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Leddy Center Presents YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, 3/23-4/1

Dr. Henry Ferrell plays MartinVanderhof in Leddy Center's upcoming production of the Moss Hart/George S. Kaufman hilarious comedy of the 1930's, "You Can't Take It With You", being presented for two weekends and one Wednesday, March 23- April 1.

Leddy Center Presents YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, 3/23-4/1

Dr. Henry Ferrell plays MartinVanderhof in Leddy Center's upcoming production of the Moss Hart/George S. Kaufman hilarious comedy of the 1930's, "You Can't Take It With You", being presented for two weekends and one Wednesday, March 23- April 1.

1776, CLYBOURNE PARK, et al. Featured in Asolo Rep's 2012 Season

Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards and Managing Director Linda DiGabriele just announced Asolo Repertory Theatre's 54th season, containing four Pulitzer Prize winning plays, Three Tony Award® winners and one world premiere, all centering around the theme The American Character.

Allegheny County High School Students Receive Discount to The Gammage Project

In an effort to make The Gammage Project accessible, The University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre and the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company are opening their doors to any Allegheny County high school student at a steeply discounted rate. Any student with a valid idea will be able to purchase tickets to the final weekend of The Gammage Project for only $10. That's half off of the door price.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 2/24- SILK STOCKINGS

Today in 1955, Silk Stockings opened at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 478 performances. Silk Stockings is a musical with a book by George S. Kaufman, Leueen MacGrath, and Abe Burrows and music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The musical is loosely based on the Melchior Lengyel story Ninotchka and the 1939 film adaptation it inspired. It ran on Broadway in 1955. This was the last musical that Porter wrote for the stage.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Opens 2012 Season 2/24

The Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2012 preview performances began February 17, opening a season dedicated to Executive Director Paul Nicholson, who is retiring at the end of the season after 33 years at OSF.

TV: Encores! MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Plays Final Performance Today

Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, the first New York City Center Encores! production of the season, plays its final performance today at New York City Center, and features Colin Donnell, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Elizabeth Stanley, Betsy Wolfe and Adam Grupper. Merrily We Roll Along, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth, is directed by James Lapine with music direction by Rob Berman and musical staging by Dan Knechtges. Check out performance highlights from the production below!

TV EXCLUSIVE: Chatting with the Original & Encores! Companies of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG! Curtain Call & More!

19 cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, were reunited at New York City Center for a reception and performance of the City Center Encores! production on Tuesday, February 14. It was an event we would not have missed and BroadwayWorld has been bringing you photos and video highlights of the event throughout the week. This morning, we take you inside the opening night reception and joyful curtain call, during which both companies joined in for a chorus of 'Old Friends' along with Stephen Sondheim himself.

TV EXCLUSIVE: Broadway & Encores MERRILY Casts Unite in 'Old Friends'

19 cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, were reunited at New York City Center for a reception and performance of the City Center Encores! production last night, February 14. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special show and brings you exclusive footage of both casts performing 'Old Friends', featuring a special cameo by Stephen Sondheim! Stay tuned for complete video coverage of the evening.

Photo Coverage: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Original and Encores! Casts Reunite at City Center - Sondheim & More!

19 cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, were reunited at New York City Center for a reception and performance of the City Center Encores! production last night, February 14. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the emotional curtain call and brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Reunion Party

19 cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, were reunited at New York City Center for a reception and performance of the City Center Encores! production of Merrily We Roll Along yesterday. Check out our exclusive photos of the evening. Stephen Sondheim joined original and Encores! cast onstage for the reception and during the curtain call.

FREEZE FRAME: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Original Cast Reunion at ENCORES!

19 cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, were reunited at New York City Center for a reception and performance of the City Center Encores! production of Merrily We Roll Along yesterday. Check out our exclusive photos of the evening.

Original Broadway Cast of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Reunites at Encores! Production

19 cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, will be reunited at New York City Center for a reception and performance of the City Center Encores! production of Merrily We Roll Along on Tuesday, February 14.

Original MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast to Perform in Encores! Finale, 2/14

Twenty one cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, will reunite at City Center on February 14, to attend the current Encores! production of "Merrily" and will join the current cast onstage for the finale. Both casts will join together for a verse of the heartwarming "Old Friends."

Review Roundup: Encores! MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, the first New York City Center Encores! production of the season, opens tonight, February 8 at New York City Center, and features Colin Donnell, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Elizabeth Stanley, Betsy Wolfe and Adam Grupper. Merrily We Roll Along, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth, is directed by James Lapine with music direction by Rob Berman and musical staging by Dan Knechtges. Merrily just opened, and will play a two-week run through February 19, 2012.

Original Broadway Cast of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG to Reunite at Encores! Production, 2/14

19 cast members of the original 1981 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, including leading actors Lonny Price, Ann Morrison and Jim Walton, will be reunited at New York City Center for a reception and performance of the City Center Encores! production of Merrily We Roll Along on Tuesday, February 14.

TV EXCLUSIVE: Encores! MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG - Performance Highlights!

Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, the first New York City Center Encores! production of the season, opens tonight, February 8 at New York City Center, and features Colin Donnell, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Elizabeth Stanley, Betsy Wolfe and Adam Grupper. Merrily We Roll Along, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth, is directed by James Lapine with music direction by Rob Berman and musical staging by Dan Knechtges. Merrily has been extended for a two-week run and will play for 15 performances, February 8-19, 2012. Check out performance highlights from the production below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Encores' MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG- Production Shots!

Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, the first New York City Center Encores! production of the season , will open on Wednesday, February 8 at New York City Center, and will feature Colin Donnell, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Elizabeth Stanley, Betsy Wolfe and Adam Grupper. Merrily We Roll Along, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth, will be directed by James Lapine with music direction by Rob Berman and musical staging by Dan Knechtges. Merrily has been extended for a two-week run and will play for 15 performances, February 8-19, 2012, 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

Encores' MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Begins Performances!

Colin Donnell, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Betsy Wolfe play four friends at different points in their lives in Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, the first New York City Center Encores! production of the season. Merrily We Roll Along, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth, will be directed by James Lapine with music direction by Rob Berman and musical staging by Dan Knechtges. Merrily has been extended for a two-week run and will play for 15 performances, tonight through February 19, 2012, at New York City Center 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

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