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After selling out almost all of its originally scheduled performances, The Flea Theater announces an extension of the New York premiere production of JOB, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Flea Resident Director Benjamin Kamine. Previews began August 31, with opening night slated for Wednesday, September 19. Originally scheduled to end October 7, performances will now run through November 3.

Cougar the Musical welcomes Mary Mossberg to the cast who will take over the role of Lily beginning September 19, 2012.

Vincent Lancisi, Artistic Director and Founder of Baltimore's Everyman Theatre, will speak at the University of Maryland Baltimore County's Grand Opening of the new Performing Arts and Humanities Building on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Mr. Lancisi will be a part of the New Space presentation, scheduled to take place at UMBC's new building from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

The Ensemble Theatre is set to debut its 36th season with a regional premiere, The Nacirema Society by Pearl Cleage, with an Opening Night and Media Reception, Thursday, September 27, 2012, 6:30 p.m.

Gulfshore Playhouse is preparing their seventh season with a variety of diverse productions, presentation formats, and venues. Naples' first and finest professional theatre company is growing to six Mainstage productions this year, running from October through April.

In 1955, in a square little town rides a guitar-playing, hip-swiveling rebel who changes everything and everyone he meets in this musical fantasy that'll have you jumpin' out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as 'Heartbreak Hotel,' 'Jailhouse Rock,' and 'Don't Be Cruel.'

The Kentucky Center urges patrons attending the Saturday, September 22 performance of Richard Kogan at the IdeaFestival at 8 p.m. to allow for extra time for transportation and parking. A simultaneous performance of "Wicked" at the Center and a concert at the KFC Yum! Center will likely cause congestion on downtown streets and in local parking lots.

The York Theatre Company will honor legendary Broadway Music Director and Conductor Paul Gemignani with the Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre at the 21st Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala to be held on Monday, November 19, 2012 at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street).

Submissions for The New York Children's Theater Festival will be accepted October 1 through November 12, 2012, it was announced today by Festival co-founders Michael Shawn Lewis, Chelsey Shannon and Renee Barnett. In its second year, The New York Children's Theater Festival provides a birthplace in New York City for new live children's entertainment from around the globe, and serves as a platform for writers and producers who are passionate about developing innovative theatrical experiences for children.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport will present Seussical The Musical, part of the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Youth Theater Series.

Winner of the 2011 Ivey award for "Best Overall Production", The 7-Shot Symphony (a.k.a The Kick Ass Cowboy Show) combines live music and Cirque Du Soleil-like movements with epic mythological characters. Eurydice, Thor, Anansi, Hades, Orpheus and many more will meet onstage, as only Olympians can. One night only; Friday, September 28, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University.

The Paley Center for Media will present the first event of its Next Big Thing series for the 2012-13 season on Thursday, September 20, with demos and presentations from five digital-media startups. Sponsored by AdKeeper, Inc., Loeb & Loeb, McCann, and Mediabrands, the Next Big Thing introduces emerging entrepreneurs to the Paley Center's community of industry leaders.

The Sundance Institute Theatre Program is now accepting submissions for the 2013 Sundance Institute Theatre Lab, which will return to the Sundance Resort in Sundance, Utah. Under the supervision of Philip Himberg, Artistic Director, and Producing Director Christopher Hibma, the three-week Lab (July 8-28, 2013) is the centerpiece of the Theatre Program's year-round work and is designed to develop emerging and established artists and to create a place where their original work can be effectively mentored and challenged.

The national tour of the new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will make its Orange County premiere on December 18 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts as part of the Broadway Series.

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour, a high-energy holiday tradition celebrating its 15th anniversary, will perform at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas on Dec. 18. Tickets go on sale Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. and are available at The Smith Center box office, www.TheSmithCenter.com, or by calling 702-749-2000. Ticket prices start at $29.

Brian Friedman, one of the country's most prominent choreographers, will teach master classes to all Pace University commercial dance students on Sept. 19 and 20 as an artist in residence.

The Secret Garden continues at Imagination Theater through Sunday, September 30. Shows are 7:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturday (9/29). Matinees are at 2:00 p.m. Saturday (9/22) and Sundays.

Opening the 36th season at Theatre Lawrence is 9 to 5: The Musical, a comedy based on the 1980 hit movie with Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin. Dolly Parton wrote the music and lyrics for the stage version, which includes 'Around Here,' 'Backwoods Barbie,' 'Get Out and Stay Out,' and the signature song, '9 to 5.' Based on the book by Patricia Resnick, this is a hilarious comedy about friendship and workplace vengeance.

Following extraordinary successes with new works like My Kind of Town, To Master the Art and Hannah and Martin, TimeLine Theatre Company is proud to present its next world premiere, Wasteland by Susan Felder, directed by TimeLine Associate Artist William Brown, October 18 - December 30, 2012 (previews October 12 - 17). Performances will be held at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave. Chicago.Press Opening performance is Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

The Waukesha Civic Theatre presents James and the Giant Peach from October 12th to 14th, 2012.