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An estimated 110 million viewers will tune into Super Bowl 47 on February 3rd, and another 70,000 lucky fans will pack the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to watch the game up close. Traditionally, football's biggest game has been reserved for the guys, but the Super Bowl is increasingly popular among female viewers. In fact, 46% of television viewers who tuned into Super Bowl 46 were women, according to Nielsen Media. Even so, many women still don't know much about football and may feel left out of the action on Super Bowl Sunday. Fortunately, the new eBook Super Bowl 47: The Girl's Guide to the Big Game provides a wealth of information and fun tips to ensure those new to football have a blast during this year's championship.

The Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company has announced that it has received a $1,500 grant from the prestigious Puffin Foundation to help fund two performances of '“Emma Goldman: My Life.' In 2008, ELTC received funding from this foundation to take its 'Paul Robeson Through His Words and Music' to Saint James Presbyterian Church in Harlem.

Meet acting members of the award winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company on Wednesday, August 1 at the Cape May Lighthouse, on Thursday at Victorian Lace Inn, and on Friday, August 3 at a free juggling class and an after-show Q&A.

Coinciding with National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Feb. 7), Greater Than AIDS is debuting new public service ads (PSAs), coordinated social media posts and other messages from popular Black television and film actors, directors, producers, and others in Hollywood about the devastating effect of HIV/AIDS in the Black community.

Jane Pickens Theater presents the following films in its November Mini-Fest November 4-5.

Jane Pickens Theater presents the following films in its November Mini-Fest November 4-5.

SNAP! Productions is pleased to announce the mounting of a production of the nationally renown AUTISTIC LICENSE, by Stacey Dinner-Levin. Closing March 27, 2011, the play chronicles the struggles of a family dealing with a special needs child.

SNAP! Productions is pleased to announce the mounting of a production of the nationally renown AUTISTIC LICENSE, by Stacey Dinner-Levin. Opening March 3rd and running through March 27, 2011, the play chronicles the struggles of a family dealing with a special needs child.

Photos from The Cartoon Network 'Hall of Game Awards' held at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California on February 21th, 2011.

KNUCKLEHEAD Opens October 22, 2010, Starring Mark Feuerstein ('Royal Pains'), Melora Hardin ('The Office'), WWE Superstar Paul 'Big Show' Wight, Dennis Farina, Wendie Malick, Rebecca Creskoff, Bobb'e J. Thompson, Will Patton and Saul Rubinek

WINNER of OVERALL EXCELENCE AWARD FOR ENSEMBLE 'VERITAS' Harvard's 'Secret Court': a gay witch-hunt. Directed by Ryan J Davis, the critically acclaimed Perkins 28 Productions presentation of 'Veritas' by Stan Richardson won the Overall Excellence Award for Best Ensemble for the 14th New York International Fringe Festival-FringeNYC.

Directed by Ryan J Davis, the critically acclaimed Perkins 28 Productions presentation of 'Veritas' by Stan Richardson has added an extra performance on Thursday 8/26 at 3:30pm to the Sold Out in advance run at HERE Arts Center Mainstage Theater, 145 6th Avenue (enter on Dominick, 1 blk south of Spring).

Directed by Ryan J Davis, the critically acclaimed Perkins 28 Productions presentation of 'Veritas' by Stan Richardson has added an extra performance on Thursday 8/26 at 3:30pm to the Sold Out in advance run at HERE Arts Center Mainstage Theater, 145 6th Avenue (enter on Dominick, 1 blk south of Spring).

Perkins 28 Productions presents 'Veritas' by Stan Richardson at HERE Arts Center Mainstage Theater, 145 6th Avenue (enter on Dominick, 1 blk south of Spring) Inspired by true events, 'Veritas' is the story of a group of young men at Harvard in 1920 whose promising futures fell prey to Harvard's 'Secret Court': a gay witch-hunt conducted by school administration to purge Harvard of all homosexuality. The talented cast includes Justin Blanchard, Paul Downs Colaizzo, Mitch Dean, Morgan Karr, Doug Kreeger, Eric Nelsen, Matt Steiner, Jesse Swenson, Sam Underwood, and Joseph Yeargain. It is directed by Ryan J Davis, with costumes by Matthew Pachtman, lighting by Brian Tovar. Nathan Vernon is the associate producer, with casting by Daryl Eisenberg; assistant director is Alex Jensen and Adam J. Thompson is the dramaturg. The stage manager is Corey Philips and Maria de Cesare is the website designer. Performances will be Fri 8/20 @ 7pm; Sun 8/22 @ 8pm; Tue 8/24 @ 4:15pm; Fri 8/27 @ 5:15pm; and Sat 8/28 @ 8pm during the 14th New York International Fringe Festival-FringeNYC. 1hr 40mins. www.VeritasThePlay.com.

The entire run & the ONLY show that was Sold Out as of late last Thursday evening (8/12) prior to even the start of the 14th New York International Fringe Festival-FringeNYC.

Perkins 28 Productions presents 'Veritas' by Stan Richardson at HERE Arts Center Mainstage Theater, 145 6th Avenue (enter on Dominick, 1 blk south of Spring)

There will be a special Benefit Celebration on Friday, August 6th at 9:00 pm in honor of the 2010 FringeNYC production of 'Veritas' by Stan Richardson, directed by Ryan J. Davis. The eveningl benefit will be with the exceptional talented cast and production team of 'Veritas' in a sumptuous West Village apartment.

There will be a special Benefit Celebration on Friday, August 6th at 9:00 pm in honor of the 2010 FringeNYC production of 'Veritas' by Stan Richardson, directed by Ryan J. Davis. The eveningl benefit will be with the exceptional talented cast and production team of 'Veritas' in a sumptuous West Village apartment.

Perkins 28 Productions presents 'Veritas' by Stan Richardson at HERE Arts Center Mainstage Theater, 145 6th Avenue (enter on Dominick, 1 blk south of Spring) Inspired by true events, 'Veritas' is the story of a group of young men at Harvard in 1920 whose promising futures fell prey to Harvard's 'Secret Court': a gay witch-hunt conducted by school administration to purge Harvard of all homosexuality. The talented cast includes Justin Blanchard, Paul Downs Colaizzo, Mitch Dean, Morgan Karr, Doug Kreeger, Eric Nelsen, Matt Steiner, Jesse Swenson, Sam Underwood, and Joseph Yeargain. It is directed by Ryan J Davis, with costumes by Matthew Pachtman, lighting by Brian Tovar. Nathan Vernon is the associate producer, with casting by Daryl Eisenberg; assistant director is Alex Jensen and Adam J. Thompson is the dramaturg. The stage manager is Corey Philips and Maria de Cesare is the website designer. Performances will be Fri 8/20 @ 7pm; Sun 8/22 @ 8pm; Tue 8/24 @ 4:15pm; Fri 8/27 @ 5:15pm; and Sat 8/28 @ 8pm during the 14th New York International Fringe Festival-FringeNYC. 1hr 40mins. www.VeritasThePlay.com.

Welcome to 99 AND UNDER THE RADAR: A LOOK AT INDIE THEATER'S MOVERS AND SHAKERS, BroadwayWorld's new weekly series that showcases standout productions and production companies from the independent theater scene in New York City. Each week, independent producer Michael Roderick will be discussing the latest goings on in the theatrical wings, highlighting those with potentially bright futures. This Week's Topic: Getting to the 'Source' of the Indie Theatre Community.