Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 9/26/2009

The Colleagues Theatre Company will present actress/writer Catherine Wolf in her new one-woman show "ON BECOMING" at The Cherry Lane Theatre, 33 Commerce Street, NYC on September 23-26, 2009. The play with music will be directed by Jack Gindi with Paul Trueblood as Musical Director and lighting by Marcia Madeira.

DIAL 'N' FOR NEGRESS Has World Premiere At The Clurman Theatre - 9/26/2009

This fall, the sexy, soulful new musical comedy DIAL 'N' FOR NEGRESS will have its world premiere engagement for 16 performances only -- Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, September 26, 2009 -- at the Clurman Theatre on Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd St., NYC). Opening Night is Friday, September 11.

In what promises to be a once-in-a lifetime thrill for a hundred of her luckiest fans, Barbra Streisand will celebrate the release of Love Is The Answer---her new album of jazz standards and classics--- by singing a selection of these songs at New York's legendary Village Vanguard on Saturday, September 26, where she last performed in 1961 as the opening act for Miles Davis.

The Colleagues Theatre Company will present actress/writer Catherine Wolf in her new one-woman show "ON BECOMING" at The Cherry Lane Theatre, 33 Commerce Street, NYC on September 23-26, 2009. The play with music will be directed by Jack Gindi with Paul Trueblood as Musical Director and lighting by Marcia Madeira.

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Workshop to Feature WEST SIDE STORY - 9/26/2009

BROADWAY CLASSROOM PRESENTS "PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER" First workshop to feature West Side Story

Epic Theatre Ensemble Launches 9th Season With MAHIDA'S EXTRA KEY TO HEAVEN Starring Hope, Pawk & More - 9/26/2009

New York's OBIE Award-winning Epic Theatre Ensemble (Zak Berkman, Melissa Friedman, Ron Russell, Founding Executive Directors)

Yale In New York Series Opens Season With 'The Classical Legacy of

Following the success of last year's centenary celebration of Olivier Messiaen's birth, the Yale School of Music (YSM) turns again to a great musician on his 100th birthday. On Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m., YSM opens its third annual Yale in New York series with The Classical Legacy of Benny Goodman. The gifted alumni, students, and faculty of YSM present six 20th-century works linked with the legendary clarinetist.

In what promises to be a once-in-a lifetime thrill for a hundred of her luckiest fans, Barbra Streisand will celebrate the release of Love Is The Answer---her new album of jazz standards and classics--- by singing a selection of these songs at New York's legendary Village Vanguard on Saturday, September 26, where she last performed in 1961 as the opening act for Miles Davis.

The Colleagues Theatre Company will present actress/writer Catherine Wolf in her new one-woman show "ON BECOMING" at The Cherry Lane Theatre, 33 Commerce Street, NYC on September 23-26, 2009. The play with music will be directed by Jack Gindi with Paul Trueblood as Musical Director and lighting by Marcia Madeira.

Toy Box Theatre Company Presents 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE - 9/26/2009

Toy Box Theatre Company presents 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE September 26 - October 16 at Teatro Iati (64 E. 4th Street). 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE is written by John Ford, and adapted by Toy Box Theatre Company.

DIAL 'N' FOR NEGRESS Makes World Premiere At The Clurman Theatre - 9/26/2009

This fall, the sexy, soulful new musical comedy DIAL 'N' FOR NEGRESS will have its world premiere engagement for 16 performances only -- Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, September 26, 2009 -- at the Clurman Theatre on Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd St., NYC). Opening Night is Friday, September 11.

New York Gypsy Festival Arrives In The Big Apple - 9/26/2009

NY Gypsy Festival- 5 Years arrives with five shows from Sept 11th through 26th celebrating half a decade of daring programming

Harlem Stage's New Music Series Uptown Nights At Harelm Stage Debuts - 9/26/2009

Harlem Stage?s new music series Uptown Nights at Harlem Stage, which debuts Sept. 26, reaches back to the time when uptown was the place to seek out the next big thing in music, and to hear top artists of the time play in settings where socializing, and community building, was paramount.

Actors Technique NY Offering Weekend Acting and Singing Classes for Kids, Teens, And Adults Beginning - 9/26/2009

September Weekend Kids-Teen Acting September 26th & 27th! Friendly Payment Plans Upon Request, 917 763 1777 TV & Film Acting Technique, Casting Director Audition Technique, CD Musical Theatre, Tots

NAATCO Presents THE SEAGULL At Theater For the New City - 9/26/2009

The OBIE Award-winning National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO), now in its 20th season, presents Anton Chekhov's classic THE SEAGULL, with previews set to begin September 26 prior to an official press opening of October 1 at Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue) in Manhattan. Gia Forakis directs.

Fredi Walker-Browne, who played Joanne in the original Broadway cast of the landmark musical Rent, will direct KING ALIVE! The People and Music of the Movement, featuring Craig Alan Edwards, a one-night-only event on Saturday, September 26, at 8pm at Harlem's historic Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive.

Pace University Presents THE RIVER OF TIDES, Free To Public - 9/26/2009

"The River of Tides," a play about Henry Hudson's 1609 journey on the river that came to bear his name.

EnrichMINT Events Explores The History of the Abbey Theatre - 9/26/2009

This Saturday, September 26th, the Drama Desk, Lortel and Obie Award-winning Mint Theater Company continues its EnrichMINT Events, an exciting series of post and pre-show discussions throughout the Mint's current acclaimed revival of Lennox Robinson's Is Life Worth Living? starring JorDan Baker and Kevin Kilner.

THE BUDDHA PLAY At Baruch PAC - 9/26/2009

Ascetic Productions & Baruch Performing Arts Center are proud to announce: The Buddha Play - Opening Sept. 26 shows through Nov.1

'IDOL' Favorite

AMERICAN IDOL favorite, actor and singer Justin Guarini is set to marry Reina Capodici this Saturday, September, 26th in a small and intimate ceremony in Pennsylvania. Guarini will also become stepdad to Capodici's 4-year-old daughter Lola.

23rd Annual BC/EFA Flea Market to Take Place - 9/27/2009

The 23rd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will be held Sunday, September 27 from 10am - 7pm in Shubert Alley & West 44th Street and is free and open to the public.

Blickenstaff, Clow, Lewis, Murney & More Cast In FIRST YOU DREAM: The Kander And Ebb Concert At Signature Theater - 9/27/2009

Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, today announced casting for the world premiere theater event "First You Dream": The Kander & Ebb Concert, September 10 through 27, 2009.

The Gallery Players Present THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES - 9/27/2009

The Gallery Players is proud to open its 43rd Season in September with John Guare's classic The House of Blue Leaves. Directed by Dev Bondarin (Prospect Theatre Company), this 1971 Obie Award winner for best play opens September 12, 2009.

