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Celebrated as a revolutionary playwright in turn of the century Industrial Russia, Anton Chekhov delivers an examination of urban and country life in his play, UNCLE VANYA. Now playing at The City Theatre in East Austin, this famous playwrights works are brought to stage for the first time at this community theater. New beginnings of this play date back to 1898 with publishing and debuting a year later in full production by the Moscow Art Theatre. Directed by the godfather of modern acting, Konstantin Stanislavski brings the struggle of class and love to the stage. Set on a run-down estate in the woods of Russia, our hometown family of characters are disrupted by an elderly professor and his much younger, and very attractive second wife, Yelena. The pining title character of the play Vanya is the long running estate manager and brother to the sickly professors first wife. Intimated and teetering on the edge of patience, Vanya befriends the towns local doctor, Astrov in an effort to pass the time and pontificate his frustrations and helplessness. Quickly into the play, Astrov and Vanya fall under the spell of the beautiful Yelena, throwing themselves in circumstances unbecoming of a married woman. Into the mix is Vanya's niece, Sonya who lives in a lonely love with doctor Astrov. With the demise of characters and the estate at risk, our characters desperately attempt to navigate the tough terrain ahead of them.

Following the enormous success and critical acclaim of their season opener, Venus in Fur and in keeping with this year's theme of 'Romance: Real or Imagined, The Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) has announced it will present Romance/Romance, a delightfully savvy and tuneful musical comedy as the second production of its 2017-18 season.

Kim H. Kowalke, President and CEO of the Kurt Weill Foundation, has announced the judges for the 20th Anniversary Lotte Lenya Competition. A distinguished panel will preside over the finals on 14 April in Rochester, NY: Tony Award-winning actress and singer Victoria Clark, renowned opera and musical theater conductor James Holmes, and Jack Viertel, Broadway producer, author, and Artistic Director of New York City Center Encores!

Street Theatre Company, in its twelfth year in Nashville, announces three upcoming events to ring in the new year and stay cozy with friends this winter. The first, a soiree announcing the 2018 season, Street Theatre Company's Glitz Gala will feature live cabaret style performances by some of Nashville's best musical theatre artists.

The world's first mariachi musical Cruzar la Cara de la Luna (To Cross the Face of the Moon) created by Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan's Jose Pepe Martinez and Broadway's Leonard Foglia, will have its Los Angeles premiere at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) on Friday, February 16 at 8:00pm, Saturday, February 17 at 8:00pm and Sunday, February 18 at 3:00pm.

A historical drama about how Admiral George Dewey came to the court martial defense of his defeated Spanish naval foe at the Battle of Manila Bay aims to change the way most Americans think about him. Dewey, who is still the only person in history to hold the rank of Admiral of the Navy, distinguished himself at the May 1, 1898 Battle of Manila Bay where he gave his famous order, 'You may fire when you are ready, Gridley.' He received New York City's first ticker tape parade which was attended by an estimated crowd of two million.

The Masque Theatre is proud to announce that the BUNNY AND THE MAGIC HAT is set to delight family audiences this winter holiday. This magnificent family puppet theatre show is presented by SHRiNKray Puppets.

Following the enormous success and critical acclaim of their season opener, Venus in Fur and in keeping with this year's theme of 'Romance: Real or Imagined, The Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) has announced it will present Romance/Romance, a delightfully savvy and tuneful musical comedy as the second production of its 2017-18 season.

The South Street Seaport Museum presents Greater Gotham today, November 2, 2017 at 6:30pm at 213 Water Street, NYC.

The South Street Seaport Museum presents Greater Gotham on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30pm at 213 Water Street, NYC.

A Noise Within (ANW) presents the third production of its 26th season, Mrs. Warren's Profession by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Michael Michetti, performing October 8 through November 18, 2017 (Press Opening October 14). Judith Scott, known for her role as Claudia Crane on the current FX series Snowfall, makes her ANW debut as the titular Kitty Warren. A special Pay-What-You-Can performance has been announced for Thursday, October 12 at 7:30 pm.

