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Celebrating Stephen Sondheim's 80th Birthday this year, Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Producing Director Richard M. Parison, Jr., presents the musical thriller, SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Directed by Julianne Boyd, with musical direction by Darren Cohen, Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece begins previews on June 17; opens June 23 at 7:00pm; and runs through July 17.

Madness has descended on Fort Worth by means of its resident opera company. Fort Worth Opera's annual practice of rehearsing 3-4 operas simultaneously and all the craziness that goes with it has inspired a TV producer and agent to create a reality show, which may one day be seen on a station near you.

American Lyric Theater (ALT) announces the World Premiere of The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, on June 13, 2010 at7pm at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis at Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, continuing for five more performances on June 16, 18, 22 (mat), 24, and 26.

YLT's original production of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is based on the Lewis Carroll classic novel which tells the story of Alice, a young girl who falls down a rabbit hole and is trapped in a world of bizarre creatures and fanciful adventures, will end its run on May 23rd.

Madness has descended on Fort Worth by means of its resident opera company. Fort Worth Opera's annual practice of rehearsing 3-4 operas simultaneously and all the craziness that goes with it has inspired a TV producer and agent to create a reality show, which may one day be seen on a station near you.

Following a prestigious festival run, WHEN YOU'RE STRANGE: A FILM ABOUT THE DOORS, has been featured at the Sundance, Berlin, Deauville and San Sebastian Film Festivals and most recently played to sold-out shows at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Penguin Rep Theatre, in association with Chase Mishkin, to AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY with the New York City premiere of FREED, written by Charles Smith and directed by Joe Brancato. FREED begins previews on Friday, June 11 for a limited engagement through Saturday, July 3.

Opening May 14, YLT's original production of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is based on the Lewis Carroll classic novel which tells the story of Alice, a young girl who falls down a rabbit hole and is trapped in a world of bizarre creatures and fanciful adventures.

The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park proudly announce that Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler) opens Cain Park's 2010 season in the Alma Theater June 11-27 (preview June 10). Paul Gurgol, founder/artistic director of Kalliope Stage, directs this 1979 Tony Award-winning musical thriller with music direction by Jodie Ricci.

Internationally acclaimed musicians and comedians make up an eclectic season of Sunday performances and events at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre for 2010.

The MTV fans have spoken! Voting their favorite motion pictures into the stratosphere for the '2010 MTV Movie Awards,' film fans everywhere have made 'The Hangover,' 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' and 'Avatar' this year's top nominated films.

Madness has descended on Fort Worth by means of its resident opera company. Fort Worth Opera's annual practice of rehearsing 3-4 operas simultaneously and all the craziness that goes with it has inspired a TV producer and agent to create a reality show, which may one day be seen on a station near you.

Today, we are continuing where we left off last week in our complete overview of Stephen Sondheim's career in honor of his 80th birthday, as well as the opening of his new musical SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, by taking a listen to all the Sondheim-related soundtracks available on CD and MP3...

Opening May 14, YLT's original production of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is based on the Lewis Carroll classic novel which tells the story of Alice, a young girl who falls down a rabbit hole and is trapped in a world of bizarre creatures and fanciful adventures.

Today we are taking a look at the extended streak of genius exhibited by Stephen Sondheim, along with director/producer Hal Prince, following the resounding success of COMPANY in 1970. Throughout the rest of the 70s they would continue to change the form of theatre itself with four momentous musicals tackling every topic from aging showgirls singing one last tune to Ingmar Bergman sunsets and a topic for a concept musical no less epic than the westernization of Japan in the wake of Commodore Perry - plus, who could forget the remorseful Barber and his knife (or should that be “wife“?). Without question, these are four richly-encrusted crowning achievements of a legendary career and these musical jewels are still sparkling and shining, as glistening and beautiful as ever dazzling us and enticing us to inspect them closer...

Due to popular demand, Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre has extended it's ticket sales for director Tim Burton's 3D fantasy adventure ALICE IN WONDERLAND, presented in Disney Digital 3D™ from Disney, through April 20. ALICE IN WONDERLAND opened at the El Capitan Theatre on March 5.

A sold out crowd filled the Avalon Hollywood Theatre on Sunday night, April 11th for the 42nd annual Academy of Magical Arts Awards. The evening was not only hosted, but also co-produced by the popular Neil Patrick Harris. The evenings color commentary was offered by the always-funny Jason Alexander.

Free Book Talk with Lola Cohen and Anna Strasberg: The Lee Strasberg Note Lee Strasberg and his Legacy - Thursday, April 8, 2010, at 6PM.

The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrated its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The production will end its run in the 276-seat MAX Theater, April 4, 2010.

Free Book Talk with Lola Cohen and Anna Strasberg: The Lee Strasberg Note Lee Strasberg and his Legacy - Thursday, April 8, 2010, at 6PM.