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Second Reading Of I LOVED LUCY Staged 10/27
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2009

Lucy fans get ready. The new play I Loved Lucy by Lee Tannen has been adapted by the author from his best-selling memoir of the same name for a special (invitation only) second NYC staged reading on Tuesday, October 27th.

Steve Pacek Leads LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in Philly Run at Prince Music Theater, 11/27 - 12/20
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 27, 2009

11th Hour Theatre Company alongside Theatre Horizon will present a unique interpretation of the Alan Menken-Howard Ashman musical classic, Little Shop of Horrors at Prince Music Theater's Independence Black Box from November 27-December 20.

Woodland Opera House Announces Auditions For DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR. 10/26, 10/28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2009

Disney's Aladdin, Jr' Book by Jim Luigs, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Dates: Monday, October 26 and Weds. October 28 at 7 pm

Atlanta Lyric Theatre Announces 2009-2010 Season
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 21, 2009

The Atlantic Lyric Theatre has announced their 2009-2010 season. The productions will include RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA, THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A FUNNY THING...FORUM, and HAIRSPRAY.

Second Reading Of I LOVED LUCY Staged 10/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2009

Lucy fans get ready. The new play I Loved Lucy by Lee Tannen has been adapted by the author from his best-selling memoir of the same name for a special (invitation only) second NYC staged reading on Tuesday, October 27th.

York Little Theater's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Set To Run 11/6-22
by Alexandra Johnson - Oct 20, 2009

York Little Theatre is proud to present Broadway's classic musical fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast, which will run from November 6 - 22, 2009. The production features the music of Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton. Beauty and the Beast is based on the 1991 Academy Award winning feature film of the same name and was nominated for 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score.

TARZAN Celebrates First Anniversary in Germany
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 19, 2009

TARZAN®, Disney's musical based on the stories of Edgar Rice Burroughs and the 1999 animated film, celebrated its first anniversary at the Theater Neue Flora last night with a special gala performance attended by the show's composer and international recording star, Phil Collins. The Hamburg production continues to be one of the most popular shows in Germany having played to more than 714,000 guests in its first phenomenally successful year.

MTG Calls For A Producer For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2009

The MIT Musical Theatre Guild is now looking for a Producer for the IAP 2010 production of Little Shop of Horrors Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken

A Noise Within Presents CRIME AND PUNISHMENT 10/17-12/17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2009

A Noise Within (ANW), the critically acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, presents a new adaptation of FYODOR DOSTOYEVSKY's towering masterpiece CRIME AND PUNISHMENT created by Marilyn Campbell and Curt Columbus, which opens Saturday, October 17 and closes Thursday, December 17, 2009 (previews begin Saturday, October 10).

Woodland Opera House Announces Auditions For DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR. 10/26, 10/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 15, 2009

Disney's Aladdin, Jr' Book by Jim Luigs, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Dates: Monday, October 26 and Weds. October 28 at 7 pm

SARTA Announces Auditions for Fall/Winter Seasons
by Melissa Beck - Oct 8, 2009

SARTA, The Sacremento Area Regional Theatre Alliance, announces both general and show-specific auditions for the Sacremento Area.

Hartford Children's Theatre Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 7, 2009

Marking the beginning of its 20th Anniversary Season, or 'The Year of Enchantment,' Hartford Children's Theatre (HCT) announces its production of the beloved family musical, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

Hartford Children's Theatre Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, 10/13 - 11/7
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 6, 2009

Marking the beginning of its 20th Anniversary Season, or 'The Year of Enchantment,' Hartford Children's Theatre (HCT) announces its production of the beloved family musical, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Under the direction of HCT's newly appointed Artistic Director, Ryan Ratelle with Musical Direction and Choreography by Lisa Foss, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST opens on Friday, October 30 at the Carol Autorino Center for Arts and Humanities on the campus of Saint Joseph College where the show will run through Saturday, November 7, 2009. Tickets are now on sale.

A Noise Within Presents CRIME AND PUNISHMENT 10/17-12/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 30, 2009

A Noise Within (ANW), the critically acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, presents a new adaptation of FYODOR DOSTOYEVSKY's towering masterpiece CRIME AND PUNISHMENT created by Marilyn Campbell and Curt Columbus, which opens Saturday, October 17 and closes Thursday, December 17, 2009 (previews begin Saturday, October 10).

Terrace Plaza Playhouse Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 9/25-11/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009

Terrace Plaza Playhouse is pleased to present DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Sep 25 - Nov 13, 2009 every Friday, Saturday and Monday evening at 7:30 PM with matinee performances Oct 10 and Oct 24.

Emergency Casting Announcemets And Auditions Among SARTA's Events
by Reynard Loki - Sep 25, 2009

The following are SARTA's announcements and upcoming events.

Nauffts' NEXT FALL To Bow On Broadway, Previews Begin Mid-February 2010
by Eddie Varley - Sep 23, 2009

Barbara Manocherian, Richard Willis and Anthony Barrile in association with Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director; John Alexander, Managing Director; Andy Donald, Associate Artistic Director; Brittany O'Neill, Producer) are pleased to announce that NEXT FALL, the critically-acclaimed new play by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Sheryl Kaller, will open on Broadway on Thursday, March 11, 2010 with preview performances beginning in mid-February, 2010 at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street).

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Plays Abingdon's Barter Stage, Opens 9/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2009

Little Shop of Horrors, the delightful sci-fi musical comedy takes over Barter Stage II beginning September 11.

Terrace Plaza Playhouse Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 9/25-11/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 10, 2009

Terrace Plaza Playhouse is pleased to present DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Sep 25 - Nov 13, 2009 every Friday, Saturday and Monday evening at 7:30 PM with matinee performances Oct 10 and Oct 24.

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