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DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP invokes gender-bending, magical realism, and a real-life war hero, but has trouble staying afloat when the narrative jumps back and forth between two centuries. A pair of good performances in the roles of well-drawn characters aren't enough to keep this ship on course.

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant is Third Space's latest remix smash-up of theatrical form and style.

Below, check out highlights from SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S WEEKEND UPDATE WITH COLIN JOST AND MICHAEL CHE. The show, hosted by Alec Baldwin and featuring music guest Ed Sheeran, was broadcast on February 11th.

“Saturday Night Live” has scored the show's highest metered-market household rating since January 2011. The Feb. 11 telecast, with host Alec Baldwin and musical guest Ed Sheeran, scored a 7.2 rating, 18 share in “live plus same day” household results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research and a 3.6/18 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

T. Schreiber Theatre (TST) proudly presents 'The Fourth Annual Schreiber Shorts: An Evening of One Acts' January 25th and runs through February 11th. The 10-minute play series will feature works by 10 playwrights, selected from nearly 1000 submissions in a nationwide playwriting competition. Curated and produced by Halle Morse and Megan Grace, 'The Schreiber Shorts' marks the second production of TST' 2016-17 season. Performances are Wednesdays-Sundays at 8:00pm at the Gloria Maddox Theatre (151 West 26th Street, 7th Floor). Tickets are $15: tschreiber.org/shorts

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE has premiered its first-ever Snapchat show, SNL Stories BOYCOTT, written by SNL Co-Head Writers Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider and SNL cast member Aidy Bryant

The outspoken Trump critic turned to Twitter once again to share an image, photoshopped by Twitter user @TheJohnnySmith, of what she might look like in full Bannon makeup

International Celebrity Images presents the 23rd Production of THE REEL AWARDS, an entertaining two and a half-hour tongue in cheek parody, spoof, and tribute to the real Academy Awards on Monday, February 20, 2017 at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, 129 East Fremont Street, in Las Vegas, NV  89101.

Insult comic Lisa Lampanelli will perform at the Treasure Island Theater Today, February 10 at 9 p.m.

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature THE WHO'S TOMMY in Connecticut, HAND TO GOD in Columbus, THE BOOK OF MORMON in Melbourne and more. Check out our top features below!

The Traverse Theatre is delighted to announce that award-winning playwright Gary McNair will be joining the Company as a Traverse Associate Artist. Gary joins the Company's family of Associate Artists - a group of writers and directors who work closely with the theatre, sharing and supporting its commitment to new writing and talent development.

Get ready New York, Latina comedian Renee Santos is back as an official East Coaster and to prove it she's returning to The Metropolitan Room on March 11th 2017.

Despite evidence to the contrary, Sean Spicer claims Donald Trump doesn't own a bathrobe. Stephen seeks to remedy the issue.

The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition continues to spotlight the best emerging playwrights with a full production for the competition winner and staged readings for four competition finalists. 

The Public Theater and The New Yorker announced today that a new series, PUBLIC FORUM: A WELL-ORDERED NATION, has been added to the 2017 Spring Public Forum line-up.

Beloved 'Saturday Night Live' personality - and the longest serving 'anchor' on the show's wildly popular 'Weekend Update' - Seth Meyers takes over as host of NBC's 'Late Night,' home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent.

On last night's LATE SHOW, guest Paul Giamatti, star of 'Billions' may have played a wine snob in the movies but in real life he's disappointed by many sommeliers. Watch the appearance below!

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts continues its star-packed 25th anniversary season in March 2017 with amazing performances from Hollywood to Bollywood, several fascinating lectures, two of Broadway's biggest hits, and the much-anticipated return of Michael Feinstein & the Kravis Center Pops Orchestra.

PAIR Houston's Lauren West joins us to talk about her history working with refugee populations, the importance of giving voice to the 65 million displaced around the world, and the powerful documentary PUSHING THE ELEPHANT, which she says 'not only shows the wonderful resilience that all refugees embody, but also shows how cultures blend and meld to create a truly American family.'

As reported by BWW last month, President Donald Trump's initiative to shrink government spending involves the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts, an organization which provides funding and support to artistic projects throughout the nation.