the Epiphany (1394 York Avenue @ E. 74th Street).

Carlos Armesto Announces ACTIVATE! Launch Benefit For Theatre C - 11/2/2009

Artistic Director, Carlos Armesto, launches a new theatre company, Theatre C, at The Barrow Street Theatre on November 2, 2009.

Ian McKellen To Host 10th Anniversary of ONLY MAKE BELIEVE Benefit - 11/2/2009

Sir Ian McKellen will host the 10th anniversary of the Only Make Believe benefit at Broadway's Shubert Theatre on November 2.

Meryl Streep and Kevin Klein Star in 'The Lover and the Poet' Benefit - 11/2/2009

The Acting Company has announced that thespian heavyweights Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline will co-star in an evening of Shakespeare Performance entitled, "The Lover and the Poet." Proceeds from the event, which will take place on Monday, November 2 at 7pm at Florence Gould Hall, will benefit The Acting Company.

Janeane Garofalo Hosts Artios Awards, Nora & Delia Ephron to be Honored by Stanley Tucci - 11/2/2009

The Casting Society of America has announced that comedian Janeane Garofalo will host the year's New York 25th Annual Artios Awards� ceremony on Monday, November 2, 2009 at The Times Center, in the newly built New York Times Building (620 Eighth Avenue). The reception will commence at 5:30 p.m. EST). She will be joined by actor Stanley Tucci, who will present the coveted New York Big Apple Award to Nora Ephron & Delia Ephron (their new theatrical production, Love, Loss, and What I Wore, just opened to rave reviews in New York). Simultaneously, the Los Angeles award ceremony will be held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel (reception will commence at 5:45 p.m. PST).

Savion Glover, MEMPHIS Cast and More Participate in Annual 'Broadway on the Hudson' Fundraiser - 11/2/2009

This year's annual fundraising gala American Friends of Rabin Medical Center "Broadway on the Hudson" Gala is being held on the historic Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on Monday, November 2, 2009 with Larry King hosting for his 8th year. Over 600 people will be in attendance, including diplomats, civic, business, medical and philanthropic leaders of their respective industries. William S. Marth, President & CEO of Teva Pharmaceuticals North America, is joining the gala as the dinner honoree.

Feature Film 'Tiny Dancer' Gets Reading at Playwrights Horizons - 11/2/2009

Yarn Films and Vinyl Foote Productions present a reading presentation of the feature film Tiny Dancer on November 2 and 7pm at Playwrights Horizons.

Kitt, Ives, Wilson and Pen to be Honored by Dramatists Guild of America - 11/2/2009

The Dramatists Guild of America will honor the winners of their annual awards at their annual benefit ceremony on Monday, November 2, 2009 at The Players Club in New York.

Kristen Johnston Hosts Tisch's Annual Gala - 11/2/2009

Dean Mary Schmidt Campbell of the Tisch School of the Arts announced today that Kristen Johnston �89 will host this year�s annual gala, This is Tisch!, on Monday, November 2nd at the renowned Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. This is Tisch! will honor Academy Award winning producer Brian Grazer, two-time Academy Award winning director Ron Howard, Academy Award and Tony Award winning actress and Tisch alumna Marcia Gay Harden, arts philanthropist Diana King, and Academy Award�, Emmy Award and Peabody Award winning Sheila Nevins, President of HBO Documentary Films.

MADE IN HEAVEN Reveals First Photo of Conjoined Twins - 11/2/2009

Barbara Ligeti, Andrew Shaifer and Victor Syrmis have revealed the first photo of the conjoined twins from Off-Broadway's most outrageous new comedy, Made In Heaven. Performances begin Thursday, October 22nd at SoHo Playhouse. Opening Night set for Monday, November 2nd at 7:00 p.m.

Prince, Blank, Lawrence, Kander and More Featured in NYPL's 'The Sound of Broadway Music' Discussion Series - 11/2/2009

A collection of some of Broadway's most well known orchestrators will come together for a series of discussions at the New York Public Library beginning October 19th. The evening will feature Larry Blank, Elliot Lawrence, Sid Ramin, and Jonathan Tunick for the "Broadway Orchestrations" discussion. Following that, they will be joined by Harold Prince, John Kander and Sheldon Harnick for a discussion entitled "The Authors and the Creators."

