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Using the power of words and storytelling, Fishskin Trousers by Elizabeth Kuti, weaves together the haunting tales of three lost people from different eras, united by the mysteries of the island of Orford Ness. Directed by Robert Price, and with a cast that includes Brett Brown, Jessica Carroll and Eva Traynor, the official press night will be tomorrow, 19th October, at the Park Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Cape Rep Theatre is pleased to announce the world premiere of Boundless, written by Alison Weller with music by Peter Hodgson and Alison Weller, running November 2 through December 3, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm and Saturday November 25 at 2pm; there are no performances on November 5, 8, 22 or 23. Tickets are $28. Pay-What-You-Can-Night is the first Friday, November 3rd. Group rates & Student Rush tickets also available. Call the box office for details. Cape Rep Indoor Theater. North Side Route 6A E. Brewster. 508.896.1888 or www.caperep.org.

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today three upcoming special events for the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage at Irish Rep Theatre (132 West 22nd Street).

The HAMILTON star and his pro partner, Lindsay Arnold, performed a contemporary dance set to 'Take Me Home' by Us the Duo, and the stunning number moved many to tears, including Jordan himself.

In the 1200AD Chronicon Anglicanum, Ralph of Coggeshall documented the tale of the Wild Man of Orford. Describing a naked wild man, covered in hair, the mysterious figure was caught in the nets of local fishermen around 1167. Mute and feral, the man was imprisoned in Orford Castle for six months before vanishing without a trace. Accounts of the era questioned if the captive was a merman, though it would be centuries until such a story could be reconsidered as a mental health problem.

The World Science Festival has announced complete programming for the  10th anniversary Festival, which will bring science to the crossroads of the world, Times Square, and to locations across the five boroughs of New York City, with more than 50 events, May 30 - June 4, 2017.

The World Science Festival will culminate its groundbreaking first decade by bringing science to the crossroads of the world, Times Square, and to locations across New York City's five boroughs, with more than 50 events, May 30 - June 4, 2017.

Today at a celebration of Windstar Cruises as the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation at the famed Beard House in New York City, the two organizations unveiled the full lineup for their James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise Collection. Offered on eight sailings in Windstar's diverse portfolio of cruise destinations - including the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean - cruise guests will have a chance to interact and taste creations from James Beard Foundation-selected chefs.

Cape Rep Theatre is celebrating its 32nd season with an exciting line up of plays and musicals, all of them Cape Cod premieres, one fresh from New York. The Indoor Theater season will open with Richard Nelson's Regular Singing, followed by Jaclyn Backhaus' ingenious comedy, Men On Boats.

The American Theatre Wing announced today the recipients of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Classroom Resource Grants. Grant requests of up to $100,000 were considered for K-12 public schools, with over 175 applications received, which requested nearly $6,000,000 in total.

As a member of the cast of A Christmas Carol, I am able to get to know the actors that get to grace the stage beside me better than most people. In Meet the Carolers, I try to bring the actors to you, so you can know these special people like I do. This week, you get to meet John Patrick Cleary, who portrays Ebenezer Scrooge.

Fairway today announced its partnership with the French Ministry of Agriculture to celebrate the country's unique gastronomic scene with sampling programs throughout the tri-state area: from September 23 rd to September 29 th, French food lovers will have the opportunity to sample newly available French delicacies including pt, jams, olive oils, fish rillettes and more at Fairway stores located in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Over the coming months, we'll be sharing some of the fondest, funniest and most moving memories shared by many CCP alumni as we commemorate the company's golden anniversary. We kick off the celebration today with remembrances from Daniel W. Black, Jessica Wockenfuss, Lar'Juanette Williams and Brenda Sparks. As they take us down memory lane, you're likely to feel like you're right there in Crossville, being treated to the transformative, transporting work of 2013 First Night Honoree Jim Crabtree and his team - his family, really - still focused on creating art in the middle of Tennessee...

Below are the official remarks by President Obama at the 2013 KENNEDY CENTER HONORS reception, held Sunday, December 8th from the East Room of The White House

Cangrejo y Toro, a private sanctuary for the senses on Mexico's Pacific coast, is now available for rent through Welcome Beyond, a website promoting only truly memorable vacation rentals worldwide.

Vintage Theatre presents 'Snow Falling on Cedars' November 22 through December 15* at 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 ($20 advance), Senior, Student, Group discounts available. Tickets are available by calling 303-856-7830 or online at www.vintagetheatre.com.

Three decades ago, the New London Maritime Society (NLMS) was established to keep New London's 1833 U.S. custom house within an organization dedicated to preserving the history of maritime New London: the Custom House Maritime Museum. Help mark a significant milestone and learn of our plans for the year ahead as NLMS celebrates its 30th Anniversary today, November 10. Tickets are $35. The Annual Meeting begins at 2 PM, Dinner & the Program commence at 2:30 PM. The event will be held at the Port 'N Starboard, Ocean Beach Park. Call 860-447-2501 to make your reservation, ASAP.

Three decades ago, the New London Maritime Society (NLMS) was established to keep New London's 1833 U.S. custom house within an organization dedicated to preserving the history of maritime New London: the Custom House Maritime Museum. Help mark a significant milestone and learn of our plans for the year ahead as NLMS celebrates its 30th Anniversary on Sunday, November 10. Tickets are $35. The Annual Meeting begins at 2 PM, Dinner & the Program commence at 2:30 PM. The event will be held at the Port 'N Starboard, Ocean Beach Park. Call 860-447-2501 to make your reservation, ASAP.