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The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Into The Woods,' the Chicago Musical Theater Festival, new music for Tom Stoppard, Rob Ashford to direct Lyric's 'Carousel,' Ellington's 'Queenie Pie,' 'Love Story,' NU's 'Shrek,' my Grammy and Oscar views, and more!

In one of its most ambitious projects to date, Chicago Opera Theater (COT) will collaborate with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO) to present the Chicago premiere of Duke Ellington's only opera "Queenie Pie," running February 15 - March 5 at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Street. Tickets ($35 - $125) are now on sale.

When Michael Shaw Fisher walks out to introduce EXORCISTIC: The Rock Musical Parody Experiment at its Fringe Mainstage home, it takes a few minutes before you realize that the musical has actually begun.

For The Record: The Marshalls began previews on February 8 at Rockwell: Table & Stage. Hollywood's most famous directorial siblings, Garry and Penny Marshall, will be the focus of this latest installment of the 'For The Record' series. The show opens tonight.

For The Record: The Marshalls will begin previews on February 8 at Rockwell: Table & Stage. Hollywood's most famous directorial siblings, Garry and Penny Marshall, will be the focus of this latest installment of the 'For The Record' series.

For The Record: The Marshalls will begin previews on February 8 at Rockwell: Table & Stage. Hollywood's most famous directorial siblings, Garry and Penny Marshall, will be the focus of this latest installment of the 'For The Record' series.

The Mechanicals Theatre Group, a professional acting company (Los Angeles) has joined forces with Ryan Scott Oliver (Disney's musical adaptation of Freaky Friday) for the LA Premiere of 'Out of My Head', music by Ryan Scott Oliver , book by Kirsten Guenther, and directed by Jacob Harvey.

Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika Entertainment, Luis Alvarez and Jon B. Platt in association with Allen Spivak and Brad Krassner are pleased to announce the addition of Broadway's Sara Gettelfinger to the company of THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, coming to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for two weeks only, June 8-20, 2010.

Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika Entertainment, Luis Alvarez and Jon B. Platt in association with Allen Spivak and Brad Krassner are pleased to announce the addition of Broadway's Sara Gettelfinger to the company of THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, coming to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for two weeks only, June 8-20, 2010.

Based on the beloved book by Dodie Smith and led by an award-winning creative team including four-time Tony Award-winning director Jerry Zaks (A BRONX TALE, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, GUYS AND DOLLS), acclaimed bookwriter/co-lyricist B.T. McNicholl (BILLY ELLIOT, SPAMALOT, THE IT GIRL), and Dennis DeYoung, co-founder of the legendary rock band Styx, The 101 Dalmatians Musical promises a quirky, upside-down view of the world where the audience sees life from a dog's point of view. This stage musical transports audiences to a topsy-turvy, exciting, and altogether fantastic reality that gives grand license for song, dance, and spectacle in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience.

THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, which will perform in Indianapolis from March 9 through March 14, features a surprise grand finale showcasing the tremendous talents of the professional and rescued Dalmatians that will leave audiences cheering. The dogs were all trained by one of the world's foremost animal trainers, Joel Slaven, who has worked extensively with Jack Hanna on such featured films as 'Ace Ventura Pet Detective' and 'That Darn Cat.'

Based on the beloved book by Dodie Smith and led by an award-winning creative team including four-time Tony Award-winning director Jerry Zaks (A Bronx Tale, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Guys and Dolls), acclaimed bookwriter/co-lyricist B.T. McNicholl (Billy Elliot, Spamalot, The IT Girl), and Dennis DeYoung, co-founder of the legendary rock band Styx, The 101 Dalmatians Musical promises a quirky, upside-down view of the world where the audience sees life from a dog's point of view.

Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika Entertainment, Luis Alvarez and Jon B. Platt in association with Allen Spivak and Brad Krassner are pleased to announce the addition of Broadway's Sara Gettelfinger to the company of THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, coming to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for two weeks only, June 8-20, 2010.

Based on the beloved book by Dodie Smith and led by an award-winning creative team including four-time Tony Award-winning director Jerry Zaks (A Bronx Tale, Smokey Joe's Café, Guys and Dolls), acclaimed bookwriter/co-lyricist B.T. McNicholl (Billy Elliot, Spamalot, The IT Girl), and Dennis DeYoung, co-founder of the legendary rock band Styx, The 101 Dalmatians Musical promises a quirky, upside-down view of the world where the audience sees life from a dog's point of view.

101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL will hold auditions for dogs to win a barking role in the production which will play the Theatre at Madison Square Garden from April 7 to 18, 2010. Auditions will be held on Thursday, February 11 from 2-3 and will be open to the first 101 dog owners to register their dogs. A panel of judges, including members of the musical cast will be on hand to determine the winner.

Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika Entertainment, Luis Alvarez and Jon B. Platt in association with Allen Spivak and Brad Krassner are pleased to announce the addition of Broadway's Sara Gettelfinger (Seuessical, Anything Goes, Nine and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) to the company of THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL. Gettelfinger begins performances as the infamous puppy snatcher Cruella De Vil beginning with the show's Chicago engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) February 16 - 28, 2010.

This year, one of the world's greatest classic tales hits the stage for the first time with THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, which comes to TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall January 19-24, as part of HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC, and in partnership with Bank of America.

Rachel York steals the spotlight while alter ego Cruella De Vil steals the spotted pups in 'The 101 Dalmatians Musical' at Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre for limited engagement

This year, one of the world's greatest classic tales hits the stage for the first time with THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, which comes to TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall January 19-24, as part of HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC, and in partnership with Bank of America.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is pleased to announce its next production, the Long Island professional premiere of RENT.