AMERICA DANCES Holds Career Transition 24th Anniversary Jubilee, Honors Patrick Swayze With Rolex Dance Award - 11/2/2009

BETTER LUCKY THAN SMART Plays The Studio Theatre - 11/2/2009

Teatro oscuro and Trumpet Fiction Productions presents a reading of Jonathan Kravetz's whip smart comedy Better Lucky Than Smart Monday, November 2, 2009 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Theatre Row's Studio Theatre (410 West 42nd St.).

Maitner, Davis, Weigand Featured in TROUBADOUR Musical - 11/2/2009

Productions presents TROUBADOUR, a new musical of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, now playing a limited-run through November 2, 2009 at The Theater at The Church of the Epiphany (1394 York Avenue @ E. 74th Street).

Sir Ian McKellen Hosts ONLY MAKE BELIEVE GALA Honoring Chris Wearing, Seth Rudetsky and Bernadette P. Longford - 11/2/2009

Only Make Believe, a non-profit organization that creates and performs interactive theatre for children in hospitals and care facilities, will celebrate their 10th Anniversary on November 2nd with an evening that will celebrate music, theatre and Broadway, at the Shubert Theatre.

AMERICA DANCES Holds Career Transition 24th Anniversary Jubilee, Honors Patrick Swayze With Rolex Dance Award - 11/2/2009

Rosie O'Donnell Launches Rosie Radio - 11/2/2009

SIRIUS XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) announced today that Rosie Radio, Rosie O'Donnell's exclusive live daily morning show, will launch on November 2. Rosie Radio is the Emmy-award winning talk show host, movie star, and stand-up comedienne's radio debut.

Adam LeFevre & Luke Marcus Rosen Join Cast Of BETTER LUCKY THAN SMART - 11/2/2009

Teatro oscuro and Trumpet Fiction Productions announced today that Adam LeFevre (Mamma Mia, Taking Woodstock) and Luke Marcus Rosen (The Full Monty, Paper Mill Playhouse) have joined the cast for the staged reading of Better Lucky Than Smart by Jonathan Kravetz Monday, November 2, 2009 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Theatre Row's Studio Theatre (410 West 42nd St.).

Patrice Chereau and Esa-Pekka Salonen discuss From the House of the Dead with Peter Gelb - 11/2/2009

Director Patrice Ch�reau and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen take part in a free discussion, moderated by Met General Manager Peter Gelb, about the company's new production of Jan�?ek's From the House of the Dead. First presented in Vienna, Amsterdam, and Aix-en-Provence, the production was praised by critics as "the operatic event of the year."

Rapp & Freundlich set for VINEYARD VOICES: 'The Art Of Casting' - 11/2/2009

Writer/Director Bart Freundlich (TRUST THE MAN, THE MYTH OF FINGERPRINTS) and Obie Award-winning Playwright/Director Adam Rapp (whose play THE METAL CHILDREN will receive a World-Premiere production at the Vineyard) will join Vineyard Theatre Artistic Director and Hollywood Casting Director Douglas Aibel for the second VINEYARD VOICES.

Brian d'Arcy James to Reprise His Obie-Winning 'GOOD THIEF' Performance for Keen Benefit - 11/2/2009

Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James will reprise his Obie-winning role in Conor McPherson's The Good Thief for the Keen Company's one-night only benefit at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, on November 2nd.

NYMF's 2008 'Next Broadway Sensation' Winner Shawna Hamic Debuts OUTSIDE THE BOX at Joe's Pub - 11/2/2009

New York Musical Theater Festival's Next Broadway Sensation 2008 winner Shawna Hamic makes her solo concert debut with Outside The Box at Joe's Pub on November 2 at 11:30pm.

Theatre C Opens at the Barrow Street Theatre with ACTIVATE Gala - 11/2/2009

According to The Clyde Fitch Report, the brand new Theatre C theatre company will launch its premiere season at the Barrow Street Theatre on November 2nd. The company will kick off with ACTIVATE!, a benefit gala for the opening of the company. The evening will feature acrobats from Fuerzabruta, musical numbers from Jafferis and Williams� Kingdom and Pe�a and Ferguson�s Orpheus and Eurydice, and scenes from David Zellnik�s Serendib.

