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The new comedy Sleepwalk With Me by Mike Birbiglia has announced that is extending through March 22nd, 2009 at The Bleecker Street Theatre (45 Bleecker Street just East of Lafayette). In addition, there will now be a Saturday matinee at 4pm, which replaces the 10pm performance.

Production sources are revealing that ROCK OF AGES, Off-Broadway's newest hit, may be heading to Broadway.

Acclaimed film and stage actors Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard have joined the cast of Classic Stage Company's upcoming new production of Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA, starring Tony Award winner Denis O'Hare as Vanya, and directed by Austin Pendleton, it was announced today by CSC Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen. UNCLE VANYA will begin previews on Saturday, January 17 at Classic Stage Company at 136 East 13th Street. An official press opening date will be announced in the coming weeks. UNCLE VANYA will play a limited engagement through March 1, 2009.

'Awkward 10 Minutes With Mike' continues on Thursday, December 11th after the evening's performance of Sleepwalk With Me starring Mike Birbiglia at The Bleecker Street Theater with Comedy Central sensation Zach Galifianakis.

Variety is reporting that ROCK OF AGES, Off-Broadway's newest hit, is headed to the big screen. New Line Cinema is set to produce the film version with Chris D'Arienzo serving as writer and director.

'Awkward 10 Minutes With Mike' continues on Thursday, December 11th after the evening's performance of Sleepwalk With Me starring Mike Birbiglia at The Bleecker Street Theater with Comedy Central sensation Zach Galifianakis.

The first guest on 'Awkward 10 Minutes...' was beloved Broadway legend and Sleepwalk With Me co-producer Nathan Lane who appeared Wednesday, December 3rd.

Laughter reigns at The Bleecker Street Theater, where Mike Birbiglia is wowing audiences and critics alike with his new #1 rated hit show Sleepwalk With Me. Beginning on December 3rd, the fun will continue on Wednesdays immediately following the show with a new talkback series entitled 'Awkward 10 Minutes With Mike.'

Laughter reigns at The Bleecker Street Theater, where Mike Birbiglia is wowing audiences and critics alike with his new #1 rated hit show Sleepwalk With Me. Beginning on December 3rd, the fun will continue on Wednesdays immediately following the show with a new talkback series entitled 'Awkward 10 Minutes With Mike.'

ROCK OF AGES at New World Stages rolled out the rock and roll red carpet when stage and screen star Taye Diggs paid them a visit Monday night, November 23rd.

ROCK OF AGES 'Can't Fight This Feeling' at New World Stages when they are visited by Rock Royalty like Kevin Cronin. The REO Speedwagon leader swung by ROCK OF AGES to catch up with the wild child cast!

Nathan Lane presents Sleepwalk With Me, a new comedy written by and starring Mike Birbiglia, which is currently playing The Bleecker Street Theater, off Broadway (45 Bleecker Street Theater, just East of Lafayette Street). Performances began October 17th, 2008. The show had an official opening on November 11th, BroadwayWorld sent out cameras to mix and mingle with the celebratory crowd as they cheered Birbiglia on!

ROCK OF AGES was 'Born to Run' at New World Stages Saturday night November 8th when Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band member and The Sopranos star Steven Van Zandt stopped by to catch the performance. He was joined by his actress wife, Maureen Van Zandt.

Due to demand for tickets, Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director and Brittany O'Neill, Managing Director) has extended the world premiere engagement of Stephen Belber's new dark comedy Fault Lines, directed by David Schwimmer. Fault Lines opened September 30, 2008 at The Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street). The run will now continue through November 9, 2008.

Nathan Lane presents Sleepwalk With Me, a new comedy written by and starring Mike Birbiglia, will play The Bleecker Street Theater, off Broadway (45 Bleecker Street Theater, just East of Lafayette Street) beginning October 17th with an official opening scheduled for November 11th.

Nathan Lane presents Sleepwalk With Me, a new comedy written by and starring Mike Birbiglia. The comedy began performances at The Bleecker Street Theater, off Broadway (45 Bleecker Street Theater, just East of Lafayette Street) on October 17th with an official opening scheduled for November 11th.

Due to demand for tickets, Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director and Brittany O'Neill, Managing Director) has extended the world premiere engagement of Stephen Belber's new dark comedy Fault Lines, directed by David Schwimmer. Fault Lines opened September 30, 2008 at The Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street). The run will now continue through November 9, 2008.

ROCK OF AGES rocked the house at New World Stages during its Off-Broadway opening on Thursday, October 16. BroadwayWorld joined the 'jam' and celebrated along with the high energy cast!

Sleepwalk With Me, (www.SleepwalkWithMike.com) a new comedy written by and starring Mike Birbiglia will play The Bleecker Street Theater, off Broadway (45 Bleecker Street just East of Lafayette Street) beginning October 17th with the official opening scheduled for November 11th, it was announced today by producers Eli Gonda and Ryan Scott Warren of QuasiWorld Entertainment and Nathan Lane.

ROCK OF AGES cranks up the volume Off-Broadway at New World Stages tonight Thursday, October 16 at 7:00 PM.Written by Chris D'Arienzo (Film: Barry Munday) and directed by Kristin Hanggi (Bare, Pussycat Dolls on the Sunset Strip), ROCK OF AGES is fueled by high-octane 80s rock - from the anthems that defined an era to the power ballads that lit up arenas everywhere.