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Film Society of Lincoln Center Presents 'Ben Stiller Directs', Now thru 12/8

The Film Society of Lincoln Center welcomes Ben Stiller to direct, today, December 6-8, a complete survey of actor-director-producer-writer Ben Stiller's work behind the camera. Following the world premiere of his new film, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, at the 51st New York Film Festival, the Film Society of Lincoln Center celebrates Stiller's body of work as a director - one that happens also to include several of his greatest performances. Tickets are now on sale, visit Filmlinc.com.

MTI Broadway Junior to Launch Children's Musicals Based on MAGIC TREE HOUSE Book Series, Fall 2014

Leading theatrical licensor, Music Theatre International (MTI), creators of the MTI Broadway Junior Collection (featuring 30 and 60-minute musicals designed for young performers) is launching a slate of children's musicals based on Mary Pope Osborne's beloved Magic Tree House book series. The books are number one New York Times bestsellers - more than 100 million copies have been sold in North America alone. The series has been translated into many languages and is available in more than 100 countries around the world.

Dallas Critic Elaine Liner Turns Playwright with SWEATER CURSE at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Now thru Aug 26

'It's not that I always dreamed of being onstage,' says Dallas, Texas, theater critic and playwright Elaine Liner. 'But I'm a storyteller and this is my story.' Liner's one-act solo comedy Sweater Curse: A Yarn about Love debuts at this summer's Edinburgh Festival Fringe at 1:15 p.m. daily, today, August 1-26, at Sweet/Grassmarket International 4 (Venue 18).

San Francisco Fringe Festival Presents FISH-GIRL, VOLCANO & More!

The San Francisco Fringe Festival has lived on the edge for 22 years. Along with the jugglers and the clowns, the witty solo shows and sketch comedy, The Fringe is known for delving into the arena of S-E-X. On the latter note, this year is no exception.

Elaine Liner's SWEATER CURSE: A YARN ABOUT LOVE Set for Edinburgh Fringe Fest, 8/1-25

After reviewing more than 3,000 plays over a dozen years, Dallas, Texas, theater critic Elaine Liner wrote one she wanted to see. Her one-woman comedy Sweater Curse: A Yarn about Love debuts at this summer's Edinburgh Festival Fringe at 1:15 p.m. daily, August 1-26, at Sweet/Grassmarket International 4 (Venue 18).

Nylon Fusion Theatre to Debut MARINA and MATA HARI at Planet Connections, 6/15

Nylon Fusion Theatre Company presents two world-premiere one-act works by Don Nigro Marina and Mata Hari, at Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, about two women who bravely faced personal battles as they were caught up in the turmoil of the two world wars. Directed by Ivette Dumeng, and starring Tatyana Kot in the title roles, with Curtis James Nielsen, Marina and Mata Hari will be performed together at the Robert Moss Theatre at 440 Lafayette Street beginning tomorrow, June 15th.

Sam Kelley's THE BLUE VEIN SOCIETY Portrays Class and Color

Sam Kelley's The Blue Vein Society and No Hidin' Place takes us back to a time and place in late nineteenth-century America when African Americans struggled to achieve human dignity against oppressive interracial and intraracial barriers that promoted a segregated culture rooted in class and color. These powerful dramas, based on two short stories by African American fiction writer, Charles Chesnutt, examine complicated family and social dynamics that resonate with disturbing power for today's world where both class and color continue to matter.

Mildred's Umbrella Theatre Presents RAVENSCROFT, Now thru 5/18

Mildred's Umbrella Theatre Company presents Ravenscroft, by Don Nigro, May 3-18, 2013 with a preview today, May 2. Directed by Rob Kimbro and starring Sean Patrick Judge, Michelle Edwards, Claire Anderson, Karen Schlag, Zoquera Milburn and Kara Ray.

Mildred's Umbrella Theatre to Present RAVENSCROFT, 5/2-18

Mildred's Umbrella Theatre Company presents Ravenscroft, by Don Nigro, May 3-18, 2013 with a preview on Thursday, May 2. Directed by Rob Kimbro and starring Sean Patrick Judge, Michelle Edwards, Claire Anderson, Karen Schlag, Zoquera Milburn and Kara Ray.

Photo Flash: First Look at The Den Theatre's CITY OF DREADFUL NIGHT

Following its critically acclaimed hits The Quality of Life and Faith Healer, The Den Theatre continues its 2012/13 season with the world premiere of CITY OF DREADFUL NIGHT by Don Nigro, directed by ensemble member Ron Wells, playing now through March 16, 2013 on The Den's mainstage at 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave in Chicago's Wicker Park Neighborhood. CITY OF DREADFUL NIGHT features Sam Guinan-Nyhart, Ben Hertel, Matthew Isler and Justine Turner. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!

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