TROUBADOUR Plays Final Performances of Limited Run - 11/2/2009

HDM Productions presents TROUBADOUR, a new musical of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, now playing the final performances of a a limited-run through November 2, 2009 at The Theater at The Church of the Epiphany (1394 York Avenue @ E. 74th Street).

Cherry Lane Theatre's MASTER CLASS Series, with Daly, Albee, Prince, Gurney, and More - 11/2/2009

The Cherry Lane Theatre has announced the roster of award-winning playwrights, director Hal Prince and renowned actress Tyne Daly to be featured in the theatre's annual, eagerly-anticipated MASTER CLASS - a series of 15 programs that offers theatergoers an inside view of theater from master of the craft in an intimate setting, starting Monday, November 2 at 7 p.m. at Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.) in Manhattan. The format allows audiences to hear these masters speak about their art, and have the opportunity to ask questions of the artists.

Kulish, LaFosse & Richards Join Benanti, Marshall and More for 'America Dances!' Celebration - 11/2/2009

Rolex presents "AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film"- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center. Patrick Swayze (1952 - 2009) will be honored posthumously with the 2009 Rolex Dance Award. The Career Transition For Dancers' Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the World of Dance will be given to Lawrence Herbert and the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation. The show will be followed by an "Anniversary Supper with the Stars" at The Grand Ballroom at The Hilton New York.

Jeremy McCarter Set To Moderate Next Vineyard Voices 'The Art Of Casting' - 11/2/2009

Jeremy McCarter - senior writer at Newsweek covering arts and entertainment and former New York Magazine critic - will moderate the second VINEYARD VOICES entitled "The Art of Casting" on Monday, November 2 at 7pm at The Vineyard (108 East 15th Street) in Manhattan.

59E59 Theaters Announces 6 Out Of 7 Titles For 6th Annual BRITS OFF BROADWAY Festival - 11/3/2009

59E59 Theaters is thrilled to announce 6 of the 7 productions for the 6th BRITS OFF BROADWAY, 59E59 Theaters' annual festival of new British plays.

Will Ferrell's Broadway Satire 'You're Welcome America' Will Receive DVD Release - 11/3/2009

Will Ferrell's George W. Bush Broadway satire, "You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush" will be released on dvd November 3rd, 2009.

Columbia Records Will Release 'GLEE: The Music, Volume 1' - 11/3/2009

The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Columbia Records will release "GLEE: The Music, Volume 1" on November 3rd. The release will contain 17 tracks performed during the show's first season.

MTC's NIGHTINGALE - 11/3/2009

Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming New York premiere of NIGHTINGALE, the new play written and performed by Lynn Redgrave and directed by Joseph Hardy, begins rehearsals today.

Rehearsals Begin For OR At Women's Project - 11/3/2009

Kelly Hutchinson, Andy Paris and Maggie Siff began rehearsals today (09/29) for Women's Project's world premiere production of Liz Duffy Adams's restoration-style comedy Or, directed by Wendy McClellan.

Irish Tenor Michael Londra Releases New Christmas Album Called BEYOND THE STAR - 11/3/2009

Irish tenor Michael Londra, who starred in the blockbuster "Riverdance" on Broadway, will commemorate the holiday season with the release of a new Christmas album called BEYOND THE STAR in support of his A Celtic Yuletide with Michael Londra concert tour.

The Han Tang Yuefu Music and Dance Ensemble Make Joyce Theater Debut - 11/3/2009

The Joyce Theater will present a one-week engagement of The Han Tang Yuefu Music and Dance Ensemble, a special guest company of the China Festival at Carnegie Hall, from November 3-8.

Encore Entertainment Productions Presents HAUNTED HOUSE - 11/3/2009

Encore Entertainment Productions is pleased to present Owen Davis' The Haunted House, directed by Tom Holmes. The Haunted will play a limited engagement at The Crowne Theatre in the Producer's Club (358 West 44th St. New York 10036.) Performances are October 25 through November 3. Press are invited to all performances.

The Han Tang Yuefu Music and Dance Ensemble Make Joyce Theater Debut - 11/3/2009

The Joyce Theater will present a one-week engagement of The Han Tang Yuefu Music and Dance Ensemble, a special guest company of the China Festival at Carnegie Hall, from November 3-8.

