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Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Brian Kulick, Artistic Director and Jessica R.

The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) will present the New York premiere of The Civilians' newest work This Beautiful City, in a co-production with Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group, with previews set to begin February 3 prior to its official press opening February 22.

From March 13 to 22, The Club at La MaMa E.

At last, The National Theater of the United States of America returns to Performance Space 122 with its triumphant educative spectacular CHAUTAUQUA! In its own explosive style and rhythm, the NTUSA uses the historic narrative of the late 19th century adult education movement to explore ever presc

On February 26, 2009, from 6:30-9:30 p.

Columbia Stages presents THE WOMAN, written by Edward Bond and directed by Andrea Ferran, running March 11th- 14th, 2009, at The Riverside Theatre, located in the historic Riverside Church at 91 Claremont Avenue between 120th and 122nd Streets.

The Storm Theatre and Blackfriars Repertory Theatre present THE TIDINGS BROUGHT TO MARY by Paul Claudel, the first show of The Paul Claudel Project, beginning March 13, 2009 at Paradise Factory, 64 E.

La MaMa E.

TAKE WING AND SOAR PRODUCTIONS proudly presents Shakespeare's KING LEAR, at the National Black Theatre, from February 20th - March 1st.

Flawed heroes, sympathetic monsters and haughty professors collide as this hefty poem is rescued from the grasp of 1,000 years of highbrow analysis and transformed into a defiantly raucous musical.

Comedy Writer/Performer Julio Vincent Gambuto's 'Julie from Staten Island' Now at Theatre Row the 25th of Every Month, Directed by standup veteran Linda Smith EXTENDED FOR MONTHLY RUN KICKS OFF FEB 25th! The 2009 run of 'Julie from Staten Island' kicks off Wednesday, February 25th at the Studi

Hot off the heels of shows in Hollywood and Vancouver, 'I am a Man, Goddamnit!' debuts in NYC at The Triad Theater (178 West 72nd Street between Broadway and Columbus) on Thursday, February 19th at 9:00pm.

Ma-Yi Theater Company in association with Vampire Cowboys Theatre Company, will present the world premiere production of 'SOUL SAMURAI,' written by Qui Nguyen and directed by Robert Ross Parker, with fight choreography by Mr.

The award winning Electric Pear Productions presents the third annual round of SYNESTHESIA, the ambitious performance piece that takes an unforgettable look at how artists influence, inspire and steal from each other.

Abraxas STAGE COMPANY is pleased to announce, as part of the South Street Seaport Winter Theatre Season, the premiere of a new musical CRAZY HEAD SPACE, directed by Errickson Wilcox.

Times 365:24:7 is being developed in collaboration with David Giambusso, a freelance reporter for The New York Times and The New Jersey Star-Ledger.

Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center and New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) present a special non-subscription program, Songs of the Irish Poets, on Tuesday, March 17 at 8 PM at Kaufman Center's Merkin Concert Hall.

The ?cleanest family show? on or off Broadway is now in its 3rd hit season! The GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW continues to amaze audiences with its mind blowing bubble magic at New World Stages (340 W 50 Street).

Columbia Stages presents Big Love, written by Charles L.

Ripe Time has announced that it will present the world premiere of Fire Throws, written and directed by Rachel Dickstein, based on Sophocles's Antigone, beginning Wednesday, February 18, at 8pm at 3LD Art & Technology Center, 80 Greenwich Street at Rector Street.

The OBIE, Drama Desk and Lortel Award-winning Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) will begin their 10th Anniversary Season with a new production of Anton Chekhov's classic THREE SISTERS, directed by CTH Co-Founder Christopher McElroen (The Cherry Orchard).

Following a critically acclaimed World Premiere at The 2008 New York International Fringe Festival, Razors Edge Productions proudly presents a revival of ZOMBIE, an award-winning solo play by Bill Connington, adapted from the novella by Joyce Carol Oates.

Green Light Productions proudly presents Homeward Bound, a new play written by Armen Pandola and directed by Shannon Fillion.

The Irish Arts Center, in association with Classical Theatre of Harlem, presents a one-week only special engagement of Donal O'Kelly's The Cambria, directed by Raymond Keane and starring Mr.

Irish comedy sensation Ardal O'Hanlon, star of Channel 4's hit Britcom 'Father Ted,' returns to NY for a two-night engagement at the Irish Arts Center as part of MARCH MADNESS, a month-long celebration of Irish arts and culture.