The Irish Rep Theatre Extends AFTER LUKE and WHEN I WAS GOD - 9/27/2009

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) continues its 21st Season with Cónal Creedon's AFTER LUKE and WHEN I WAS GOD, two potent plays exploring the fragile world of father/son relationships in contemporary Ireland. The production opened on Thursday, August 6, 2009 and has been extended through September 27, 2009. Tim Ruddy will direct.

THE RIVER CROSSES RIVER: A Festival Featuring 13 Short Plays By Women Of Color Runs At The Ensemble Studio Theatre - 9/27/2009

The Ensemble Studio Theatre and Going to the River have lined up some of the most gifted women playwrights of color - some new, some established - for a three-week presentation of thirteen short plays in a new play series entitled The River Crosses Rivers, a three-week festival of short one-act plays by women of color, September 9 through 27 at the Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 West 52nd Street.

Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) kicks off its 2009/2010 Season with the World Premiere of THE RETRIBUTIONISTS, a new play by Daniel Goldfarb (Modern Orthodox, Adam Baum and the Jew Movie). The production will begin previews on Friday, August 21 with an Opening Night set for Tuesday, September 15 at 7PM. The limited engagement will run through Sunday, September 27 at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street).

Atlantic Theater Company Presents Brunstetter's OOHRAH! - 9/27/2009

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to present its first production of its 2009-2010 season.

VIRAL Returns for FringeNYC Encore Series - 9/27/2009

Gideon Productions LLC's production of Viral, the provocative dark comedy by Mac Rogers that premiered at the New York International Fringe Festival, will extend as part of the FringeNYC Encore Series September 14 through 27, 2009. Directed by JorDana Williams, Viral won the festival's Outstanding Play Award, the third FringeNYC award for Mac Rogers in five years.

'GROOVALOO' To Play New York City's Joyce Theater - 9/27/2009

Hip-hop dance phenomenon The Groovaloos, best known for their breakout winning performance on NBC's "Superstars of Dance" and appearances on FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance," will open The Joyce Theater season in the groundbreaking original production GROOVALOO. Limited engagement: Tuesday, September 15 through Sunday, September 27.

Irish Rep Extends AFTER LUKE and WHEN I WAS GOD - 9/27/2009

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) has announced a one-week extension of its latest hit Cónal Creedon's AFTER LUKE and WHEN I WAS GOD, two potent one-act plays exploring the fragile world of father/son relationships in contemporary Ireland, with performances now set through September 27.

THE BOYS UPSTAIRS Returns For Limited Run As Part Of FringeNYC Encore Series At Soho Playhouse - 9/27/2009

Following its sold-out, critically acclaimed run during this year's New York International Fringe Festival, the World-Premiere of playwright Jason Mitchell's THE BOYS UPSTAIRS will return for a limited engagement as part of FringeNYC Encore Series, with performances September 10 through September 27 at the Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam Street).

Ripley, Peters, Fierstein, Batt, DeGarmo, Ashley And Many More Set For '23RD ANNUAL BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION' - 9/27/2009

Theatre and daytime television stars are coming out to support Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS at the 23RD ANNUAL BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION to be held on Sunday, September 27 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM in Shubert Alley (225 West 45th Street).

Actors Technique NY Offering Weekend Acting and Singing Classes for Kids, Teens, And Adults Beginning - 9/27/2009

September Weekend Kids-Teen Acting September 26th & 27th! Friendly Payment Plans Upon Request, 917 763 1777 TV & Film Acting Technique, Casting Director Audition Technique, CD Musical Theatre, Tots

23rd Annual BC/EFA Flea Market to Take Place, Broadway Stars Arcelus, Cavenaugh, Maroulis & More Set To Appear - 9/27/2009

Theatre and daytime television stars are coming out to support Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS at the 23RD ANNUAL Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction to be held on Sunday, September 27 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM in Shubert Alley (225 West 45th Street).

Riverside Theatre to Screen Acclaimed Film 'Pray The Devil Back To Hell' - 9/27/2009

Presenting a story of sacrifice, unity and transcendence of heroic women in Liberia, The Riverside Theatre-in conjunction with the U.S. National Committee for United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM/USNC)-will host a screening of the film Pray the Devil Back to Hell on Sunday, September 27, 2:00 p.m. at The Riverside Theatre, 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights.

PS122 Presents Cupola Bobber's WAY OUT WEST, THE SEA WHISPERED ME - 9/27/2009

The last time Cupola Bobber were here in N.Y.C., back in February 2007 at Chelsea's Cue Gallery, they constructed a cardboard "observatory" in which viewers could climb a ladder to peep at mocked up stars.

BroadwayWorld has the gotten scoop that Rialto favorite Barrett Foa will be on your TV twice next week.

'The Leading Men IV' Concert to Have DVD Release - 9/27/2009

A DVD of "The Leading Men IV," a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS held last May, will be sold at the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Flea Market on Sunday, September 27.

Stamos, Peters, Ripley and More Set For BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION - 9/27/2009

Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS has announced additional celebrities scheduled to appear at the 23RD ANNUAL BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION to be held Sunday, September 27 in Shubert Alley (225 West 45th Street). The FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION is produced by and benefits BC/EFA.

PS122 Presents Cupola Bobber's WAY OUT WEST, THE SEA WHISPERED ME - 9/27/2009

The last time Cupola Bobber were here in N.Y.C., back in February 2007 at Chelsea's Cue Gallery, they constructed a cardboard "observatory" in which viewers could climb a ladder to peep at mocked up stars.

R.Evolucion Latina Announces The Formation of Nueva Escena And Its Inaugural Production SALSA GORDA - 9/27/2009

R.Evolución Latina, New York City's non-for-profit collective of artists and activists committed to inspiring growth within the Latino Community, is pleased to announce the formation of Nueva Escena (New Scene), a new theater company created by young Puerto Rican artists living and working in New York City. Nueva Escena's premiere production is SALSA GORDA, a play with music written by José Luis Ramos Escobar.

GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN At NYMF - 9/28/2009

Emma Hunton (*Spring Awakening*), Darryl Winslow (*Avenue Q, Evil Dead, Unlock'd - NYMF*), Jeremiah James (*Carousel* - London), Dana Aber, Christian D. White, Christopher Hudson Myers and Ashley Kate Adams will appear in the New York premiere of Gay Bride of Frankenstein at the New York Musical Theatre Festival this September.

Anne Bogart and SITI Company Announce their First Full-New York Season Featuring the Premiere of ANTIGONE And More - 9/28/2009

Veteran director Anne Bogart and her innovative SITI Company are pleased to announce their 2009-2010 first full-New York season. Considered by many to be one of America's national treasures, the ensemble theater company SITI has garnered praise for its thought-provoking and visually compelling work, emphasizing the cross-cultural exchange of dance, music and art, and international collaborations.

