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niversal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to the Triangle's DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center from November 2-14, 2010. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim on Broadway including 10 Tony Awards.

David Schwimmer has proposed to his photographer girlfriend, Zoe Buckman, according to EW.com. The website reports that the couple met in 2007 while Schwimmer was there directing the comedy Run Fatboy Run.

MY CUSTOM VAN, Michael Ian Black's one man show is set to reture to the Drilling Company Theatre July 1 through 10. MY CUSTOM VAN is based on Black's book 'My Custom Van... 50 Mind-Blowing Essays That Will Blow Mind All Over Your Face.' Also appearing in the show are Amanda Byron, Joshua Tussin, Brian Sell, Gino Costabile, Ruark Downey, Brian Frank, Laura Dillman, and Andrew McLeod. Joe Jung directed this production. Lighting design is by Chad Lefebvre, scenic desgin by Francois Portier and J.J. Bernard and costume design by Jessi Blue Gormezano.

MY CUSTOM VAN, Michael Ian Black's one man show is set to reture to the Drilling Company Theatre July 1 through 10. MY CUSTOM VAN is based on Black's book 'My Custom Van... 50 Mind-Blowing Essays That Will Blow Mind All Over Your Face.' Also appearing in the show are Amanda Byron, Joshua Tussin, Brian Sell, Gino Costabile, Ruark Downey, Brian Frank, Laura Dillman, and Andrew McLeod. Joe Jung directed this production. Lighting design is by Chad Lefebvre, scenic desgin by Francois Portier and J.J. Bernard and costume design by Jessi Blue Gormezano.

MY CUSTOM VAN, Michael Ian Black's one man show is set to reture to the Drilling Company Theatre July 1 through 10. MY CUSTOM VAN is based on Black's book 'My Custom Van... 50 Mind-Blowing Essays That Will Blow Mind All Over Your Face.' Also appearing in the show are Amanda Byron, Joshua Tussin, Brian Sell, Gino Costabile, Ruark Downey, Brian Frank, Laura Dillman, and Andrew McLeod. Joe Jung directed this production. Lighting design is by Chad Lefebvre, scenic desgin by Francois Portier and J.J. Bernard and costume design by Jessi Blue Gormezano.

Opened in September 2006 in Manhattan's booming Meatpacking District, Comix has quickly defined itself as the premier comedy club in New York City. Comix is Zagat's highest rated comedy venue, and was dubbed "one of the top six clubs in the country" by the Hollywood Reporter. Comix was also named the top headliner club in New York City by both GrandLife and Digital City.

Opened in September 2006 in Manhattan's booming Meatpacking District, Comix has quickly defined itself as the premier comedy club in New York City. Comix is Zagat's highest rated comedy venue, and was dubbed "one of the top six clubs in the country" by the Hollywood Reporter. Comix was also named the top headliner club in New York City by both GrandLife and Digital City.

David Schwimmer has proposed to his photographer girlfriend, Zoe Buckman, according to EW.com. The website reports that the couple met in 2007 while Schwimmer was there directing the comedy Run Fatboy Run.

niversal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to the Triangle's DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center from November 2-14, 2010. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim on Broadway including 10 Tony Awards.

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to St. Louis from August 10-28, 2011.

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical, featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, will be presented in Toronto as part of the 2010/2011 Mirvish Subscription Season.

Comedy, music and theatre at the East London venue

The Royal Court Theatre's autumn season will focus on British playwriting talent, with new plays from Mike Bartlett, Tim Crouch, Lucy Prebble and Michael Wynne, tackling subjects as diverse as sexuality, abuse, authorship, financial scandal and the disappointed hopes of the Affluenza generation.

David Schwimmer will make his second foray into directing with the film 'Trust,' starring Clive Owen and Catherine Keener. The project was conceived by Schwimmer and penned by Andy Bellin for Millennium Films.

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical, featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, will launch a U.S. national tour with an extended run in Chicago in the spring of 2010 before embarking on a multi-city tour. Performances will begin March 2010 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph, Chicago). Additional cities, dates and casting will be announced at a later date.

Abrams is a skilled director, and as such must take on the sequel. When that time comes, Abrams must be urged to adopt more of what made fans create the most powerful cult following in Hollywood. Bask in the slick glory of the first venture, but add a little more than a wink and a nod to all those Trekkers out there next time around...

ShoWest has named Chris Pine ShoWest Male Star of Tomorrow, it was announced today by Mitch Neuhauser, co-managing director of the event, which will be held March 30-April 2, 2009, in Las Vegas. Pine will be presented with the ShoWest Male Star of Tomorrow Award at ShoWest's Final Night Banquet and Award Ceremony on Thursday, April 2nd, at Bally's and Paris Las Vegas. 'ShoWest has a history of recognizing major talents at the very earliest points in their rising careers,' said Neuhauser. 'Pine's impressive skills on the screen and stage will be sure to be showcased, with his performance as Captain Kirk, in the much anticipated release of Star Trek in theatres May 8, 2009. We could not be more excited to honor Chris Pine as this year's Male Star of Tomorrow.'

Due to demand for tickets, Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director and Brittany O'Neill, Managing Director) has extended the world premiere engagement of Stephen Belber's new dark comedy Fault Lines, directed by David Schwimmer. Fault Lines opened September 30, 2008 at The Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street). The run will now continue through November 9, 2008.

Due to demand for tickets, Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director and Brittany O'Neill, Managing Director) has extended the world premiere engagement of Stephen Belber's new dark comedy Fault Lines, directed by David Schwimmer. Fault Lines opened September 30, 2008 at The Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street). The run will now continue through November 9, 2008.

New York's eternally boundary-pushing theater company Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director and Brittany O'Neill, Managing Director) has announced that it will present the Off Broadway premiere of Fault Lines, a new play by Stephen Belber, directed by David Schwimmer.