Musicals Tonight Presents SILK STOCKINGS - 11/3/2009

Musicals Tonight presents Silk Stockings 11/3-15 @ McGinn/Cazale Theatre Silk Stockings (1955) is Cole Porter's final Broadway musical and is based upon the Greta Garbo classic Ninotchka.

Lynn Redgrave's NIGHTENGALE - 11/3/2009

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of NIGHTINGALE, the new play written and performed by Lynn Redgrave and directed by Joseph Hardy, begins previews tonight at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I in preparation for a Tuesday, November 3 opening night.

RED SEA FISH Kicks Off The 2009 BRITS OFF BROADWAY Festival at 59E59 Theater - 11/3/2009

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to have Brighton's own Two Bins kick off Brits Off Broadway with the US premiere of Matt Wilkinson's RED SEA FISH, directed by Franklyn McCabe.

The Han Tang Yuefu Music and Dance Ensemble Make Joyce Theater Debut - 11/3/2009

The Joyce Theater will present a one-week engagement of The Han Tang Yuefu Music and Dance Ensemble, a special guest company of the China Festival at Carnegie Hall, from November 3-8.

Alan Cumming and Kate Baldwin Set To Appear On Sirius XM Live On Broadway - 11/3/2009

Stanley Allan Sherman Hosts A Clown Nose Making Workshop - 11/3/2009

Stanley Allan Sherman's next Custom-Fitted Leather Clown Nose Making Two-day Workshop will be November 3 and 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in his studio at 14th Street and Seventh Avenue.

'A Tribute to Clive Barnes' Set for Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater - 11/3/2009

Clive Barnes, drama critic, dance lover and a true legend of the New York theatrical landscape passed away after a battle with liver cancer on November 19th, 2008.

Kellie Overbey Returns to CBS' 'The Good Wife' - 11/3/2009

Stage star Kellie Overbey will reprise her role as Dr. Tara Rothbart on CBS's The Good Wife on Tuesday, November 3. The episode airs at 10:00-11:00 PM, EST.

Kristin Chenoweth Claims Place on Upcoming 'Glee' Album - 11/3/2009

Kristin Chenoweth, who portrayed the role of April Rhodes on Glee recently, will be featured on the upcoming album, Glee: The Music, Volume 1. The Broadway star will be featured in the songs she performed on the show including Alone by Heart with the Glee regular Matthew Morrison, and Maybe This Time by Kander and Ebb featuring additional Broadway favorite Lea Michele.

CSC's THE AGE OF IRON - 11/4/2009

Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, has announced details for their upcoming 2009-10 season.

HER NAME IS VINCENT To Be Presented At The Abingdon Theater - 11/4/2009

Magis Theatre Company, one of New York's most daring young theatre companies, created in 2003 by several alumni from the Columbia University MFA program in Acting, will present Her Name Is Vincent: An Evening with Edna St. Vincent Millay, at The Abingdon Theatre for a limited run of 17 performances October 29 through November 14, 2009

Tommy Tune To Become A 'Living Landmark' - 11/4/2009

Tommy Tune, the nine-time Tony Award-winning performer and choreographer will be honored as a "Living Landmark" along with five other individuals in November by the New York Landmarks Conservancy.

Rita Gardner, Jean Louis Kelly And More To Perfom In THE FANTASTICS 'Night of 1,000 Luisas' Benefit - 11/4/2009

The musical The Fantasticks will sponsor a benefit concert, "Night of 1,000 Luisas" on Wednesday, November 4, at 7pm in support of Bideawee, an animal welfare organization.

CEDAR CITY FALLS Moves To Galapagos Art Space - 11/4/2009

Former "Sex and the City" writers are teaming up to write a weekly downtown theatrical soap titled Cedar City Falls - a Mid-West Conflict with Labyrinth Theater Company members.

Outer Critics Circle Hosts 'Horton Foote...The Journey' Panel Discussion - 11/4/2009

In anticipation of the opening Horton Foote's plays The Orphans Home Cycle, The Outer Critics Circle will host a special panel discussion: Horton Foote...The Journey, an exploration of The Orphans' Home Cycle on Wednesday, November 4th (5PM) at Sardi's Restaurant in the Eugenia Room. The event will be chaired by OCC Executive Committee member Rosalind Friedman who will also serve as co-moderator along with OCC President Simon Saltzman.

