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Dominic West, star of hit US drama 'The Wire,' takes on the iconic title role of the rapier-tongued lecturer in a major new revival of Simon Gray's BUTLEY. The play premiered in 1971 in Harold Pinter's award-winning production starring Alan Bates at London's Criterion Theatre. Forty years on, West takes the lead in this razor sharp and darkly comic assault on the soft underbelly of academia.

Jai Ho! Jai Ho! It's off to work we go! blue13 dance company (blue13), the Southland's leading Bollywood dance ensemble, under the direction of Achinta S. McDaniel, returns this summer to the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Boulevard East, Hollywood, CA 90068, for the company's fourth appearance.

Apple Holler's Red Barn Dinner Theatre is proud to present, HEAVEN'S GOT TALENT, an original musical comedy complete with nostalgic performances by singers, actors and comedians from the past. Opening June 22, 2011 and running through August 25, 2011, Heaven's Got Talent is certain to give guests an 'out of this world' dinner theatre experience.

Actor George Takei, who has been a major force in advocacy of LGBT civil rights and gay rights issues, has taken a stand against the state of Tennessee's 'Don't say Gay Law' which prohibits discussion or even acknowledgement of the existence of homosexuality in the classrooms of schools in Tennessee. In response to the absurdity of this law, Mr. Takei has developed a brilliant and original alternative. 'If you need to say the word gay, simply just say ‘takei' instead', says the popular television and film actor. Takei released a PSA to this effect that has been a hit on YouTube soon to hit 1 million hits! The video was picked up by TV anchor Rachel Maddow and featured on her show in 'The Best Thing in the World Today' segment.

ASMAC's June 15th luncheon will feature an informal discussion with Questions and Answers about orchestrating for Broadway -- with two talented individuals both up for Tony Awards this year.

The Drama Desk Awards ceremony was hosted by Harvey Fierstein on May 23 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan Center. This year, for the first time, a 90-minute Highlights Special of the Drama Desk Awards Ceremony will be televised nationally on OVATION, the national cable network dedicated to presenting creative arts programming to national TV audiences. The ceremony will be given two primetime broadcasts plus four other airings between June 4 and June 19, 2011.

The Developmental Lab Production of NOW.HERE.THIS. - the newest work from the creators and cast of the legendary musical [title of show], will begin performances on Saturday, June 4 at the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street), with a special performance to benefit the non-profit theatre company on Sunday, June 19th at 7:00pm.

Sir Ari Gold has released his newest single, the second from his new CD 'Between The Spirit and the Flesh' which just dropped last week. This is SPARKLE featuring the legendary Sarah Dash. Ari is headlining the first ever Lower East Side Gay Festival in NYC on Saturday, June 4th kicking off Gay Pride Month.

New York Comedy Club

Westchester's John Treacy Egan, from the cast of Broadway's Sister Act, and Brad Oscar, Tony nominee for The Producers and currently in The Addams Family, will host an evening of song and tribute to honor Westchester theatrical director and composer George Puello.

The trailer for Sarah Jessica Parker's next film, 'I Don't Know How She Does It,' has been released. The comedy, based on the book 'I Don't Know How She Does It: The Life of Kate Reddy, Working Mother,' tells the story of Kate Reddy (played by Parker), a finance exec who's the breadwinner for her husband and two kids. The trailer features Parker as well as Greg Kinnear who plays her husband. Other actors in the film include Pierce Brosnan, Olivia Munn, Kelsey Grammer, Seth Meyers, Jessica Szohr and Christina Hendricks.

SUMMER STOCK MUSICAL AUDITION

The latest offering from the Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble is The Naked Army, a premiere adaptation of Aristophanes' Lysistrata, written and directed by Matthew James Weedman. The Naked Army opens June 9 and runs through July 2.

In addition to member projects and the continuation of our Great Playwright and New Play Series, The Studio is pleased to announce a NEW program starting this fall: Reader's Theatre! Here's a breakdown of currently scheduled events and dates!

The Tank has been serving emerging artists for 8 years. The non-profit home for performing arts is marking this year's birthday by losing its home. With rent being doubled, The Tank is vacating the 45th Street Theater, its home for the past 2 1/2 years. Fortunately, there is something to toast for this anniversary: The Tank has partnered with other non-profit theaters to ensure its summer programming will continue uninterrupted.

Love, loss, and a size 11D shoe (that's a big foot!), LIFE INC. is a collection of 3 short plays written by beloved playwright Tennessee Williams during the 1940s and 50s. Each distinct piece is a story about survival and transformation.

A new generation of playwrights is about to meet its audience. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now!

A pre-dawn fire damaged the interior of Garden Grove's historic Gem Theatre on Monday, but the blaze wouldn't keep One More Productions from opening the musical Chicago on June 4 as planned.

In a rare opportunity to see and hear Larry Hanks, a legendary songster from the west coast. Larry and his wife and musical partner, Deborah Robins, take to the stage at Sandglass Theater 7PM on Wednesday, June 1st.

Burning Coal is excited to premier four plays by North Carolina students in a professional production this June. The plays, See You Soon by Morgan Richardson (12th Grade, Enloe), The Hangman's Diary by Jackson Bloom (12th grade, Enloe), Fight for Your Honor by Stuart Rose (11th grade, home schooled), and The Love in this Room by Jarren Moore (8th grade, Ligon) were selected from submissions from across Wake and surrounding counties, and will be performed together by members of Burning Coal Theatre Company.