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The Off-Broadway hit and New York Times Critic's Pick WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY? OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR a new musical by Marshall Pailet and A.D. Penedo will end its current run at the Actors Temple, as originally planned, on November 22, 2015 with plans to bring the show back to NYC Fall of 2016.

Off Broadway's newest hit musical Who's Your Baghdaddy? Or How I Started The Iraq War by Marshall Pailet  and A.D. Penedo, began performances on September 26 and opened to rave reviews on October 4.T

The new musical by Marshall Pailet (Claudio Quest, Triassic Parq) and A.D. Penedo (The Three Times She Knocked), WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY? OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR, opened on October 4. Directed by Marshall Pailet with musical direction by Rona Siddiqui and choreography by Misha Shields, WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY? OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR is based on a screenplay by J.T. Allen and runs through November 22, 2015 at the Actors Temple Theater (339 W 47th St.). Broadway's WAITRESS songwriter Sara Bareilles stopped by to see the show, and you can check out a photo of her with the cast below!

The new musical by Marshall Pailet (Claudio Quest, Triassic Parq) and A.D. Penedo (The Three Times She Knocked), WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY? Or How I Started The Iraq War, gets its off-Broadway premiere, beginning this week. Directed by Marshall Pailet with musical direction by Rona Siddiqui and choreography by Misha Shields, WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY? Or How I Started The Iraq War is based on a screenplay by J.T. Allen and is currently in performances for an opening on October 4. The production runs through November 22, 2015 at the Actors Temple Theater (339 W 47th St.). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The new musical by Marshall Pailet (Claudio Quest, Triassic Parq) and A.D. Penedo (The Three Times She Knocked), WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY? OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR, will get its Off-Broadway premiere this Fall. Directed by Marshall Pailet with musical direction by Rona Siddiqui and choreography by Misha Shields, WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY? OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR is based on a screenplay by J.T. Allen and will begin performances tonight, September 26; opening October 4 and initially running through November 22, 2015 at the Actors Temple Theater (339 W 47th St.). BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

The new musical by Marshall Pailet (Claudio Quest, Triassic Parq) and A.D. Penedo (The Three Times She Knocked), WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY? OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR, will get its Off-Broadway premiere this Fall. Directed by Marshall Pailet with musical direction by Rona Siddiqui and choreography by Misha Shields, WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY? OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR is based on a screenplay by J.T. Allen and will begin performances on September 26; opening October 4 and initially running through November 22, 2015 at the Actors Temple Theater (339 W 47th St.). BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

The new musical by Marshall Pailet (Claudio Quest, Triassic Parq) and A.D. Penedo (The Three Times She Knocked), Who's Your Baghdaddy? Or How I Started The Iraq War, will get its Off-Broadway premiere this Fall. Directed by Marshall Pailet with musical direction by Rona Siddiqui and choreography by Misha Shields, Who's Your Baghdaddy? Or How I Started The Iraq War is based on a screenplay by J.T. Allen and will begin performances on September 26; opening October 17 and initially running through November 22, 2015 at the Actors Temple Theater (339 W 47th St.). Tickets are on sale at whoisyourbagdaddy.com and $47.50 ($15 during previews).

The Lilly Award Foundation hosted the first '(3) Plays From The Kilroys' List: A Reading Series' at The Duke on 42nd Street last night, March 9, 2015. The first one-act play in the series was 'The Comparables' by Laura Schellhardt with direction by Lear deBessonet featuring Cassie Beck, America Ferrerra, Kate Mulgrew and Emily Jeppesen. Scroll down for photos!

We've got a first look at the official press photos for the world premiere of Loch Ness, a new musical, which is the newest show from Ovation Award-winning writer/director Marshall Pailet and Ovation Award-winning choreographer Kelly Todd. The musical opens tonight and runs through March 1 at Chance Theater.

Chance Theater will present the world premiere of the bright, imaginative flight of fancy Loch Ness, a new musical. Music and book by Marshall Pailet, lyrics and book by AD. Penedo, with direction by Marshall Pailet, choreography by Kelly Todd and music direction by Mark Sonnenblick. Loch Ness, a new musical will preview from tonight, January 30 through February 5, regular performances will begin February 6 and continue through February 28 on the mainstage at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center.

Chance Theater will present the world premiere of the bright, imaginative flight of fancy Loch Ness, a new musical. Music and book by Marshall Pailet, lyrics and book by AD. Penedo, with direction by Marshall Pailet, choreography by Kelly Todd and music direction by Mark Sonnenblick. Loch Ness, a new musical will preview from January 30 through February 5, regular performances will begin February 6 and continue through February 28 on the mainstage at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center.

UglyRhino Productions will present TinyRhino: September Edition tonight, September 24th at 8 p.m. Come join us for six brand new plays by up and coming playwrights and directors.

UglyRhino Productions will present TinyRhino: September Edition on Tuesday, September 24th at 8 p.m. Come join us for six brand new plays by up and coming playwrights and directors.

The Untitled Degradation Play is a classic story: Girl wants boy. Girl gets boy. Girl turns into a pig. Riffing on the popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey and the violence that underlies everyday interactions, the play explores how far one girl will go for love.

Following the sold out performances and overflow crowds for its Cino Nights presentations, Rising Phoenix Rep continues the series today, February 23rd with The Untitled Degradation Play by Micheline Auger.

Following the sold out performances and overflow crowds for its Cino Nights presentations, Rising Phoenix Rep continues the series on Saturday, February 23rd with The Untitled Degradation Play by Micheline Auger.

TRIASSIC PARQ The Musical, 2010's Best Musical winner at FringeNYC, celebrated its Off-Broadway opening night Wednesday, June 27th with a post-performance party at the SoHo Playhouse. The limited engagement is set to run through August 5th. Written by Marshall Pailet, Bryce Norbitz and Stephen Wargo, TRIASSIC PARQ is directed by Mr. Pailet, with choreography by Kyle Mullins and musical direction by Zak Sandler. The cast of TRIASSIC PARQ features Lindsay Nicole Chambers, Brandon Espinoza, Wade McCollum, Claire Neumann, Lee Seymour, Shelley Thomas, and Alex Wyse. Check out photos of the cast and creative team at opening night below!

Who's Your Baghdaddy: Or How I Started the Iraq War, winner of the DC Fringe Best Overall Show 2011, will have its first New York concert presentation at Joe's Pub on February 9th at 9:30pm. From writers Marshall Pailet (Triassic Parq - Best Musical FringeNYC '10, Super Claudio Bros - Best Musical DC Fringe '10) and A.D. Penedo (The Three Times She Knocked - Best Playwright Fringe NYC '11) comes a brand new musical comedy, straight from its award-winning run in DC.

Who's Your Baghdaddy: Or How I Started the Iraq War, winner of the DC Fringe Best Overall Show 2011, will have its first New York concert presentation at Joe's Pub on February 9th at 9:30pm. From writers Marshall Pailet (Triassic Parq - Best Musical FringeNYC '10, Super Claudio Bros - Best Musical DC Fringe '10) and A.D. Penedo (The Three Times She Knocked - Best Playwright Fringe NYC '11) comes a brand new musical comedy, straight from its award-winning run in DC.

The award-winning Vital Theatre Company has announced the return of UNCLE PIRATE, with book by Ben H. Winters, music and lyrics by Drew Fornarola and directed by Marshall Pailet, based on the book by Douglas Rees