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Last night, Monday June 21, the Kleban Foundation hosted a cocktail reception honoring the winners of the 20th Annual Kleban Awards for the most promising musical theater lyricist and librettist. 2010 Kleban Award winners are Peter Mills (the most promising musical theater lyricist) and Barry Wyner (the most promising musical theater librettist). The event also included performances of the winners' material. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the evening and brings you full coverage of the celebration below.

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) and 1113 Productions (Steven Ullman, Executive Producer) announced casting for the World Premiere of FALLING FOR EVE, a new musical with book by two-time Tony Award- nominee (and recent two-time Outer Critics Circle Award-winner) Joe DiPietro (MEMPHIS), music by Bret Simmons ('The Megan Mullally Show') and lyrics by David Howard ('Galaxy Quest'). Performances begin July 6th, 2010 with an official opening set for July 15th at The York Theatre at Saint Peter's. The cast of Falling for Eve features Jennifer Blood (LIKE YOU LIKE IT at the Gallery Players) Krystal Joy Brown (HAIR), Nehal Joshi (LES MISERABLES), Adam Kantor (NEXT TO NORMAL, RENT), Jose Llana (SPELLING BEE, FLOWER DRUM SONG) and Sasha Sloan (RAGTIME, The Kennedy Center).

Off-Broadway's THE IRISH CURSE, Martin Casella's acclaimed comedy, announces hosts for the final two 'Talkback Tuesdays,' a weekly series offering post-show discussions and audience Q&A sessions with special invited guest speakers.

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) and 1113 Productions (Steven Ullman, Executive Producer) announced casting for the World Premiere of Falling for Eve, a new musical with book by two-time Tony Award-nominee (and recent two-time Outer Critics Circle Award-winner) Joe DiPietro (Memphis), music by Bret Simmons ('The Megan Mullally Show') and lyrics by David Howard (Galaxy Quest).

Off-Broadway's THE IRISH CURSE, Martin Casella's acclaimed comedy, announces hosts for the final two 'Talkback Tuesdays,' a weekly series offering post-show discussions and audience Q&A sessions with special invited guest speakers.

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) will present NEO6, a benefit concert celebrating New, Emerging, Outstanding musical theatre writers, this Monday, May 10 at its home in Saint Peter's Theatre. Following the 7:30 PM performance (featuring the voices of many of today's top musical theatre talent), there will be a champagne and dessert reception to end the evening.

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) will present NEO6, a benefit concert celebrating New, Emerging, Outstanding musical theatre writers, on Monday, May 10 at its home in Saint Peter's Theatre. Following the 7:30 PM performance (featuring the voices of many of today's top musical theatre talent), there will be a champagne and dessert reception to end the evening.

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) will present NEO6, a benefit concert celebrating New, Emerging, Outstanding musical theatre writers, on Monday, May 10 at its home in Saint Peter's Theatre. Following the 7:30 PM performance (featuring the voices of many of today's top musical theatre talent), there will be a champagne and dessert reception to end the evening.

WOR today announced that Valerie's New York, a live one-hour daily show hosted by legendary New York City radio personality Valerie Smaldone, will be heard exclusively on WOR710.com weekdays from 11am-12pm beginning April 22.

Off-Broadway's THE IRISH CURSE, Martin Casella's acclaimed comedy, announces 'Talkback Tuesdays,' a new weekly series offering post-show discussions and audience Q&A sessions with special invited guest speakers at the Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam Street (between Ave. of the Americas & Varick Street).

WOR today announced that Valerie's New York, a live one-hour daily show hosted by legendary New York City radio personality Valerie Smaldone, will be heard exclusively on WOR710.com weekdays from 11am-12pm beginning April 22.

In this clip Noah Weisberg searches for answers about his character, Calvin Berger during rehearsal at George Street Playhouse.

CALVIN BERGER, a musical retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac, will open tonight at the George Street Playhouse in New Jersey. The show will feature Broadway star Noah Weisberg as Calvin, alongside David Hull, Krystal Joy Brown and Dana Steingold. Previews for the production began February 10th.

Due to weather conditions tonight's preview performance of 'Calvin Berger' at the George Street Playhouse has been cancelled. The Playhouse advises anyone with tickets for tonight's performance to contact the box office when they reopen tomorrow (732-246-7717).

According to a report in Variety, Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall is slated to direct and choreograph Barry Wyner's 'Calvin Berger' at the New Jersey's George Street Playhouse.

Last night, cast members from HAIR participated in the City Harvest canned food drive last night. The truck was parked in front of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre from 4 to 7 and cast members were there to greet fans dropping off food. With this, the cast continues its commitment to community service.

BWW Discounts is offering you the chance to purchase tickets at a very special price to one of the most celebrated productions since 2008 - HAIR - Tony winner last season for Best Musical Revival.

Dr. Joy Browne - the nationally acclaimed, syndicated radio host and licensed clinical psychologist whose radio program is the longest running of its kind (heard locally in the New York are on WOR Radio Network for nearly 15 years) - will join two-time Tony-winning actress Judith Ivey in a post-show discussion about the mother of all advice experts, Ann Landers following a performance of David Rambo's play in which Ivey portrays Landers, THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS, following the Thursday, December 3rd performance at 8 p.m. at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.) in Manhattan.

Dr. Joy Browne - the nationally acclaimed, syndicated radio host and licensed clinical psychologist whose radio program is the longest running of its kind (heard locally in the New York are on WOR Radio Network for nearly 15 years) - will join two-time Tony-winning actress Judith Ivey in a post-show discussion about the mother of all advice experts, Ann Landers following a performance of David Rambo's play in which Ivey portrays Landers, THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS, following the Thursday, December 3rd performance at 8 p.m. at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.) in Manhattan.

ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY WISHFUL DRINKING Creator & Star Carrie Fisher will be featured on TV tomorrow Tuesday, November 10th CNN's 'Campbell Brown' Between 8:00PM - 9:00PM on channel 78, CNN Headline News' 'The Joy Behar Show' Between 9:00PM - 10:00PM on channel 58