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Hugh Dancy to Star with Nina Arianda in Broadway Premiere of VENUS IN FUR

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) announced that Emmy Award nominee Hugh Dancy (Journey's End, 'The Big C') will star with Tony nominee Nina Arianda in Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of VENUS IN FUR, the acclaimed new play by David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie.

Gazillion Bubble Show Launches 70-City North American Tour

Five-time Tony Award®-winning producer, Jon B. Platt (Wicked, The Book of Mormon), has announced the first ever North American tour of Gazillion Bubble Show, starring its creator and international sensation Fan Yang.

PPAC Hosts the World Premiere of the New GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW 9/30

Five-time Tony Award®-winning producer Jon B. Platt (WICKED, BOOK OF MORMON) and the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announces that the world premiere of the new GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW, starring international sensation Fan Yang, will debut at PPAC Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2, 2011.

WICKED Comes To The Aronoff Center 11/2-26

After breaking box office records during its last visit to the Aronoff Center, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to Cincinnati, November 2-26 as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati 11/12 Season.

Tickets Now Available for Manhattan Theatre Club's VENUS IN FUR

Single tickets are available now for Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of VENUS IN FUR by David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie featuring Tony Award nominee Nina Arianda reprising her acclaimed breakthrough performance.

Tix On Sale 8/1 For Gazillion Bubble Show At Fisher Theater

Five-time Tony Award-winner, Jon B. Platt (Wicked, Book of Mormon), presents GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW, created by and starring international sensation, Fan Yang. GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW will open at Detroit's Fisher Theatre on Friday, October 14.

WICKED Returns to Des Moines, Tickets On Sale 8/20

After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2009, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Wednesday, November 9 to Sunday, December 4. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Saturday, August 20.

WICKED Returns To Detroit Opera House 12/7-31

After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2006 and 2008, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to Detroit with performances at the Detroit Opera House, December 7-31.

Tix On Sale 8/1 For Gazillion Bubble Show At Fisher Theater

Five-time Tony Award-winner, Jon B. Platt (Wicked, Book of Mormon), presents GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW, created by and starring international sensation, Fan Yang. GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW will open at Detroit's Fisher Theatre on Friday, October 14.

Michelle, Malia & Sasha Obama See WICKED at the Kennedy Center

First Lady Michelle Obama, and her daughters Sasha and Malia, spent the evening of Friday, July 15 in the Presidential Box at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC catching a performance of the ever ‘popular' musical WICKED. But that was not the first time the three have seen Broadway's biggest blockbuster. Michelle and her daughters first saw the musical in its sit-down engagement in their hometown of Chicago in 2007, and then again in 2008 before the family moved to Washington, DC.

THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Closes July 17

Stephen Adly Guirgis' hit Tony® nominated Best Play THE MOTHER WITH THE HAT (aka The Motherf**ker with the Hat), starring Chris Rock, will close on Sunday, July 17th at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, the play opened to critical acclaim on Monday, April 11, 2011.

THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Recoups on Broadway

Producers of Stephen Adly Guirgis' critically acclaimed new play THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT announced today that the extended limited engagement has recouped its full capitalization.

2011 Australian Helpmann Award Nominations Announced: LOVE NEVER DIES, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO & More

The annual Helpmann Awards® recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia's vibrant live performance sectors, including musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre. The Helpmann Awards also incorporates the JC Williamson Award for outstanding contribution to the Australian live performance industry.

WICKED Comes To Calgary At Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

WICKED is a new musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman ("My So Called Life," "Once And Again" and "thirtysomething") based on the best-selling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire.

VENUS IN FUR Starring Nina Arianda to Hit Broadway in November

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer), announced that Manhattan Theatre Club, by special arrangement with Jon B. Platt and Scott Landis, will produce the Broadway premiere of VENUS IN FUR, the play by David Ives directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie featuring Tony Award nominee Nina Arianda reprising her acclaimed breakthrough performance. VENUS IN FUR will begin performances Thursday, October 13 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) in a limited engagement. A November opening night for the production will be announced shortly.

PPAC Announces Schedule for 2011/2012 Season; Begins With ROCK OF AGES

J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), is pleased to announce the full schedule for PPAC's 2011/2012 Broadway Season. The complete schedule includes PPAC's Contemporary Specials, Family Shows, Music and Dance Specials, and Featured Shows at The VETS.

2011 Tony Awards: THE BOOK OF MORMON Wins 'Best Musical'

The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2011 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more information visit tonyawards.com.

2011 Tony Awards: WAR HORSE Wins 'Best Play'

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

STAGE TUBE: Bobby Cannavale on His MOTHERF**KER Injury

Due to an extension, The Motherf**k**er With The Hat will now play through Sunday, July 17th at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, the play opened to critical acclaim on Monday, April 11, 2011. Bobby Cannavale recently stopped by 'Morning Joe' where he went on the record about the injury he sustained during a perrformance last week. Click below to check it out!

WICKED Returns To Nashville 10/19-11/6

After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2009, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster will return to Nashville's Tennessee Performing Arts Center, October 19 through November 6.

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