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Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST) along with EST's Youngblood announce new EST/Youngblood members for the 2018-2019 season.

Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service, today announced actors Marcia Cross (“Desperate Housewives”), Camryn Manheim (“Waco”), Austin Nichols (“The Walking Dead”), Lisa Rinna (“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”), Margaret Cho (“Bright”) and Millicent Simmonds (A Quiet Place) will guest star in the second season of “This Close.” They will join guest stars Zach Gilford, Colt Prattes, Marlee Matlin, Cheryl Hines, Nyle DiMarco, and Moshe Kasher who will reprise their roles from season one. The expanded second season features eight, 30-minute episodes, and is currently filming in Los Angeles. New episodes will be available on Sundance Now in 2019.

Ammunition Theatre Company ventures into the wacky world of fractured fairy tales for its latest production, FAIRY TALE THEATRE 18 & OVER: THE MUSICAL. Written and narrated by Michael J. Feldman, with original songs by Jason Currie, the show consists of four sketch comedy skits performed in 90 minutes, no intermission, by a group of energetic actors with mostly stand-up and television backgrounds.

The Fairy Tale Players are back with their latest production featuring brand new tales...set to MUSIC! Life as a grown up does not have to be challenging if you have the proper tools. If you're a problem-riddled adult, it's time to learn new lessons. By utilizing multiple musical genres, like opera for the gay cat ballet tale, or a Sondheim homage to a penguin on the verge of giving up his lifelong dream of flying, this new Fairy Tale Theatre 18 & Over: The Musical offers scrupulous guidance in a not-so-discreet comedy that is sure to pleasure even the fussiest.

The Fairy Tale Players are back with their latest production featuring brand new tales...set to MUSIC! Life as a grown up does not have to be challenging if you have the proper tools. If you're a problem-riddled adult, it's time to learn new lessons. By utilizing multiple musical genres, like opera for the gay cat ballet tale, or a Sondheim homage to a penguin on the verge of giving up his lifelong dream of flying, this new Fairy Tale Theatre 18 & Over: The Musical offers scrupulous guidance in a not-so-discreet comedy that is sure to pleasure even the fussiest.

Writer/performer Jon Prescott is set to bring the world premiere of his solo show Movers & Shakers to the Hollywood Fringe Festival, it was announced today by Brimmer Street Theatre Company. Directed by Annie McVey, it will run for three performances only at the Broadwater Blackbox beginning June 7 at 5pm.

Season two of Disney Channel's hit comedy series 'Raven's Home' is set to premiere with a week of four new episodes, beginning MONDAY, JUNE 25 - THURSDAY, JUNE 28 (9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel, in the DisneyNOW app and on Disney Channel VOD. Following the debut week, new episodes will premiere throughout the summer on Tuesday and Friday mornings (9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT/PDT), as part of Disney Channel's GO! Summer that super-serves kids and families all season with new programming and fan-centric off-air events.

Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service, today announced the greenlight of season two of its original relationship dramedy, 'This Close.' The groundbreaking series, hailed by Entertainment Weekly as 'this close to perfect,' is created, written and stars Shoshannah Stern and Josh Feldman -- two real life best friends, both of whom are deaf. 'This Close' will begin production on its eight-episode second season in summer 2018 in Los Angeles.

Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service, today announced the greenlight of season two of its original relationship dramedy, “This Close.” The groundbreaking series, hailed by Entertainment Weekly as “this close to perfect,” is created, written and stars Shoshannah Stern and Josh Feldman -- two real life best friends, both of whom are deaf. “This Close” will begin production on its eight-episode second season in summer 2018 in Los Angeles.

Village Theatre is excited to announce the World Premiere of String, a brand-new story with a mythological twist by award-winners Sarah Hammond (book), and Adam Gwon (music & lyrics), and direction by Brandon Ivie.  A fun and fresh fable about fate, love, and the imperfections that make us human, String is an original story about three sisters - goddesses known as the Fates - who are responsible for spinning, measuring, and snipping the String of Life. After falling out of favor with Zeus, they find themselves banished to a modern skyscraper in the mortal world. But when the eldest sister falls in love, the very fabric of the universe begins to unravel. "We are thrilled to have such a sophisticated show premiering on our stage," said Ivie. "This show is very intimate, but also deals with understanding our place in the universe and what it means to be human. It's a show about Gods, but they deal with the same things we do - sisterhood, love, loss. We know our audiences are going to connect with these characters on a deep emotional level."

Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium streaming service, announced from the Television Critics Association (TCA) Press Tour highlights from its 2018 programming slate. In addition to its collection of curated feature films and documentaries, the streaming service will roll out a diverse offering of comedies, dramas and true crime stories this winter.

Curated by Jay Alexander of the Marrakech Magic Theater, and Christian Cagigal (named 2017's Best Magician by San Francisco Bay Guardian's Best of the Bay), this year's festival will include the return of internationally-recognized magic sensation, Jade, Andrew Evans, creator of local hit, The Magic Patio; and our own fan-favorite competition: MAGIC SLAM, featuring Ryan Kane, Michael Feldman, Brad Barton, and David Gerard, and hosted by Christian Cagigal! Also joining this year's line-up, all the way from Chicago and fresh off his winning performance on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, we're proud to welcome David Parr. These magicians and more comprise the line-up of the 2018 Fog City Magic Fest.

George Capsis, publisher of WestView News, is pleased to announce that Today, December 23rd at 7:30PM will be the second night of the At St. Veronica's free concert series! Entitled 'Christmas with Shepherds', this free holiday concert will feature the beloved works of Telemann, Corelli and Vivaldi performed by New York Baroque Incorporated, orchestra recently hailed earlier this year by the New York Times, as 'truly excellent' and 'studded with stars in the making'.

George Capsis, publisher of WestView News, is pleased to announce that Saturday, December 23rd at 7:30PM will be the second night of the At St. Veronica's free concert series! Entitled Christmas with Shepherds , this free holiday concert will feature the beloved works of Telemann, Corelli and Vivaldi performed by New York Baroque Incorporated, orchestra recently hailed earlier this year by the New York Times, as truly excellent and studded with stars in the making .

George Capsis, publisher of WestView News, is pleased to announce that Saturday, December 23rd at 7:30PM will be the second night of the At St. Veronica's free concert series! Entitled 'Christmas with Shepherds', this free holiday concert will feature the beloved works of Telemann, Corelli and Vivaldi performed by New York Baroque Incorporated, orchestra recently hailed earlier this year by the New York Times, as 'truly excellent' and 'studded with stars in the making'.

Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service announced today that its new original relationship dramedy, This Close will premiere on Valentine's Day Wednesday, February 14. The news comes on the heels of the series' acceptance into the 2018 Sundance Film Festival as part of the Fest's new Indie Episodic showcase. The upcoming scripted series, the streaming service's first ever straight-to-series order, is based on a series of shorts that was featured at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival's Short Form Episodic Showcase.

Book-It Repertory Theatre already routinely manages the difficult task of presenting literature in the Book-It style and making it flow and engage in a theatrical way, but apparently they felt this challenge wasn't enough for them as now they've attempted to add in music to that mix with their new adaptation of Howl's Moving Castle , currently playing at the Center Theatre. And while the result is still quite delightful, the insertion of music and lyrics into an already dense story in the Book-It style may have made the story a bit over complicated at times.

Book-It Repertory Theatre brings magic, adventure, and inspiration this holiday season with Howl's Moving Castle, a new musical based on an original book by Diana Wynne Jones. Founding Co-Artistic Director Myra Platt has adapted and will direct the musical stage adaptation of the award-winning fantasy novel that features music and lyrics by local performer Justin Huertas. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company below!

Book-It Repertory Theatre brings magic, adventure, and inspiration this holiday season with Howl's Moving Castle, a new musical based on an original book by Diana Wynne Jones.

Marlee Matlin, Cheryl Hines ('Curb Your Enthusiasm'), Zach Gilford ('Kingdom,' 'Friday Night Lights') and Colt Prattes (Dirty Dancing) have been cast in Sundance Now's upcoming scripted original, THIS CLOSE, set to premiere on the Subscription VOD service in early 2018.