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On Sunday, September 30, 2012, fourteen actors, actresses, critics, playwrights - and even an astronaut - will be inducted into the newest class of THE PLAYERS Hall of Fame, John Martello, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS, has announced. For the 5th time in its history, The PLAYERS will commemorate each of the new, 14 inductees with a fine-art portrait that will become part of THE PLAYERS' permanent collection. The unveiling is at a special fundraising dinner at the landmarked Booth mansion at 16 Gramercy Park South, (East 20th off Park Ave.) New York City.

On Oct 18, the Arvada Center opens the children's theater production How I Became a Pirate, book, music and lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman, directed by David and Julie Payne. The stage production is based on the book, How I Became a Pirate written by Melinda Long and illustrations by David Shannon. The show will run Oct 18 - Dec 28, 2012. Performances are 10 a.m. and noon, most Tuesdays through Fridays, select Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. For specific show dates please check our website. How I Became a Pirate is recommended for ages four and up. Ticket prices range from $8 weekdays and $10 weekends and holidays for reserved seating. To purchase tickets and for more information call 720-898-7200 or go to www.arvadacenter.org

Created by Colorado resident Melissa Faith Hart, Scarlet Letter...the Musical is designed to inspire emotion, motivate change and challenge a culture to rise above.

A new work, Scarlet Letter…the Musical, comes to the Parker Arts, Culture and Events (PACE) Center tonight, Sept. 13-16.

A new work, Scarlet Letter…the Musical, comes to the Parker Arts, Culture and Events (PACE) Center Sept. 13-16.

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents GENEVA, by George Bernard Shaw - his 1938 satirical comedy about the world on the brink of WWII-tonight, July 16 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller produces and directs.

A present-day musical theatre fanatic eagerly tells you about his favorite Broadway musical.

The Irish Repertory Theatre and Gingold Theatrical Group's co-production of George Bernard Shaw's MAN AND SUPERMAN, will be filmed and persevered for the Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts' Theatre on Film and Tape Archive during its performance on Friday, June 29 at the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street), This marks the first production of MAN AND SUPERMAN to be included in the library's collection.

The Irish Repertory Theatre and Gingold Theatrical Group's co-production of George Bernard Shaw's masterpiece, MAN AND SUPERMAN, will be filmed and persevered for the Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts' Theatre on Film and Tape Archive during its performance on Friday, June 29 at the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street), This marks the first production of MAN AND SUPERMANto be included in the library's collection.

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents GENEVA, by George Bernard Shaw - his 1938 satirical comedy about the world on the brink of WWII-on Monday, July 16 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller produces and directs.

Manhattan Theatre Club has created a special short film in celebration of Lynne Meadow's 40th anniversary as the visionary and artistic leader of the organization. The film premiered on Monday, June 18 during a special tribute event honoring Meadow at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre - now view the video below!

Evan Zes to join The Irish Repertory Theatre and Gingold Theatrical Group's co-production of George Bernard Shaw's comedic masterpiece.

Manhattan Theatre Club celebrated Artistic Director Lynne Meadow's 40th anniversary as the visionary and artistic leader of the organization with a special tribute last night, June 18. The event will began at 6:30 PM with a VIP cocktail reception, followed by a 7:30 tribute event at the Samuel J. Friedman and a party at Copacabana. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration and brings you photo coverage of the stars who came out to honor Meadow below!

Evan Zes to join The Irish Repertory Theatre and Gingold Theatrical Group's co-production of George Bernard Shaw's comedic masterpiece.

Manhattan Theatre Club celebrates Artistic Director Lynne Meadow's 40th anniversary as the visionary and artistic leader of the organization with a special tribute tonight, June 18. The event will begin at 6:30 PM with a VIP cocktail reception, followed by a 7:30 tribute event at the Samuel J. Friedman (261 West 47th Street). Immediately after the Friedman tribute event, a party will follow at Copacabana (268 West 47th Street).

A present-day musical theatre fanatic eagerly tells you about his favorite Broadway musical.

Irish Repertory Theatre and Gingold Theatrical Group announce a two-week extension of their co-production of Georger Bernard Shaw's masterpiece, MAN AND SUPERMAN, with performances now set to run through July 1 at the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street), as part of Irish Rep's 24th Season and GTG's first-ever 'Shaw New York' festival. GTG's artistic director, David Staller, directs his adaptation of this remarkable comedy, performed with its rarely seen 'interior play' DON JUAN IN HELL.

Manhattan Theatre Club will celebrate Artistic Director Lynne Meadow's 40th anniversary as the visionary and artistic leader of the organization with a special tribute on Monday, June 18. The event will begin at 6:30 PM with a VIP cocktail reception, followed by a 7:30 tribute event at the Samuel J. Friedman (261 West 47th Street). Immediately after the Friedman tribute event, a party will follow at Copacabana (268 West 47th Street).

The Irish Repertory Theatre and Gingold Theatrical Group opened MAN and SUPERMAN by George Bernard Shaw, directed by David Staller, now playing through June 17th. BroadwayWorld was on hand to celebrate the opening and brings you photo coverage below!

The American National Theatre (Sean Cullen, Founder; Mark Rubinsky, President) will present, in association with InViolet Repertory Theater and Urban Stages, a staged reading of Erin Mallon's Branched, and Robert Emmet Lunney's For Nina, in association with The Directors Company and Two River Theater Company tonight, April 30 at Theater Row's Clurman Theater (410 West 42nd Street). This day of readings follows The ANT's first presentation Nobody Suspects a Butterfly, by Christine Henry. Branched will be performed at 4:00PM, and For Nina at 7:00PM. Admission is FREE to the public.