Bob Bayne, Anna Lively and Lively Entertainment will present a concert version of the 1987 musical Romance/Romance.

Cincinnati's grand dame, Music Hall, is getting a $143 million facelift.

Westport Country Playhouse announces its 2018 season, featuring five productions that are big for the soul, according to Artistic Director Mark Lamos. The Connecticut professional theater's lineup includes two comedies, one modern and one classic; a drama; a musical; and a world premiere, running from May 29 through November 17.

Bob Bayne, Anna Lively and Lively Entertainment will present a concert version of the 1987 musical Romance/Romance.

Today, Gimbal's Fine Candies announces the start of its 2017 Halloween sweepstakes, giving fans a chance to win a trick-or-treat package filled with delicious and ghoulish goodies. The lucky winner of this sweepstakes will receive a spirited and spooky Halloween set that will make their home trick-or-treat ready. The hauntingly fun package will feature 48 bags of Gimbal's Gourmet Jelly Beans, decorative pumpkins, spell books, a festive candy dish, a Halloween-themed tablecloth, and an eerie Halloween tree. Running from Sept. 20 through Oct. 13, the sweepstakes can be found on Gimbal's Facebook page, where all entrants will receive 15 percent off their next online purchase using the code: HALLOWEEN15.

Bob Bayne, Anna Lively and Lively Entertainment will present a concert version of the 1987 musical Romance/Romance. Featuring music by Keith Herrmann and book and lyrics Barry Harman, this musical features two stories linked only by the common theme of love.

Manhattan Theatre Club will produce a new Broadway production of Saint Joan, written by Nobel Prize in Literature and Academy Award winner Bernard Shaw and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan (Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes, Proof), starring three-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad (A Doll's House, Part 2, 'Billions').

'If someone in the year 1916 told me that in 1917 I'd be in the army, I would have thought him insane,' said Charles Edward Dilkes (1887-1968).

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today an extension for the US premiere of THE ARAN ISLANDS, by John Millington Synge (The Playboy of the Western World). Adapted, and directed by Joe O'Byrne (Frank Pig Says Hello).

Gimbal's Fine Candies today announces the start of its 2017 summer, "Make a Splash" sweepstakes featuring a chance to win a deluxe, fruit-themed beach bag with six bags of Gimbal's Sour Gourmet Jelly Beans, a towel, pool floats, water bottles, a table cloth and beach pail. The sweepstakes runs from June 27 through July 18 in honor of National Sour Candy Day. Participants can enter on Gimbal's Facebook page, with all entrants receiving 15 percent off their next online purchase by using the code SUMMER2017.

The upcoming July run of Mike Leigh's ABIGAIL'S PARTY at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg will serve as a special fundraiser for the popular Capetonian community theatre. The evening promises to be an evening of interactive fun, where the audience is encouraged to don their favourite 1970s outfit.

The Greensboro Arts Alliance and Residency (GAAR), under the Artistic Direction of Sabra Jones, is proud to announce its 1st Annual Opera Festival as part of the 2017 Summer Season in Vermont. Heidi Lauren Duke choreographs & directs Mezzo-Soprano Martha Prewitt in Lee Hoiby's comedy Bon Appetit!, written about the legendary chef Julia Child, from June 30 - July 5, 2017, at the Town House (20 Church St.)  in Hardwick, Vermont.  The return of opera performance marks a full circle moment for Hardwick's historic Town Hall which was, in fact, built as an opera house in 1898.

Live @ Peck Pavilion and Peck Flicks returns to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts grounds this summer. The season will run from July 6 through August 26 and each day of the series will have a different program focus. This year, Optimist Theatre: Shakespeare in the Park will join the line up on July 6-9, July 13-16 and July 20-22 at 8 pm with a performance on July 18 at 12 pm and they will present Much Ado About Nothing.  All the events in Peck Pavilion will all be free and open to the public.

Town Players is excited to announce the special one-time fundraising event of WORK IS THE CURSE OF THE DRINKING CLASSES, a one-man show portraying Oscar Wilde, on June 11, 2017.