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Abingdon Theatre Company kicks off its 2010-2011 Season with the New York premiere of Reggie Cheong-Leen's award winning play THE NANJING RACE

Abingdon Theatre Company -- which has produced more than 60 new American plays in its 17-year history, including THE ENGLISH CHANNEL by Robert Brustein - is set to honor Mr. Brustein, the acclaimed playwright, producer and educator, during ABINGDON PLAYS TO WIN, its annual fundraising gala on Monday, October 18 at 7pm at Bridgewaters (11 Fulton Street, near South Street Seaport) in downtown Manhattan.

Abingdon Theatre Company - set to begin its upcoming 18th Season in October with the New York premiere of Reggie Cheong-Leen's THE NANJING RACE - honors its 2009-2010 Season with the presentation of THE 4th ANNUAL AB*IE AWARDS to be held Monday, September 13, beginning at 6:30pm, at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan.

Abingdon Theatre Company - set to begin its upcoming 18th Season in October with the New York premiere of Reggie Cheong-Leen's THE NANJING RACE - honors its 2009-2010 Season with the presentation of THE 4th ANNUAL AB*IE AWARDS to be held Monday, September 13, beginning at 6:30pm, at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan.

October 29 - November 21 The Nanjing Race by Reggie Cheong-Leen directed by Brian Tom O'Connor

Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the Pittsburgh premiere of Triple Espresso: a highly caffeinated comedy, which runs September 9, 2010 through January 9, 2011 at the CLO Cabaret. Tickets are available at CLOCabaret.com or by calling 412-456-6666.

Fiddler on the Roof is one of those shows that almost everyone has experienced as some point in their lives - be it the film or a production locally, in NYC or on the high school level. It is for this reason that I feel no need to summarize its plot. It is a great challenge to make such a classic show fresh. With the Walnut's current production, Bruce Lumpkin manages to do just that - balancing presenting the well-known, beloved material with thoughtful directorial choices.

Abingdon Theatre Company, in an ongoing effort to recognize excellence in playwriting, is set to present its 2009 CHRISTOPHER BRIAN WOLK AWARD to author Joel Fields, best-known for writing episodes of TV's 'Ugly Betty,' 'Raising the Bar,' 'Commander in Chief' and 'Dirt,' for his new play HOW I FELL IN LOVE, during an award ceremony and staged reading on Monday, November 9 at 7:30pm at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street). Jules Ochoa to direct.

Abingdon Theatre Company, in an ongoing effort to recognize excellence in playwriting, is set to present its 2009 CHRISTOPHER BRIAN WOLK AWARD to author Joel Fields, best-known for writing episodes of TV's 'Ugly Betty,' 'Raising the Bar,' 'Commander in Chief' and 'Dirt,' for his new play HOW I FELL IN LOVE, during an award ceremony and staged reading on Monday, November 9 at 7:30pm at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street). Jules Ochoa to direct.

Abingdon Theatre Company to host Post-Performance Talkback on producing and playwriting Tuesday, October 20 following the 7pm performance of new hit comedy by Robert Cary and Benjamin Feldman

THE NEW YORK NEW MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL and Bryan Putnam INK are pleased to announce the world premiere production of THE TOYMAKER, directed by Lawrence Edelson. THE TOYMAKER will play a limited engagement at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036.) Performances begin Monday, October 5 and continue through Sunday, October 18.

Anita Bryant Died For Your Sins written by Brian Christopher Williams/directed by Richard Israel West Coast Ensemble through October 4

On Tuesday January 13, 2009 at 7PM, The Spotlight Cabaret presents State of the Union, a celebration of our nation and its foibles featuring a variety of original songs with titles like 'Alaska,' 'I Love You Rachel Maddow,' 'Black Friday' and 'Goodbye George Bush.'

On Tuesday January 13, 2009 at 7PM, The Spotlight Cabaret presents State of the Union, a celebration of our nation and its foibles featuring a variety of original songs with titles like 'Alaska,' 'I Love You Rachel Maddow,' 'Black Friday' and 'Goodbye George Bush.'

Flux Theatre Ensemble concludes its 2008 Season of Transformation with the world premiere of Johnna Adams' epic Angel Eaters Trilogy. The Trilogy follows three generations of a family cursed with the gift of raising people from the dead. The three plays of the Trilogy, Angel Eaters, Rattlers, and 8 Little Antichrists, will run in rep beginning November 3 at The Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher Street. The production will run through November 22. On Saturdays, intrepid audiences will be able to catch all three shows in chronological order.

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) is hosting a New Works Reading Series to support new plays and emerging playwrights.