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Westport Country Playhouse's one-night-only fundraising gala, "The Full McNally: A Celebration of the Writing and Works of Terrence McNally," will take place Monday evening, September 24. McNally is the winner of Tony Awards for his plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class," and his books for the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spiderwoman." His other works include "The Full Monty," and "Lips Together, Teeth Apart," which was produced at Westport Country Playhouse in 2011.

Morris Day and The Time with special guest and Teaneck's own, Regina Belle, a favorite contemporary will be at The Bergen Performance Arts Center at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey.

As previously announced, Rodgers & Hammerstein'S CINDERELLA will arrive on Broadway this season with previews set for January 21, 2013 prior to Opening Night on February 21 at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street). Check out the just-released poster art for the show below!

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced initial casting for the 24th Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 11 and Friday, October 12 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

As previously announced, RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA will arrive on Broadway this season with previews set for January 21, 2013 prior to Opening Night on February 21 at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street).

Adriana Varejão, one of the most acclaimed contemporary artists of her generation, will be honored with an important retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, São Paulo, Brazil, from 4 September through 16 December 2012. Curated by Adriano Pedrosa, Varejão's long-time collaborator, Histories at the Margins will feature 42 works created over two decades, including early paintings such as Milagre dos Peixes (1991) as well as newly created works for the exhibition, among them a large-scale polyptych composed of 54 panels entitled Carnivoras.

After a decade of performances at bars and theaters (UCB, PIT, Magnet, Barrow Street) Beauty Love Truth- improvised scenes inspired by a live musician - is thrilled to be holding a residency at the PIT on the last Thursday of each month at 8pm.

Continuing a season of bold and Dynamic Productions, the Hangar Theatre presents the Central New York premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal by Tony winners Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. This groundbreaking musical stars Broadway luminaries Andrea Burns (In the Heights, Hangar's Ever So Humble) and Chris Hoch (La Cage Aux Folles, Shrek the Musical, Spamalot), directed by Tracy Brigden. Next to Normal runs through September 1st. Check out video highlights from the show below!

The Frick Collection presents its 74th season of classical music concerts in the elegant setting of the Music Room.

After a decade of performances at bars and theaters (UCB, PIT, Magnet, Barrow Street) Beauty Love Truth- improvised scenes inspired by a live musician - is thrilled to be holding a residency at the PIT on the last Thursday of each month at 8pm.

Continuing a season of bold and dynamic productions, the Hangar Theatre next presents the Central New York premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal by Tony winners Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. This groundbreaking musical stars Broadway luminaries Andrea Burns (In the Heights, Hangar's Ever So Humble) and Chris Hoch (La Cage Aux Folles, Shrek the Musical, Spamalot), directed by Tracy Brigden. Next to Normal opened last night, Friday, August 17th and runs through September 1st. Get a first look at the actors on stage below!

BBC AMERICA has announced the channel's first original drama, COPPER, set in 1860s New York City, will premiere tonight, August 19, 9:00pm ET/PT.

BBC America has released an extended trailer for COPPER. The original series, from Barry Levinson, Tom Fontana and Will Rokos, premieres this Sunday, August 19 at 10:00/9:00c. Get a first look below!

Looking for a quick roundup of this week's events in the theatre world? Look no further - here are some of the best articles the week had to offer!

Rooftop Films has announced the following films for its last week of the season.

Just announced is official word that the new production of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA will arrive on Broadway this season with previews set for January 21, 2013 prior to Opening Night on February 21 at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway), it has been announced by the musical's producers Robyn Goodman, Stephen Kocis and Jill Furman in association with Center Theatre Group.

Victoria Clark, Harriet Harris, Ann Harada and Peter Bartlett will join Laura Osnes as Cinderella and Santino Fontana as the Prince in a workshop of the new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA August 2nd and 3rd in New York, it has been announced by the musical's producer Center Theatre Group in association with Robyn Goodman, Stephen Kocis and Jill Furman.

CLOSER THAN EVER, with Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Music by David Shire, presented by The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) in association with Edward Negley, Neil Berg and Adam Friedson, recently resumed performances at The York Theatre at Saint Peter's (Citicorp Building, entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). Santino Fontana and Joan Rivers stopped by to visit the cast and you can check out photos below!

Backstage @ 54 continues this Sunday, July 22, with hostess Ann Harada and special guest, Drama Desk Award-winner Santino Fontana.

In a time when disorder and mayhem were the law of the land, Kevin Corcoran was New York City's finest. Welcome to BBC AMERICA's first original scripted series, COPPER, premiering with 10 episodes Sunday, August 19, 10:00pm ET/PT.