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BroadwayWorld is happy to report that four theater artists will be honored by the Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee during the presentation of its 2015 Awards in a luncheon ceremony, set for the coming fall.

In one of those strange theater-going coincidences, the night after I saw two one-act plays at the Guthrie, I attended opening night of Penumbra's presentation of two one-act plays. Both paired plays by different playwrights linked by a common theme. But unlike the theater comedies THE CRITIC and THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND, THE DUTCHMAN and THE OWL ANSWERS are dense and meaty dramas dealing with heavy issues. They might not make you laugh (except, occasionally, uncomfortably), but they will definitely make you think. Written in the '60s as part of the Black Arts Movement, these plays take an unforgiving look at the racism, sexism, and classism of the day, that still have implications in today's world. A stellar ensemble cast and top-notch production design tie the two very different plays together and highlight the playwrights' messages. Though they are not easy to watch and I can't say I understood everything that was going on, I certainly came away with much to chew on, and a greater understanding of our shared history. Which is pretty much a given at Penumbra Theatre.

Big Apple Circus returns to Cunningham Park for the company's 38th season with the Queens Premiere of The GrandTour! Tickets start at $25, and the show runs from May 15 - June 12, 2016 under the Big Top at Cunningham Park, located at Union Turnpike and 196th Street in Oakland Gardens, NY 11363. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.bigapplecircus.org.

2016 will be a jam-packed year for The Second City Toronto with brand new shows like Hooking up with The Second City, Superdude and Doctor Rude, and The 77th Mainstage Revue, plus world-class adult courses and youth camps at The Second City Training Centre.

Big Apple Circus returns to Bridgewater, New Jersey for the company's 38th season with the New Jersey Premiere of The GrandTour! Tickets start at $25, and the show runs from February 12 - March 13, 2016 under the Big Top at TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Park (GPS: 860 East Main Street) Bridgewater, NJ. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.bigapplecircus.org.

Big Apple Circus rings in the New Year with a Special New Year's Eve Performance of THE GRAND TOUR tonight, December 31, 2015 at 9:30pm.

Big Apple Circus rings in the New Year with a Special New Year's Eve Performance of THE GRAND TOUR on December 31, 2015 at 9:30pm.

Big Apple Circus hosted its annual Holiday Season Family Benefit, a special event that raises funds for the nonprofit performing arts institution's community programs, on Saturday, November 21, 2015 under the Big Top in Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center (62nd Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues), and featured comedian Jim Gaffigan as Guest Ringmaster. The event was attended by 1,100 audience members and raised more than $420,000 to support the company's community programs. Scroll down for photos!

Big Apple Circus will host its annual Holiday Season Family Benefit, a special event that raises funds for the nonprofit performing arts institution's community programs, tonight, November 21, 2015 under the Big Top in Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center (62nd Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues), featuring comedian Jim Gaffigan as Guest Ringmaster.

Big Apple Circus has joined with world-renowned Autism Spectrum Disorders experts to adapt THE GRAND TOUR for families with members on the spectrum and create a joyful experience for all. The adapted show includes the same world-class artistry as the full performance with a shorter running time, adjusted lights and sound, a calming center, pictorial social narratives, and specially trained staff and volunteers to assure a memorable event for everyone! Scroll down for a sneak peek!

Big Apple Circus will host its annual Holiday Season Family Benefit, a special event that raises funds for the nonprofit performing arts institution's community programs, on Saturday, November 21, 2015 under the Big Top in Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center (62nd Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues), featuring comedian Jim Gaffigan as Guest Ringmaster.

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE, the oldest continually operating black theater in New York, will present the New York City Premiere of DEAD AND BREATHING by GLAAD Media Award winner Chisa Hutchinson (She Like Girls). Directed by Obie winner Jonathan McCrory, performances of this this limited run Off-Broadway engagement run through November 23.

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE, the oldest continually operating black theater in New York, will present the New York City Premiere of DEAD AND BREATHING by GLAAD Media Award winner Chisa Hutchinson (She Like Girls). Directed by Obie winner Jonathan McCrory, the production opens tonight, November 5, 2015.

Big Apple Circus welcomes Guest Ringmaster New York City Council Member Ben Kallos of the 5th District to the Big Top at Lincoln Center tonight, November 4, 2015 at 6:30pm for the company's 38th season with the World Premiere of its all-new show, The Grand Tour.

Big Apple Circus welcomes Halloween Guest Ringmaster, R.L. Stine (author of the best-selling children's series GOOSEBUMPS) to a special Halloween performance today, October 31, 2015 at 4:30pm.

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE, the oldest continually operating black theater in New York, will present the New York City Premiere of DEAD AND BREATHING by GLAAD Media Award winner Chisa Hutchinson (She Like Girls). Directed by Obie winner Jonathan McCrory, previews begin tonight, October 28 with press opening set for November 5.

Big Apple Circus welcomes Halloween Guest Ringmaster, R.L. Stine (author of the best-selling children's series GOOSEBUMPS) to a special Halloween performance on October 31, 2015 at 4:30pm.

Big Apple Circus returns to the Big Top at Lincoln Center for the company's 38th season with the World Premiere of its all-new show, THE GRAND TOUR! The show runs from tonight, October 21, 2015 to January 10, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in action below!

Big Apple Circus has joined with world-renowned Autism Spectrum Disorders experts to adapt THE GRAND TOUR for families with members on the spectrum and create a joyful experience for all. The adapted show includes the same world-class artistry as the full performance with a shorter running time, adjusted lights and sound, a calming center, pictorial social narratives, and specially trained staff and volunteers to assure a memorable event for everyone! Scroll down for a sneak peek!