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Weekend movie box office estimates: July 8-10, 2011.

About Face Theatre concludes its 15th anniversary season and kicks-off GLBTQ Pride Month with the world premiere of THE HOMOSEXUALS by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins, directed by AFT Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and featuring AFT Artistic Associates Patrick Andrews, Scott Bradley, Elizabeth Ledo and Benjamin Sprunger with Stephen Cone, Eddie Diaz and John Francisco. THE HOMOSEXUALS plays June 11 - July 24, 2011 at The Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or (773) 871-3000.

About Face Theatre concludes its 15th anniversary season and kicks-off GLBTQ Pride Month with the world premiere of THE HOMOSEXUALS by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins, directed by AFT Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and featuring AFT Artistic Associates Patrick Andrews, Scott Bradley, Elizabeth Ledo and Benjamin Sprunger with Stephen Cone, Eddie Diaz and John Francisco.

On Monday, May 9, the Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles hosted an evening with Fox's Bones.

About Face Theatre concludes its 15th anniversary season and kicks-off GLBTQ Pride Month with the world premiere of THE HOMOSEXUALS by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins, directed by AFT Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and featuring AFT Artistic Associates Patrick Andrews, Scott Bradley, Elizabeth Ledo and Benjamin Sprunger with Stephen Cone, Eddie Diaz and John Francisco.

Here's great April World Autism Awareness Month news for Chicago-area families with children on the autism spectrum - Chicago Children's Theatre will continue presenting Red Kite Round Up, its one-of-a-kind theatrical experience tailored specifically to the needs of children with autism, with new performances just added April 14-May 22, 2011, at a new North Shore venue, the Winnetka Community Center.

Here's great April World Autism Awareness Month news for Chicago-area families with children on the autism spectrum - Chicago Children's Theatre will continue presenting Red Kite Round Up, its one-of-a-kind theatrical experience tailored specifically to the needs of children with autism, with new performances just added April 14-May 22, 2011, at a new North Shore venue, the Winnetka Community Center.

The William S. Paley Television Festival (PaleyFest2011) is an extraordinary interactive pop culture event, connecting fans with the casts and creators of their favorite series as well as the icons who have changed or are changing the face of media. During each PaleyFest evening, the audience views episodes or highlights of the honored work followed by an interactive panel discussion with the cast and creative team.

The Paley Center for Media Announces Lineup of Panelists for PaleyFest2011

The William S. Paley Television Festival (PaleyFest2011) is an extraordinary interactive pop culture event, connecting fans with the casts and creators of their favorite series as well as the icons who have changed or are changing the face of media. During each PaleyFest evening, the audience views episodes or highlights of the honored work followed by an interactive panel discussion with the cast and creative team.

The Paley Center for Media Announces Lineup of Panelists for PaleyFest2011

The Golden Age Theater located in Hollywood (Sycamore and Hollywood Blvd), just a block west of the Grauman's Chinese Theatre, has implemented free photos of guests with celebrity performers.

Susan Sullivan will play Lady Sneerwell in the L.A. Theatre Works audio recording of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's deliciously malicious The School for Scandal.

The Antaeus Company, Los Angeles's classical theater ensemble, will open ClassicsFest 2010 with King Lear, its first full production of a Shakespeare play. Bart DeLorenzo will direct King Lear with renowned scholar, actor, and Antaeus founding artistic director Dakin Matthews and Broadway veteran/three-time Tony nominee Harry Groener heading two fully double-cast ensembles. Two gala openings, one with each cast, will take place on Saturday, June 26 at 8 pm and Sunday, June 27 at 4 pm, with performances continuing through August 8 at Antaeus' interim home, Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District. Low-priced previews will begin June 12.

Continuing to build on its strategy of showcasing 'slightly off' comedies that appeal to its young male audience, IFC announced today it has acquired the complete series of Judd Apatow's Emmy(R)-winning high school comedy 'Freaks and Geeks' (18 episodes) and college spinoff 'Undeclared' (17 episodes) from Paramount Pictures Corporation. These two cult TV hits helped launch the careers of Jay Baruchel, Jenna Fischer, James Franco, Seth Rogen and Jason Segel, among other young stars. 'Freaks and Geeks' will premiere on IFC on Friday, July 2 at 11 pm, et/pt, and encore on Mondays at 11 pm and Sundays at 10 pm. 'Undeclared' will debut on IFC this fall. A previously unaired episode of 'Undeclared' will make its U.S. television debut on IFC.

Continuing to build on its strategy of showcasing 'slightly off' comedies that appeal to its young male audience, IFC announced today it has acquired the complete series of Judd Apatow's Emmy(R)-winning high school comedy 'Freaks and Geeks' (18 episodes) and college spinoff 'Undeclared' (17 episodes) from Paramount Pictures Corporation.

Continuing to build on its strategy of showcasing 'slightly off' comedies that appeal to its young male audience, IFC announced today it has acquired the complete series of Judd Apatow's Emmy(R)-winning high school comedy 'Freaks and Geeks' (18 episodes) and college spinoff 'Undeclared' (17 episodes) from Paramount Pictures Corporation. These two cult TV hits helped launch the careers of Jay Baruchel, Jenna Fischer, James Franco, Seth Rogen and Jason Segel, among other young stars. 'Freaks and Geeks' will premiere on IFC on Friday, July 2 at 11 pm, et/pt, and encore on Mondays at 11 pm and Sundays at 10 pm. 'Undeclared' will debut on IFC this fall. A previously unaired episode of 'Undeclared' will make its U.S. television debut on IFC.

The Antaeus Company, Los Angeles's classical theater ensemble, will open ClassicsFest 2010 with King Lear, its first full production of a Shakespeare play. Bart DeLorenzo will direct King Lear with renowned scholar, actor, and Antaeus founding artistic director Dakin Matthews and Broadway veteran/three-time Tony nominee Harry Groener heading two fully double-cast ensembles.

The Antaeus Company, Los Angeles's classical theater ensemble, will open ClassicsFest 2010 with King Lear, its first full production of a Shakespeare play. Bart DeLorenzo will direct King Lear with renowned scholar, actor, and Antaeus founding artistic director Dakin Matthews and Broadway veteran/three-time Tony nominee Harry Groener heading two fully double-cast ensembles.

The Antaeus Company, Los Angeles's classical theater ensemble, will open ClassicsFest 2010 with King Lear, its first full production of a Shakespeare play. Bart DeLorenzo will direct King Lear with renowned scholar, actor, and Antaeus founding artistic director Dakin Matthews and Broadway veteran/three-time Tony nominee Harry Groener heading two fully double-cast ensembles. Two gala openings, one with each cast, will take place on Saturday, June 26 at 8 pm and Sunday, June 27 at 4 pm, with performances continuing through August 8 at Antaeus' interim home, Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District. Low-priced previews will begin June 12.