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This October, Berkeley is the epicenter of Bay Area drama when Tony Award-winning director Frank Galati brings after the quake to Berkeley Repertory Theatre; performed on the Thrust Stage beginning previews October 12, opening October 17 and runs through November 25.

Ever-humorous and award-winning performer, Jason Graae returns to the legendary Birdland October 21 and 22 with his acclaimed solo-act 'Graae's Anatomy.' Graae boasts an incredible list of creative arts experience, including turns on Broadway, Off-Broadway and even voiced breakfast-cereal icon Lucky, the Leprechaun! Not to mention his slew of opera credits among most prestigious companies. Join BroadwayWorld.com's own News Desk Editor, Eugene Lovendusky, in a morning phone chat with Jason dialing in from California…

TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, proudly presents Tony Award-winning playwright William Gibson's spellbinding Broadway sensation Golda's Balcony, starring Camille Saviola. Previews begin October 3, opening October 6.

After over two years in the role of Glinda in WICKED, Kendra Kassebaum is preparing to create a new role in the Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Adam Bock's THE RECEPTIONIST. Kendra takes a moment to discuss her character, Lorraine, and the process of originating new material, and how her experience in a blockbuster musical is honing her for the future.

Patrick Makuakāne and his award-winning dance troupe, Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu, returns to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre for six performances only of the world premiere, O'ahu: Confessions of an Island, an entirely new show that highlights the gems and jewels of O'ahu.

American Conservatory Theater is proud to present two special productions of classic British comedies: Oscar Wilde's dramatic comedy of identity, The Importance of Being Earnest; and Candida, George Bernard Shaw's comedic comment on class, propriety, and desire. The plays, directed by Ken Ruta and Barbara Oliver, respectively, will be performed by members of the ACT Master of Fine Arts (MFA) class of 2008 and will play in repertory at Zeum Theater October 17 through November 3.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival hosts the second-annual 'Broadway Idol,' a talent competition seeking to find the newest musical theatre star presented by NYMF, returns this summer for its second season. Broadway veteran Andrea McArdle hosts this year's competition.

A co-production with California Shakespeare Theater, The Triumph of Love runs September 22 - October 21, 2007, at San Jose Repertory Theatre, located in downtown San Jose at 101 Paseo de San Antonio. Preview performances are September 22, 23, 26 & 27; Opening is Friday, September 28 at 8PM.

Dylan Baker returns to Manhattan Theatre Club in Mauritius, a new play by Theresa Rebeck currently in previews, opening October 4. Baker earned a Tony Award-nominated performance in La Bete and has had over a dozen Off-Broadway turns. In Mauritius Baker stars as stamp-collector Philip, opposite Allison Pill and Katie Finneran. BroadwayWorld.com's own News Desk Editor, Eugene Lovendusky, had the opportunity to speak briefly with Baker about originating a role on Broadway, his interpretation of an actor's work and the value of straight plays in New York.

The New Conservatory Theatre presents the US premiere of Holding the Man from September 21 through November 4, based on the Australian Best-Seller by Timothy Conigrave. The award-winning adaptation by Tommy Murphy is directed by Matthew Graham Smith.

Blues in the Night, the jazz-painted, blues-drenched musical now playing at San Francisco's Post Street Theatre (450 Post Street), has been extended through Sunday, October 28 due to popular demand.

SF Playhouse opens its fifth season with John Guare's Six Degrees of Separation, directed by Bill English, beginning performances September 19, opening September 22 through November 17.

On September 10 at 7:30PM, cast members from the cast of the hit Broadway musical, Mamma Mia!, present a one night only benefit to raise funds for The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents Guys and Dolls, playing October 9 through 21 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, starring Sarah Uriate Berry and Burke Moses.

Magic Theatre launches its 2007-08 season of new plays with the world premiere theatre event Expedition 6 created and directed by acclaimed actor, director, producer Bill Pullman. Performances begin September 8.

Joan Rivers, the legendary American TV and celebrity personality, is workshopping her new original play The Joan Rivers Theatre Project at San Francisco's Magic Theatre. BroadwayWorld.com's News Desk Editor, Eugene Lovendusky (a native of San Francisco), had the fortunate opportunity to chat with Rivers yesterday morning, to share some thoughts and discuss her work-in-progress...

Mamma Mia!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Orpheum Theatre (Hyde and Market at 8th Street) for a limited engagement beginning Wednesday, September 5 and running through Saturday, September 22 as a special engagement in association with the 2007-2008 Best of Broadway season

Berkeley Repertory Theatre celebrates its 40th season with a fresh look at a classic text: Obie Award-winning director Les Waters stages George Bernard Shaws' Heartbreak House, beginning previews in the Roda Theatre on August 31, opening September 5, through October 14.

Sweeney Todd begins its National Tour, with a pre-tour engagement at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theatre (ACT). Previews at ACT begin August 30.

'Blues in the Night,' now playing 8-weeks at San Francisco's Post Street Theatre, offers an evening from the loneliest pages of the American song-book performed by three stunning ladies in a dimly-lit hotel.