THE ROBOT FROM RECYCLANDIA Plays Roy Arias Theatre - 11/4/2009

Roy Arias Theatre presents THE ROBOT FROM RECYCLANDIA, directed by Robert Perillo. A robot from outer space come to Earth and produces a reality TV show.

CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN THEIR OWN WORDS: New York Comedy Festival Edition Held At Carolines - 11/4/2009

In addition to its previously announced performances at The Triad, "Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words" will be featured as part of the New York Comedy Festival on November 4 at Carolines On Broadway at 7:30pm.

HER NAME IS VINCENT To Be Presented At The Abingdon Theater - 11/4/2009

NEVER NORMAN ROCKWELL Plays At The Manhattan Repertory Theatre - 11/4/2009

NEVER NORMAN ROCKWELL: A Post-Modern Gay Bromance TO PREMIERE IN MANHATTAN REPERTORY THEATRE'S GLBT FESTIVAL IN NOV

Richmond Shepard & Leslie E. Hughes in LORD BUCKLEY & MARILYN At The Richmond Shepard Theater - 11/4/2009

Lord Buckley and Marilyn Monroe are brought ot vivid life in an evening of two separate works performed by Richmond Shepard and LESLIE E. HUGHES entitled LORD BUCKLEY& MARILYN.

Elisabeth Moss to Guest on NBC's 'Mercy' - 11/4/2009

Mad Men and recent SPEED-THE-PLOW star Elisabeth Moss will guest star on the NBC drama "Mercy" on November 4th. "Mercy" airs on NBC 8-9 P.M. ET.

Susan Boyle to Bring Her 'DREAM' to QVC, Album Will Debut on Channel with Exclusive DVD - 11/4/2009

Susan Boyle will debut her solo album "I Dreamed a Dream" on QVC on November 4th. The QVC release will feature a bonus DVD of rare footage.

Tom Jones Set for 'Night of 1,000 Luisas' Benefit - 11/4/2009

Tom Jones, lyricist, book-writer and director of The Fantasticks, will make a special appearance at Night of 1,000 Luisas, the benefit concert featuring performers who've played Luisa, the musical's ing�nue role, from every decade since the show opened in 1960, next Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 7:00 PM.

Julie White To Star In New York Premiere Of Theresa Rebeck's THE UNDERSTUDY For Roundabout - 11/5/2009

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced the New York premiere of Theresa Rebeck's new comedy The Understudy, directed by Scott Ellis with Tony� Award winner Julie White as "Roxanne".

Madison Street Presents PENANG For A Three Week Engagement At The Workshop Theater - 11/5/2009

MADISON STREET PRODUCTIONS in association with BOO-Arts PRODUCTIONS are pleased to announce their production of the 2008 Midtown International Theatre Festival nominated play, PENANG by James L. Larocca, directed by Donya K. Washington.

SundayArts On Thirteen Makes Primetime Debut - 11/5/2009

SundayArts -- THIRTEEN'S unique broadcast and online showcase for the arts -- will make its primetime debut on November 5, 2009 at 8 p.m. EST

Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival and St. John The Divine Celebrate Tennessee Williams' Induction into Cathedral's Poets' Corner - 11/5/2009

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, in association with the Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival, is pleased to present an evening of poetry, theater and reminiscences in honor of the induction of Tennessee Williams into the Cathedral's Poets' Corner. On Thursday, November 5th at 7:00pm, theatre luminaries, friends of Mr. Williams and people who were inspired by his life work, will take part in the historic celebration. Participants include Eli Wallach & Anne Jackson, Vanessa Redgrave, Marian Seldes, John Guare, Olympia Dukakis, John Patrick Shanley, Gregory Mosher, Sylvia Miles, William Jay Smith, Lenya Rideout, Jeremy Lawrence, Wyatt Prunty, David Kaplan, Thomas Keith, Mitch Douglas, and current Cathedral Poet-in-Residence Charles F. Martin. It is expected that additional friends and colleagues of Mr. Williams will also be taking part in the evening.

