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KIT-Kairos Italy Theater--the preeminent Italian theater company in NY, will present "NO ESCAPE," four One-Acts by Dino Buzzati, commemorating the 40th anniversary of his death. Buzzati, known as "the Italian Kafka," was one of the most significant Italian cultural figures of the last century.

Beck Center for the Arts rolls out the red carpet on Saturday, November 10 for the 5th Annual Mayor's Ball hosted by Lakewood Mayor Michael P. Summers. "The arts are a vibrant part of our community with significant impact on our local economy," said Mayor Summers. "We are pleased to support this cultural gem to ensure the arts continue to be affordable and accessible to all residents."

Musicals Tonight! continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next edition of At This Performance…™ to be held on Sunday, October 21st at The Lion Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street at 7 PM.

Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced more than 77 new American plays in its 20-year history - is set to celebrate its 20th Anniversary with ABINGDON: SETTING THE STAGE FOR 20 YEARS, its Annual Benefit Gala and dinner on Monday, October 29 at Espace (635 West 42nd Street) Manhattan, beginning at 6pm.

Jack Hitt will play the Joe's Pub at The Public stage to present his latest solo show MAKING UP THE TRUTH for three nights on November 3, 11 & 17 at 7:00 PM.

Jim Henson's key collaborator and one of the original Muppet performers, Jerry Nelson's life and work will be celebrated on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. in cooperation with The Jim Henson Legacy and Museum of the Moving Image. Mr. Nelson passed away on August 23, 2012 at his home in Truro, Massachusetts.

Portland Center Stage (PCS) will present the world premiere of the new musical, Somewhere in Time, based on the novel by renowned author Richard Matheson (I Am Legend, What Dreams May Come), which was made into the hit film starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. Somewhere in Time begins previews on May 28, with opening night set for May 31, 2013.

The Orion Ensemble, Chicago's nationally recognized and critically acclaimed chamber music ensemble, continues its 20th Anniversary Season with "A Night at the Opera,' featuring works by two well-known composers of opera along with a piano transcription of an opera excerpt. Performances take place November 25 at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva, December 2 at Music Institute of Chicago's Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston and December 5 at the PianoForte Salon at the Fine Arts Building in Chicago. Roger Chase on viola and Stephen Boe on violin join Orion for this program.

With the 2012 presidential election just weeks away, it seems like the perfect time to see how each candidate stacks up in their policies regarding the arts.

The York Theatre Company has announced the first Off-Broadway revival of the of Closer Than Ever, with lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire, will end its extended run with its 150th performance on Sunday evening, November 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at The York Theatre at Saint Peter's (Entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue) where performances began June 5, 2012.

Dixie's Tupperware Party, the hilarious show starring Dixie Longate which turned Off-Broadway into a Tupperware-mania celebration and garnered the prestigious 2008 Drama Desk Award Nomination returns to the 14th Street Theatre at PlayhouseSquare for a limited engagement, October 16 through November 4.

The Garden Theatre, located at 160 West Plant Street in historic Winter Garden, is pleased to announce its 2012-2013 Concert Series. The Garden Theatre partners with Penguin Entertainment to present four distinct concerts throughout the season. In addition, Sandy Shugart and John Charles return for encore performances following their popular appearances last season.

Lee Miller lived a life most only dream of, globetrotting through New York, Paris, Egypt, London and the front lines of World War II. Forever a free spirit who followed her own ambitions and insatiable curiosity, Miller left behind a top modeling career at Vogue, and became the muse to some of the 20th century's most significant artists: befriended by Picasso, idolized by Cocteau, and the single most important lover and inspiration to Man Ray. Her body-or parts of it-would become iconic of surrealism, but the story behind her enigmatic gaze and her photography is largely unknown.

In the aftermath of the 2012 Presidential Election, the Philadelphia Comedy Collective is giving the city an opportunity to laugh out its collective frustration as Philadelphia Comedy Month hosts the Eighth Annual Philadelphia Improv Festival from Wednesday November 7-Sunday, November 11 and the Fifth Annual Philly Sketchfest from Monday, November 12-Saturday November 17.

Val Kilmer, known for his portrayals of iconic characters such as Jim Morrison (The Doors), Doc Holliday (Tombstone) and even Batman (Batman Forever), picks up the cigar and slips on the white suit of another legendary American figure-Mark Twain. Kilmer writes, directs, stars and is said to uncannily capture the wit and wisdom of the country's greatest storyteller.

On Sunday October 14, 2012, Broadway Workshop hosted a one day musical theatre master class with Tony Award winner Christian Borle (Peter and the Starcatcher, NBC's SMASH). 18 lucky Broadway Workshop students between the ages of 13-18 participated in this 4 hour class. In addition to working with Mr. Borle on song interpretation and audition technique, students also took part in a dance master class with season 1 SMASH associate choreographer, Valerie Salgado. The sold out workshop was held at Ripley Grier Studios and is part of Broadway Workshop's fall master class series.

The Ghosthunters return to the Warner Theatre on Friday, Oct 19 at 8pm with an all new show! Join Jason Hawes and Steve Gonsalves - listen to them talk about their scariest experiences, see unreleased footage from the show, and ask them questions about themselves or perhaps a ghostly experience of your own!

Legendary singer/guitarist Glen Campbell, a true American musical icon, comes to the Warner Theatre for a very special concert as part of his Goodbye Tour. The tour is a celebration of his extraordinary five-decade-plus career and release of his acclaimed final studio album Ghost on the Canvas.

Comic star on the rise, Mo Mandel, is set to bring his hysterically funny routine to Comix At Foxwoods. Mandel will be closing out November with four hilarious comedy shows at Comix, starting Thursday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m., and continuing Friday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. General admission tickets are on sale now for $20 ($30 the day of), and VIP admission tickets for $40 ($50 the day of). A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets. The show is 21+ and is for mature audiences only.