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Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE SummerStock produces The Wiz, August 1-9, 2009 at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in Issaquah.

Producers South Ark Stage and kef productions present LYRIC IS WAITING, written by Michael Puzzo and directed by Adam Fitzgerald. LYRIC IS WAITING begins performances Thursday, July 30 with an opening of Sunday, August 2.

Chicago's favorite nanny opened her umbrella and followed the winds eastward after an extremely successful 18 week engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Ending its Chicago stay on Sunday, July 12, 2009, MARY POPPINS performed for an amazing 300,000 theater patrons and grossed over $18.5 million at the box office.

Just 90 miles East of Chicago, near the University of Notre Dame, State Theatre sits as a true landmark in the heart of Downtown South Bend, Indiana. Since opening its doors in 1921 as the Blackstone Theatre Vaudeville House, it has had an amazing 88-year history.

13P (Thirteen Playwrights, Inc), the OBIE Award-winning theater company made up of 13 playwrights, will present Lucy Thurber's (P#8) 'MONSTROSITY,' directed by Lear deBessonet. 'MONSTROSITY' will be performed at The Connelly Theatre, 220 East 4th Street (between Avenues A and B), with performances running from July 9 through 19, 2009 for a total of twelve performances.

Merrimack Hall's 2009-2010 season includes Upon Their Shoulders: The Merrimack Story, Letters Home, It's A Wonderful Life: The Live Radio Play, Route 66, Ruthie Foster In Concert, Spencers Theatre Of Illusion, Leon Redbone In Concert, Rave On!, and Dixie's Tupperware Party.

Buck Henry and Holland Taylor star in Lisa Ebersole's new Off-Broadway play MOTHER, receiving its world-premiere production, with previews to begin July 8, prior to its official press opening on July 15 at The Wild Project Theater (195 East 3rd Street) in Manhattan. Andrew Grosso (PERFECT HARMONY) directs.

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents the Civic Theatre Premiere of Mel Brooks' THE PRODUCERS, July 25 through August 9, 2009 at the Arts United Center.

James Andreassi, Artistic Director of The Elm Shakespeare Company, now in its second decade of presenting free, professional productions of classic plays, has announced the two plays that will be produced this August outdoors in New Haven/Hamden's Edgerton Park. Moliere's 17th century comedy The Imaginary Invalid and Philip Barry's 1920s comedy of manners Holiday will be presented in repertory from August 13 through September 6.

Altarena Playhouse presents The Spitfire Grill July 10 through August 16, 2009. Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff, music and book by James Valcq, lyrics and book by Fred Alley. Musical Direction by Rona Siddiqui. Directed by Frederick L. Chacon.

Anthony Francavilla and The Imagination Company are pleased to announce the July 20th & August 10th performances of Erotic Broadway at The Triad, Off Broadway's sexiest, new late-night Monday series.

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU), Audience Extras and Back Stage will host the industry panel Adapt or Perish: Producing in Spite of Tough Times on Wednesday, July 22 at 7:30pm at The Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal Street (below W. 3rd Street), NYC.

NICK is returning as part of the undergroundzero festival at PS122. Tickets ($15) are available now! Purchase online at ps122.org or by calling 212-352-3101.

Rosemary and Time is an inspired title for Liz McCartney's tribute to the late Rosemary Clooney, an amalgam of Clooney's songs and a biographical walk through a famous life.

IS LIFE WORTH LIVING?, an exaggeration by Lennox Robinson, comes to The Mint. Performances begin August 19.

The Shelterbelt Theatre is proud to present original works Mrs. Jennings' Sitter and Mountain Lion by Omaha resident Ellen Struve.

Independent Shakespeare Co. in association with The Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles presents The Tempest & Henry V from June 26 to August 30, Friday-Sunday at 7:30 pm with special events throughout the summer.

Little Theatre of Fall River, Inc. announces auditions for CHILDREN OF EDEN, which will be in performance October 29 through November 1, 2009 at the Margaret L. Jackson Performing Arts Center.

PRINCE CASPIAN is coming to the Cape Cod Center for the Arts' 2009 Children's Theater Series on Friday, July 10. All hail the Prince!

Cape Cod Center for the Arts presents Rockin' With You on Thursday, July 9, featuring Joel Warren and the Character Rising band. Rock to the new sound of Joel and his band, Character Rising. Sing along to their powerful, engaging songs. Reach for your dreams!