Dukakis, Guare, Shanley, Redgrave and More Participate in Tennessee Williams' Poet's Corner Induction - 11/5/2009

92YTribeca Presents Gurwitch and Kahn's YOU SAY TOMATO - 11/5/2009

The 92YTribeca will present Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff Kahn's You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up in a one-night only engagement on November 5. Tomato is the pair's look at love and relationships, inspired by their own thirteen-year marriage.The play is adapted from their upcoming memoir of the same title, which will be released in February 2010.

terraNOVA Collective Returns With SUBTERRANEAN At The D-Lounge - 11/5/2009

terraNOVA Collective returns November 5, 2009 at 10:00pm with SUBTERRANEAN, their monthly performance party in the D-Lounge, a 75-seat cabaret-style venue below the Daryl Roth Theatre at 101 East 15th Street at Union Square.

Stanley Allan Sherman Hosts A Clown Nose Making Workshop - 11/5/2009

Stanley Allan Sherman's next Custom-Fitted Leather Clown Nose Making Two-day Workshop will be November 3 and 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in his studio at 14th Street and Seventh Avenue.

Butoh Presents FURNACE, An Ensemble Work, At Dixon Place - 11/5/2009

"Furnace," an ensemble work of collective creation led by Tokyo based master Ko Murobushi, director-performer Ximena Garnica and visual artist Shige Moriya, has been commissioned by the 2009 CAVE New York Butoh Festival and will premiere November 5 to 8 at Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie Street, which is co-presenting the piece.

Thomas Hampson to Make Debut as NY Philharmonic's Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence - 11/5/2009

Baritone Thomas Hampson will give his first performances as the New York Philharmonic's Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence when he joins the Orchestra, led by Neeme J�rvi, for performances of Zemlinsky's Lyric Symphony, Thursday, November 5, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 6, at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 7, at 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m.

Retro Productions Season Kicks Off With HOLY DAYS - 11/6/2009

Staying true to its mission to present 'retro theater,' Retro Productions is proud to announce its 2009 - 2010 season! Retro's 5th Birthday season kicks off with their fall production: the depression-era tale Holy Days by Sally Nemeth. In spring 2010, Retro Productions will present the classic 1950's office comedy William Marchant's The Desk Set. The 2009 - 2010 season marks Retro's third season in residence at The Spoon Theater.

First Comedy Club to Produce One and Two Person Theatrical Shows, Submissions Now Being Accepted - 11/6/2009

New York City's Comic Strip Live, (www.comicstriplive.com) the Guinness Book of World Records holder of the Longest Stand Up Comedy Show, presents Comic Strip Live Theater, one- and two-person theatrical shows.

Flux Theatre Ensemble Presents THE LESSER SEDUCTIONS OF HISTORY - 11/6/2009

August Schulenburg's new play, The Lesser Seductions of History, follows ten characters through each year of the 1960's.

Magnet Theater Presents The First Annual New York Musical Improv Festival - 11/6/2009

Magnet Theater presents the first annual New York Musical Improv Festival from November 6-7, 2009 at 254 W. 29th Street, ground floor (between 7th and 8th Avenues), NYC.

Classic Stage Company Presents THE AGE OF IRON - 11/6/2009

Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present The Age of Iron, an epic retelling of the Trojan War, drawn from Shakespeare's Troilus & Cressida and Thomas Heywood's Iron Age, adapted and directed by Brian Kulick. Previews for The Age of Iron will begin Friday, November 6, with an official opening Sunday, November 22 at Classic Stage Company at 7pm. The Age of Iron will play a limited engagement through December 13 only.

Harlem Stage Presents 10th Anniversary Performance of DOMINICANISH - 11/6/2009

Harlem Stage, in partnership with Ay Ombe Theatre, presents the final tenth anniversary performances of Josefina B�ez's acclaimed one-woman show, "Dominicanish," directed by Claudio Mir.

The 1st Annual Hell's Kitchen Artist Studio Tour To Be Held - 11/6/2009

The First Annual Hell's Kitchen Artist Studio Tour is a free event where dozens of artists open their homes, galleries, and studios for a self guided tour.

Muddy Waters Presents WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF - 11/6/2009

On the heels of the well-received ensemble piece, "Three Tall Women," and the daring and quirky "The Lady from Dubuque," Muddy Waters Theatre Company wraps its 2009 Edward Albee season, Mothers and Other Strangers, with what is probably his best known and most respected play, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" The play will run Nov. 6-22 at the Kranzberg Art Center in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Building at Grand and Olive.