SPRING AWAKENING's Wright Joins NYMF's GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN - 9/28/2009

Jonathan B. Wright (Spring Awakening - Broadway original cast, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Youth in Revolt) has been cast in the New York premiere of Gay Bride of Frankenstein, a "comic-book-rock-musical" that begins its run at the New York Musical Theatre Festival on September 28. Wright joins fellow Spring Awakening alum, Emma Hunton, completing an outstanding cast which includes Darryl Winslow (Avenue Q, Evil Dead, Unlock'd - NYMF), Jeremiah James (Carousel - London), Dana Aber, Christian D. White, Christopher Hudson Myers and Ashley Kate Adams.

Drama Desk Award-winner Everett Quinton (Charles Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company), Michael Winther (33 Variations, Damn Yankees, 1776, and Mamma Mia! on Broadway), and Marlon Sherman (Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast on Broadway) are set to star in Max Understood, running at the 45th Street Theatre in the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival. Marlon Sherman will be playing the title role of Max.

Schedule set for FringeNYC Encore of SINGIN WID A SWORD IN MA HAN - 9/28/2009

GreenGurl Productions presents SINGIN WID A SWORD IN MA HAN, winner of the TheaterMania FringeNYC Audience Favorite Award, as part of the FringeNYC Encore.

Largest Ever Cast of 30 Announced for HURRICANE at NYMF Festival - 9/28/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Kellner-Avery Productions proudly present the World Premiere of HURRICANE. This epic new musical takes an all-but-forgotten moment in history and brings it to life with the largest cast in NYMF history, 30 in all. Directed by Michael Bush, HURICANE features a book by Michael Holland and Eric Bernat, and music and lyrics by Michael Holland. Performances begin September 28 at The Theatre at St. Clements.

Councilmember Rosie Mendez To Appear At TOWN HALL SCHMOOZE - 9/28/2009

On Sept. 28, Councilmember Rosie Mendez will be the special guest at the second installment of "Town Hall Schmooze," the weekly live show mixing humor and politics, free-flowing banter and audience participation, hosted by Lower East Siders Sam Greenfield and Yori Yanover at Eastville Comedy Club, 85 East 4th Street.

'Dancing with the Stars' Welcomes

"Dancing with the Stars" welcomes Baz Luhrmann to the ballroom as a guest judge during Week 2 of the competition, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 (8:00-10:02 p.m., ET) and TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) on the ABC Television Network. Luhrmann joins dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba at the judges' table while head judge Len Goodman takes a week off from the competition.

THE WIZARD OF OZ 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition - 9/29/2009

THE WIZARD OF OZ 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition will be released September 29, 2009 in Blu-Ray and DVD formats.

Columbia Records To Release

Columbia Records proudly announces the release of Love Is The Answer, the eagerly-awaited new studio album from Barbra Streisand, available everywhere on Tuesday, September 29.

Mamet's OLEANNA Set For Bdwy Bow - 9/29/2009

Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today that OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet, will have its first-ever Broadway production as part of the 2009-2010 Broadway Season. Starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, the play is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students.

A STEADY RAIN with

Producers Frederick Zollo, Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, Raymond L. Gaspard, Frank Gero, Cheryl Wiesenfeld, Jeffrey Sine, Michael Rose and Robert Cole announced today that Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman will star together on Broadway in A STEADY RAIN, a critically acclaimed two-character play by Keith Huff. Directed by Tony Award nominee John Crowley, A STEADY RAIN begins previews on Thursday, September 10, 2009 and opens Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) for a strictly limited 12 week engagement through Sunday, December 6, 2009.

Hensley And Oscar To Join Bart In 'YOUNG FRANK' Tour, Begins In Providence - 9/29/2009

Broadway In Chicago is excited to announce Tony Award winners Roger Bart and Shuler Hensley will reprise the roles of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein and The Monster in the first national tour of The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein. The Chicago engagement will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited six week engagement November 3 - December 13, 2009.

Gossip Legend

This September, Cindy Adams, the nation's undisputable Queen of Celebrity Gossip, will debut ONLY IN NEW YORK, an evening of gossip and celebrities and who did what to whom, for four performances only, Tuesday, September 29 through Friday, October 2, 2009.

Oscar, Grammy and Tony Award winner Elton John will on play on Alice in Chains' upcoming album, the Associated Press reports. The Album is a tribute record to their late lead singer, Layne Staley.

Barbra Streisand discusses her new album, Love Is The Answer, in an exclusive video on Amazon.com.

Tony Winner

Tony Award winner Glenn Close will host and perform at 'UNDER MY HAT, a very special benefit for Fountain House. The 'UNDER MY HAT' benefit will take place onTuesday, September 29 at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College at 6:30pm. Close will be joined by fellow Ton Winner Sarah Jones.

Anthony Rapp will be performing a one-night presentation of his one man show, Without You at Joe's Pub at 7pm on Septemeber 29.

The Joyce Theater Welcomes Emio Greco - 9/29/2009

The Joyce Theater is thrilled to welcome Emio Greco | PC (directed by Emio Greco and Pieter C. Scholten) back onto its stage for a one-week season from September 29 - October 4. This internationally renowned Netherlands-based company, last seen at The Joyce in 2006, will present the NYC premiere of [purgatorio] POPOPERA, an evening-length work based on Dante's Purgatorio

SUPER SHAW At The Players Club - 9/29/2009

Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw presents SUPER SHAW One Night Only!! Tuesday, September 29 at 7pm at the Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South)

The Clockwork Theatre Presents World Premiere Of UNDERGROUND At The Beckett Theatre - 9/29/2009

The Clockwork Theatre, a New York City-based non-profit organization is proud to announce the first production of their 5th anniversary season, UNDERGROUND, written by JAMES McMANUS (winner of the 2006 Princess Grace Playwriting Award). Performances will begin on Tuesday, September 29th; opening on Sunday, October 4th; and will run through October 17th, 2009 at the Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

Broadway's

Manu Narayan (Bombay Dreams on Broadway, subUrbia at Second Stage, The Love Guru starring Mike Myers) will star in the rock and roll vampire musical The Cure, running September 29th-October 11th at the American Theatre of Actors in the upcoming 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival. Written by Mark Weiser, The Cure will feature direction from Elizabeth Lucas (Wild About Harry, The Last Starfighter, and The View From Here at NYMF), and is produced by The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Samantha Saltzman.

