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National Jewish Theater, Producing Artistic Director Arnold Mittelman, will present a limited Off-Broadway run of The Soap Myth, by Jeff Cohen, from March 23 - April 22 at theBlack Box Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street, between 6th Avenue and Broadway). Directed by Arnold Mittelman, this production will starGreg Mullavey (television's "Marty Hartman") and features Andi Potamkin, Donald Corren, and Dee Pelletier.

30 years ago today, Dreamgirls premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre. The production was directed by Michael Bennett, produced by Bennett, Bob Avian, Geffen Records, and The Shubert Organization, and choreographed by Bennett and Michael Peters. It starred Sheryl Lee Ralph as Deena Jones, Jennifer Holliday as Effie White, Loretta Devine as Lorrell Robinson, Ben Harney as Curtis Taylor, Jr., Cleavant Derricks as James 'Thunder' Early, and Obba Babatundé as C. C. White. Dreamgirls proved to be a star-making vehicle for several of its performers, particularly Holliday, whose performance as Effie received significant praise.

Approximately 150 of the nation's leading critics, celebrities, media, film makers, and investment firms will be brought together by Blazar Media Group for a special screening and to share in producers Kevin Edwards, Karin Chien, Charles A. Murphy III, George N'Namdi, Steven Traylor, Michael Phillips and Harry Davis' 'JOY ROAD' opening on Friday, November 18, 2011, two movie showings per day, at the AMC Empire, 234 West 42nd Street, NY, NY 10036-0000, tickets: http://www.joyroadmovie.com/, 212-405-2204. At heart of the film and more pertinent today than ever, we discover "What happens when there is no one else to blame but us?"

Approximately 150 of the nation's leading critics, celebrities, media, film makers, and investment firms will be brought together by Blazar Media Group for a special screening and to share in producers Kevin Edwards, Karin Chien, Charles A. Murphy III, George N'Namdi, Steven Traylor, Michael Phillips and Harry Davis' 'JOY ROAD' opening on Friday, November 18, 2011, two movie showings per day, at the AMC Empire, 234 West 42nd Street, NY, NY 10036-0000, tickets: http://www.joyroadmovie.com/, 212-405-2204. At heart of the film and more pertinent today than ever, we discover "What happens when there is no one else to blame but us?"

The Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP branch announce the complete list of honorees for the 21st Annual NAACP Theatre Awards.

The Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP branch announce the complete list of honorees for the 21st Annual NAACP Theatre Awards.

The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park Theater Artistic Director Russ Borski announce that DREAMGIRLS will open Cain Park's 2011 season in the Alma Theater June 10-26 (preview June 9).

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that the Old Globe's world premiere productions of Sammy and The First Wives Club - A New Musical were the recipients of five 2010 NAACP Theatre Awards. The awards presentation was held on Monday, Aug. 30 at the Director's Guild of America in Hollywood.

Frank Wildhorn's new musical 'Bonnie & Clyde' earned top honors Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle's 2009 Craig Noel Awards for Theatrical Excellence.

The Old Globe's CYRANO, and La Jolla Playhouse's BONNIE & CLYDE and CREDITORS were among the top honorees at the San Diego Critics Circle Awards.

Sammy, a new musical by Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Leslie Bricusse, runs at The Old Globe Sept. 19 through Nov. 8, 2009.

SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.

Sammy, a new musical by Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Leslie Bricusse, runs at The Old Globe Sept. 19 through Nov. 8, 2009.

Sammy, a new musical by Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Leslie Bricusse, runs at The Old Globe Sept. 19 through Nov. 8, 2009.