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Playing now through November 18, 'Elektra's keening, mournful and blood thirst quest for justice is challenging pedagogy but even more so, enthralling theatre.

It is the mission of The Catastrophic Theatre to destroy audiences with impressive and unique theatre. Unfortunately, the World Premiere of FLEAVEN only destroys audiences by sending them out into the world wondering what was missing. At 27 years old, I thought maybe it was not living through the Disco era that left me benumbed by the performance. However, it's disco era vibe pastiche is fleshed out with 90s inspired rap beats and cultural references from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Furthermore, my parents' eclectic tastes in everything pop-cultural ensured that I had a strong understanding of many things I did not live through. So, simply put, that wasn't it. The problem was that despite laughing out loud at a few outlandish and genuinely humorous moments, I simply was not moved in any emotionally tangible way. From beginning to end, I felt no emotional connection to this Grinchian tale? (Think of Grinchian as being similar to Faustian, but with Dr. Suess' Grinch.)

Houston Grand Opera is performing Gioachino Rossini's splendid, humorous, and simply delightful L'italiana in Algeri or THE ITALIAN GIRL IN ALGIERS for the first time. Even knowing that comedic operas exist, it is still seems somewhat like a contradiction to this opera novice. With that said, being able to laugh and smile all the through a performance made this production all the more memorable and enjoyable.

Clear Creek Community Theatre, which is in their 48th season of producing theatrical events, is providing audiences with the opportunity to enjoy Edward Albee's well-known hit play WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?. Whether you read it in school, saw the film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, or have seen another production of the oft produced hit, most people are familiar with the dynamic drama that still allures and entertains audiences.

MTV2, MTV's sibling network, today announced the debut of 'Fear Factor' producer David A. Hurwitz's new series NUMBNUTS, a high octane, hilarious, adrenaline-fueled stunt competition game-show series, tonight, September 28, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, immediately following the season seven premiere of the 'Bellator Fighting Championships' at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on MTV2.

MTV2, MTV's sibling network, today announced the debut of 'Fear Factor' producer David A. Hurwitz's new series NUMBNUTS, a high octane, hilarious, adrenaline-fueled stunt competition game-show series, on Friday, September 28, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, immediately following the season seven premiere of the 'Bellator Fighting Championships' at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on MTV2.

According to Deadline.com, Zooey Deschanel, star of FOX's sitcom 'New Girl', will executive produce 'Must Be Nice,' another comedy written by 'New Girl' producer J.J. Philbin.

According to NBC, The Voice is a show, "Where our coaches push buttons strictly on voice alone," which makes this a talent show unlike others. Tonight, week two of The Voice continued with an hour of a plethora of amazing singing, emotional reactions, and the usual crazy fun from the coaches.

Long-standing CHICAGO cast member Tiffany Graves tells us about her favourite memories of the show as it leaves the West End

Have you ever loved a mop? Susan-Kate Heaney has-and does. Mop-oholic stars Heaney and is directed by Deanna Raphael. Mop-oholic will run tonight, September 11, 18 and 25th at 8pm at Second City Hollywood (6560 Hollywood Boulevard). Mop attendance welcome and encouraged.

Billed as the "Confucius of Comedy" by the New York Post, Academy Award-winner and Grammy Award nominee Steven Wright brings his trademark wit, absurdist one-liners and monotone voice to Concord's Capitol Center for the Arts for one night only on Saturday, October 6, at 8pm.

Have you ever loved a mop? Susan-Kate Heaney has-and does. Mop-oholic stars Heaney and is directed by Deanna Raphael. Mop-oholic will run September 11, 18 and 25th at 8pm at Second City Hollywood (6560 Hollywood Boulevard). Mop attendance welcome and encouraged.

Circa Theatre offers a warm welcome to the new members of the Circa Council: Lyndee-Jane Rutherford, Jason Whyte and Richard Chapman.

Xanadu presented by the Zach Theater in Austin is two hours brimming with joy, laughter, and sequins.

Todd Barry brings his signature deadpan delivery and observational style back to Comedy Central with the release of his new special Todd Barry: Super Crazy. The extended and uncensored CD and DVD are set for release today, July 24th via Comedy Central.

Today, we have two unique-and we daresay spectacular and wonderful-women who are paired together, thanks to director Paul J. Cook, in helping to bring Pippin to life at the Boiler Room Theatre: Jennifer Whitcomb-Oliva and Lynda Cameron-Bayer. Jennifer is part of the powerhouse cast of the Stephen Schwartz musical (which has been acclaimed by every critic in town), while Lynda is the production's costume designer, dressing the ensemble in a gorgeous assortment of circus-inspired garb. Each woman, at any particular time, is sure to knock your socks off, so be prepared to lose 'em…

Gary Naylor has to remind himself that the actors and musicians are teenagers!

Think of it as a newfangled take on our venerated Southern hospitality-my mama raised me right, for goodness' sake-and what's more Southern than welcoming newcomers into our community? Whiskey and barbecue, of course, but until then this column will have to suffice, even if the ensemble's Patrick O'Neill has suffered through some 20 years of barbecue deficiency. Until we can rectify that situation, this is just gonna have to do…

The Conejo Players presents PETER PAN tonight, July 13 through August 11. PETER PAN is a delightful high-flying family spectacle! The boy who refuses to grow up, Peter Pan, spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as leader of his gang, the Lost Boys.

A.D. Players production of Brandon Thomas's CHARLEY'S AUNT is classic farce at its finest.