Montalban, Hanlon, Koplin & More Star In NYMF's WHATEVER MAN At 45th Street Theatre - 9/29/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents the world premiere of WHATEVER MAN a new American musical with book, music and lyrics by Benjamin Strouse. WHATVER MAN runs September 29th at 8:00pm, September 30th at 1:00pm, October 2nd at 7:30pm, October 3rd at 1:00 pm, October 4th 8:00pm, and October 8th at 1:00pm at the 45th Street Theatre (354 W. 45th Street).

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES At 45 Bleecker Street Theater - 9/29/2009

HOWL! Festival presents HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES September 18-29 at 45 Bleecker

Academy Award nominated director Spike Lee, the award winning Culture Project, Steve Colman and Jayson Jackson in association with The Public Theater present County of Kings. Written and performed by Lemon Andersen (Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam), and directed by Elise Thoron, County of Kings begins performances Tuesday, September 29 for a six week limited engagement at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street.

MARRYING MEG Comes To The New York Musical Theatre Festival - 9/29/2009

THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL and BRIERPATCH PRODUCTIONS are pleased to announce the world premiere production of MARRYING MEG, directed by Dave Solomon. MARRYING MEG will play a limited engagement at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036.)

SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER Reading Held at Phoenix Theatre Ensemble - 9/29/2009

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, an artist-directed theatre company now in its 6th Season, announces staged reading performances of Tennessee Williams' "Suddenly Last Summer" on Tuesday, September 29 at 7:30 and Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4 at 3:00 pm.

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES Runs At 45 Bleecker Street Theater - 9/29/2009

HOWL! Festival presents HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES September 18-29 at 45 Bleecker

To celebrate the iconic film's return to the spotlight, Netflix also announced it will host a free live concert and movie screening on Tuesday, September 29 in New York's Central Park.

Anthony Rapp will be performing a one-night presentation of his one man show, Without You at Joe's Pub at 7pm on Septemeber 29.

LIBERTY: A NEW MUSICAL to Premiere at NYMF; Casting to Be Announced Shortly - 9/29/2009

Producer Theresa Wozunk and the New York Musical Theater Festival present a world premiere concert presentation of LIBERTY: A NEW MUSICAL for one night only on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 8 p.m. at Theatre Row?s Acorn Theatre (410 W 42nd Street). Casting will be announced shortly.

Tony Award winner Alan Cumming brings his one-man cabaret show to the Geffen Playhouse for eight shows only from September 29 to October 6. Directly following critically acclaimed runs at the Sydney Opera House, Lincoln Center and the Vaudeville Theater on London's West End, Alan Cumming: I Bought a Blue Car Today is a fast-paced jaunt that intersperses witty banter, cheeky stories and show-stopping songs.

Anthony Rapp will perform his one-man show, Anthony Rapp: Without You ? An Evening of Love, Loss and the Musical Rent, at Joe?s Pub on September 29th at 7:00PM.

Montalban, Hanlon, Koplin & More Star In NYMF's WHATEVER MAN At 45th Street Theatre - 9/29/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival presents the world premiere of WHATEVER MAN a new American musical with book, music and lyrics by Benjamin Strouse. WHATVER MAN runs September 29th at 8:00pm, September 30th at 1:00pm, October 2nd at 7:30pm, October 3rd at 1:00 pm, October 4th 8:00pm, and October 8th at 1:00pm at the 45th Street Theatre (354 W. 45th Street).

The Clockwork Theatre Presents World Premiere Of UNDERGROUND At The Beckett Theatre - 9/29/2009

The Clockwork Theatre, a New York City-based non-profit organization is proud to announce the first production of their 5th anniversary season, UNDERGROUND, written by JAMES McMANUS (winner of the 2006 Princess Grace Playwriting Award). Performances will begin on Tuesday, September 29th; opening on Sunday, October 4th; and will run through October 17th, 2009 at the Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

The Joyce Theater Welcomes Emio Greco - 9/29/2009

The Joyce Theater is thrilled to welcome Emio Greco | PC (directed by Emio Greco and Pieter C. Scholten) back onto its stage for a one-week season from September 29 - October 4. This internationally renowned Netherlands-based company, last seen at The Joyce in 2006, will present the NYC premiere of [purgatorio] POPOPERA, an evening-length work based on Dante's Purgatorio

Toy Box Theatre Company Presents 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE - 9/29/2009

Toy Box Theatre Company presents 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE September 26 - October 16 at Teatro Iati (64 E. 4th Street). 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE is written by John Ford, and adapted by Toy Box Theatre Company.

London's National Theatre to Premiere

The National Theater will debut David Hare's highly anticipated THE POWER OF YES: A Dramatist Seeks to Understand the Financial Crisis at the Lyttelton Theater on Tuesday, 9/29, followed by an October 6 opening.

BURN THE FLOOR Continues Talk Back Series - 9/29/2009

Due to the popularity of last week's post-show Talk Back with the cast and creators of Broadway's BURN THE FLOOR, the producers have announced that they will extend the event into a series through the end of September.

Bye Bye Birdie's

John Stamos, star of Roundabout Theatre Company?s BYE BYE BIRDIE, will appear on ABC?s ?Good Morning America? between 8AM-9AM on September 29th, channel 7. He will talk about his role as ?Albert Peterson? in this first ever Broadway revival of BYE BYE BIRDIE.

Carrie Fisher, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's Wishful Drinking, will conduct a live interview, Tuesday, September 29th on NBC's "Today Show" between 8:00-9:00AM on channel 4.

The New York Times is reporting that actor and comedian Robin Williams will relaunch his "Weapons of Self-Destruction" comedy tour in Bloomington, Ind., on Sept. 30. The tour was postponed after Mr. Williams underwent a three-and-a-half-hour procedure at the Cleveland Clinic in March to replace his aortic valve, repair his mitral valve and correct his irregular heartbeat.

Pan Asian Rep's IMELDA, A New Musical Plays At

Tisa Chang, Artistic Producing Director of Pan Asian Repertory Theatre announces its 33rd season with the East Coast premiere of IMELDA, A New Musical. The limited engagement plays September 22nd - October 18th, 2009 at The Julia Miles Theatre, 424 West 55th Street. Opening night is Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

Pan Asian Rep's IMELDA, A New Musical Plays At

Tisa Chang, Artistic Producing Director of Pan Asian Repertory Theatre announces its 33rd season with the East Coast premiere of IMELDA, A New Musical. The limited engagement plays September 22nd - October 18th, 2009 at The Julia Miles Theatre, 424 West 55th Street. Opening night is Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

Manhattan Theatre Source Presents The Estrogenius Festival - 9/30/2009

Manhattan Theatre Source presents the estrogenius festival: A celebration of female voices September 30th - October 30th. This October, Manhattan Theatre Source will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the estrogenius festival, a celebration of female voices & one of New York City's largest Women's Arts Festivals.

