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Several animals leave home to make a living on the stage; several actors leave the stage to work for the devil; and a flounder grants wishes to a fisherman. It's all part of the fun of 'Storybook Theater: Old Tales with a New Twist,' consisting of the classic tales, 'The Bremen Town Musicians,' 'The Three Travelers,' and 'The Fisherman and His Wife.'

The NATIONAL NEW PLAY NETWORK (NNPN), the country's alliance of non-profit theaters that champions the development, production, and continued life of new plays, has added its 26th member, San Diego REPertory Theatre, and approved guidelines for a new Associate Membership category which will greatly broaden the Network's reach. The decisions were made by the organization's Board of Directors at its Annual Conference on June 8 in Kansas City, MO, hosted by member Unicorn Theatre Company.

The Monterey Jazz Festival today announced the members of the 2012 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, the Festival's internationally-renowned high school all-star big band, featuring the best high school jazz musicians in the country.

Ovation, the only network celebrating art, artists and all forms of artistic storytelling, is continuing its critically acclaimed Saturday night block "The Best You've Never Seen" with the U.S. premiere of BOUQUET OF BARBED WIRE. This riveting, three-part mini-series is a psychological thriller based on Andrea Newman's infamous, taboo-busting novel of the same name and premieres Saturday, July 21 at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET, helmed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, may add 2012 Tony nominee Cristin Milioti (ONCE) to its cast; according to Variety, the actress is in negotiations for a role for the upcoming film.

The popular revue with music and lyrics by Johnny Burke is described as 'a dazzling, toe-tapping, finger-snapping delight' featuring over 40 American standards.

For hundreds of Eastside teens, summer means it's time to put on a show! Through Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE SummerStock and Summer Independent programs, kids experience the thrill of performing in front of a live audience while providing affordable entertainment for area families.

C3 Presents and Texas Performing Arts present Conor Oberst, Tuesday, September 25 at Bass Concert Hall.

After almost two years Off-Broadway and on tour, the hit comedy MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, AND MARRIAGE! will play its final performance at Downstairs Cabaret Theatre at Sofia's (221 West 46th Street) on Saturday, June 30, 2012.

Josh Blue has been a fast-rising star since first appearing on Comedy Central's "Mind of Mencia" before gaining the attention of the country as a favorite on NBC's "Last Comic Standing."

THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS will be return to Charlotte due to popular demand for three performances only at The Knight Theater, Levine Center for the Arts, 430 South Tryon Street, on Friday, June 29 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 30 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The producers of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT have announced that Tony nominee Erin Dilly will take on the role of Billie Bendix from Sunday, July 15th to Sunday, July 29th only while four-time Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara brings FAR FROM HEAVEN to Williamstown Theatre Festival prior to a 2013 Playwrights Horizons run. O'Hara returns to the show full time on Tuesday, July 31st.

TINY BUBBLES -- a new comedy by Richard Willett (TRIPTYCH, THE FLID SHOW, RANDOM HARVEST) -- will be given its New York premiere this summer with preview performances starting Thursday, July 12 prior to its official opening on Monday, July 16 at the Medicine Show Theatre (549 W. 52 St.) in Manhattan.

ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery announces the appointment of Susanna Bluhm as its new Gallery Manager, effective June 11, 2012.

Running June 20-30, the Wagon Wheel presents Legally Blonde.

TV icon and former Boy Scout George Takei will join Ohio mom Jennifer Tyrrell and GLAAD at the NYC Pride march this Sunday in a stand against the Boy Scouts' anti-gay policies, NY Daily News' Carson Griffith exclusively reported today.

This weekend Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah was named an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in his native Great Britain. The Order of the British Empire is an honor given to those whom have shown distinguished service to the arts and sciences, public services, and charitable organizations.

Volunteer Park will be the place to be for theater fans July 14-15 as GreenStage presents the 12th annual Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival.

TRIASSIC PARQ The Musical, presented by Amas Musical Theatre, is in previews now for a limited Off-Broadway engagement through August 5th. Opening night is Wednesday, June 27th. View photos below!

Commissioned by Harlem Stage and created by Jason Moran, this concert looks back at the legacy of Smalls Paradise, where, aside from its regular nightly sets, it was famous for its after hours jams and rent parties.