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San Diego's Old Globe presents AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, LIFE OF RILEY and DEATH OF A SALESMAN as part of their 2010-2011 winter season.

The Tony Award-winning actor Billy Crudup opened the world-premiere of Adam Rapp's play THE METAL CHILDREN, last night, May 19 at the Vineyard Theatre. The show, also directed by Rapp, began previews May 4. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the opening night curtain call and after party.

The Tony Award-winning actor Billy Crudup opened the world-premiere of Adam Rapp's play THE METAL CHILDREN, last night, May 19 at the Vineyard Theatre. The show, also directed by Rapp, began previews May 4. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the opening night arrivals.

Twelve winning plays by teenaged playwrights, aged 14 -19 from six different states, will be presented by professional actors and directors in the month-long Festival at The Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood beginning June 3, 2010.

According to The Washington Post Theatre J has canceled its production of the new play 'Imagining Madoff' due to Elie Wiesel's objections. The play, written by Deb Margolin features a fictionalized portrayal of Wiesel.

According to The Guardian Drew Barrymore is signing on to direct the 'Wizard Of Oz' squel 'Surrender Dorothy.' When the project was first proposed in 2002, Barrymore was in line to star in the film as the great-great-granddaughter of Dorothy.

Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth is scheduled to co-host 'Live With Regis and Kelly' on June 24. Chenoweth will be filling in for Kelly Ripa.

Raissa Katona Bennett is set to host 'Stars and Songs of Broadway' at Tudor City Greens June 1. This free outdoor concert will include Kristy Cates of Chicago's WICKED, Karen Oberlin, Hector Coris, Valerie Lemon, Shana Farr, Jana Robbins, Richard Skipper and Zachary James.

Manhattan Theatre Club's production of THAT FACE by Polly Stenham, directed by Sarah Benson (Blasted, Artistic Director of Soho Rep) opened last night, May 18 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the opening night party arrivals.

Roots & Branches Theatre Presents THE S(HE) EXPERIMENT June 1 through 6 at Interart Theatre Annex. THE S(HE) EXPERIMENT tells the story of what happens when a robot decides it wants to be a woman. The show explores the questions of what makes someone a woman or a man.

Accordning to The New York Times jazz pianist Hank Jones died Sunday at Calvary Hospital Hospice. He was 91.

According to Deadline.com Disney has made a million dollar pitch deal for a live action version of 'Cinderella.' The new film will be written by Aline Brosh McKenna, the screenwriter of such hit films as 'The Devil Wears Prada,' 'Laws Of Attraction' and '27 Dresses.' McKenna also penned the upcoming film 'Morning Glory' starring Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford and Patrick Wilson.

As previously reported international recording artist Simon Webbe will join the cast of SISTER ACT on Monday May 31. Simon will play the role of Curtis Shank, the bad-boy lover of the story's heroine Deloris Van Cartier. Shank's various job titles include nightclub owner, gangster and love machine.

Williamstown Theatre Festival Presents an all-male production of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM June 30 through July 11. Directing the production will be Jessica Stone. Starring as Pseudolus is Tony Award nominee Christopher Fitzgerald. Also starring in the production are Graham Rowat, Josh Grisetti, Kevin Cahoon and Paul Castree, as well as David Costibile, Zackary Grady, Adam Lerman, Chivas Michael, Bryce Pinkham, Joe Reid, Jeremy Shamos, David Turner and John Patrick Walker.

Elliott Forrest of WQXR Radio will emcee the Arts & Buisness Council of New York's 45th annual Encore Awards on May 25. The ceremony will be held at TheTimesCenter beginning at 5pm. Begin honored that night will be WNYC & WQXR, Free Arts NYC & Deutsche Bank, New York Musical Theatre Festial (NYMF) & TheatreMania and Marianne C. Lockwood, the President of the Orchestra of St. Luke's.

The Forum Theatre Presents 'They Changed Broadway: From Berlin to Bernstein and Beyond' a benefit performance June 13 at 4pm. 'They Changed Broadway' will benefit Congregation Neve Shalom of Metuchen New Jersey.

According to the New York Times,The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is threatening the downtown theatre group 3-Legged Dog with eviction from its Greenwich St location. The eviction process could begin as early as today, May 17 if 3-Legged Dog doesn't pay over $306,000 in back rent and interest..

According to The Hollywood Reporter Stanley Tucci, Zachary Quinto, Carla Guino and Kevin Spacey have signed on to star in 'Margin Call' a few film from writer-director J.C. Chandor. 'Margin Call' takes place in an investment bank during the 2008 financial collapse.

Rosie O'Donnell is set to be a panelist for 'Why Documentaries Matter' at the 92nd Street Y on May 26. Leading the panel will be Sheila Nevins, who has produced nearly 1000 documentaries. Nevins is the president of HBO Documentary Films.

On May 13 Dan Le Franc was awarded the 2010 New York Times Outstanding Playwright Away for isplay SIXTY MILES TO SILVER LAKE. During the ceremony Arthur Sulzberger, Jr, publisher of the New York Times presented Le Franc the award and a check for $5,000.