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'Cafe Cabaret' Cafe Cabaret is an eclectic variety/cabaret show with a rotating cast of performers. With a new cast every month, the show is always fresh. From poignant to funny, mirth to disaster it all happens at Cafe Ballou, every third Friday of every month. Cafe Ballou is located @ 939 N Western. The show begins @ 7pm.

Iconic actor Lee Marvin is best known for violent, tough guy roles -- from his chilling villain opposite John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart in John Ford's 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' to the platoon leader in Samuel Fuller's epic 'The Big Red One' -- but little is known of his personal life, his family background and his combat experiences as a Marine in World War II. 'Lee Marvin: Point Blank'(Schaffner Press, February 2013) by veteran Hollywood writer Dwayne Epstein digs beyond the entertainment reporting of earlier books and offers an authoritative, detailed look at Marvin's astonishing career as an actor, and his tremendous impact in modern cinema -- not only as one of the all time great character actors, but also in his pivotal role in shaping the portrayal of violence in film and TV today.

The 'Loose Chicks' will be opening the 2013 season @ The Lincoln Loft, 3036 N. Lincoln tonight, January 11, 2013 @ 8pm. The second Today of the month rings in the New Year with Jillian Erickson & Roberta Miles, the original 'Loose Chicks.' Holly Beaudry will be this month's featured guest.

'Lee Marvin: Point Blank' (Schaffner Press, February 2013) by veteran Hollywood writer Dwayne Epstein digs beyond the entertainment reporting of earlier books and offers an authoritative, detailed look at Marvin's astonishing career as an actor, and his tremendous impact in modern cinema

Directors Guild of America President Taylor Hackford today announced the DGA's nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television and Commercials for the year 2012.

Cafe Cabaret is an eclectic variety/cabaret show with a rotating cast of performers. With a new cast every month, the show is always fresh. From poignant to funny, mirth to disaster it all happens at Cafe Ballou, every third Friday of every month. Cafe Ballou is located @ 939 N Western. The show begins @ 7pm.

The 'Loose Chicks' will be opening the 2013 season @ The Lincoln Loft, 3036 N. Lincoln on January 11, 2013 @ 8pm. The second Friday of the month rings in the New Year with Jillian Erickson & Roberta Miles, the original 'Loose Chicks.' Holly Beaudry will be this month's featured guest.

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Casper in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

Today, December 19, 2012, at 10:20am, Ballou High School (3401 4th Street SE, Washington, D.C.) will host members of the LES MISERABLES U.S. tour cast. Students in the Young Playwrights' Theater (YPT) In-School Playwriting Program have spent twelve weeks writing original plays, and in their final playwriting workshop will have excerpts of their plays read by LES MISERABLES actors.

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On December 19, 2012, at 10:20am, Ballou High School (3401 4thStreet SE) will host members of the LES MISERABLES U.S. tour cast. Students in the Young Playwrights' Theater (YPT) In-School Playwriting Program have spent twelve weeks writing original plays, and in their final playwriting workshop will have excerpts of their plays read by LES MISERABLES actors.

Deadline reports that Jane Fonda will star in an upcoming comedy currently in development at the ABC Network to be titled NOW WHAT?. The project was written on spec by Pushing Daisies' Abby Gewanter. Scott Ellis is set to direct and executive produce with Mike Tollin.

Trinity Repertory Company has announced its 12-13 season offering of open captioned and American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performances.

'Loose Chicks' are back at The Lincoln Loft, 3036 N Lincoln Ave. Jillian Erickson and Roberta Miles, the "Loose Chicks" will be starring in and presenting an hour long performance based on their experiences through life. Erin Lane, the newest chick and Chicago-based actress will be featured this month. This juicy, gutsy, balsy, cutting edge look at life through the eyes of three femme fatales will be presented at the The Lincoln Loft, 3036 N. Lincoln. The performance is tonight, September 7, 2012 at 8pm. There is a suggested donation.

'Loose Chicks' are back at The Lincoln Loft, 3036 N Lincoln Ave. Jillian Erickson and Roberta Miles, the "Loose Chicks" will be starring in and presenting an hour long performance based on their experiences through life. Erin Lane, the newest chick and Chicago-based actress will be featured this month. This juicy, gutsy, balsy, cutting edge look at life through the eyes of three femme fatales will be presented at the The Lincoln Loft, 3036 N. Lincoln. The performance is Friday, September 7, 2012 at 8pm. There is a suggested donation.

Roulette presents the School for Improvised Music (SIM) big band, tonight, June 5, 8pm. The SIM big band is comprised of many of SIM's esteemed faculty who will also compose music especially for this project. SIM (part of the Center for Improvised Music)i s a core group of professional musician/teachers committed to creating a school in New York City for emerging performers who want to pursue a serious study of improvised music. Since 2001, SIM has presented over 20 intensive workshop sessions for students from all over the globe. This big band project is one of several endeavors the Center for Improvised Music (CIM) is undertaking to celebrate the milestone of its 10 year anniversary. Another of these projects is an interview series in which SIM faculty will interview veteran jazz musicians in front of a live audience. CIM will also be hosting listening sessions in which musicians present music for the public as a way of educating the jazz audience at large.

The Jackson Hole Playhouse presents THE BALLAD OF CAT BALLOU from tonight, June 1st through September 29th for dinner and a show.

Roulette presents the School for Improvised Music (SIM) big band, June 5, 8pm. The SIM big band is comprised of many of SIM's esteemed faculty who will also compose music especially for this project. SIM (part of the Center for Improvised Music)i s a core group of professional musician/teachers committed to creating a school in New York City for emerging performers who want to pursue a serious study of improvised music. Since 2001, SIM has presented over 20 intensive workshop sessions for students from all over the globe. This big band project is one of several endeavors the Center for Improvised Music (CIM) is undertaking to celebrate the milestone of its 10 year anniversary. Another of these projects is an interview series in which SIM faculty will interview veteran jazz musicians in front of a live audience. CIM will also be hosting listening sessions in which musicians present music for the public as a way of educating the jazz audience at large.

Trinity Repertory Company has announced expanded plans to offer open captioned performances during the upcoming 2011-2012 season.

LOOSE CHICKS has found a new home at The Lincoln Loft (3036 N Lincoln Ave). Jillian Erickson and Roberta Miles, the "Loose Chicks" will be starring in and presenting an hour long performance based on their experiences through life. Erin Lane, the newest chick and Chicago based actress will be featured this month. This juicy, gutsy, balsy, cutting edge look at life through the eyes of three femme fatales will be presented Friday, May 25, 2012 at 7:30pm.