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The notorious coworkers, roommates and slackers Adam, Blake and Anders clock in for another shift when the 'Workaholics' season three Blu-ray and DVD are released today, June 18 by Comedy Central Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution.

WaterTower Theatre's very popular Summer Performing Arts Conservatory is back. This summer's camp runs today, June 17 -28, Mon, - Fri., 9 am to 5 pm.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced additional performances of its latest show, George Gershwin Alone. Originally scheduled to close June 23, the Bay Area debut of Hershey Felder's international hit is now extended for an additional two weeks, through July 7. See George Gershwin Alone and prepare to be enthralled by the irresistible music of America's favorite composer. Click below for a behind-the-scenes look at the show!

As its highly acclaimed production of Sarah Ruhl's Dear Elizabeth continues to captivate audiences, and theatregoers queue up in record numbers for its upcoming production of No Man's Land, Berkeley Repertory Theatre announces today additional performances of its latest show, George Gershwin Alone.Originally scheduled to close June 23, the Bay Area debut of Hershey Felder's international hit is now extended for an additional two weeks, through July 7.

It has become the most popular course for young people at Town Hall Theater. Working with a group of experienced adult musicians, young rockers get the experience of putting together a band, playing classic rock covers, exploring the elements of songwriting, and performing on the THT stage, all in an intensive 5-day workshop.

Voted one of the funniest comics in Texas, comedian Tone Bell will showcase his hilarious routine at New England comedy hotspot, Comix At Foxwoods. Bell, who also played "RJ" on NBC's Whitney, will perform his first three performances nightly at 8 p.m. from July 11 through July 13. Fans are welcomed to catch a "Nasty Show with Tone Bell" during his final outrageous performance on July 13 at 10:30 p.m.

Comedian, writer, and actor John Oliver brings his stand up performance to Bass Concert Hall on Friday, October 25 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for John Oliver go on sale Friday, June 21 at 10 a.m., at the following authorized ticket outlets, which include the Bass Concert Hall ticket office, most H-E-B stores and all Texas Box Office outlets, online at www.livenation.com or www.TexasPerformingArts.org, or by calling (512) 477-6060 or (800) 982-BEVO.

The notorious coworkers, roommates and slackers Adam, Blake and Anders clock in for another shift when the “Workaholics” season three Blu-ray and DVD are released on June 18 by COMEDY CENTRAL Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution.

Before smart phones and personal computers, before the Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show, the Jim Kweskin Jug Band became the original Americana band, playing everything from classic blues to hillbilly country, ragtime, jazz, and rock and roll, perfectly capturing the 1960s mix of exuberant anarchy and heartfelt sincerity. The band will play at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, Calif. on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, 2013.

MBS Productions' Adam and Eve in the Garden of Delights, or Love by Alejandro de la Costa, a wicked comedy of how it all began, runs tonight, June 6- June 29, 2013 at Stone Cottage Theatre.

Xanadu, Produced by WaterTower Theatre at the Addison Theatre and Conference Center will play the Main Stage from July 26 - August 18, 2013.

Aurora Theatre Company opens its 22nd season with the Bay Area Premiere of Obie-winning playwright Amy Herzog's (4000 Miles, Belleville, The Great God Pan) family drama AFTER THE REVOLUTION. What happens when the person you revere isn't exactly who you think they are? The young, brilliant Emma Joseph is a high achiever shaken to the core by disillusion. She proudly carries the torch of her family's Marxist tradition by devoting her life to the memory of her famously blacklisted grandfather, but when a new book reveals shocking truths about the man himself, the entire family is forced to confront questions of honesty and allegiance they thought had long ago been resolved.

Town Hall Theater's 5th Benefit Birthday Gala will be held on Saturday, June 22. Performances are at 5 pm and 8 pm, with a street party between the two shows. Tickets are $35, and include the show and food at the street dance. The gala will give THT a great start as it heads into the next five years.

MBS Productions' Adam and Eve in the Garden of Delights, or Love by Alejandro de la Costa, a wicked comedy of how it all began, runs June 6- June 29, 2013 at Stone Cottage Theatre.

Ah, the cut-throat, crazy world of competitive mothering...and for six feisty Atlanta mothers in Lifetime's all-new unscripted comedy PRETTY WICKED MOMS, it's a raging, raucous mommy war. Jockeying to be the ultimate mom, this perfectly coiffed and manicured clique will stop at nothing to one-up each other.

ASPS (Art Song Preservation Society), will present a concert in conjunction with their first annual Summer of Song Series led by baritone Michael Weyandt and International Pianist and Collaborator, Thomas Muraco on Thursday, June 20 at 7pm at Opera America (330 7th Avenue).

WaterTower Theatre presents Black Tie, running tonight, May 31 - June 23, 2013 at the Addison Theatre Centre on the Main Stage, directed by Rene Moreno. The cast includes Stan Graner as Curtis, John S. Davies as Curtis' Father, Marcia Carroll as Mimi, Katherine Bourne as Elsie, and Jordan Brodess as Teddy. Making their WaterTower Theatre debuts in Black Tie will be John S. Davies, Katherine Bourne and Jordan Brodess. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

WaterTower Theatre presents Black Tie, running tonight, May 31 - June 23, 2013 at the Addison Theatre Centre on the Main Stage. The cast includes Stan Graner as Curtis, John S. Davies as Curtis' Father, Marcia Carroll as Mimi, Katherine Bourne as Elsie, Jordon Brodess as Teddy and Jake Buchanan understudying the role of Teddy.

Celebrating the life of Mexican-American superstar Selena Quintanilla-Perez, BROADWAY SINGS SELENA welcomeed a starry cast of Broadway's best performers; presented at Off-Broadway's The Underground Theatre on April 1st, 2013. The show was directed by Jay Levy. Scroll down for photos of the performers in action!

Terry Martin, WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director, announced this evening the Company's 2013-2014 Main Stage season at a special VIP Sneak Preview held at the Addison Theatre Centre.