NYMF'S FAT CAMP At The Acorn Theatre - 9/30/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival, Michael Minarik & Eleven Entertainment announced today that Carly Jibson (Cry-Baby, Hairspray), Clarke Thorell (Catch Me If You Can, Hairspray), Sarah Saltzberg (?Spelling Bee), Kristine Zbornik (A Catered Affair, Road Show) and Randy Blair (Adding Machine) will star in Fat Camp, a new, completely original musical, at the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival. With book by Blair and Timothy Michael Drucker (creators of the 2008 New York International Fringe Festival?s Outstanding Musical winner Perez Hilton Saves the Universe), lyrics by Blair, and music by Matthew Roi Berger, Fat Camp will play the Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row from September 30th ? October 8th. The production will be directed by Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk Award nominee director Alex Timbers (Gutenberg! the Musical, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, ?Children?s Scientology Pageant).

UNDER FIRE Plays The New York Musical Theater Fest The Theater at St. Clement's - 9/30/2009

John Bonanni, Big Fish Big Pond, Ltd and the New York Musical Theater Festival present the world premiere of Under Fire, a new musical set in the late 1970's during the bloody revolution in El Mirado, and based upon the 1983 motion picture of the same title.

Daniels, Jordan, Moran Headline THE GREENWOOD TREE, Plays The 45th Street Theatre - 9/30/2009

Kevin Emrick and Taylor S. Harris are pleased to announce the New York premier of THE GREENWOOD TREE, a new musical by Will Reynolds at NYMF. Signature Theatre's Matthew Gardiner directs the two-night concert at the 45th Street Theatre (354 West 45th Street) on September 30th at 8:00pm and October 2nd at 4:30pm.

DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY Rolls Into NYC, Plays The 14th Street Theatre At PlayhouseSquare - 9/30/2009

Dixie's Tupperware Party, the hilarious show starring Dixie Longate which turned Off-Broadway into a Tupperware-mania celebration and garnered the prestigious 2008 Drama Desk Award Nomination rolls into the 14th Street Theatre at PlayhouseSquare for a strictly limited engagement of 18 performances beginning September 30th.

IMELDA: A New Musical At

Tisa Chang, Artistic Producing Director of Pan Asian Repertory Theatre announces its 33rd season with the East Coast premiere of IMELDA, A New Musical. The limited engagement plays September 22nd - October 18th, 2009 at The Julia Miles Theatre, 424 West 55th Street. Opening night is Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

UNDER FIRE Plays The New York Musical Theater Fest The Theater at St. Clement's - 9/30/2009

John Bonanni, Big Fish Big Pond, Ltd and the New York Musical Theater Festival present the world premiere of Under Fire, a new musical set in the late 1970's during the bloody revolution in El Mirado, and based upon the 1983 motion picture of the same title.

LIZA'S AT THE PALACE to Be Filmed in Vegas for PBS in December; DVD in 2010 - 9/30/2009

Previously reported by BroadwayWorld.com and now confirmed by PBS, to celebrate the one year anniversary of Liza Minnelli's Tony Award-winning performance "LIZA'S AT THE PALACE," American Public Television (ATP) will distribute the long awaited Special in December, 2009. Minnelli's unanimously acclaimed Broadway performances were sold out for five weeks in December last year and fans around the world have been eagerly anticipating news of the broadcast.

Cluett, Davis, Downey, Fuentes & More Cast In ANDY WARHOL WAS RIGHT At Manhattan Movement & Arts Center - 9/30/2009

Casting is complete for Andy Warhol Was Right, a new multimedia dance production conceived by Melinda Atwood, Sammy Buck, Dan Acquisto, Daryl Gray, Giovanna Sardelli, and Shea Sullivan, premiering in the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, running from September 30th through October 4th.

IMELDA: A New Musical At

Tisa Chang, Artistic Producing Director of Pan Asian Repertory Theatre announces its 33rd season with the East Coast premiere of IMELDA, A New Musical. The limited engagement plays September 22nd - October 18th, 2009 at The Julia Miles Theatre, 424 West 55th Street. Opening night is Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

'JERSEY BOYS' Hits D.C.'s National Theatre - 10/1/2009

Dates have been announced for the Washington, D.C., engagement of JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the National Theatre. The musical will make its D.C. premiere on October 1, 2009, and play through December 12.

SUPERIOR DONUTS 'Served' on Bdwy - 10/1/2009

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce its new American play Superior Donuts, by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning ensemble member Tracy Letts and directed by ensemble member Tina Landau, will open on Broadway October 1, 2009 (at a Shubert Theatre to be announced). Superior Donuts makes its Broadway debut direct from its sold-out world premiere at Steppenwolf last summer. Casting for the Broadway engagement will be announced shortly.

SUPERIOR DONUTS To Play Music Box - 10/1/2009

Superior Donuts, Steppenwolf's new American play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning ensemble member Tracy Letts will follow Letts' Tony Award-winning play August: Osage County into The Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street), beginning performances on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, with an officially opening on Thursday, October 1, 2009.

The New York Times is reporting that actor Michael McKean will reprise his role as the doughnut shop owner Arthur Przybyszewski in the Tracy Letts play Superior Donuts when it transfers to Broadway in the fall.

2003 FringeNYC Hit PENNY PENNIWORTH Makes Off-Broadway Debut At TADA Theatre - 10/1/2009

EMERGING ARTISTS THEATRE presents the Off-Broadway Premiere of PENNY PENNIWORTH by Chris Weikel. This spoof of Dickens, directed by Mark Finley, begins previews October 1 at TADA Theatre. It is produced on on Off-Broadway contract. Opening night is scheduled for October 5.

'All Through the Night', New Play by Shirley Lauro Off-Broadway - 10/1/2009

Having received its world premier production in Chicago where is received a Jefferson Award Nomination for ?Best New Play in Chicago,? Shirley?s Lauro?s ?All Through The Night? will begin its New York engagement Thursday, October 1st (8PM) at Off Broadway?s Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater (5 West 64th Street at Central Park West). Directed by Melanie Moyer Williams, the play is produced by The Red Fern Theatre Company---a company which has made its mark not only producing socially conscious work?but partnering with philanthropies whose mission seeks to assist those affected by the issues addressed in each new project. Red Fern will soon announce the philanthropy partner for All Through The Night.

Shirley Lauro's 'ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT' Gets New York Premiere at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater - 10/1/2009

Having received its world premier production in Chicago where it received a Jefferson Award Nomination for "Best New Play in Chicago," Shirley Lauro's "All Through The Night" will begin its New York engagement Thursday, October 1st (8PM) at Off Broadway's Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater (5 West 64th Street at Central Park West).

