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The recent release of a list of the 100 greatest musicals of all times has brought about much controversy in the theatre community. Though there has been conflict created by the plays on the list, there was no controversy over who was the best composer. Stephen Sondheim was the only writer/lyricist/composer who had five selections in the top sixteen. GYPSY placed number one, SWEENEY TODD 3rd, WEST SIDE STORY 8th, COMPANY 15th and SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE was 16th.

Great Lakes Theater (GLT) will commence its 2013-14 season at the Hanna Theatre, PlayhouseSquare, with a Fall Repertory that features William Shakespeare's royal epic, Richard III and Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical thriller, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The productions will be performed in rotating repertory September 27 - November 3, 2013.

After delivering an impressive year of creative growth and a robust programming schedule, Oxygen Media goes into overdrive with five distinctive new development titles for 2013, each touching upon passion points for the young woman in transitionhood.

After delivering an impressive year of creative growth and a robust programming schedule, Oxygen Media goes into overdrive with five distinctive new development titles for 2013, each touching upon passion points for the young woman in transitionhood. From empowerment and aspiration to dating and love, these 'Live Out Loud' shows offer a multifaceted look at the desires and interests of 'Generation O' using a range of formats and genres that underscore the networks commitment to its core audience.

In collaboration with Baldwin-Wallace College Music Theatre Program, the Beck Center for the Arts presents the Tony Award-winning rock musical, Spring Awakening, February 3 through March 4, 2012 on the Mackey Main Stage. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale.

Fox's hidden-camera series MOBBED, returns with an all new episode on Wednesday, January 4th at 9/8c. In the episode, a man hopes to take his long-distance relationship to a new level. Hosted by Howie Mandel, MOBBED puts a hidden-camera spin on the "flash mob" concept.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announces 'Home Takeover with Simon & Tomas,' a new primetime home makeover series focused on transforming d?cor-challenged homes into stylish abodes. Comprising six one-hour episodes, the high-energy design show features Scandinavia's most celebrated pair of interior designers, Simon Davies and Tomas Cederlund. It is set to premiere March 28, 2011 on OWN.

The new unscripted special MOBBED will premiere Thursday, March 31 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) following AMERICAN IDOL on FOX. Host Howie Mandel ('America's Got Talent,' 'Deal or No Deal') puts a hidden-camera spin on the 'flash mob' concept.

The new unscripted special MOBBED will premiere Thursday, March 31 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) following AMERICAN IDOL on FOX. Host Howie Mandel ('America's Got Talent,' 'Deal or No Deal') puts a hidden-camera spin on the 'flash mob' concept. Mandel and hundreds of strangers will help special guests plan extraordinary surprises for friends, family members, loved ones or co-workers.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announces 'Home Takeover with Simon & Tomas,' a new primetime home makeover series focused on transforming d?cor-challenged homes into stylish abodes. Comprising six one-hour episodes, the high-energy design show features Scandinavia's most celebrated pair of interior designers, Simon Davies and Tomas Cederlund. It is set to premiere March 28, 2011 on OWN.