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The Des Moines Community Playhouse's Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents the comedy 'Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!,' Nov. 18-Dec. 11.

The Wizard of Oz is kicking off The Grand Theatre's the 2011-2012 season and features Max Robinson, who has graced the stages of Pioneer Theater, Salt Lake Acting Company, Utah Shakespearean Festival, and last year's production of Oliver! at The Grand Theatre, as The Wizard of Oz.

The Wizard of Oz is kicking off The Grand Theatre's the 2011-2012 season and features Max Robinson, who has graced the stages of Pioneer Theater, Salt Lake Acting Company, Utah Shakespearean Festival, and last year's production of Oliver! at The Grand Theatre, as The Wizard of Oz.

Khoros Inc'a UNLOCKING DESIRE a play by Barbara Neri directed by John Jakary closes tonight 10/8.

Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that the new musical Once, inspired by Dublin street performers and a stage adaptation of the eponymous film, may make it's Broadway debut in February of 2012. The musical recently received a workshop at the American Repertory Theatre in Boston and will be given a full production at the New York Theatre Workshop in December.

UNLOCKING DESIRE a play by Barbara Neri directed by John Jakary, makes its Detroit premiere at Marlene Boll Theater, in the Downtown YMCA, 1401 Broadway, Detroit MI. 48226

Khoros Inc. presents UNLOCKING DESIRE a play by Barbara Neri directed by John Jakary.

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that casting is complete for the world premiere of the new musical Once, which is based on the Academy Award-winning film. Once begins previews Tuesday, November 15 and opens Tuesday, December 6 at New York Theatre Workshop, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue.

UNLOCKING DESIRE a play by Barbara Neri directed by John Jakary, makes its Detroit premiere at Marlene Boll Theater, in the Downtown YMCA, 1401 Broadway, Detroit MI. 48226

Khoros Inc. presents UNLOCKING DESIRE a play by Barbara Neri directed by John Jakary.

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

After being so impressed by the video 'Waiting For Shankman' created by the ROCK OF AGES 1st National Tour Cast, director of the ROCK OF AGES movie Adam Shankman, has put them in the movie! Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the touring cast and ROCK OF AGES dance team as their 'Juke Box Hero' personas.

ROCK OF AGES will soon become Hollywood's Biggest Party as filming recently began in Miami, Florida for the New Line Cinema Film. Directed by Adam Shankman, the film stars Tom Cruise as 'Stacee Jaxx,' Diego Boneta as 'Drew,' Julianne Hough as 'Sherrie,' Russell Brand as 'Lonny,' Alec Baldwin as 'Dennis,' Mary J. Blige as 'Justice,' Brian Cranston as the Mayor, Malin Ackerman as 'Constance Sack,' Catherine Zeta-Jones as the wife of the Mayor and Paul Giamatti as 'Paul Gill.'

The age-old tradition of matchmaking takes a contemporary twist in San Jose Repertory Theatre's world premiere of Love in American Times, by Philip Kan Gotanda. Love in American Times is directed by San Jose Rep's Artistic Director Rick Lombardo, and will close June 5, 2011.

An experienced, talented cast takes on the age-old tradition of matchmaking with a contemporary twist in San Jose Repertory Theatre's world premiere of Love in American Times, by Philip Kan Gotanda. Love in American Times is directed by San Jose Rep's Artistic Director Rick Lombardo, and will run from May 12 through June 5, 2011.

The age-old tradition of matchmaking takes a contemporary twist in San Jose Repertory Theatre's world premiere of Love in American Times, by Philip Kan Gotanda. Love in American Times is directed by San Jose Rep's Artistic Director Rick Lombardo, and will run from May 12 through June 5, 2011. Press Opening Night is Wednesday, May 18 at 8 p.m. Proceeds of the company's iconic 'Pay What You Will Night' on Thursday, May 12, will benefit victims of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disasters.