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ContactMusic reports that British stage and screen actor Dominic Cooper considered turning down an audition for the film version of the stage hit Mamma Mia! - because he didn't think he would be good enough to sing Abba songs in the film. The movie has become the highest grossing picture of all time in the U.K. last year and received two Golden Globe nominations.

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director, Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce three of its 2009-2010 season productions. The main stage season at the Linda Gross Theater will mark premieres from Atlantic co-founder David Mamet and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Sam Shepard, while Bekah Brunstetter makes her Off Broadway debut at Stage 2 with the world premiere of a new comedy.

South Ark Stage and kef productions will present the World Premiere of Lyric is Waiting by Michael Puzzo, directed by Adam Fitzgerald. This production will begin Thursday, July 30; Opening on Sunday, August 2 and will run through August 22, 2009 and take place at The Irish Repertory Theatre.

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has announced a two-week extension (through July 12) of The Amish Project, 'a remarkable exploration of loss and forgiveness beautifully written and performed by Jessica Dickey' (The New York Times, 6/19/09), directed by Sarah Cameron Sunde. Performances began on Thursday, June 4th. Opening night was Wednesday, June 10th. The show, originally scheduled to close on June 28th, will now run through Sunday, July 12th.

The Vineyard Theatre presents an invitation-only reading of its upcoming musical THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS -- with music and lyrics by Tony Award-winners John Kander and Fred Ebb (CABARET, CHICAGO, KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN) and a book by David Thompson -- featuring John Cullum (URINETOWN), Brandon Victor Dixon (THE COLOR PURPLE) and Colman Domingo (PASSING STRANGE) at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) on Friday, June 26 at 3pm.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) announces the 2009 line up for the 6TH annual EAST TO EDINBURGH festival, taking place from Tuesday, July 14 through Sunday, August 2 at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). The performance schedule and ticket prices vary. 59E59 Theaters is located at 59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues.

The upcoming Broadway musical 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' begins an American Express pre-sale today June 24th.

It was announced today that Billy Crystal will bring 700 SUNDAYS, his Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster, to six cities for limited engagements this fall, launching at Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre September 8 - 17. The tour will also play Philadelphia, Dallas, Palm Beach, Miami and Atlanta. 700 SUNDAYS, a play performed and written by Mr. Crystal with additional content by Alan Zweibel is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff.

BROADWAY BARES 19.0: 'CLICK IT!' was an astounding success raising $808,819 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Both performances of BROADWAY BARES sold out faster than any previous edition with all 5,902 available tickets being sold by Friday, June 19.

eBay brought its online shopping experience to life with 'Let's Make a Daily Deal' a live game show in Times Square. During the game, hosted by 'Sex and the City' actor and comedian Mario Cantone, shoppers found out just how much they can save with eBay by competing in fun, price-guessing challenges. On Tuesday, June 23rd, legendary game show host Monty Hall joined Cantone as a special guest co-host. Contestants are eligible to win exciting prizes such as electronics, jewelry, sporting goods - and even a car - highlighting the unlimited opportunities for savvy shopping on eBay.

Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced the release of a special DVD/CD set -- Jackie Mason's The Ultimate Jew: Live on Broadway, written and directed by the master humorist himself, on June 23, 2009.

The National Dance Institute's advanced team of artists took to the stage in a spirited performance honoring the late Beatle's work. the youngsters moving and grooving to 'Imagine.' The choreography was inspired both by the song's lyrics and by American Sign Language.

The evening will be hosted by Caroline Rhea. Celebrity guests include Dustin Lance Black, Jane Velez-Mitchell, Lance Bass, Sarah Paulson, Mark Consuelos, Carson Kressley, Judy Gold, Meghan McCain and more. Special performances by Jewel and two-time Tony Award® nominee Gavin Creel, currently starring as Claude in the Tony-winning Broadway revival of HAIR.

Center Theatre Group is announcing casting for the upcoming Donmar Warehouse production of the musical 'Parade,' starting previews on September 24, 2009, at the CTG/Mark Taper Forum. Opening is set for October 4 and performances will continue through November 15.

BROADWAY BARES 19.0: 'CLICK IT!' was an astounding success raising $808,819 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Both performances of BROADWAY BARES sold out faster than any previous edition with all 5,902 available tickets being sold by Friday, June 19.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced the New York premiere of Theresa Rebeck's new comedy The Understudy, directed by Scott Ellis with Tony Award winner Julie White as 'Roxanne'.

Jim Caruso hosted his guests and friends at The Cast Party on Monday, June 23rd at Birdland. In attendance were Martin Short, Paul Shaffer, Kristine W, Marilyn Maye and many more talents!

The best of Broadway is FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 Lite fm Presents Broadway in Bryant Park 2009' - a lunchtime series that kicks off on Thursday July 9th at 12:30PM on the Bryant Park Stage.

The man who spent 30 years welcoming television viewers with the iconic greeting, 'H-e-e-e-e-e-ere's Johnny!' famous has died. Ed McMahon was 86.

Rich Affannato in association with Meri Krassner will present a special invitational reading of the new musical, CALIGULA, with book, music & lyrics by Eric Svejcar, for two performances on Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).