Flux Theatre Ensemble Presents THE LESSER SEDUCTIONS OF HISTORY - 11/6/2009

August Schulenburg's new play, The Lesser Seductions of History, follows ten characters through each year of the 1960's.

THE COMMON AIR Plays Bleecker Street Theatre - 11/6/2009

The Common Air, written by Alex Lyras and Robert McCaskill, features Alex Lyras portraying 6 diverse characters caught in an airport delay. The comedy, with an original score and sound design composed by Ken Rich, opens FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6th at 8 PM at 45 Bleecker Street Theatre and plays every Friday at 8 pm through December 18th (with an additional performance on Wednesday, December 30 at 8 PM).

Retro Productions Presents HOLY DAYS - 11/6/2009

This fall, Retro Productions proudly presents Holy Days by Sally Nemeth. Directed by Peter Zinn (writer/director: Off-Broadway hit Rumspringa), this haunting depression-era tale makes its New York City premiere November 6 -21, 2009.

The Tank Presents New Works: Molly Lieber and Eleanor Smith - 11/6/2009

Molly Lieber and Eleanor Smith's Blanket premieres at The Tank on November 6th and 7th at 7:30pm.

Classic Stage Company Presents THE AGE OF IRON, - 11/6/2009

NEVER NORMAN ROCKWELL Plays At The Manhattan Repertory Theatre - 11/6/2009

NEVER NORMAN ROCKWELL: A Post-Modern Gay Bromance TO PREMIERE IN MANHATTAN REPERTORY THEATRE'S GLBT FESTIVAL IN NOV

Flux Theatre Ensemble Presents THE LESSER SEDUCTIONS OF HISTORY - 11/6/2009

August Schulenburg's new play, The Lesser Seductions of History, follows ten characters through each year of the 1960's.

CSC Offers $10 Tix For THE AGE OF IRON - 11/6/2009

Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, is proud to announce its new Audience Development Initiative furthering their mission to make classical theatre accessible to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Mind The Gap Theatre Presents BRIT BITS 6 At Manhattan Theatre Source - 11/6/2009

Mind The Gap Theatre returns with their sixth series of new short plays by, for or about the British, November 6-8, 2009 at Manhattan Theatre Source in the West Village.

Magnet Theater Presents The First Annual New York Musical Improv Festival - 11/6/2009

Magnet Theater presents the first annual New York Musical Improv Festival from November 6-7, 2009 at 254 W. 29th Street, ground floor (between 7th and 8th Avenues), NYC.

Apollo Theatre Welcomes Pre-Tour 'DREAMGIRLS' - 11/7/2009

The new incarnation of "Dreamgirls" will arrive at the world famous Apollo Theater in New York City, where it will open for a limited engagement from November 7th through December 5th 2009.

Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee To Take Place - 11/7/2009

Rolex presents ?America Dances! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage ? Broadway, TV & Film?- Career Transition For Dancers? 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC. It will be followed by an Anniversary Supper with the Stars at The Grand Ballroom at The Hilton New York.

Casting Announced for DREAMGIRLS National Tour; Opens at Apollo - 11/7/2009

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. announced casting today for the premiere engagement at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical. Dreamgirls will introduce Moya Angela as Effie White and feature, as The Dreams, Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones, Adrienne Warren as Lorrell Robinson, and Margaret Hoffman as Michelle Morris with Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Curtis Taylor, Jr., Chester Gregory is James "Thunder" Early, Trevon Davis as C.C. White, Milton Craig Nealy as Marty Madison in a cast of 26 that also features Tallia Brinson, Felicia Boswell, Ronald Duncan, Talitha Farrow, Brittney Griffin, James Harkness, Robert Hartwell, Eric Jackson, Chauncey Jenkins, Jared Joseph, Nikki Kimbrough, Brittany Lewis, Douglas Lyons, Kimberly Marable, Jarran Muse, Amaker Smith and Marc Spaulding.

New York Opera Announces Casting For 2009-10 Season, Begins With ESTHER - 11/7/2009

New York City Opera today released full casting details for the 2009-2010 season, its first under the new leadership of General Manager and Artistic Director George Steel. The company will present five operas in 2009-2010, in fall and spring seasons, in the newly renovated David H. Koch Theater (formerly the New York State Theater).