Obie Award Winner

Adam Rapp is best known as a prolific Obie Award-winning-playwright, respected novelist, filmmaker, and director. He has written more than ten plays, including "American Sligo" and "Red Light Winter"(nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2006); directed his first feature film, "Winter Passing" in 2005; published several young adult novels and an adult novel, The Year of Endless Sorrows (2007); and received two Drama Desk nominations as a director for his production of "Blackbird". Now, in his first graphic novel, BALL PEEN HAMMER (First Second Books / October 1st, 2009 / $17.99 paperback original), Rapp explores civilization at its darkest hour in this new visual format.

'LOVE, LOSS...', Starring Chenoweth, Daly & More, Plays Limited Run Off-Bwy; Tickets On Sale - 10/1/2009

Following a series of sold-out readings last spring, LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE, an intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, will play a 12-week run at New York's Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). Preview performances will begin on September 21, 2009, with the opening night set for October 1. The announcement was made today by producer Daryl Roth.

Following a series of sold-out readings last spring, LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE, an intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, will play a 12-week run at New York's Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). Preview performances will begin on September 21, 2009, with the opening night set for October 1. The announcement was made today by producer Daryl Roth.

NYMF and The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company Present ENCORE - 10/1/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company present The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company (DGDC) in ENCORE, conceived, directed and choreographed by Daniel Gwirtzman.

MY ILLUSTRIOUS WASTELAND Plays At American Theatre Of Actors - 10/1/2009

Movie stars are sainted, anti-depressants are mandatory, and a tiny computer resides in every good citizen's brain. My Illustrious Wasteland-equal parts sci-fi epic, social satire, and high-energy rock show-is an exhilarating ride through a wildly imagined future America.

Hennig And Ko To Join BILLY ELLIOT, Kulish, Gwynne And Bologna To Bid Broadway Farewell In October - 10/1/2009

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Alex Ko and Kate Hennig will join the cast of the 10-time Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical in the roles of ?Billy' and ?Mrs. Wilkinson,' respectively.

Manhattan Theatre Source Celebrates The 10th Anniversary Of The ESTROGENIUS FESTIVAL - 10/1/2009

This October, Manhattan Theatre Source will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the estrogenius festival, a celebration of female voices & one of New York City's largest women's arts festivals. The Executive Producers of the five week festival, which runs from September 30th - October 30th are Jen Thatcher & FIona Jones with Mozz Mendez & Nik Priest as Associate Producers.

Applause Theatre & Cinema Books To Publish 'The American Theatre Wing Presents The Play That Changed My Life' In October - 10/1/2009

The American Theatre Wing has announced that Applause Theatre & Cinema Books will publish its original book, The American Theatre Wing presents The Play That Changed My Life: America's Foremost Playwrights on the Plays that Influenced Them.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival is proud to present the World Premiere of David Ingber's Bromatic Comedy, Fantasy Football: The Musical?, directed by Adam Arian with musical direction by Brian Usifer and choreography by Nancy Renee Braun. Performances will begin on October 1 -October 8 at The Barrow Group Theatre (312 West 36th Street).

Masur And Playten Are 'THE OLDSMOBILES' At The Flea Theatre - 10/1/2009

The Flea Theater will present the World Premiere of Roger Rosenblatt's THE OLDSMOBILES. Directed by Jim Simpson, the production stars Richard Masur and Alice Playten in the title roles. Performances of this Off-Broadway limited engagement begin previews on October 1st with opening night slated for Saturday, October 17th.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Presents ENCORE, At Manhattan Movement & Arts Center - 10/1/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company present The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company (DGDC) in ENCORE, conceived, directed and choreographed by Daniel Gwirtzman.

R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical to Run at NYMF Starring Balser and Deitch - 10/1/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) & Shea Sullivan will present R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical for FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY, October 1-3 at the 45th Street Theater. Based on a true study, R.R.R.E.D., with music & lyrics by Katie Thompson & book by Adam Jackman, Patrick Livingston & Katie Thompson, is directed by Andy Sandberg (Tony Award winning Producer of Hair), with musical supervision by Charlie Alterman (Next to Normal).

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jon Steingart and Jenny Wiener Steingart, Executive Producers) announces four unmissable October events, featuring the return of Ars Nova all-stars Gavin Creel, Billy Eichner and The Striking Viking Story Pirates, as well as an original comedy written by Bekah Brunstetter (Oohrah!) and starring Lauren Blumenfeld (Sailor Man).

InProximity Theatre Company Presents THE MAIDEN'S PRAYER - 10/1/2009

InProximity Theatre Company is proud to present THE MAIDEN'S PRAYER by Nicky Silver (Beautiful Child, Pterodactyls, The Eros Trilogy, Raised in Captivity, The Food Chain, Fat Men in Skirts, Fit to be Tied, The Maiden's Prayer, Free Will & Wanton, My Marriage to Ernest Borgnine, The Altruists and The Agony & The Agony), directed by Terry Berliner; Starring Jonathan Todd Ross, Jolie Curtsinger, Laurie Schaefer, Josh Clayton, and Ari Rossen.

terraNOVA Collective Presents SUBTERRANEAN Monthly Performance Party - 10/1/2009

terraNOVA Collective returns October 1, 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.

2003 FringeNYC Hit PENNY PENNIWORTH Makes Off-Broadway Debut At TADA Theatre - 10/1/2009

EMERGING ARTISTS THEATRE presents the Off-Broadway Premiere of PENNY PENNIWORTH by Chris Weikel. This spoof of Dickens, directed by Mark Finley, begins previews October 1 at TADA Theatre. It is produced on on Off-Broadway contract. Opening night is scheduled for October 5.

Frog and Peach Theatre Co Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At The West End Theatre - 10/1/2009

Frog & Peach Theatre Company (now in its fifteenth season), will present William Shakespeare's comedy "MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING," directed by Lynnea Benson. It will be presented at The West End Theatre (the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew), 263 West 86th Street (between West End Avenue and Broadway).

LIZA'S AT THE PALACE to Be Filmed in Vegas for PBS in December; DVD in 2010 - 10/1/2009

Previously reported by BroadwayWorld.com and now confirmed by PBS, to celebrate the one year anniversary of Liza Minnelli's Tony Award-winning performance "LIZA'S AT THE PALACE," American Public Television (ATP) will distribute the long awaited Special in December, 2009. Minnelli's unanimously acclaimed Broadway performances were sold out for five weeks in December last year and fans around the world have been eagerly anticipating news of the broadcast.

