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As previously reported, Village Voice theatre writer and creator of the Obie Awards, Jerry Tallmer passed away earlier this week on, November 9, 2014. He was 95 years old.

On the next episode of FOX's GOTHAM titled "Harvey Dent", tying to close the Wayne murder case, a young Harvey Dent (guest star Nicholas D' Agosto) and Gordon team up, much to Mayor James' (guest star Richard Kind) chagrin

In his only New York appearance of the season, Hopkinson Smith performs his own transcriptions of JS, Bach, Suites 1-3, BWV 1007-1009.

According to the New York Times, Village Voice writer and creator of the Obie Awards, Jerry Tallmer, passed away yesterday, November 9, 2014. He was 95 years old.

Open Book Theatre Company is excited to announce the second play in its Inaugural Season. Red, the Tony award winning play by John Logan, will open December 5th and run for 6 performances.

Armed Forces ClassicESPN's recognition of Veterans Day 2014, its sixth annual America's Heroes initiative, will include live, day-long SportsCenter coverage from The Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio

Obie Award winner Melia Bensussen (Luck of the Irish, Circle Mirror Transformation) returns to the Huntington Theatre Company to direct Awake and Sing!, Clifford Odets' stirring American classic about a working-class Jewish family striving for a better future. Performances at the Avenue of the Arts / BU Theatre begin tonight, November 7 and continue through Sunday, December 7, 2014.

After its 11th Summer Season in Riverside Park Hudson Warehouse, known as "The Other Free Shakespeare in the Park," is kicking off its second season indoors as the Resident Theater Company of the Bernie Wohl Center with a reading of The Last Disciple of Abraham by Paul Dervis.

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ANNIE stars Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx and Quvenzhane Wallis stopped by this week's ELLEN to talk about the new big screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.

On the next episode of FOX's GOTHAM titled "The Mask" - Gordon and Bullock investigate a Gothamite who runs a deadly fight club for candidates applying to work at his financial firm.

Cameron Diaz will host NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE for the fourth time on Nov. 22.

The Public Theater announced a two-week extension today for the critically acclaimed FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 2 & 3), a world premiere play written by Public Theater Master Writer Chair Suzan-Lori Parks. Directed by Jo Bonney, FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 2 & 3) began previews on Tuesday, October 14 in the Anspacher Theater and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, November 16. It will now run an additional two weeks through Sunday, November 30.

The New YorK Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP), America's preeminent professional Gilbert & Sullivan repertory company, continues its 40th Anniversary Season this weekend, November 1st and 2nd with the G&S spooky classic, Ruddigore featuring dark souls & curses playing for a limited Halloween weekend run at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place). Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in action!

Jay Armstrong Johnson, star of Broadway's On the Town, will join the second season of the award- winning comedic web series Seeking.

Last night, October 28, The Public Theater officially opens FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 2 & 3).The complete cast features Sterling K. Brown (Hero); Louis Cancelmi (Smith); Peter Jay Fernandez (Oldest Old Man); Jeremie Harris (Homer); Russell G. Jones (Leader, Runaway); Jenny Jules (Penny); Ken Marks (Colonel); Jacob Ming-Trent (Fourth, Odyssey Dog); Tonye Patano (Third Runaway); and Julian Rozzell Jr. (Second Runaway). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below!

On the next episode of FOX's GOTHAM titled "Penguin's Umbrella", as violence between Maroni (guest star David Zayas) and Falcone continues to escalate, Penguin reveals a new element of his manipulative strategy

Tonight, October 28, The Public Theater officially opens FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 2 & 3).

Against the Grain Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of SHELTERED, a dark satire about the homeless and the heartless, packed with action, thrills and laughs for the festive season. Performances run Tuesday 18 November - Saturday 6 December 2014 at The Tabard Theatre, London.