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Executive Producer Ron Iannone is excited to announce the West Virginia Public Theatre debut of the global musical phenomenon Disney?s High School Musical live on the stage of the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre in the WVU Creative Arts Center from July 8th through July 12th and July 15th through July 19th. This hit movie-turned-musical is a modern Romeo and Juliet story about two high school juniors from rival cliques: Troy Bolton, captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella Montez, a beautiful and shy transfer student who excels in math and science. Together, they try out for the lead parts in their high school musical, and as a result, divide the school. Despite other students' attempts to thwart their dreams, Troy and Gabriella resist peer pressure and rivalry, inspiring others along the way not to 'stick with the status quo.'

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, presents My Mother?s Italian, My Father?s Jewish and I?m in Therapy, written and performed by Steve Solomon, from Aug. 5-9 and 19-30 on the Mainstage.

Actors Theatre Artistic Director Marc Masterson and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein announce the limited-run engagement of Greater Tuna by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard. The production will run in the Bingham Theatre, November 17 - December 13, 2009.

Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans are proud to announce the 2009-2010 Northlight Season, which includes Roger Bean?s pop musical, The Marvelous Wonderettes; Stephen Temperley?s comedic musical tribute, Souvenir; Clifford Odets? Depression-era classic Awake & Sing! directed by Amy Morton and featuring Rondi Reed and Mike Nussbaum; Hugh Leonard?s Irish drama, A Life directed by BJ Jones, starring John Mahoney; and the world premier Low Down Dirty Blues, by Randal Myler and Dan Wheetman.

Jersey Boys, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning international hit musical, opened ?down under? to critical acclaim at The Princess Theatre in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday, July 4th.

Mary Stuart stars Janet McTeer and Harriet Walter appeared on PBS?s ?The Charlie Rose Show? on Wednesday, July 1. The interview can be viewed on www.charlierose.com or by clicking on the following link: http://www.charlierose.com/view/interview/10437.

The annual summer collaboration between the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the award-winning New Jersey Youth Theatre (NJYT) undertakes its most ambitious production yet with a retelling of Stephen Sondheim?s macabre, Tony Award-winning musical thriller, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. In this Summer Musical Program, talented young actors and musicians from across the state learn what it takes to mount a Broadway-level production, from acting, singing and dancing to playing in the orchestra and behind the scenes work, all at no cost to them.

New Hampshire Theatre Project will hold open auditions for their 2009-2010 professional productions of Edward Albee's Seascape, directed by Blair Hundertmark, and Aristophanes' Lysistrata, adapted and directed by Genevieve Aichele & Meghann Beauchamp.

The road to Valhalla is paved with more than gods, heroes, and rings. This summer Seattle Opera is giving you a peek into the massive preparations a production of the Ring requires, in a series of 10-minute behind-the-scenes videos, called The Road to Valhalla. The first video, released on the website last week, features Speight Jenkins' conversations with several artists?including Janice Baird (Brünnhilde), Greer Grimsley (Wotan), and director Stephen Wadsworth, among others?plus a glimpse at the artists in rehearsal. Four additional segments will be released this summer, delving into costume creation, sets and props, special effects, and the orchestra and chorus. Check back each Tuesday through August 4 for future installments.

The Attic Ensemble Inc announces its 11th Annual Summer Readings, which is set to take place Tuesday evenings (7:30pm) in July.

Stonewall Country returns to celebrate its 25th Anniversary at Theater at Lime Kiln for four performances, July 9th through 12th at 7:30pm. The musical retelling of the life of Stonewall Jackson premiered at Lime Kiln in 1984, with music by Robin and Linda Williams and the book by then artistic director Don Baker. Baker and the Williams duo are helping recreate the piece that put Lime Kiln on the map as a regional theatre.

Roll up! Roll up! The wait is finally over! For Monsieur Montpellier, the world's greatest magician, adventurer and storyteller ? shall be previewing his 2009 Edinburgh Pleasance show at the Canal Cafe Theatre!

TD Bank and the John W. Engeman Theater are set to present Aladdin. Join Aladdin and all his friends on a magic carpet ride in this familiar and entertaining musical. Performances run from July 18 - August 15, 2009. Tickets cost $15.00.

Rabble-rousing writer Joe Iconis returns to Joe's Pub, bringing with him his beloved family of musical theater punks. The Joe Iconis Rock and Roll Jamboree is a laid-back, fired-up evening of Iconis tunes, featuring new jams, old faithfuls, and glimpses into the future. Songs of hate and hope, suburbia and pornography, cougars and jailbait, dead people and livin' things, and more sing-alongs than you can shake a glass of whiskey at. Some special guests will join Joe for this, the first leg of his legendary 'Mule Mutation' Tour 2009. So come on down to the Jamboree- it's loud, soft, sweet, nasty, and above all else, bloody as hell. Debut album out later this year.

To further their name in the community, the Carnegie Arts Center will be hosting an open house on Sunday, August 16 from 3:00pm-5:00pm.

The Griot Museum of Black History (formerly known as The Blackworld History Museum) will host, ?Carnaval in July,? a free multicultural, family-focused community festival with food, music, dance, arts and crafts on Saturday, July 11, noon-6 p.m. at The Griot. The festival will feature percussionist David A.N. Jackson; African dance by Mama Lisa of Fundisha Enterprises, roots fusion/neo soul by Mario Pascal; Mexican dance by Kids Mex; stilt walkers from the Nan Foule Mask Society, Glenn ?Papa? Wright, Jr., puppetry and storytelling by Glenn ?Papa? Wright; interactive exhibits from the Magic House, face painting, mask making, food, merchant and information booths. The World Bird Sanctuary will bring a variety of birds, some that represent the countries featured in the exhibit. The festival is free; Griot admission is $5 for adults, $4 for youth 13-17 and $2.50 for children 12 and under.

Paradise Theatre recently about their upcoming season in their newly remodeled theatre. The season is packed with a variety of well known plays and musicals for all to enjoy. As they prepare for this ambitious season, they hope that each of you would take an active part to keep their Gig Harbor Community Theatre thriving.

The Freeport Players invite you to audition for their fall production, Side Man, on Sunday and Monday, July 12 & 13, 6-8pm at the Freeport Performing Arts Center on Holbrook Street.

Faced with the threat of losing its lease, Main Street Theater is turning crisis into opportunity by taking the long-awaited step toward establishing a permanent home. This summer, the theater is launching a campaign entitled ?No Place Like Home,? seeking to raise $3.5 million to purchase and renovate its existing Times Boulevard location in Houston?s Rice Village community.

After successfully debuting in 2008, DLC Summer Stage is pleased to announce their second exciting performance. Footloose will run at the Drama Learning Center, the home of DLC Summer Stage, from August 1-8, 2009 (complete schedule is below). One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with an energetic cast of DLC and Red Branch Theatre Company performers.