NYC Ninth Anniversary of the Hip Hop Theater Festival, Festival to Run - 10/1/2009

The Hip-Hop Theater Festival (HHTF) is back stretching from Brooklyn to Manhattan and bringing three culturally-packed weeks of art, dance, and theater. From October 1st-17th the HHTF will celebrate the foundational roots and evolution of Hip-Hop, along with the movement's groundbreaking journey through the arts in a series of shows. Broken into three overarching themes, the festival features the classical elements of hip-hop (music; break dancing; graffiti), family-friendliness (a children?s show; a show for youth, by youth; spoken word performances) and finally women leading the way forward (reading series; women-centric performances). Included in these various performances are fully produced theater works, staged readings, educational panels, dance showcases and workshops - all in celebration of the Hip-Hop movement.

Masur And Playten Are 'THE OLDSMOBILES' At The Flea Theatre - 10/1/2009

The Flea Theater will present the World Premiere of Roger Rosenblatt's THE OLDSMOBILES. Directed by Jim Simpson, the production stars Richard Masur and Alice Playten in the title roles. Performances of this Off-Broadway limited engagement begin previews on October 1st with opening night slated for Saturday, October 17th.

'All Through the Night', New Play by Shirley Lauro Off-Broadway - 10/1/2009

Having received its world premier production in Chicago where is received a Jefferson Award Nomination for ?Best New Play in Chicago,? Shirley?s Lauro?s ?All Through The Night? will begin its New York engagement Thursday, October 1st (8PM) at Off Broadway?s Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater (5 West 64th Street at Central Park West). Directed by Melanie Moyer Williams, the play is produced by The Red Fern Theatre Company---a company which has made its mark not only producing socially conscious work?but partnering with philanthropies whose mission seeks to assist those affected by the issues addressed in each new project. Red Fern will soon announce the philanthropy partner for All Through The Night.

HIS GREATNESS Gets Extended At The Soho Playhouse - 10/1/2009

Following its critically acclaimed runs during this year's New York International Fringe Festival and FringeNYC Encore Series, and due to audience demand the U.S. Premiere of multi Award-winning playwright Daniel MacIvor's HIS GREATNESS will extend by three additional performances - Tuesday, September 29th, Wednesday, September 30th and Thursday, October 1st all at 8:00pm - at the Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam Street), it has been announced by producer Adam Blanshay.

North Shore Music Theatre to Be Auctioned - 10/1/2009

As previously reported, the North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly Massachusettes is yet another casualty of the economic downturn. In December, the 54-year old theater announced that without immediate philanthropic support, they would be forced to shut down. Now, 10 months later, the theater will be auctioned next Thursday, 10/1.

Frog and Peach Theatre Co Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At The West End Theatre - 10/1/2009

Frog & Peach Theatre Company (now in its fifteenth season), will present William Shakespeare's comedy "MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING," directed by Lynnea Benson. It will be presented at The West End Theatre (the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew), 263 West 86th Street (between West End Avenue and Broadway).

Gossip Legend

This September, Cindy Adams, the nation's undisputable Queen of Celebrity Gossip, will debut ONLY IN NEW YORK, an evening of gossip and celebrities and who did what to whom, for four performances only, Tuesday, September 29 through Friday, October 2, 2009.

Roundabout's ORDINARY DAYS - 10/2/2009

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for Ordinary Days, a new musical with Music & Lyrics by Adam Gwon, directed by Marc Bruni. Ordinary Days will feature Lisa Brescia as "Claire," Hunter Foster as "Jason," Jared Gertner as "Warren" and Kate Wetherhead as "Deb." This production marks the first musical presented in the Black Box Theatre.

Abingdon Theatre Company's 'INVENTING AVI' - 10/2/2009

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.

THE PIG, THE FARMER AND THE ARTIST Makes Its World Premiere At The

The Pig, The Farmer, and The Artist: An Operatic Satire About Sex, Music, and Art, with music/book/lyrics by multi-Grammy-nominated composer David Chesky, will receive its world premiere performance at the Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street, in NYC's East Village - the setting for the opera), Friday, October 2, 7:00 p.m.

EYE OF GOD Makes Its Premiere At The Kirk Theatre - 10/2/2009

Theatre East presents "Eye Of God" by Tim Blake Nelson (Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize and Independent Spirit Award Nominee), Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC.

Daniels, Jordan, Moran Headline THE GREENWOOD TREE, Plays The 45th Street Theatre - 10/2/2009

Kevin Emrick and Taylor S. Harris are pleased to announce the New York premier of THE GREENWOOD TREE, a new musical by Will Reynolds at NYMF. Signature Theatre's Matthew Gardiner directs the two-night concert at the 45th Street Theatre (354 West 45th Street) on September 30th at 8:00pm and October 2nd at 4:30pm.

Metropolitan Playhouse Revives THE CONTRAST - 10/2/2009

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.

One of the biggest and best-loved superstars in the world, Barbra Streisand, has today confirmed a world exclusive appearance with Jonathan Ross for Friday Night, October 2, 2009.

At Hand Theater Presents LILA CANTE - 10/2/2009

At Hand Theatre Company, New York's eco-friendly production company is proud to announce the World Premiere of LILA CANTE.

Shirley Lauro's 'ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT' Gets New York Premiere at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater - 10/2/2009

Having received its world premier production in Chicago where it received a Jefferson Award Nomination for "Best New Play in Chicago," Shirley Lauro's "All Through The Night" will begin its New York engagement Thursday, October 2 (8PM) at Off Broadway's Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater (5 West 64th Street at Central Park West).

Tickets Now On Sale For EYE OF GOD At The Kirk Theatre - 10/2/2009

Theatre East presents "Eye Of God" by Tim Blake Nelson (Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize and Independent Spirit Award Nominee), Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC.

David Chesky's THE PIG, THE FARMER AND THE ARTIST in NYC - 10/2/2009

The Pig, the Farmer, and the Artist, an operatic satire with music, book, and lyrics by 3-time Grammy-nominated composer David Chesky, will receive its world premiere at the Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street) in October.

Abingdon Theatre Announces Full Cast and Performance Schedule for INVENTING AVI - 10/2/2009

Emily Zacharias (JEKYLL & HYDE) and Stanley Bahorek (PUTNAM CO. SPELLING BEE) join Alix Korey (ALL SHOOK UP) for Off-Broadway's INVENTING AVI (and other theatrical maneuvers), Abingdon Theatre Company's 2009-10 season opener by Robert Cary and Benjamin Feldman; directed by Mark Waldrop

Bare Shakespeare Presents CYMBELINE, at Where Eagles Dare Theatre - 10/2/2009

BareShakespeare presents a new production of Shakespeare's late romance, /Cymbeline/. Featuring one of the Bard's most outrageous plotlines, the play concerns two young lovers separated by a stubborn King, his evil Queen, her half-witted son, an Italian womanizer, a sleeping potion, a stolen bracelet, a mistaken corpse, kidnapped princes and a war with the Roman Empire.

