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Prolific producer John Chatterton has been a fixture of the Manhattan theatre scene for nearly two decades. The Midtown International Theatre Festival is a leader in presenting powerful works from around the world - and one of the best reasons to come to New York in the summer. The Midwinter Madness Short Play Festival gives eager audiences a glimpse of new and engaging works of 30 - 60 minutes; and the monthly Short Plays Lab is a joyous incubator of 10-minute stage pieces on their way to becoming great stage works.

Prolific producer John Chatterton has been a fixture of the Manhattan theatre scene for nearly two decades. The Midtown International Theatre Festival is a leader in presenting powerful works from around the world - and one of the best reasons to come to New York in the summer. The Midwinter Madness Short Play Festival gives eager audiences a glimpse of new and engaging works of 30 - 60 minutes; and the monthly Short Plays Lab is a joyous incubator of 10-minute stage pieces on their way to becoming great stage works.

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BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed the sad news that producer Marty Richards passed away today after a long battle with cancer. He was 80 years old.

BLOW by BLOW, a new play by Jean Bergantini Grillo based on the spirited life and tragic death of British style icon Isabella Blow, has been selected to premiere at next month's 11th Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival. Performances are set for Wednesday, July 21, at 6 pm; Saturday, July 24, at 7 pm; and Sunday, July 25, at 1 pm, at the Jewel Box Theatre, 130 W. 29th Street. Tickets, price at just $15 ($12 for students and seniors) are available at www.midtownfestival.org or 866-811-4111.

BLOW by BLOW, a new play by Jean Bergantini Grillo based on the spirited life and tragic death of British style icon Isabella Blow, has been selected to premiere at next month's 11th Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival. Performances are set for Wednesday, July 21, at 6 pm; Saturday, July 24, at 7 pm; and Sunday, July 25, at 1 pm, at the Jewel Box Theatre, 130 W. 29th Street. Tickets, price at just $15 ($12 for students and seniors) are available at www.midtownfestival.org or 866-811-4111.

BLOW by BLOW, a new play by Jean Bergantini Grillo based on the spirited life and tragic death of British style icon Isabella Blow, has been selected to premiere at next month's 11th Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival. Performances are set for Wednesday, July 21, at 6 pm; Saturday, July 24, at 7 pm; and Sunday, July 25, at 1 pm, at the Jewel Box Theatre, 130 W. 29th Street. Tickets, price at just $15 ($12 for students and seniors) are available at www.midtownfestival.org or 866-811-4111.