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The Public Theater, with Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel present THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, starring Al Pacino as Shylock and Lily Rabe as Portia at the Broadhurst Theatre this fall. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE will play 78 performances only through Sunday, January 9. See below for a look at MERCHANT on stage!

BroadwayWorld has learned that Lily Rabe returned to THE MERCHANT OF VENICE last night, and will appear tonight for the show's opening night performance. The show had to push back it's official press opening to accommodate its star, Lily Rabe whose mother, actress Jill Clayburgh passed away at 66 on November 5.

BroadwayWorld has learned that THE MERCHANT OF VENICE has had to push back it's official press opening to accommodate its star, Lily Rabe, who must miss the next several performances for family reasons. Opening night had been set for this Sunday, November 7. A rep for the production states that they are now aiming for a November 15 opening night instead and will be confirming sometime next week.

The Public Theater, with Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel present THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, starring Al Pacino as Shylock and Lily Rabe as Portia at the Broadhurst Theatre this fall. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE will play 78 performances only through Sunday, January 9, with an official press opening on Sunday, November 7. See below for a first look at the show's official photo gallery!

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson), Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel announced today that THE MERCHANT OF VENICE will offer a lottery beginning Tuesday, October 19 for a limited number of $31.50 mezzanine tickets for Daniel Sullivan's acclaimed production of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, starring Al Pacino as Shylock and Lily Rabe as Portia.

The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 29th season with Circle Mirror Transformation, an acclaimed new comedy by Annie Baker.

The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 29th season with Circle Mirror Transformation, an acclaimed new comedy by Annie Baker.

The Un-Common Theatre and Bay Colony Productions announce auditions for 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'

The Un-Common Theatre and Bay Colony Productions announce auditions for 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'

Craig Lucas' 'Prelude to a Kiss' concludes Huntington Theatre Company's season of American stories

The Huntington Theatre Company concludes its 28th season - a season of American stories - with the award-winning playwright Craig Lucas' modern classic Prelude to a Kiss. Peter and Rita are two young, happy lovers who are getting married. On their wedding day, an old man comes up to kiss the bride.

Theatre Out, Orange County's Gay and Lesbian Theatre and O.C. sketch comedy troupe Late Night Leftovers are teaming up to raise money for the 2010 AIDS Walk/Orange County with a cabaret of great music and sketch comedy. 100% of the proceeds directly benefit and support those living with HIV/AIDS in Orange County. The 'One Night Only' benefit will take place on Saturday, May 8 with two performances at 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm.

Theatre Out, Orange County's Gay and Lesbian Theatre and O.C. sketch comedy troupe Late Night Leftovers are teaming up to raise money for the 2010 AIDS Walk/Orange County with a cabaret of great music and sketch comedy. 100% of the proceeds directly benefit and support those living with HIV/AIDS in Orange County. The 'One Night Only' benefit will take place on Saturday, May 8 with two performances at 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm.

On Sunday: Free reading of Robert Brustein's new play Mortal Terror by Robert Brustein, directed by Daniela Varon, featuring Stafford Clark-Price, John Kuntz, Tommy Derrah, Jeremy Geidt, Michael Hammond, Merritt Janson, Ian Kerch, and Wesley Savick

On Sunday: Free reading of Robert Brustein's new play Mortal Terror by Robert Brustein, directed by Daniela Varon, featuring Stafford Clark-Price, John Kuntz, Tommy Derrah, Jeremy Geidt, Michael Hammond, Merritt Janson, Ian Kerch, and Wesley Savick

The Fall theatre season in the DC area is in full bloom. As the leaves are turning, there is a colorful group of shows opening this month. There are so many, so where do I begin? Here are shows that I am looking forward to seeing, and remember I am a musical theatre lover who likes to sprinkle in a play or two - here and there - so don't get mad if I don't choose one of the plays you are looking forward to seeing. You have your chance at the end of this article to share your 'must sees' also with our readers. Hopefully, you'll make the trip down to the DC area to see some of these wonderful productions.