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Mayor Gavin Newsom proclaimed 'A WICKED Day in San Francisco,' welcoming the international phenomenon back to the city where it had its world premiere. At a special Homecoming Party in Union Square, WICKED Producer David Stone accepted a proclamation from Luis Cancel, Director of Cultural Affairs for the City and County of San Francisco on behalf of Mayor Newsom. Producer David Stone was in San Francisco for the Homecoming as tickets went on sale for the open-ended engagement of WICKED, which begins performances at the Orpheum Theatre January 27, 2009. He was joined by cast members performing in Union Square for a group of enthusiastic fans.

Typically, Broadway shows play eight shows a week with a maximum of two shows a day, usually on Wednesdays and Saturdays. And then there's Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas in its 15-performance-per-week limited holiday engagement. It's hard over in Whoville! No one leaves the theater from morning arrival until after the final curtain has come down.

WHO: The Baltimore Company WHAT: Menopause: The Musical WHEN: Open run. Weds - Sat at 7:30 PM; Sat at 4PM; Sun at 2PM and 5:30PM WHERE: M & T Pavilion at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center HOW MUCH: $45.00. $65.00 VIP includes cocktail table seating and dinner. Dinners start 90 minutes before curtain. INFORMATION: www.france-merrickpac.com TICKETS: www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com or charge by phone at 410-547-SEAT.

Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular now offers patrons the chance to see 'the magnificent Phantom Theatre Tuesday' - Friday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., free of charge.

Ryan J. Davis and Jeffrey Self, the conceivers of the benefit, Mr. Broadway, discuss the motivation for it's inception. Also, three of the contestants stop by to answer some silly pagent questions.

Each year Acting Up Stage presents One Song Glory: the musicals of today and the stars of tomorrow, an evening of contemporary musical theatre performed by youth under the age of 19. This event showcases up and coming talent, offering them the opportunity free of charge to train with professional directors and musical directors before performing in a downtown theatre in front of an audience that includes casting directors, agents, and producers, who provide helpful tips to the young artists after the show. This year's Gala performance will take place on May 13th, and we are currently looking for talented performers to participate in this year's production.

Questions, comments, news tidbits, or story ideas about Baltimore area theatre are always welcome! Please contact me at jameshoward@broadwayworld.com. And you can always respond and post for everyone at www.BroadwayWorld.com, selecting Regional Sites, then Baltimore.

Questions, comments, news tidbits, or story ideas about Baltimore area theatre are always welcome! Please contact me at my NEW email address jameshoward@broadwayworld.com. And you can always respond and post for everyone at www.BroadwayWorld.com, selecting Regional Sites, then Baltimore.