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TimeLine Theatre Company announces actor and director David Cromer will star in a revival of the groundbreaking drama THE NORMAL HEART by Larry Kramer, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling, projected to open in October 2013. This TimeLine Theatre production-the first Chicago staging of the play since its Tony Award-winning Broadway premiere in 2011-will be presented in a limited run at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont in Chicago. The performance schedule, along with additional productions in TimeLine's 2013-14 season, are still to be announced.

Best known for both his role as Uncle Teddy on FX's hit series, "Rescue Me," and his thick Boston accent, Lenny Clarke will visit the Comix At Foxwoods stage for four shows this March with performances Thursday, Mar. 28 at 8 p.m. and Friday, Mar. 29 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Mar. 30 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The final show will be one not for the faint of heart or easily offended, as fans will be welcomed to witness a "Nasty Show with Lenny Clarke." Lines will be crossed and common decency will be left at the door during this final uproarious performance.

Salon/Sanctuary Concerts opens its spring season with HEIRS OF TANTALUS, a program featuring Grammy-nominated harpsichordist Jory Vinikour, acclaimed countertenor José Lemos, soprano Jessica Gould, and noted actors (TBA).

The comedy runs February 7 - February 23, 2013 and will be presented at the Stone Cottage Theatre, 15650 Addison Road, Addison TX, 75001. Tickets and more information can be found at www.MBSProductions.net. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM. There will be a Saturday matinee on February 16th at 2PM. Ticket prices $18-$27. On Valentine's Day join us for our annual Chocolate & Roses fundraiser show: All audience members receive a rose, a box of chocolates and a free ticket to an upcoming MBS Productions show.

The Garden Theatre has announced Beth Marshall Presents' production of the Neil Simon classic, Biloxi Blues sponsored by Harmony Tech, LLC. and Progress Energy, February 8-24, 2013 at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street, Winter Garden).

Oberon Theatre Ensemble will kick off its 15th season with the long awaited, New York premiere of Michael Healey's THE DRAWER BOY, directed by Alexander Dinelaris (Playwright: "Red Dog Howls," "Still Life" ) with preview performances beginning March 1 prior to an official press opening on March 5 at the June Havoc Theatre in The Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex (312 W. 36th Street) in Manhattan.

Dancer, choreographer and conceptual artist María Pagés, the most internationally renowned Flamenco artist in the world, will visit Toronto for one performance only at the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts on Saturday, March 30, 2013. Tickets are on sale now!

Jack L comes to Roscommon Arts Centre with his sensational new smash hit show "The 27 Club" on Saturday 2nd February, 8pm. Tickets are now on sale through the box office on 090 6625824 or online at www.roscomonartscentre.ie.

Following its critically acclaimed hits The Quality of Life and Faith Healer, The Den Theatre continues its 2012/13 season with the world premiere of CITY OF DREADFUL NIGHT by Don Nigro, directed by ensemble member Ron Wells, playing February 12 - March 16, 2013 on The Den's mainstage at 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave in Chicago's Wicker Park Neighborhood. CITY OF DREADFUL NIGHT features Sam Guinan-Nyhart, Ben Hertel, Matthew Isler and Justine Turner. Tickets are currently available at www.brownpapertickets.com. The press performance is Friday, February 15 at 7:30 pm.

Elena Manistina will sing the role of Azucena in this evening's performance of Verdi's Il Trovatore, replacing Stephanie Blythe, who is ill.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) seeks submissions for its fourteenth season, running from July 15 - August 4, 2013. The deadline for submissions has been extended to Sunday February 17, 2013.

MANILOW ON BROADWAY, Barry Manilow's new concert show at the St. James Theatre, has released the following statement.

In its repositioning as Virginia's Pro-Am resident theater, The Generic Theater launches an 8-week Acting Studio Program as a response to a growing desire from area actors who seek training. The program is an initiative to support The Generic's visionary pillar of provide access to theater education and training. Forthcoming initiatives will include programs for internships, apprenticeships and master classes. Last year, Generic Theater for Kids was launched as a response to a need for affordable acting classes for children ages 5 through 18. The program has seen tremendous growth. Since 2010, The Generic has organized and facilitated an annual theater conference where over 200 area citizens participated in workshops, seminars and panels on theater. It has attracted like-minded people who believe in Norfolk's presence and impact in the American theater landscape. The Generic offers affordable and scholarship incentives for prospective individuals to be able to participate with its programs.

Austin Lyric Opera (ALO) has announced its 2013-14 Season, which will include the company premiere of two operatic masterpieces, and the presentation of one perennial favorite. The season opens this November with Don Carlo, Verdi's epic tale of unrequited love and strained family allegiances. ALO will be offering Don Carlo for the first time in the company's history, in celebration of the bicentennial of Verdi's birth. The season continues in January and February 2014 with Tosca, Puccini's volatile drama, returning to the Austin stage for the first time since 2004. The charming and romantic The Elixir of Love brings the season to a close in May 2014, and is another ALO first.

After popular demand, The Dutch Apple will bring back comedies to their stage with Run For Your Wife opening February 14. Run For Your Wife is a British comedy written by the "master of farce" Ray Cooney, and is said to be one of the funniest and most popular of all his plays.

Westport Country Playhouse has received a $20,000 grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation for general operating support of the non-profit organization's 2013 season. The nationally recognized professional theater serves an estimated annual audience of 60,000.

Signature Theatre has announced that casting is confirmed and tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 29 for THE MOUND BUILDERS written by Lanford Wilson and directed by Jo Bonney. All tickets for the initial run of the production are $25 as part of the Signature Ticket Initiative: A Generation of Access. The production runs February 26 through April 7, 2013 with a March 17 opening night in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).

Based on an overwhelming response to the recently announced Fleetwood Mac Live 2013 North American tour, which has already sold over 325,000 tickets, the band announced today that they will be adding 13 shows. The newly announced leg of the tour includes second shows in Chicago, Boston and Los Angeles, new stops in Cleveland, Wantagh, Charlotte, Des Moines, Spokane, Portland, Sacramento, Albany, as well as, Montreal, Canada. A complete itinerary follows this release. Tickets for the second leg of the tour go on sale beginning February 1st at Ticketmaster.com.

On Monday 4th March, world-renowned Australian "fingerstyle" acoustic guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, CGP, and Britain'sMartin Taylor, MBE, will release their highly anticipated collaboration album "The Colonel & The Governor" on Mesa/Bluemoon Recordings.

Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT) and the Fort Douglas Museum are honoring Utah women in the military with a three-night concert event, April 11-13, 2013. Women of Valor…In the Spirit of Service commemorates the 150th Anniversary of Fort Douglas and pays tribute to women of have served selflessly in the community and in the military.