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Does genius have to be accompanied by totally a-hole behavior? John Stark directs his uniformly strong cast in a slick, strong-handed pace, in which they vividly exhibit the demons alternately possessing and inspiring the playwright's writings.

The Human Terrain System is a military initiative designed to utilize the research capabilities of individuals in areas where there are conflicts in order to forge a better understanding of the population of a region by gathering sociocultural information. For example, the intrepid protagonist of playwright Jennifer Blackmer's work, THE HUMAN TERRAIN, is a civilian anthropologist who's been shipped to Fallujah, Iraq (circa 2007-2008). It's her job to attempt to figure out, through intelligence data drawn from contacts, the issues that are driving the local people to commit acts of aggression directed at each other and the military presence that resides there. But, doing so requires her to gain the trust of individuals while also remaining loyal to her country. It's a fine line and a slippery slope to tread, and this powerful and effective production by Mustard Seed Theatre reveals the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by participants in this program.

For the sixth consecutive summer, the Garden of Dreams Foundation will host Dream Week , its week-long summer experience for 40 children (10-12 years old) from the Police Athletic League, one of its 22 partner organizations. The children will enjoy one-of-a-kind activities planned by the New York Knicks, Rangers, Liberty, MSG Networks, MSG Sports Properties and MSG Entertainment at various locations throughout the tri-state area including, but not limited to, Madison Square Garden, the MSG Training Center, Radio City Music Hall, MetLife Stadium and Stadium Tennis Center at Mill Pond Park.

It's been a couple of years since playwright Deanna Jent's FALLING debuted here in St. Louis, and since then it's been published, and gone on to receive rave reviews on both coasts. FALLING's impact has been a wonderful thing to witness from afar, and so it's especially nice that we get the opportunity to revisit the play in Mustard Seed Theatre's current production. This was challenging and rewarding must-see theatre when I reviewed it in 2011, and I can assure you that my opinion is even stronger. This is a powerful piece that raises a number of important questions.

The Madison Square Garden Company will unveil a fully transformed Madison Square Garden Arena today, October 24 at 11:00 a.m., marking the completion of its unprecedented $1 billion, three-year, top-to-bottom project. With the Transformation of the Garden, which began in 2011 and included three offseason shutdowns in 2011, 2012 and 2013, the most storied and historic arena in the world is now also a fully state-of-art sports and entertainment venue - a powerful combination that will ensure its position as The World's Most Famous Arena for generations to come.

The Madison Square Garden Company will unveil a fully transformed Madison Square Garden Arena on Thursday, October 24 at 11:00 a.m., marking the completion of its unprecedented $1 billion, three-year, top-to-bottom project. With the Transformation of the Garden, which began in 2011 and included three offseason shutdowns in 2011, 2012 and 2013, the most storied and historic arena in the world is now also a fully state-of-art sports and entertainment venue - a powerful combination that will ensure its position as The World's Most Famous Arena for generations to come.

John Stark Productions presents Me Myself And I, by Himself, a visiting guest production at the Odyssey Theatre opening Sunday, October 13, 2013, for a limited engagement.

John Stark Productions presents Me Myself And I, by Himself, a visiting guest production at the Odyssey Theatre opening Sunday, October 13, 2013, for a limited engagement.

Blue Man Group brought the New York Knicks a little luck and helped them avoid elimination in the Eastern Conference semifinals with an 85-75 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Thursday night. Scroll down for photos!

Yesterday, the Garden of Dreams Foundation and the New York-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital unveiled the refurbishments in the Children's Diagnostic Radiology Center made possible by a grant from Garden of Dreams. Celebrities including the Rockettes, John Starks, Rod Gilbert, Adam Graves, Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels joined patients and Hospital staff for the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate and unveil the new corridor. Scroll down for photos!

On Wednesday, April 3rd, Lord & Taylor will host "Shop Smart. Do Good." in support of local charitable organizations. The event will give non-profit organizations the opportunity to raise thousands of dollars in one special day. The event will include personal appearances by New York Basketball legend John Starks, local historian and author John Ellis Kordes, complimentary makeup consultations from Dior, NARS, Chanel and others, cigar rolling, and more.

Principal photography is underway on location in Georgia for Alcon Entertainment's "Prisoners," a Warner Bros. Pictures' release starring Oscar nominees Hugh Jackman ("Les Miserables") and Jake Gyllenhaal ("Brokeback Mountain"), under the direction of Denis Villeneuve, who helmed the Oscar-nominated foreign language film "Incendies."

MSG Entertainment and the Garden of Dreams Foundation announced that actress, host of The View and Garden of Dreams Foundation board member Whoopi Goldberg; Rangers legend Adam Graves; actor John Leguizamo; hip hop pioneer, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Garden of Dreams Foundation board member Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels; tennis legend and sports announcer John McEnroe; actress Brooke Shields; cast members from the Emmy Award-winning series The Sopranos including Steve Schirripa and Tony Sirico; Knicks legend John Starks; and New York Giants Defensive End and two-time Super Bowl Champion Justin Tuck will participate in Garden of Laughs, a comedy event presented by Chase to benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation. This esteemed list of entertainers and sports icons will serve as on-stage presenters today, January 26, 2013 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden with more presenters to be announced.

The Garden of Dreams Foundation and Charitybuzz announced today an exclusive online auction in support of Garden of Laughs, a comedy event, presented by Chase, to benefit the Foundation. Unforgettable packages including once-in-a-lifetime meet and greet experiences and concert tickets are up for bid to aid the Foundation's efforts to make dreams come true for children in need. The auction is currently live now through February 8, 2013. Garden of Laughs will take place on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

The St. Louis Theater Circle has just announced the nominees for the 2013 Louie Awards, honoring excellence in professional theater. The ceremony is set to take place on March 11 at the Gaslight Theater (358 North Boyle Avenue). To reserve tickets, email stltheatercircle@sbcglobal.net.

John Stark Productions presents Tom. Dick and Harry Meet Mary, a visiting guest production at the Odyssey Theatre opening tonight, December 7, 2012, for a limited engagement.

John Stark Productions presents Tom. Dick and Harry Meet Mary, a visiting guest production at the Odyssey Theatre opening Friday, December 7, 2012, for a limited engagement.

Due to inclement weather Lord & Taylor will postpone 'Shop Smart. Do Good! A Fundraising Day'. The event has been rescheduled for Friday, November 2nd and Saturday, November 3rd at its Garden City, NY store.

Today, October 30, 2012, Lord & Taylor will host "Shop Smart. Do Good! A Fundraising Day" in support of local charitable organizations. The event will give non-profit organizations the opportunity to raise thousands of dollars in one special day. Personal appearances will be made by Olympic Champion and designer, Kristi Yamaguchi, New York Basketball Legend, John Starks, Eric Hatcher of Echo Brands, Senior Vice President of Cosmetics and Parfums for Hanae Mori, Dean Lewis, and CEO & Author of The 7 Virtues of a Philosopher Queen, Barb Stegemann, among others. Customers will have the option to receive complimentary ornament calligraphy, complimentary monogramming on any cashmere purchase, have a balloon character made for the kids or receive a complimentary hand rolled cigar.