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On the final Sunday in September, I visited The Country Playhouse and got a backstage glimpse into the undertakings on their main stage for FRANKENSTEIN. The set are incomplete, but coming along nicely. The cast has been rehearsing hard, and everything is being put through the paces to ensure that the show is nothing short of a success. I got the chance to speak with Phil Nichols, who is directing the show in addition to designing the FX make-up, Louis Crespo, starring as Victor Frankenstein, and Melissa Nichols who is designing the sets and choreographing the massive and complex set changes.

During the Los Angeles Philharmonic's 2012/13 season, four conductors will participate in the Dudamel Fellowship Program - Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla, Christopher Lees, Dietrich Paredes and Rafael Payare. Music Director Gustavo Dudamel, together with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, created the Dudamel Fellowship Program in 2009 to provide a unique opportunity for promising young conductors from around the world to develop their craft and enrich their musical experience through personal mentorship and participation in the LA Phil's orchestral, education and community programs.

Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY is coming to theaters on December 14, 2012. Check out a just-released trailer for the highly-anticipated film below!

Deadline.com reports that THE HOBBIT director Peter Jackson confirms that the saga will be split into three individual films, with the final chapter being released in the summer of 2014.

Peter Jackson has just released a video blog on the making of the highly-anticipated film, THE HOBBIT. The video is one of a series he has produced which give fans a behind-the scenes look at the upcoming film. In the video, Jackson gives a tour of the New Zealand sets where the movie is being shot and shows the actors in and out of character. Check it out below!

Jeffrey Sweet's military drama casts a spotlight on racism during World War II.

Jeffrey Sweet's military drama casts a spotlight on racism during World War II.

If you've never had the opportunity to see a rehearsal of a play, Washington's Shakespeare Theatre Company is offering two free open rehearsals for Eugene O'Neill's Strange Interlude on Saturday, March 17 at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Sidney Harman Hall.

DARK SHADOWS will be released in theaters on May 11, 2012 from Warner Brothers Pictures. The dramatic horror film is directed by Tim Burton and stars Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Chloe Moretz, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green, Jackie Earle Haley, Christopher Lee, Thomas McDonell and Jonny Lee Miller.

Actor Bob Connolly will complete the cast of THE HOBBIT, it was revealed today.

Marvell Rep opens the first production of its 6-play 2012 season this Sunday, Feb 5th at 7:30 PM with the NY Premiere of Arthur Schnitzler's previously banned "PROFESSOR BERNHARDI" featuring Sam Tsoutsouvas in the title role.

MARVELL REP opens the first production of its 6-play 2012 season this Sunday, Feb 5th at 7:30 PM with the NY Premiere of Arthur Schnitzler's previously banned "PROFESSOR BERNHARDI" featuring Sam Tsoutsouvas in the title role. Directed by Marvell's Artistic Director Lenny Leibowitz, the 2012 season is devoted to provocative and incendiary plays that have been burned and banned. Performances are at TBG Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor. All seats are $25. For performance schedule and to order tickets go to https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/30515.

MARVELL REP opens the first production of its 6-play 2012 season this Sunday, Feb 5th at 7:30 PM with the NY Premiere of Arthur Schnitzler's previously banned "PROFESSOR BERNHARDI" featuring Sam Tsoutsouvas in the title role. Directed by Marvell's Artistic Director Lenny Leibowitz, the 2012 season is devoted to provocative and incendiary plays that have been burned and banned. Performances are at TBG Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor. All seats are $25. For performance schedule and to order tickets go to https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/30515.

Marvell Rep opens the first production of its 6-play 2012 season this Sunday, Feb 5th at 7:30 PM with the NY Premiere of Arthur Schnitzler's previously banned "PROFESSOR BERNHARDI" featuring Sam Tsoutsouvas in the title role.

On January 26th Toronto was abuzz with excitement as film and stage star Daniel Radcliffe arrived in the city for the first time ever, to promote his upcoming film The Woman in Black. The story has been a hit on London's West End (where it's currently celebrating its 23rd year) and gets the Hollywood treatment in a frightening adaptation out February 10th 2012. BWW was thrilled to be at the black carpet premiere to speak to Mr. Radcliffe about his new role, the brotherhood of man and if he plans to return to the stage.

THE WICKER TREE opens today, January 27, 2012.

Get a first look at the new film, THE WICKER TREE, below! The film is described as 'director Robin Hardy's reimagining of his eerie 1973 film, The Wicker Man.'

MARVELL REP, which presented an impressive inaugural New York season in 2011, has announced its 2012 repertory season devoted to provocative and incendiary plays that have been burned, banned and caused riots.

Peter Jackson has just released a fifth 'Behind the Scenes' Hobbit Movie Production video from New Zealand. In this latest episode, viewers get to see all the work that goes into shooting in Middle Earth along with a guest appearance from 'Lord of the Ring' alum Elijah Wood.

THE HOBBIT AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY is coming to theaters on December 14, 2012. The adventure fantasy stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis, Sylvester McCoy, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Fry, Lee Pace, Orlando Bloom, Ian Holm and Elijah Wood.