BWW Photo Special - Page 18

Joining Gemma Arterton as Hilde Wangel and Stephen Dillane as Halvard Solness in the Almeida Theatre production of The Master Builder are Patrick Godfrey as Knut Brovik, Emma Hamilton as Kaja Fosli, Anastasia Hille as Aline Solness, John Light as Ragnar Brovik and Jack Shepherd as Doctor Herdal.

Performances of Wallenberg, a new musical drama starring Scott Mikita (Phantom of the Opera) begin tonight at the White Plains Performing Arts Center. Wallenberg, which launches WPPAC's 5-show mainstage season, will run through November 21, 2010.

Singer Taylor Swift performs live for JetBlue Airways at JFK Airport on October 27, 2010 in New York City.

Celebrate the world of theatrical costume design with an interactive cocktail party at Steppenwolf Theatre Company's 2nd annual BEHIND THE CURTAIN fundraiser on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 7 pm at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.

Following on the heels of Arena Stage's wildly successful public opening with the Homecoming Grand Opening Celebration Saturday, October 23, 2010, the company celebrated the completion of a decade-long journey to reopen its new home in Southwest D.C. with an Opening Gala Celebration Monday, October 25, 2010. This black-tie gala kicks off the inaugural season at the breathtaking new Mead Center theater complex and supports all of Arena Stage's programs, including the exciting work on our stages, our investment in new play development and our wide range of community engagement activities.

Children Theatre's Curtain Call Ball took place on Sept. 11, 2010, and featured a Seuss-theme to coincide with the start of our 45th Anniversary Season, which opened with Dr. Seuss' The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins.

Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals is thrilled to announce the cast of the extraordinary new musical Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach which will begin next month at The Norma Terris Theatre, its home for developing new works in Chester, Conn. James and the Giant Peach will charm audiences October 21 through November 21. This production is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts honoring Artistic Excellence and support from Continental Airlines, the official airline of Goodspeed Musicals.

Singer and fashion designerJessica Simpson poses during California first lady Maria Shriver's annual Women's Conference 2010 on October 26, 2010 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California. Attendees to the conference include Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and candidates for California Governor Republican Meg Whitman and Democrat Jerry Brown.

(L-R) Avon Spokesperson Christy Turlington Burns and Chairman and CEO of Avon Products, Andrea Jung attend the 10th Anniversary Avon Foundation for Women Gala 'Celebrating Champions Who Change Women s Lives' at Cipriani 42nd on October 26, 2010 in New York, New York.

Model Selita Ebanks attends new 'Ron Barcelo Gran Platinum' party at Reina Sofia Museum on October 26, 2010 in Madrid, Spain.

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words features a comedic ensemble performing from the actual memoirs of a wide range of celebrities. The passages run the gamut from the 'poetry' of Suzanne Somers to the shocking 'romance tips' from Tommy Lee to the most famous Hollywood love triangle in history: ElizaBeth Taylor, Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher. And what's remarkable and unforgettably hilarious - it's all in their own words.

The OBIE Award-winning National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) - now in its 21st season - presents the Off-Broadway, World-Premiere of JorDan Harrison's play FUTURA, with previews beginning October 23, prior to an official opening of October 26 at the TBG Theater (312 West 36th Street - between 8th and 9th Avenues) in Manhattan. Liz Diamond directs.

The Irish Repertory Theatre commissioned playwright Kelly Younger to write this bristling drama set during the Civil War in New York City. BANISHED CHILDREN OF EVE follows a motley assemblage of New Yorkers through a few days in the terrible summer of 1863 when the Civil War had just entered its third bloody year.

ProArts is proud to present 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' as part of its Fall/Winter season of family friendly shows at the recently re-opened ProArts Playhouse in Kihei.

In the much anticipated GLEE Rocky Horror episode, Will (Matthew Morrison) decides to have the glee club perform 'The Rocky Horror Show' for the annual school musical after learning of Emma's (Jayma Mays) newfound love for the cult classic. Despite Sue's (Jane Lynch) usual scheming, the members of New Directions inject their distinctive style to such timeless tracks as 'The Time Warp' and 'Damn It, Janet.'

Verdi's Il Trovatore opens at The Metropolitan Opera on Tuesday, October 26.

Rising Phoenix Repertory presented the FIRST PLAY IN THE CINO NIGHTS SERIES- BEST SEX EVER a new play by Gary Sunshine, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel.

Playwrights Horizons Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director will begin previews for AFTER TE REVOLUTION on Thursday, October 21 at 7:30 PM. With an Opening Night set for November 10, the limited engagement will play through Sunday, November 28 at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater 416 West 42nd Street. AFTER THE REVOLUTION will be the second production of the theater company's 40th Anniversary Season.

Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason Music by Mel Marvin Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O'Brien Directed by James Vasquez Original Choreography by John DeLuca Musical Direction by Ron Colvard Additional Choreography by Bob Richard Choreography Restaged by James Vasquez

A model presents a creation by Georgian designer Avtandil during Georgian Fashion Week in Tbilisi, October 22, 2010. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili