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A co-production with California Shakespeare Theater, The Triumph of Love runs September 22 - October 21, 2007, at San Jose Repertory Theatre, located in downtown San Jose at 101 Paseo de San Antonio. Preview performances are September 22, 23, 26 & 27; Opening is Friday, September 28 at 8PM.

Dylan Baker returns to Manhattan Theatre Club in Mauritius, a new play by Theresa Rebeck currently in previews, opening October 4. Baker earned a Tony Award-nominated performance in La Bete and has had over a dozen Off-Broadway turns. In Mauritius Baker stars as stamp-collector Philip, opposite Allison Pill and Katie Finneran. BroadwayWorld.com's own News Desk Editor, Eugene Lovendusky, had the opportunity to speak briefly with Baker about originating a role on Broadway, his interpretation of an actor's work and the value of straight plays in New York.

The New Conservatory Theatre presents the US premiere of Holding the Man from September 21 through November 4, based on the Australian Best-Seller by Timothy Conigrave. The award-winning adaptation by Tommy Murphy is directed by Matthew Graham Smith.

Blues in the Night, the jazz-painted, blues-drenched musical now playing at San Francisco's Post Street Theatre (450 Post Street), has been extended through Sunday, October 28 due to popular demand.

SF Playhouse opens its fifth season with John Guare's Six Degrees of Separation, directed by Bill English, beginning performances September 19, opening September 22 through November 17.

On September 10 at 7:30PM, cast members from the cast of the hit Broadway musical, Mamma Mia!, present a one night only benefit to raise funds for The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents Guys and Dolls, playing October 9 through 21 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, starring Sarah Uriate Berry and Burke Moses.

Magic Theatre launches its 2007-08 season of new plays with the world premiere theatre event Expedition 6 created and directed by acclaimed actor, director, producer Bill Pullman. Performances begin September 8.

Joan Rivers, the legendary American TV and celebrity personality, is workshopping her new original play The Joan Rivers Theatre Project at San Francisco's Magic Theatre. BroadwayWorld.com's News Desk Editor, Eugene Lovendusky (a native of San Francisco), had the fortunate opportunity to chat with Rivers yesterday morning, to share some thoughts and discuss her work-in-progress...

Mamma Mia!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Orpheum Theatre (Hyde and Market at 8th Street) for a limited engagement beginning Wednesday, September 5 and running through Saturday, September 22 as a special engagement in association with the 2007-2008 Best of Broadway season

Berkeley Repertory Theatre celebrates its 40th season with a fresh look at a classic text: Obie Award-winning director Les Waters stages George Bernard Shaws' Heartbreak House, beginning previews in the Roda Theatre on August 31, opening September 5, through October 14.

Sweeney Todd begins its National Tour, with a pre-tour engagement at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theatre (ACT). Previews at ACT begin August 30.

'Blues in the Night,' now playing 8-weeks at San Francisco's Post Street Theatre, offers an evening from the loneliest pages of the American song-book performed by three stunning ladies in a dimly-lit hotel.

TheatreWorks presents its 50th World Premiere this summer with 'EMMA' from Tony-nominated composer Paul Gordon, beginning August 22.

Magic Theatre announces Joan Rivers in a two-week work-in-progress presentation of her new autobiographical play 'The Joan Rivers Theatre Project,' August 21-September 2.

NCTC presents Bay Area favorite, Maureen McVerry in 'Verry McVerry,' beginning August 17 (opening August 18) through September 16 at Theatre III.

The New Conservatory Theatre Center of San Francisco presents a one-night-only sneak preview performance of Jim Brochu's original new work 'Zero Hour' on Tuesday, August 21 at 7:30PM.

'Insignificant Others' the original romantic musical comedy by SF composer L. Jay Kuo, extends its runs at the Zeum Theatre with performances now through September 23.

Andrew Rohn (music/lyrics) and Catherine Capellaro (book) are weeks away from opening their original musical 'Walmartopia' off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theatre on September 3. Having debuted their material in Madison, Wisconsin and at the FringeNYC last summer, this married-team chat about their new work and inspirations.

The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation proudly presents a One-Night-Only Cabaret featuring company members from the national tour casts of Avenue Q and Jersey Boys. The outrageous evening of song, dance and comedy - with a special surprise guest - will take place at the Post Street Theatre on Monday, August 20 at 7:30PM