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Kansas City Rep is set to extend their family-friendly production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain's classic coming-of-age story about a boy growing up in a small Missouri town on the banks of the Mississippi River.

One of the most belovedcharacters of American literature comes to life in an imaginative new adaptation of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Twain's enduring paean to the joys of childhood is adapted for the stage by Laura Eason and directed by Jeremy B. Cohen. The production runs January 20-February 12 at Spencer Theatre in the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center on the UMKC campus.

One of the most belovedcharacters of American literature comes to life in an imaginative new adaptation of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Twain's enduring paean to the joys of childhood is adapted for the stage by Laura Eason and directed by Jeremy B. Cohen. The production runs January 20-February 12 at Spencer Theatre in the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center on the UMKC campus.

Reconnect with Mark Twain's incomparable classic in a magical new production, perfect for the whole family. In idyllic 1840s Missouri, Tom and his friends revel in all that is grand and glorious in childhood. This mischievous rascal can charm his Aunt Polly, save the town from Injun Joe and win the heart of fair Becky Thatcher, all in the course of one small-town day. Filled with Mark Twain's wit, lots of heart and great joy, this new adaptation is filled with unbridled enthusiasm, physicality and fun, as well as depth and meaning.

Laura Eason's recent adaptation of Mark Twain's immortal THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER is an invigorating and captivating work, full of enthusiastic performances and thrilling action. I've seen several different takes on this book, and this is probably the most fun and smartly conceived of them all. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is currently presenting a production of Eason's play, and it's another top notch production in a season full of terrific choices.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Laura Eason, adapted from the novel by Mark Twain. This fresh new version of the classic tale will be performed on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, November 30 - December 23, 2011.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Laura Eason, adapted from the novel by Mark Twain. This fresh new version of the classic tale will be performed on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, November 30 - December 23, 2011.

Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein is pleased to present The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in a lively new adaptation by Laura Eason and directed by Jeremy B. Cohen, playing in the Pamela Brown Auditorium at Actors Theatre of Louisville as part of the Brown-Forman Series, previewing October 4 & 5, then opening October 6 and running through October 29. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at ActorsTheatre.org or by calling 502-584-1205.

When their father goes missing, the huge, sprawling and completely dysfunctional Weston family reunites and sparks fly.

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for Tracy Letts' award-winning play, August: Osage County. Directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold, the dark comedy will run in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, May 7 - June 12. Preview performances run May 7 - May 11. Opening night is Thursday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are currently available by subscription only. Single tickets will go on sale on Sunday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park. Check out photos of the cast below!

On May 13 Dan Le Franc was awarded the 2010 New York Times Outstanding Playwright Away for isplay SIXTY MILES TO SILVER LAKE. During the ceremony Arthur Sulzberger, Jr, publisher of the New York Times presented Le Franc the award and a check for $5,000.

Pittsburgh Public Theater will end its production of The Price, a dynamic drama by master playwright Arthur Miller, on April 4th. The Price is directed by Tracy Brigden, well-known to local audiences as Artistic Director at City Theatre on Pittsburgh's South Side. Pittsburgh Public Theater is led by Producing Artistic Director Ted Pappas.

Pittsburgh Public Theater continues its 35th season with The Price, a dynamic drama by master playwright Arthur Miller. The Price is directed by Tracy Brigden, well-known to local audiences as Artistic Director at City Theatre on Pittsburgh's South Side.

Pittsburgh Public Theater continues its 35th season with The Price, a dynamic drama by master playwright Arthur Miller. The Price is directed by Tracy Brigden, well-known to local audiences as Artistic Director at City Theatre on Pittsburgh's South Side.

'Dance of the Seven Headed Mouse,' a new play by Carole Gaunt, will conclude its limited Off-Broadway engagement this Saturday, July 25th at The Beckett at Theatre Row. 'Dance of the Seven Headed Mouse' opened on June 23rd to favorable reviews led by Bloomberg's John Simon who called the play 'Genuinely touching.' Under the direction of Christopher McElroen, the cast includes Joseph Adams, Laura Bonarrigo, Molly Ephraim, Lauren Currie Lewis, and Maya Simkowitz.

'Dance of the Seven Headed Mouse,' a new play by Carole Gaunt, will conclude its limited Off-Broadway engagement this Saturday, July 25th at The Beckett at Theatre Row. 'Dance of the Seven Headed Mouse' opened on June 23rd to favorable reviews led by Bloomberg's John Simon who called the play 'Genuinely touching.' Under the direction of Christopher McElroen, the cast includes Joseph Adams, Laura Bonarrigo, Molly Ephraim, Lauren Currie Lewis, and Maya Simkowitz.

Kathleen Kelley, Family Program Coordinator and Spiritual Care Director for the Hazelden Foundation, is set to lead a post-performance audience discussion at the the new hit Off-Broadway play 'Dance of the Seven Headed Mouse' tonight, July 21st.

Lindsey Myers, Director of Community Outreach at the Alcoholism Council of New York, is set to lead a post-performance audience discussion at the the new hit Off-Broadway play Dance of the Seven Headed Mouse Tuesday, July 14th.

Michael Noth, Clinical Program Director at Freedom Institute, is set to lead a post-performance audience discussion at the the new hit Off-Broadway play Dance of the Seven Headed Mouse this Tuesday, July 7th. This special talkback will immediately follow the 7 p.m. performance at The Beckett at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street.