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Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, the sensational new production of DREAMGIRLS, which opens in Ivoryton tonight, August 7th, tells the story of an up-and-coming 1960s girl singing group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.

Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, the sensational new production of DREAMGIRLS, which opens in Ivoryton on August 7th, tells the story of an up-and-coming 1960s girl singing group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. With music by Academy Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award winner Tom Eyen, DREAMGIRLS features the unforgettable hits: 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going,' 'One Night Only' and 'Listen.' This Tony and Academy Award winning musical sparkles like never before!

Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, the sensational new production of DREAMGIRLS, which opens in Ivoryton on August 7th, tells the story of an up-and-coming 1960s girl singing group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.

A predictable plot and disjointed musical elements might have brought FOOTLOOSE down, but deeper messages, good character development and -- at least in the production running over at Ivoryton Playhouse -- a strong vocal ensemble, turn the show around into an enjoyable romp through rebellious youth and overprotective parents.

One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory burst onto the Ivoryton Playhouse stage on July 3rd and will be rockin' the house till July 28th. Scroll down for a first look at the cast!

One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the Ivoryton Playhouse stage tonight, July 3rd. The movie was released in 1984 and the soundtrack reached #1 on the Billboard charts and sold over 17 million copies worldwide. Its journey to Broadway began in 1996 when director Walter Bobbie collaborated on a stage adaptation with Dean Pitchford and Tom Snow. FOOTLOOSE finally previewed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in the summer of 1998, and opened on Broadway on October 22nd. The next day, the show broke the box office record for the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it continued to thrill audiences into July, 2000.

FOOTLOOSE opens in Ivoryton on July 3rd and runs through July 28th . Performance times are Wednesday and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Evening performances are Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for seniors, $20 for students and $15 for children and are available by calling the Playhouse box office at 860-767-7318 or by visiting our website at www.ivorytonplayhouse.org (Group rates are available by calling the box office for information.) The Playhouse is located at 103 Main Street in Ivoryton.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced last night, June 14, the winners of the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards in a sold-out, grand gala for over 1,100 attendees at the Westin Bonaventure, in downtown Los Angeles. Scroll down for the full list of winners and photos from the ceremony!

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director), present a one-night only benefit concert celebrating up and coming musical theatre writers, with the NEO 9 on Monday, May 20, 2013 at The York Theatre. Check out a look back at the night, featuring performances by LaChanze, Lisa Brescia, Titus Burgess, and more!

Based on National ratings during the week of May 6, 2013, 'Katie' ranked as TV's No. 1 new syndicated talk show, leading runner-up 'Steve Harvey' in Households (+7% - 1.6 rating vs. 1.5 rating) and Total Viewers (+3% - 2.083 million vs. 2.019 million). In fact, 'Katie' has finished as the top-rated freshman talker in Homes in each week since its September debut.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

'Katie' ranked as TV's No. 1 new syndicated talk show during the week (w/o 04/15/13), leading runner-up 'Steve Harvey' by strong margins in Households

During the week of April 8, 2013, 'Katie' was TV's top freshman syndicated talker, leading its nearest competition ('Steve Harvey') by double-digit margins in Households (+13% - 1.7 rating vs. 1.5 rating) and Total Viewers (+10% - 2.185 million vs. 1.994 million).

During the week of April 8, 2013, "Katie" was TV's top freshman syndicated talker, leading its nearest competition ("Steve Harvey") by double-digit margins in Households (+13% - 1.7 rating vs. 1.5 rating) and Total Viewers (+10% - 2.185 million vs. 1.994 million).

During the week of April 1, 2013, 'Katie' finished as the No. 1 new syndicated talker in Households (1.7 rating), Total Viewers (2.127 million) and Women 25-54 (0.9 rating - tie).

Of 18 Syndicated Talk Shows on the Market, KATIE Ranks Among the Top-Tier And Registers as Television's Strongest Freshman Talk Show Since 2009 KATIE National Ratings.