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A MAGICAL MUSICAL: The Secret Garden with Music by John Kander, Book & Lyrics by Marsha Norman, Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett

A MAGICAL MUSICAL: The Secret Garden with Music by John Kander, Book & Lyrics by Marsha Norman, Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett

THE HAPPY EMBALMER -- a World-Premiere new musical with book, music and lyrics by Mark Noonan and Nick Oddy, directed and choreographed by Kelly Devine -- is presented by The New York Musical Theatre Festival, starting October 6, 2009 at Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre (410 West 42nd Street, btw 9th and 10th Avenues) in New York City.

A MAGICAL MUSICAL: The Secret Garden with Music by John Kander, Book & Lyrics by Marsha Norman, Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Eat the Runt, by Avery Crozier, is described as a comedy that toys with ideas of perception, political correctness, and societal and cultural norms, requires eight actors ages 30-50. Robert A. O'Connell's Christmas on the Pecos is a tale of two modern-day cowboys, a couple fleeing to a better life and a group of travelers lost in a snow storm; the script requires eight actors, ages 30-60, including one Latino couple in their 20s.

Eat the Runt, by Avery Crozier, is described as a comedy that toys with ideas of perception, political correctness, and societal and cultural norms, requires eight actors ages 30-50. Robert A. O'Connell's Christmas on the Pecos is a tale of two modern-day cowboys, a couple fleeing to a better life and a group of travelers lost in a snow storm; the script requires eight actors, ages 30-60, including one Latino couple in their 20s.

A MAGICAL MUSICAL: The Secret Garden with Music by John Kander, Book & Lyrics by Marsha Norman, Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Bailey Hanks (Legally Blonde) joins the cast of the new cartoon musical, VOTE! Deidre Goodwin (A Chorus Line) and Morgan Karr (Spring Awakening, Everyday Rapture) also star in this high-energy musical comedy focusing on the electoral process from the perspective of three high school seniors. The race forces the candidates to consider the meaning of each vote and the importance of distinctive character in politics. While some of the students have no problem gaining approval from their peers, others act as though they'll stop at nothing to win the coveted position of student council president.

If you don't remember the '60s... you were probably there! Rick Sparks directs Guerin Barry, John Bigham, Bruce Katzman, Kelly Lester and Tait Ruppert in a world premiere comedy about lost dreams set in the San Fernando Valley.

A MAGICAL MUSICAL: The Secret Garden with Music by John Kander, Book & Lyrics by Marsha Norman, Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Bailey Hanks (Legally Blonde) joins the cast of the new cartoon musical, VOTE! Deidre Goodwin (A Chorus Line) and Morgan Karr (Spring Awakening, Everyday Rapture) also star in this high-energy musical comedy focusing on the electoral process from the perspective of three high school seniors. The race forces the candidates to consider the meaning of each vote and the importance of distinctive character in politics. While some of the students have no problem gaining approval from their peers, others act as though they'll stop at nothing to win the coveted position of student council president.

Bailey Hanks (Legally Blonde) joins the cast of the new cartoon musical, VOTE! Deidre Goodwin (A Chorus Line) and Morgan Karr (Spring Awakening, Everyday Rapture) also star in this high-energy musical comedy focusing on the electoral process from the perspective of three high school seniors. The race forces the candidates to consider the meaning of each vote and the importance of distinctive character in politics. While some of the students have no problem gaining approval from their peers, others act as though they'll stop at nothing to win the coveted position of student council president.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre located within The West Bank Café is pleased to announce upcoming performances in May Featuring: Nancy Anderson, Alison Arngrim, Donna Lynne Champlin, Mary Bond Davis, Lauren Kennedy, Steven Lutvak, Joan Rivers, Tim Sullivan and more!

The Hayworth Theatre presents the West Coast Premiere of Michael Murphy's 2005 Obie-nominated 'Sin, A Cardinal Deposed,' a concert production based entirely on the actual transcripts of the 2002 prosecution of the Boston Arch Diocese in the wake of accusations regarding priest sexual impropriety. Directing is multi Academy Award-nominated Paul Mazursky. The production premiered Thursday, February 26, continuing Thursdays only at 8pm until April 2.

Tyler Maynard(The Little Mermaid), Alex Brightman(Wicked), and Jay A. Johnson(Hair), are set to appear in the premiere performance of 'Craig Stevens Guide to Making it on Broadway' at the Laurie Beechman Theater on Monday, April 6th at 9:30 pm.

It is with great pleasure that The West Bank Café announces upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue. For reservations, please call 212.695.6909.

The Hayworth Theatre presents the West Coast Premiere of Michael Murphy's 2005 Obie-nominated 'Sin, A Cardinal Deposed,' a concert production based entirely on the actual transcripts of the 2002 prosecution of the Boston Arch Diocese in the wake of accusations regarding priest sexual impropriety. Directing is multi Academy Award-nominated Paul Mazursky. The production premiered Thursday, February 26, continuing Thursdays only at 8pm until April 2.

The Hayworth Theater presents Michael Murphy's Obie-nominated SIN, A CARDINAL DEPOSED, directed By Paul Mazursky Featuring Bruce Davison, Gary Cole, Dan Lauria, Wendie Mallick, Hamish Linklater, James Handy Opens Thursday, February 26, continuing Thursdays only at 8pm In Suffolk Superior Court, lawyer Orson Krieger treads a fine line between respect and contempt as he relentlessly pursues answers from the elusive Cardinal Bernard Law, the Archbishop of Boston, for his failure to protect the victims of sexual abuse at the hands of priests in his archdiocese. Every question, every answer, every word of this play was taken from two hearings and one trial. All the characters are real.

The Hayworth Theater presents Michael Murphy's Obie-nominated SIN, A CARDINAL DEPOSED, directed By Paul Mazursky Featuring Bruce Davison, Gary Cole, Dan Lauria, Wendie Mallick, Hamish Linklater, James Handy Opens Thursday, February 26, continuing Thursdays only at 8pm In Suffolk Superior Court, lawyer Orson Krieger treads a fine line between respect and contempt as he relentlessly pursues answers from the elusive Cardinal Bernard Law, the Archbishop of Boston, for his failure to protect the victims of sexual abuse at the hands of priests in his archdiocese. Every question, every answer, every word of this play was taken from two hearings and one trial. All the characters are real.

Bailiwick Repertory artists and friends will gather at the Bailiwick Arts Center , 1229 West Belmont, on December 29th to bid FAREWELL TO 1229: Fifteen Years of Great Musicals from POPE JOAN to HUNCHBACK. The special benefit performance features musical selections POPE JOAN, PARADE, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, DR. SEX, Q, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, JERRY SPRINGER ? THE OPERA, THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME.