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Comedian Bill Maher Returns to The Orleans Showroom, 9/10-11
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 1, 2011


Following two sold-out performances over the Forth of July weekend, 'Politically Incorrect' comedian and political commentator Bill Maher brings his trademark humor back to The Orleans Showroom, September 10 and 11, each evening at 8 p.m.

David Henry Hwang Named 2012 William Inge Theatre Festival Honoree
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 1, 2011


David Henry Hwang, one of America's most dynamic and versatile playwrights, is the Honoree of the 31st Annual William Inge Theatre Festival, in Independence, Kansas, on the campus of Independence Community College.

Bay Area Playwrights Festival Showcases Seven Vanguard Playwrights, 7/22-31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2011


The Playwrights Foundation's 34th annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival (BAPF), a festival celebrating the development of new work which is performed script in hand, is taking place July 22-31 at Thick House in San Francisco.

Elaine Stritch, Lorna Luft Set for Town Hall Concerts in October
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 29, 2011


Details have just been released on concerts featuring Broadway legends Elaine Stritch and Lorna Luft at New York City's Town Hall. Stritch will appear on October 22at 8Pm, while Luft will tribute Judy Garland and Gene Kelly on October 28 at 8PM.

Lillias White, Darius deHaas, et al. Join ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' Concert, 7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2011


The Town Hall, New York City's landmark theatre and concert venue, concludes its acclaimed 5th Annual Summer Broadway Festival with All Singin' All Dancin' on Monday, July 25th at 8PM. The show is created, written, and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall.

Ruskin Group Theatre's A MEMORY OF TWO MONDAYS Closes
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2011


Arthur Miller's autobiographical play will be staged at the Ruskin Group Theatre for a limited time. The play elegantly, and hilariously at times, depicts the way a common experience can bond people together.

STG Presents Marc Maron 11/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 22, 2011


Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Marc Maron on Friday, November 25, 2011 at 9:00pm at the Neptune.

Pee Wee Creating New Movie with Judd Apatow
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 22, 2011


According to Darkhorizons.com, Paul Reubens confirmed at at Comic Con yesterday that he is currently working with Judd Apatow's production company to crate a new Pee Wee Herman movie. Reubens and Paul Rust have written the script, but there is still no word on who will direct the project.

Bay Area Playwrights Festival Showcases Seven Vanguard Playwrights, 7/22-31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2011


The Playwrights Foundation's 34th annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival (BAPF), a festival celebrating the development of new work which is performed script in hand, is taking place July 22-31 at Thick House in San Francisco.

Paula Poundstone to Perform at BergenPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2011


The hilarious comedienne, Paula Poundstone, known for her amazing ability to find the humor in every aspect of life will be performing at the Bergen Performing Arts Center on July 21 at 8 pm as part of her current national tour.

JCCSF Friend Center Announces 2011-12 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2011


Part of the Arts and Ideas series of performances, lectures and conversations, The Friend Center for the Arts at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) today announced details of its comprehensive Performing Arts programming for 2011/12.

Eddie Izzard Makes History with Stripped to the Bowl 7/20
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2011


Hailed as one of the foremost stand-ups of his generation, Emmy-winning comic Eddie Izzard makes Hollywood Bowl history with Stripped to the Bowl, the first-ever solo comedy presentation at the iconic venue, after selling out Madison Square Garden in January 2010.

Lillias White, Darius deHaas, et al. Join ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' Concert, 7/25
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 19, 2011


The Town Hall, New York City's landmark theatre and concert venue, concludes its acclaimed 5th Annual Summer Broadway Festival with All Singin' All Dancin' on Monday, July 25th at 8PM. The show is created, written, and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall.

George Hamilton Leads LA CAGE At The State Theater, Goes On Sale 7/29
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 19, 2011


Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that individual tickets for La Cage Aux Folles, starring film and TV actor George Hamilton and winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, will go on sale Friday, July 29

BWW Reviews: For Tom Robbins, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Feels Like Coming Home
by Shannon O'Connor - Jul 19, 2011


Tom Alan Robbins first stepped into the role of Russian milkman Tevye in the classic Tony-winning musical Fiddler on the Roof some 40 years ago, as a high school student. This week, he returns to his stage roots at Atlanta's Fabulous Fox Theater, once again taking the Fiddler lead.

COMEDY CENTRAL Records Releases Marc Maron's This Has to Be Funny CD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 18, 2011


Maron's new CD and digital album, 'This Has to Be Funny,' will be released by COMEDY CENTRAL Records on Tuesday, August 9.

Nick Adams, Julia Murney Set for ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' at Town Hall, 7/25
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2011


The Town Hall, New York City's landmark theater and concert venue, kicked off its acclaimed 5th Annual Summer Broadway Festival with Broadway's Rising Stars on July 11th and concludes with All Singin' All Dancin' on Monday, July 25th at 8PM. Broadway's Rising Stars showcases students from theatrical institutions across the country who will be making their debut on the Town Hall stage. All Singin' All Dancin' features Broadway show tunes sporting brand new choreography from Mark Stuart and Lorin Latarro, performed by today's Broadway song and dance stars. Ross Patterson is the musical director, with Scott Siegel as creator, writer, and director.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 13, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - Jul 13, 2011


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. A BroadwayWorld party tonight at The Call, a new 'Pinocchio,' 'Pinkalicious,' 'Aladdin,' that Blues Brothers show, 'The Wiz,' Midwest New Musicals, Part II, more....

Ruskin Group Theatre Extends A MEMORY OF TWO MONDAYS Through 8/14
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 12, 2011


Due to overwhelming demand, Arthur Miller's autobiographical play, now being staged at the Ruskin Group Theatre, will add three more weeks to their performance schedule. This rarely produced gem elegantly, and hilariously at times, depicts the way a common experience can bond people together.

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