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Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Friday, April 2, 2010.

Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Manhattan Theatre Club is pleased to announce guests for the upcoming session of After Words, the popular discussion panels held after selected Saturday matinees at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Thursday, March 25, 2010.

Although he's already been at work for several weeks, today it was revealed that Joe Goode has joined the creative team for the world premiere of Girlfriend at the Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The renowned San Francisco choreographer is working alongside Berkeley Rep's associate artistic director, Obie Award-winner Les Waters, to stage this tender new show. Featuring music and lyrics by Matthew Sweet and a book by Todd Almond, Girlfriend begins previews on April 9, opens April 14, and closes May 9, 2010.

The Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) is pleased to present the world premiere of Bridgman/Packer Dance's Double Expose, March 25-28, 2010, in BAC's Howard Gilman Performance Space.

Pacific Stages Ovation recommended production of "Lobby Hero," by award winning writer Kenneth Lonergan will end its run March 21st.

REDCAT is proud to present the West Coast premiere of Truth, Revised Histories, Wishful Thinking, and Flat-Out Lies, a new evening-length work for five performers by choreographer John Jasperse. The work features a commissioned score by composer Hahn Rowe, performed live by a string quartet from the International Contemporary Ensemble. Scenic and visual design is by Jasperse, with lighting design by Jasperse and Joe Levasseur. Presented by REDCAT, as part of the Sharon Disney Lund Dance Series, Truth will run at the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater Wednesday, April 14, 2010 through Sunday, April 18, 2010.

On March 13, REDCAT hosts its 2010 REDCAT Gala in celebration of its 6th anniversary as one of the most vibrant cultural centers in Los Angeles. The evening honors New York-based conceptual artist Glenn Ligon, with a tribute by actor, director, and artist James Franco, and L.A. philanthropist Tim Disney, with a tribute by friend and actor Alfre Woodard.

The Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) is pleased to present the world premiere of Bridgman/Packer Dance's Double Expose, March 25-28, 2010, in BAC's Howard Gilman Performance Space.

Legendary Broadway star, actress/singer Betty Buckley will continue her successful Song Interpretation Workshop in March 2010.

Pacific Stages Ovation recommended production of "Lobby Hero," by award winning writer Kenneth Lonergan has been extended through March 21.

RACE, the critically acclaimed new play, written and directed by DAVID MAMET, starring JAMES SPADER, DAVID ALAN GRIER, KERRY WASHINGTON and RICHARD THOMAS, will play its 100th performance on Wednesday, March 3rd at 8:00.

Vineyard Theatre and Barnes & Noble Booksellers to present panel discussion 'The Scottsboro Boys: A Conversation About the Case and Its Legacy' Sunday, February 28 at 6:30 pm Union Square Barnes & Noble 33 E. 17 St. - 4th floor

Lehmann Maupin is pleased to present LIVESupport, celebrated artist Nari Ward's first solo exhibition at the gallery, on view 25 February - 17 April, 2010.

Lehmann Maupin is pleased to present LIVESupport, celebrated artist Nari Ward's first solo exhibition at the gallery, on view 25 February - 17 April, 2010.

On March 13, REDCAT hosts its 2010 REDCAT Gala in celebration of its 6th anniversary as one of the most vibrant cultural centers in Los Angeles. The evening honors New York-based conceptual artist Glenn Ligon, with a tribute by actor, director, and artist James Franco, and L.A. philanthropist Tim Disney, with a tribute by friend and actor Alfre Woodard.

For old-world cabaret, performers still swoon over the stately, romantic elegance of the Oak Room at the Algonquin, but this sleek, two-year-old spot is threatening to encroach on the turf of such established institutions.

The Andrea Meislin Gallery is pleased to announce Now We Are Six - celebrating the gallery's six years in Chelsea - opening on Wednesday, February 17th from 6 to 8pm. Referencing the A.A. Milne poem of the same name, Now We Are Six is the nexus of the gallery's past, present, and hopes for the future.

Legendary Broadway star, actress/singer Betty Buckley will continue her successful Song Interpretation Workshop in March 2010.