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Midsommer Flight to Stage Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET, Begin. 7/27

Midsommer Flight will bring free Shakespeare in the Park back to the north side this summer with the beloved tragedy Romeo and Juliet, opening at the end of July. Dedicated to presenting outdoor performances of Shakespeare's plays, Midsommer Flight is proud to produce the play as an arts partner with the Chicago Park District.

Alastair Moock to Play 'Songs for the World's Bravest Kids' at Madison Square Park, 7/9

Alastair Moock, one of Boston's folk luminaries and a gravelly-voiced, award-winning performer known as 'the Tom Waits of children's music,' will perform songs from his new album, Singing Our Way Through: Songs for the World's Bravest Kids at his New York City's Madison Square Park on Tuesday, July 9th at 10:30 am. The family show will include Moock's bandmates, the Rowdy Roots, and is part of the Madison Square Kids free summer concert series.

Sundance Institute Honors Roger Ebert, Ryan Coogler at LA Benefit Tonight

The third annual Celebrate Sundance Institute Los Angeles Benefit, celebrating artistry and visionary leadership in independent film. This year, the benefit will honor the life and work of beloved journalist and film critic Roger Ebert with the Vanguard Leadership Award in Memoriam, in recognition of his advocacy of independent cinema. The award will be presented by Sundance Institute President and Founder Robert Redford and accepted by Ebert's wife, Chaz Ebert. Kerry Washington will present Ryan Coogler with the Vanguard Award, Presented by Tiffany & Co. Coogler is a director and alum of the Sundance Institute Feature Film Program. His first feature film, Fruitvale Station, was selected for Sundance Institute's Screenwriters Lab and went on to win both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.

Sundance Institute to Honor Roger Ebert, Ryan Coogler at LA Benefit, 6/5

The third annual Celebrate Sundance Institute Los Angeles Benefit, celebrating artistry and visionary leadership in independent film. This year, the benefit will honor the life and work of beloved journalist and film critic Roger Ebert with the Vanguard Leadership Award in Memoriam, in recognition of his advocacy of independent cinema. The award will be presented by Sundance Institute President and Founder Robert Redford and accepted by Ebert's wife, Chaz Ebert. Kerry Washington will present Ryan Coogler with the Vanguard Award, Presented by Tiffany & Co. Coogler is a director and alum of the Sundance Institute Feature Film Program. His first feature film, Fruitvale Station, was selected for Sundance Institute's Screenwriters Lab and went on to win both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.

CBS Picks Up Robin Williams-Sarah Michelle Gellar Comedy, 5 Others

CBS is in the midst of solidifying its fall lineup, giving a series order to the comedy CRAZY ONES, a father-daughter workplace comedy starring Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The network has also picked up three other comedies, as well as two dramas, according to Deadline.

MIT Dramashop Opens NO EXIT Tonight

MIT Dramashop presents NO EXIT, written by Jean-Paul Sartre and directed by Adam Strandberg '14, starring Chris Smith '13, Emily Lydic '14, Allison Schneider '13, and Charlotte Swasey '16.

Jerry O'Connell Joins Untitled CBS Comedy Feat. Kal Penn & Tony Shalhoub

Deadline.com reports that Jerry O'Connell has joined the cast of a single comedy CBS pilot from Rob Greenberg. The actor joins previously announced cast members Tony Shalhoub, Chris Smith, and Kal Penn on the project from CBS TV Studios and the Tannenbaum Co.

BWW Reviews: BLUE MAN GROUP Wows Audience at the Fox Theatre

While I've seen BLUE MAN GROUP live and on DVD, they're always tweaking their act so that it's a new experience each time you see them perform. Oh, they're smart enough to keep some of the old gags so that they remain familiar (the camera tour down an audience member's throat, the snarky message board, the interesting instruments),but there's enough current material added so that the group is consistently engaging no matter when you see them. The current production playing the Fox Theatre (through December 2, 2012) is a great evening's entertainment, and seeing it with my seven year old son in tow made it even more special.

Review Roundup: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR UK Arena Tour - All the Reviews!

Celebrating 40 years since it first opened in London's West End, the Jesus Christ Superstar arena tour opened 21 September, 2012, at the O2 Arena in London and went on to visit Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Belfast, Dublin, Liverpool and Nottingham. The tour culminates in Sheffield tomorrow, 21 October. Let's see what the critics had to say throughout the tour!

Tony Shalhoub Joins Cast of CBS Comedy Pilot

Deadline.com reports that Tony Shalhoub has joined the cast of a single comedy CBS pilot from Rob Greenberg. The actor joins previously announced cast members Chris Smith and Kal Penn on the project from CBS TV Studios and the Tannenbaum Co.

Kal Penn to Star in CBS Comedy Pilot EX-MEN

TVLine.com reports that Kal Penn will have a starring role on the upcoming CBS comedy pilot EX-MEN. The project is from 'How I Met Your Mother's executive producer Rob Greenberg.

MIT Shakespeare Ensemble Closes THE COCKTAIL PARTY, 7/21

When disenchanted lawyer, Edward Chamberlayne, is abruptly deserted by his wife before a cocktail party, he is forced to conceal his shattered marriage from the prying eyes of colorful, but obtrusive socialites.

Highline Ballroom Announces July 2012 Line-Up

Highline Ballroom (431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue) has just announced its July 2012 line-up. See full details below. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketweb, online at ticketweb.com or at the Highline Box Office from noon until doors close at 866-468-7619.

Highline Ballroom Announces July 2012 Line-Up

Highline Ballroom (431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue) has just announced its July 2012 line-up. See full details below. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketweb, online at ticketweb.com or at the Highline Box Office from noon until doors close at 866-468-7619.

Jeff Kober Leads West-Coast Premiere of WHERE THE GREAT ONES RUN, Now thru 7/14

On the heels of their 2011 Best Production Awards sweep for Small Engine Repair (Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle, LA Weekly, Ovation, and Garland Awards), Rogue Machine have announcesd the first production of their new season. Seen for the first time on the West Coast, Mark Roberts' Where The Great Ones Run, includes an award winning cast of actors led by Jeff Kober from tonight, May 26 at Rogue Machine, 5041 Pico Blvd., LA, CA 90019.

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