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Benjamin Walker, Mary Testa, et al. Return to Joe's Pub This November
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2011

JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater, reopened October 4th, 2011 from a top to bottom renovation, debuted in October 1998 and quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists. Check out the full November schedule below!

New Federal Theatre's Premiere of Puberty Rites Begins Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2011

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre will present Puberty Rites by Elaine Jackson at their new temporary home at Castillo Theatre (543 West 42nd Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues.).

Shakespeare Theatre Company Produces Much Ado About Nothing 11/25-1/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 26, 2011

The Shakespeare Theatre Company continues its 2011-2012 Season with the return of Ethan McSweeny (The Merchant of Venice, The Persians, Ion, Major Barbara) directing Shakespeare's romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing.

Alec Baldwin Comes to Two River Theater 11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 25, 2011

Two River Theater Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, announces that tickets are now on sale for an intimate evening with actors Alec Baldwin and Michael Cumpsty on Monday, November 21 at 8 pm.

New Federal Theatre to Present Elaine Jackson’s Puberty Rites
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2011

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre will present Puberty Rites by Elaine Jackson at their new temporary home at Castillo Theatre (543 West 42nd Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues.).

CSC Establishes Rosemarie Tichler Grant For Young Actors
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2011

Classic Stage Company has announced the establishment of the Rosemarie Tichler Fund, which will annually award a young artist with a $3,500 grant.

New Federal Theatre to Present Elaine Jackson’s Puberty Rites
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2011

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre will present Puberty Rites by Elaine Jackson at their new temporary home at Castillo Theatre (543 West 42nd Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues.).

MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN... & I'M IN THERAPY! Opens In Toronto 10/19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2011

Steve Solomon's international hit comedy My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy! opens Wednesday October 19 starring Tony Award-winner Paul Kreppel.

McCarter Theatre Premieres PHAEDRA BACKWARDS, 10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2011

McCarter Theatre will present the world premiere of Marina Carr's Phaedra Backwards, directed by Artistic Director Emily Mann, October 18 through November 6.

MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN... & I'M IN THERAPY! Opens In Toronto 10/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 17, 2011

Steve Solomon's international hit comedy My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy! opens Wednesday October 19 starring Tony Award-winner Paul Kreppel.

Sonnet Repertory Theatre's Benefit Held At Joe's Pub 11/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 13, 2011

Sonnet Repertory Theatre presents their Tenth Annual Benefit and Cabaret on Monday, November 14, bringing together a diverse and talented group of performers and composers at Joe's Pub to honor award-winning director and teacher, Gerald Freedman.

Sonnet Repertory Theatre Announces Tenth Annual BENEFIT & CABARET
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 13, 2011

Sonnet Repertory Theatre presents their Tenth Annual Benefit and Cabaret on Monday, November 14, bringing together a diverse and talented group of performers and composers at Joe's Pub to honor award-winning director and teacher, Gerald Freedman.

MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH... Starts Performances 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2011

Steve Solomon's international hit comedy My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy! starts performances next week starring Tony Award-winning stage and television star Paul Kreppel. The hilarious show has a 12-week run at the Bathurst St. Theatre from October 12, 2011-January 1, 2012. (The media performance is Wednesday, October 19 at 7pm.). Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster or www.italianjewish.ca.

Paul Kreppel Joins MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH... in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2011

Tony Award-winning stage and television star Paul Kreppel will make his Toronto debut in the international hit comedy My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy! at the Bathurst St. Theatre, October 12, 2011-January 1, 2012, the show's producers announced today.

James Earl Jones Wins 2011 Paul Robeson Award
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 10, 2011

Actors' Equity Association announced today that James Earl Jones is the recipient of the 2011 Paul Robeson Award. Created in 1971, the Award recognizes a person who best exemplifies the principles by which Mr. Robeson lived.

New Repertory Theater Presents COLLECTED STORIES 10/9-30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2011

New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts has announced Collected Stories by 2000 Pulitzer Prize playwright Donald Margulies.

New Repertory Theater Presents COLLECTED STORIES 10/9-30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2011

New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts has announced Collected Stories by 2000 Pulitzer Prize playwright Donald Margulies.

ATC's SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE ADVENTURE OF THE SUICIDE CLUB Closes Tonight, 10/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2011

Witness murder, mayhem and deception unfold in Arizona Theatre Company's world premiere thriller, Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of The Suicide Club.

McCarter Theatre Premieres PHAEDRA BACKWARDS, 10/18
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 5, 2011

McCarter Theatre will present the world premiere of Marina Carr's Phaedra Backwards, directed by Artistic Director Emily Mann, October 18 through November 6.

Michael C. Hall to Star in BIG FISH on Broadway?
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 5, 2011

As reported by Variety, the Showtime network and actor Michael C. Hall, star of Showtime's hit series 'Dexter', have been locked in contract negotiations for several months. Now Variety reports that if an agreement can be successfully reached between the cable network and the actor, Hall would be allowed to star in the upcoming Broadway musical adaptation of Tim Burton's, BIG FISH.

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