Dance June Lewis & Company Presents REWIND AND PRESENT - 10/2/2009

DANCE June Lewis & Company presents a program of four works, three from the repertory of modern dance choreographer June Lewis, plus a premiere choreographed by Claudio Assante. Performances run from October 2nd through October 4th.

Tacoma Musical Theatre Announces CURTAINS - 10/2/2009

TMP is turning Sweet Sixteen and you are invited to an incredible season of musical productions beginning October 2, 2009!

PASION FLAMENCA Performs NYC Engagement At

Pasión Flamenca performs a special New York City engagement at Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street October 2nd at 8:00 pm and 3rd at 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm.

Theatres At 45 Bleecker Street Remounts HOMER'S ODYSSEY - 10/2/2009

Due to sold-out houses and enthusiastic reviews, Handcart Ensemble, in cooperation with THEATRES AT 45 BLEECKER STREET, will remount "Homer's Odyssey: a Retelling by Simon Armitage" as an Off-Broadway (mini contract) production from October 2 to 18.

Town & Country Players Presents ARTHUR'S STONE: MERLIN'S FIRE - 10/2/2009

The Town and Country Players open their Family Theater season with Arthur's Stone, Merlin's Fire: the Making of a King by Kathryn Petersen, running from October 2 through October 11 at their venue in Buckingham.

ENCORE! Gets An Encore At NYMF, 4th Show Added For At 5pm - 10/2/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company present The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company (DGDC) in ENCORE, conceived, directed and choreographed by Daniel Gwirtzman.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts to Celebrate 125th Anniversary With Special Empire State Building Lighting Tribute - 10/2/2009

On Friday October 2, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts will be celebrating a milestone birthday with many alumni, friends and supporters.

A Class Act NY, New York's award-winning acting studio for kids and teens has recently announced a new six week Musical Theatre Scene Study Class with a Broadway actor!

NY City Center Celebrates 100 Years Of The Ballets Russes With 2009 Fall For Dance Festival - 10/3/2009

New York City Center's acclaimed Fall for Dance Festival, running September 22 - October 3, 2009, will feature 20 companies in 10 nights of dance and will pay tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the Ballets Russes.

3-Legged Dog Theatre Presents WHY AREN'T YOU NAKED? Exhibit - 10/3/2009

3-Legged Dog presents WHY AREN'T YOU NAKED?, a multimedia exhibition of an array of provocative still and moving imagery generated from 3LD's prolific experimental theater productions over the last 13 years.

NY City Center Celebrates 100 Years Of The Ballets Russes With 2009 Fall For Dance Festival - 10/3/2009

New York City Center's acclaimed Fall for Dance Festival, running September 22 - October 3, 2009, will feature 20 companies in 10 nights of dance and will pay tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the Ballets Russes.

NYMF and The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company Present ENCORE - 10/3/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company present The Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company (DGDC) in ENCORE, conceived, directed and choreographed by Daniel Gwirtzman.

Jenkins & Stanton's LOVE CHILD Transfers To New World Stages - 10/3/2009

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.

Cherry Lane Studio Theatre Presents HOW TO BE A GOOD ITALIAN DAUGHTER - 10/3/2009

"HOW TO BE A GOOD ITALIAN DAUGHTER (In Spite of Myself)," a play written and performed by Antoinette LaVecchia, will be presented this fall Off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre's Studio Theatre (38 Commerce St.), with preview performances starting October 3 prior to a new official opening night set for Monday, October 12, 2009 - Columbus Day, a day of celebration for Italian-Americans.

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS Extends Again, Runs At 45 Bleecker Street Theatre - 10/3/2009

With audiences flocking to the best genital origami show on Bleecker Street, the producers of Puppetry of the Penis are giving them what they need...more Puppetry of the Penis.

SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER Reading Held at Phoenix Theatre Ensemble - 10/3/2009

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, an artist-directed theatre company now in its 6th Season, announces staged reading performances of Tennessee Williams' "Suddenly Last Summer" on Tuesday, September 29 at 7:30 and Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4 at 3:00 pm.

The incomparable Chita Rivera releases a new solo studio album entitled And Now I Swing on October 13, 2009 from the newly-launched Yellow Sound Label. From classic theater songs to jazz standards, all tracks featured on this new album have received new arrangements recorded by New York's finest musicians, reimagining some of Chita's favorite tunes.

R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical to Run at NYMF Starring Balser and Deitch - 10/3/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) & Shea Sullivan will present R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical for FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY, October 1-3 at the 45th Street Theater. Based on a true study, R.R.R.E.D., with music & lyrics by Katie Thompson & book by Adam Jackman, Patrick Livingston & Katie Thompson, is directed by Andy Sandberg (Tony Award winning Producer of Hair), with musical supervision by Charlie Alterman (Next to Normal).

Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis Returns To MAC - 10/3/2009

On Saturday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m. nine-time GRAMMY® award winner, Wynton Marsalis, and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra return to Mesa Arts Center for a swinging night of jazz.

Cherry Lane Studio Theatre Presents HOW TO BE A GOOD ITALIAN DAUGHTER - 10/3/2009

"HOW TO BE A GOOD ITALIAN DAUGHTER (In Spite of Myself)," a play written and performed by Antoinette LaVecchia, will be presented this fall Off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre's Studio Theatre (38 Commerce St.), with preview performances starting October 3 prior to a new official opening night set for Monday, October 12, 2009 - Columbus Day, a day of celebration for Italian-Americans.

PASION FLAMENCA Performs NYC Engagement At

Pasión Flamenca performs a special New York City engagement at Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street October 2nd at 8:00 pm and 3rd at 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm.

San Diego REPertory Theatre Kicks Off The 2009-2010 Season With LONG STORY SHORT - 10/3/2009

SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE kicks off the 2009-2010 Season with the whirlwind musical LONG STORY SHORT. Written by Brendan Milburn and Valerie Vigoda of the band GROOVELILY, this audacious musical takes audiences on a beautiful journey through one couple's 50 year relationship.

RED HOOK Premieres at the Coney Island Film Festival - 10/3/2009

Red Hook, a horror thriller directed by Elizabeth Lucas (Clear Blue Tuesday) premieres October 3, 2009 at the Coney Island Film Festival. Starring Terrence Mann (Broadway: Cats, Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast, The Rocky Horror Show, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Upcoming: The Addams Family), Christina Brucato (The Diary of Anne Frank, The House of Yes), Alex Brightman (Broadway: currently Boq in Wicked), and Brian J. Smith (Broadway: Come Back Little Sheba, TV: Stargate Universe).