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Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) announces a jam-packed February lineup featuring exciting new comedy, music and theater programming.

Drama Desk Award Winner, GLAAD Media Award Nominee and Sundance Institute Fellow, Bradford Louryk will accept an Academy Award on Saturday evening, February 25 in Rachel Shukert and Michael Schulman's annual phenomenon, "YOU LIKE ME: AN EVENING OF CLASSIC ACCEPTANCE SPEECHES" at Ars Nova.

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) announces a jam-packed February lineup featuring exciting new comedy, music and theater programming.

Directed by Peter James Cook, Charles Ludlam's 'The Mystery of Irma Vep' opened to a packed house Friday at, West Hartford's own, Playhouse on Park. Following the Opening Night performance, the cast and crew gathered at Rizzuto's Wood-Fired Kitchen and Bar to celebrate and unwind.

Charles Ludlam's Ridiculous monsterpiece revived at West Hartford's Playhouse on Park.

Beginning January 18th, 2012 Playhouse on Park opens one of the most popular theatrical comedies in US history in a limited engagement.

Beginning January 18th, 2012 Playhouse on Park opens one of the most popular theatrical comedies in US history in a limited engagement.

Beginning January 18th, 2012 Playhouse on Park opens one of the most popular theatrical comedies in US history in a limited engagement.

Beginning January 18th, 2012 Playhouse on Park opens one of the most popular theatrical comedies in US history in a limited engagement.

On November 7th, Broadwayworld.com featured a pre-show interview with Roslyn Hart, star of the new monthly comedy show, Never Sleep Alone.

Porpentine Theatre Company is presenting its inaugural production of THE TEMPEST starting August 19th at The Roof in Greenpoint, Brooklyn (242 Green St).

Porpentine Theatre Company is presenting its inaugural production of THE TEMPEST starting August 19th at The Roof in Greenpoint, Brooklyn (242 Green St).

After premiering in February on the eve of the Academy Awards, the show that BroadwayRadio described as 'BEYOND HILARIOUS' and 'ABSOLUTELY HYSTERICAL' returns just in time for Tony weekend.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Now playing at venues across Northern NSW, Janis Balodis' new play Engine is leaving its mark with its poignant story of human resilience, after a community is rocked by a fatal car crash. It's about kids and cars; how we hurt and how we heal.

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) proudly announces the lineup for ANT Fest 2010. This year's thirty-show lineup features a range of talent, covering everything from sketch comedy to musical theater to ventriloquist rock, all on the Ars Nova stage! Conceived as a way of offering emerging artists of all kinds a point of entry into the New York arts community, this year's shows were selected from an open submission process that drew nearly 200 applicants. Now in its third year, the festival of All New Talent has quickly established itself as the premier destination to catch an eclectic mix of brand new music, theater and comedy shows. It has also become an important first step in the development process of various projects, such as Seven Minutes in Heaven (ANT Fest 2009; HERE Arts Center Spring 2010), Songs of a Night Owl (ANT Fest 2009, Berkshire Theater Festival Summer 2010 as Pool Boy), Samuel and Alasdair (ANT Fest 2009, 2010 NY Independent Theater Award for Outstanding Production of a Play), and Ithaca (ANT Fest 2008, sold out Joe's Pub run in 2009). In addition to the thirty ANT Fest shows, Ars Nova will also be offering its hit variety show, Showgasm, throughout the Fest. Featuring a mix of current and previous Fest artists, the first installation will be a special ANT Fest Kickoff Showgasm, at 8pm on October 18. The following two will be late night (10pm) on November 5 and 19. As always, all Showgasms are FREE, but reservations are encouraged and can be made at www.arsnovanyc.com/showgasm. ANT Fest 2010 will run Monday-Saturday at 8pm, October 18-November 20 at Ars Nova (511 W. 54 St.) All tickets are $10 and are available at www.arsnovanyc.com or (212) 352-3101.

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) proudly announces the lineup for ANT Fest 2010. This year's thirty-show lineup features a range of talent, covering everything from sketch comedy to musical theater to ventriloquist rock, all on the Ars Nova stage! Conceived as a way of offering emerging artists of all kinds a point of entry into the New York arts community, this year's shows were selected from an open submission process that drew nearly 200 applicants. Now in its third year, the festival of All New Talent has quickly established itself as the premier destination to catch an eclectic mix of brand new music, theater and comedy shows. It has also become an important first step in the development process of various projects, such as Seven Minutes in Heaven (ANT Fest 2009; HERE Arts Center Spring 2010), Songs of a Night Owl (ANT Fest 2009, Berkshire Theater Festival Summer 2010 as Pool Boy), Samuel and Alasdair (ANT Fest 2009, 2010 NY Independent Theater Award for Outstanding Production of a Play), and Ithaca (ANT Fest 2008, sold out Joe's Pub run in 2009). In addition to the thirty ANT Fest shows, Ars Nova will also be offering its hit variety show, Showgasm, throughout the Fest. Featuring a mix of current and previous Fest artists, the first installation will be a special ANT Fest Kickoff Showgasm, at 8pm on October 18. The following two will be late night (10pm) on November 5 and 19. As always, all Showgasms are FREE, but reservations are encouraged and can be made at www.arsnovanyc.com/showgasm. ANT Fest 2010 will run Monday-Saturday at 8pm, October 18-November 20 at Ars Nova (511 W. 54 St.) All tickets are $10 and are available at www.arsnovanyc.com or (212) 352-3101.