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THE NORMAN CONQUESTS Enters Final Three Weeks On Broadway, Ends 7/26

THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Play, is now in its final three weeks on Broadway. The Old Vic's critically acclaimed production of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy trilogy, directed by Matthew Warchus, ends its strictly limited engagement on Sunday, July 26 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street).

Mamet's 'Speed The Plow' At GableStage

Two greedy Hollywood executives are set to pitch a can't-lose deal to the studio boss when an unlikely obstacle, in the form of a seductive temp secretary, creates unexpected complications. Revived to great acclaim on Broadway in 2008, this hilarious, acid-etched satire depicts Hollywood as a culture as corrupt as the society it claims to reflect.

McDowell Led 'TYNAN', Kron Premiere, and More Highlight 2009/2010 Season at CTG's Kirk Douglas Theatre

The 2009-2010 season at the Douglas was announced today by CTG's Artistic Director Michael Ritchie and it will include a world premiere, an American premiere and a West Coast premiere plus expanded DouglasPlus programming that includes an eclectic mix of theatre choices ranging from fully-staged productions to bare-bones workshops and readings. Limited-run, special events will also be a part of DouglasPlus.

Shakespeare Theatre Company Extends KING LEAR Thru 7/26

Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. announces a one-week extension -- now through July 26 -- of its critically-acclaimed production of William Shakespeare's KING LEAR, starring Stacy Keach in the title role, directed by Robert Falls.

THE 39 STEPS Continues Hitchcock Meets Hilarious Talkback With Frank DeCaro 6/23

Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series tomorrow night with Frank DeCaro ('The Daily Show,' 'The Frank DeCaro Show' on Sirius XM Satellite Radio) joining cast members of the Tony Award-winning comedy for a post-show discussion.

T. Schreiber Studio Company's FIFTH OF JULY Runs Through 6/21 At Gloria Maddox

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary, The T. Schreiber Studio Company, headed by Artistic Director Terry Schreiber, will present Lanford Wilson's moving and often humorous play, Fifth of July, from May 14th through June 21st, Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. The play will be open to the press beginning on Friday May 22nd. The play will be presented in The Gloria Maddox Theatre at T. Schreiber Studio at 151 West 26th Street, 7th Floor.

NEXT TO NORMAL B'way Cast Recording Hits Number 1 On Billboard Cast Album Chart

Ghostlight Record's Original Broadway Cast Recording Double CD of the acclaimed Broadway musical NEXT TO NORMAL hit #1 on the Billboard cast Album chart this week. The album was also ranked #21 of all albums on the Digital Chart and #103 of all albums in the Top 200 Chart. The musical received 3 Tony Awards on June 7, including Best Score, Best Orchestrations, and Best Actress in a Musical.

Everyday Rapture Extends Through June 14 at Second Stage

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) has extended its run of Dick Scanlan and Sherie Rene Scott's EVERYDAY RAPTURE two weeks, through June 14. Directed by Michael Mayer, EVERYDAY RAPTURE stars Ms. Scott and also features Eamon Foley, Lindsey Mendez, and Betsy Wolfe.

Conor McPherson's THE SEAFARER Comes To Arden Theater 5/14-6/14

Arden Theatre Company presents The Seafarer by Conor McPherson May 14 through June14, 2009. Broadway's recent Tony Awarding-winning hit features a collection of misfits playing poker on Christmas Eve in Ireland. A group of men, tied loosely together by their affiliation with misfortune, spend a boozy night playing poker.

Victoria Clark: Singing Richard Rodgers With The Boston Pops

New York City is filled with lovely parks. There's a particularly charming one tucked into a triangle on 106th Street and Broadway. It's planted with daylilies, impatiens, lacecap hydrangeas and dogwoods. One end of this peaceful oasis is dominated by a recumbent bronze sculpture which sits atop a flowing fountain. The park is dedicated to the memory of Isidore and Ida Strauss, the loving couple who perished together on the Titanic in 1912. Therefore it's appropriate to meet Victoria Clark for an interview at a café only a short distance from Strauss Park. After all, Ms Clark originated the role of Alice Beane in Maury Yeston's Tony Award winning musical TITANIC and sang Adam Guettel's 'Statues and Stories' in LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, which won her the 2005 Tony Award as Best Actress in a Musical. This fine lady is never really far from statues, stories and the Titanic.

Photo Flash: Jill Paice Joins THE 39 STEPS

Jill Paice (Curtains, The Woman in White, A Little Night Music) recently joined the cast of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, playing the roles of Annabella Schmidt, Pamela and Margaret. Now in its second smash year, the Tony Award-winning quick change comedy version of Hitchcock's classic film thriller is playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street). The production also recently played its 500th performance on Broadway.

Dame Edna: My First Last Tour Runs At Ahmanson 6/9-6/21

The widely loved, international homemaker, talk show host, gigastar, fashion icon, swami and most-sought-after friend of the rich, famous and royal - the incomparable Dame Edna - is making a welcomed return to the Ahmanson Theatre.

TV: Creating WEST STORY STORY's Audemars Piguet TONY Clock

Audemars Piguet was the presenting sponsor of the 63rd Annual Tony Awards Telecast Red Carpet on June 7th at Radio City Music Hall. Audemars Piguet, considered one of the world's finest watch manufacturers, displayed eight solid aluminum clocks along this year's red carpet.

Kyle Dean Massey Takes Over for Aaron Tveit in Next to Normal June 9 - September 6

Aaron Tveit will take a leave of absence from the Tony-nominated musical Next to Normal from June 9 - September 6 to perform in the out-of-town engagement of the musical Catch Me If You Can. He will return to the Next to Normal on Monday, September 7. In his absence, the role of Gabe will be performed by Kyle Dean Massey.

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