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Sonnet Repertory Theatre and Matchbook Productions proudly present Richard II at The Tank this May, bringing an uncommon aspect to this classic: flight. Re-imagined as a tale told by Nineteenth Century artists railing against Imperialism, eight actors, four low-flying trapezes and live music combine to raise the language of Shakespeare to new heights.

Theater Resources Unlimited's new Producers Club presents Theater Party Specials, events created to shed light on the producing aspects of theater while seeing an Off-Broadway show. The Theater Party Specials include 8pm performances and post-show talkbacks with the producers of the Off-Broadway shows White Lies on April 28, 2010 and The 39 Steps, on May 10, 2010.

Sonnet Repertory Theatre and Matchbook Productions proudly present Richard II at The Tank this May, bringing an uncommon aspect to this classic: flight. Re-imagined as a tale told by Nineteenth Century artists railing against Imperialism, eight actors, four low-flying trapezes and live music combine to raise the language of Shakespeare to new heights.

Theater Resources Unlimited's new Producers Club presents Theater Party Specials, events created to shed light on the producing aspects of theater while seeing an Off-Broadway show. The Theater Party Specials include 8pm performances and post-show talkbacks with the producers of the Off-Broadway shows White Lies on April 28, 2010 and The 39 Steps, on May 10, 2010.

Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS opened officially Off-Broadway last week, April 15 at the New World Stages. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night celebration.

Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS opens officially Off-Broadway tomorrow, Thursday, April 15 at the New World Stages/ Stage 1 (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

The new company of the Tony Award-winning comedy, Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS will begin previews tomorrow, March 25 at 8:00pm.

Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS opens officially Off-Broadway tomorrow, Thursday, April 15 at the New World Stages/ Stage 1 (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

The Tony Award-winning comedy, Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS will be featured on NPR's 'All Things Considered' on Friday, April 9th between 4:00-6:30PM. In this story, NPR takes a look at the business of moving a successful show from Broadway to Off-Broadway.

Glen Roven, Peter Fitzgerald, and Richard Cohen recently announced the formation of a new CD label, GPR Records, (www.GPRRecords.com), which will record and distribute Broadway, classical, spoken word, and children's music. GPR aims to surprise listeners with recordings that are both unusual and entertaining. Last night on April 4th, the group presented 'Poetic License: 100 Poems by 100 Performers' at The Bowery in celebration of the release of its first recording. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the event.

Glen Roven, Peter Fitzgerald, and Richard Cohen recently announced the formation of a new CD label, GPR Records, (www.GPRRecords.com) which will record and distribute Broadway, classical, spoken word, and children's music. GPR aims to surprise listeners with recordings that are both unusual and entertaining. On April 4th, the group will present 'POETIC LICENSE: 100 Poems by 100 Performers' at The Bowery.

The new company of the Tony Award-winning comedy, Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS is currently playing at New World Stages / Stage 1 (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

The new company of the Tony Award-winning comedy, Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS will begin previews tomorrow, March 25 at 8:00pm.

The new company of the Tony Award-winning comedy, Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS began rehearsals today in preparation for the first performance at New World Stages on March 25, 2010.

The Tony Award-winning comedy, Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, invites you to follow at Twitter.com/39StepsNY as the countdown begins toward the first performance at New World Stages 39 days from now... March 25, 2010.

The producers of the Tony Award-winning comedy, Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, have announced casting for the Off-Broadway production. The new cast of THE 39 STEPS will begin performances on Thursday, March 25, prior to opening on Thursday, April 15 at New World Stages / Stage 1.

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) is hosting a NEW WORKS READING SERIES to support new plays and emerging playwrights. As part of its mission statement, The Irish Repertory Theatre 'encourages the development of new works focusing on the Irish and Irish American experience, as well as a range of other cultures.' The next of the free staged readings is Rosemary by Jim O'Connor. The reading is on Friday, February 27th at 3 PM, tickets are free, and the event is open to the public. An RSVP to 212-727-2737 is required.

A one-night-only concert performance Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, The New Musical on Tuesday, October 21, at Rochester, NY's historic Eastman Theatre earned a lengthy standing ovation from its full house of almost 3,000, and drew glowing reviews from local press.

Producers of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, The New Musical announce that Laura Osnes (Grease!, winner of Grease: You're the One that I Want!) will play the role of Elizabeth (Lizzy) Bennet in the Broadway-bound musical's one-night-only performance at Rochester's historic Eastman Theatre on Tuesday, October 21

Tony winner Boyd Gaines is the newest Broadway star to get his picture on the Sardi's Wall of Fame.