GOD OF CARNAGE Cast To Host Post-Show Benefit For Purple Rose Theatre At Sardi's 11/7 - 11/7/2009

Saturday, November 7, the producers and stars of GOD OF CARNAGE will host an extraordinary event to benefit the Purple Rose Theatre of Chelsea, Michigan.

STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES Returns To NYC - 11/7/2009

The acclaimed comedy team of Steve Hayes and Tom Cayler return to the New York this fall to reprise their newest comedy "STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES" after a sold-out run this summer.

NY Philharmonic Launches New Season of Young Peoples Concerts - 11/7/2009

The first New York Philharmonic Young People's Concert (YPC) of the 2009-10 season will take place Saturday, November 7, 2009, at 2:00 p.m.

Henning Rubsam: SENSEDANCE Performs For Premiere Of IMPENDING VISIT At Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Theater - 11/7/2009

Henning R�bsam: SENSEDANCE performs a special engagement for its 2009 season with the New York premiere of "Impending Visit" at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Theater (the original location of the FAME high school), 120 West 46th Street (bet. Broadway & 6th Ave.) NYC.

Magnet Theater Presents The First Annual New York Musical Improv Festival - 11/7/2009

Magnet Theater presents the first annual New York Musical Improv Festival from November 6-7, 2009 at 254 W. 29th Street, ground floor (between 7th and 8th Avenues), NYC.

Scott Kerns & Kevin Spirtas Star in Loaded at Theatre Row - 11/7/2009

Loaded, a new play written by Elliot Ram�n Potts, is set for a limited engagement from November 7, 2009 through January 23, 2010 at Theatre Row. Directed by Michael Unger, this production will have its Official Opening on Sunday, November 15 at 3:00PM.

Shane Bertram Baker Returns To The Stage In BIG BUPKIS At The Workmen's Circle - 11/7/2009

Shane Bertram Baker, unquestionably the biggest star in Yiddish vaudeville today, returns in his mega-hit sensation, "The Big Bupkis! A Complete Gentile's Guide to Yiddish Vaudeville" for the first open-run of a Yiddish-related show in twenty years.

Comedy Central Presents 'Gabriel Iglesias The Fluffy Shop' Tour, Tickets On Sale - 11/7/2009

Comedy Central�s electrifying and gifted comedian, Gabriel Iglesias, known to millions of fans as the �fluffy� comic in a Hawaiian shirt, has announced his 2010 tour, "Comedy Central Live: Gabriel Iglesias The Fluffy Shop.� The Live Nation produced tour kicks off on January 14th with a 50 date trek across North America. Tickets go on sale beginning November 7th at LiveNation.com with a fan club presale beginning November 4th.

Carlo Chapelle Debut CD 'Shade of Blue' to be Released Celebration Held At Davenport's - 11/7/2009

The Tank Presents FULL - 11/7/2009

"FULL" Saturday, November 7, 2009; 3:00pm - $7, Sunday, November 8, 2009; 7:00pm - $7, Location: The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036 A new physical theater piece that investigates the messy terrain between fierce idealism, vitriolic rage, paralyzing pessimism and joyous ecstasy. FULL celebrates the exhilarating torture of knowing how much there is to experience and knowing you will never touch it all.

The Tank Presents New Works: Molly Lieber and Eleanor Smith - 11/7/2009

Molly Lieber and Eleanor Smith's Blanket premieres at The Tank on November 6th and 7th at 7:30pm.

Shirley Knight to Teach Shakespeare Workshop at Producer's Club - 11/7/2009

Shakespeare's Sister Company will present Tony Award-winning actress, Shirley Knight as she works with students on monologues & techniques to use as actors. Shirley KnightS SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP - "It's Not About the Monologue," will be held on Saturday, November 7th from 2-5pm at the Producer's Club's Grande Theater. Participants must prepare a Shakespeare verse monologue & each will work with Shirley in front of an audience. Observers are welcome to ask questions at the end of the workshop.

Thomas Hampson to Make Debut as NY Philharmonic's Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence - 11/7/2009

Magnet Theater Presents The First Annual New York Musical Improv Festival - 11/7/2009

Magnet Theater presents the first annual New York Musical Improv Festival from November 6-7, 2009 at 254 W. 29th Street, ground floor (between 7th and 8th Avenues), NYC.