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In 1999-2000, The New Group presented the premiere of Marc Wolf's solo documentary play, Another American: Asking and Telling, which won an Obie award and went on to tour the country. Ten years later, The New Group revisits this influential piece of theater in the context of the ongoing debate about the U.S. policy on LGBT citizens in the military.

Today, Seth Deconstructs David Friedman and Alix Korey. Seth writes 'The writing of David Friedman and the talent of Alix Korey is a brava combination!'

In 1999-2000, The New Group presented the premiere of Marc Wolf's solo documentary play, Another American: Asking and Telling, which won an Obie award and went on to tour the country. Ten years later, The New Group revisits this influential piece of theater in the context of the ongoing debate about the U.S. policy on LGBT citizens in the military.

A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held daily for WICKED, which will be performing from May 19 to June 13 at Ovens Auditorium. Each day, 2½ hours prior to show time, people who present themselves at the Ovens Auditorium box office will have their names placed in a lottery drum and then, thirty minutes later, names will be drawn for a limited number of orchestra seats at $25 each, cash only.

Today, Seth Deconstructs David Carroll. Seth writes ' - My sister Beth requested this! This is David doing his song 'Love Can't Happen' GRAND HOTEL'

After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2007, the smash-hit musical WICKED will return to the Ohio Theatre for five weeks only July 28-August 29.

Today, Seth Deconstructs EVE WAS WEAK from CARRIE. Seth writes ' - Score by Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford. Linzi Hateley is Carrie, Betty Buckley is Margaret. BRAVA!!!!!!!!'

Powerhouse Theater, a unique collaboration between Vassar College and New York Stage and Film, will enter its second quarter-century this summer, continuing its mission to offer a haven for world-class artists to gather and explore new material in an atmosphere that is both protected and challenging.

A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held daily for WICKED, which will be performing from May 19 to June 13 at Ovens Auditorium. Each day, 2½ hours prior to show time, people who present themselves at the Ovens Auditorium box office will have their names placed in a lottery drum and then, thirty minutes later, names will be drawn for a limited number of orchestra seats at $25 each, cash only.

Today, Seth Deconstruct's Kelly Clarkson! Seth writes 'This is from Season One [of American Idol]. She is AMAZING!'

Today sees Seth's deconstructs Barbra Streisand's 'SWEET ZOO.' Seth writes, 'I love this. It's such a joyous, comical performance. Brava!'

Today sees Seth's deconstructs Barbra Streisand's 'I'm Five.' Seth writes, 'I know it's short, but I listen to this song all the time. I love it!!'

Wicked, London's hugely popular musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, has announced that Lee Mead is to play Fiyero at the Apollo Victoria Theatre starting Monday, May 10th.

Today sees Seth's deconstructs Comden and Green (and Bernstein)! Seth writes, ' This song is a comedy classic. Enjoy! Brava Roz Russell and Edie Adams!'

Today sees Seth's first Barbara Cook deconstruction! Seth writes, 'My favorite soprano singing my favorite love song, 'My White Knight' from THE MUSIC MAN. The phrasing, the tone...you can't beat it!'

Seth writes 'The Sondheim orchestrations are by the brilliant Jonathan Tunick. Unfortunately, I don't know who did the pop stuff.'

Day 4 has Seth deconstructing Capathia Jenkins in FAME BECOMES ME. Seth writes ' This score is never talked about. Capathia is fantastic and so is everyone else in the cast. Marc Shaiman and Scott Whitman wrote it!'

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 4, 2010 by Broadway Star Lea Michele and Tony Award Nominee Jeff Daniels.

According to Variety, Samuel L. Jackson and Neil LaBute are set to develop an as-of-yet unnamed television series together with the Showtime network.

Day 3 has Seth deconstructing Liz Callaway in BABY. Seth writes 'Here she is! GREAT song GREAT singer. I now think that the last couple of high notes are mixed...can't decide!'