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Drama Desk Award Winner Rachel York has joined the cast of the highly anticipated national stage production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith. Announced today by Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika General Management and international producer Luis Alvarez, York joins an impressive creative team in the starring role as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots, in a one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. The 101 Dalmatians Musical will play the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement October 20-25, 2009.

2009 marks the year Spanish guitarist BENISE unveils his Emmy award winning electrifying multi-cultural stage show NIGHTS OF FIRE!

Drama Desk Award Winner Rachel York has joined the cast of the highly anticipated national stage production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith. Announced today by Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika General Management and international producer Luis Alvarez, York joins an impressive creative team in the starring role as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots, in a one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. The 101 Dalmatians Musical will play the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement October 20-25, 2009.

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jon Steingart and Jenny Wiener Steingart, Executive Producers) announces the exciting lineup of new talent set to participate in ANT FEST 2009, an annual festival designed to give emerging talentartists an opportunity to bring innovative new material to life in front of a NYC audience!

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jon Steingart and Jenny Wiener Steingart, Executive Producers) announces the exciting lineup of new talent set to participate in ANT FEST 2009, an annual festival designed to give emerging talentartists an opportunity to bring innovative new material to life in front of a NYC audience!

International City Theatre's 2009 Season finale is a show-stopping collection of transformational stories by one of musical theater's brightest composers.

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, the hit show that won the coveted 2009 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, continues its sit-down, open-ended run at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, Monday, October 12, at 7:30pm with a cast that includes Scott Adsit, Craig Bierko, Rachel Dratch, Kristen Johnston, Carol Kane, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Steve Schirripa, Claudia Shear, Sherri Shepherd, and Alan Zweibel.

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jon Steingart and Jenny Wiener Steingart, Executive Producers) announces the exciting lineup of new talent set to participate in ANT FEST 2009, an annual festival designed to give emerging talentartists an opportunity to bring innovative new material to life in front of a NYC audience!

The highly anticipated international hit FUERZA BRUTA will make its Taipei premiere at the base of Taipei 101 on December 15, 2009. Celebrated by audiences across the world, FUERZA BRUTA is a non-stop collision of dynamic music, visceral emotion, and kinetic aerial imagery that resembles nothing less than a fantastic interactive theatrical experience.

This October, one of the world's greatest classic tales hits the stage for the first time with THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL. Based on the beloved book by Dodie Smith, THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL is a one-of-a-kind adventure for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous.

February 2010 will see the UK burlesque sensation Miss Polly Rae, revolutionise the scene by taking burlesque away from small stage cabaret and onto the stage at the Leicester Square Theatre in Miss?Polly Rae: The All New Hurly Burly Show.

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, the hit show that won the coveted 2009 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, continues its sit-down, open-ended run at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, Monday, October 12, at 7:30pm with a cast that includes Scott Adsit, Craig Bierko, Rachel Dratch, Kristen Johnston, Carol Kane, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Steve Schirripa, Claudia Shear, Sherri Shepherd, and Alan Zweibel.

Leicester Square Theatre is celebrating the news that a staggering 262,000 people bought tickets for its eclectic mix of big name comedy stars and cutting edge theatre in its first 12 months in the West End.

International City Theatre's 2009 Season finale is a show-stopping collection of transformational stories by one of musical theater's brightest composers.

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Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jon Steingart and Jenny Wiener Steingart, Executive Producers) announces the exciting lineup of new talent set to participate in ANT FEST 2009, an annual festival designed to give emerging talentartists an opportunity to bring innovative new material to life in front of a NYC audience!

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, the hit show that won the coveted 2009 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, returned to New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, on Monday, September 14th with a cast that included Scott Adsit, Rachel Dratch, Kristen Johnston, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel,Michael Urie, Alan Zweibel, and more!

2009 marks the year Spanish guitarist BENISE unveils his Emmy award winning electrifying multi-cultural stage show NIGHTS OF FIRE!

MTV turned New York City inside out for the '2009 Video Music Awards' as the network celebrated a legend and brought together the biggest names in music, TV, film and sports. Live from Radio City Music Hall, VMA icon Madonna opened the show and introduced the emotional and heartfelt tribute to Michael Jackson. Janet Jackson was joined onstage by the most renowned choreographers in the world and Michael's tour dancers, all of whom were influenced by the 'King of Pop,' for a memorable and high energy performance. To honor her brother and his illustrious career, the dancers recreated some of his most memorable music videos including 'Thriller,' 'Bad,' 'Smooth Criminal' and 'Scream.' The celebration received a standing ovation and set the tone for the most important evening in music and pop culture.

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words returns for a second season at New York's Triad Theatre Monday, September 14 with Scott Adsit, Craig Bierko, Rachel Dratch, Jackie Hoffman, Kristen Johnston, Carol Kane, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Sherri Shepherd, Michael Urie, and Alan Zweibel.