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Today sees Seth's deconstructs Barbra Streisand's 'I'm Five.' Seth writes, 'I know it's short, but I listen to this song all the time. I love it!!'

Today sees Seth's deconstructs Comden and Green (and Bernstein)! Seth writes, ' This song is a comedy classic. Enjoy! Brava Roz Russell and Edie Adams!'

This year, the beloved Berenstain Bears may be coming to a theatre near you. Presented by Matt Murphy Productions, The Berenstain Bears in Family Matters, the Musical is touring throughout the east coast this spring, including a performance on May 11th for New York City school students at The Town Hall in Manhattan's theatre district.

Today sees Seth's first Barbara Cook deconstruction! Seth writes, 'My favorite soprano singing my favorite love song, 'My White Knight' from THE MUSIC MAN. The phrasing, the tone...you can't beat it!'

Seth writes 'The Sondheim orchestrations are by the brilliant Jonathan Tunick. Unfortunately, I don't know who did the pop stuff.'

Day 4 has Seth deconstructing Capathia Jenkins in FAME BECOMES ME. Seth writes ' This score is never talked about. Capathia is fantastic and so is everyone else in the cast. Marc Shaiman and Scott Whitman wrote it!'

Day 3 has Seth deconstructing Liz Callaway in BABY. Seth writes 'Here she is! GREAT song GREAT singer. I now think that the last couple of high notes are mixed...can't decide!'

Day 1 has Seth deconstructing Jason Robert Brown's '13'. Seth writes' Still devastated this was not nominated for a Tony Award!!!! Featuring, Graham Phillips, Aaron Simon Gross, Al Calderon, Delaney Moro, Elizabeth Gillies, Eric Nelson'

Seth Rudetsky-multi-talented actor, comedian, musician, radio host and published author has embarked on a breathless musical mission, his inspired new YouTube project: 31 Deconstructions in 31 Days! Since we always love to support the 'Broadway Ballyhoo' of Seth, we jumped at the chance to run his webisodes here on BWW TV. Day 1 has Seth deconstructing Patrick Wilson, Mark Price, Jared Zeus and Liz Larsen!

Michael Urie, currently co-staring in the Off-Broadway play THE TEMPERAMENTALS, will chat with Seth Rudestsky at tomorrow's edition of 'Seth's Broadway Chatterbox.' Seth's Broadway Chatterbox is a one hour weekly talk show hosted by Seth Rudetsky, and includes interviews and performances by noted Broadway celebrities. The show takes to the stage Thursday evenings @ 6 PM at Don't Tell Mama.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport will end its production of the classic thriller DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER on April 11, 2010. It won't be the fashionable style of 1950's London that takes your breath away in this classic psychological thriller. After being named her heir, Tony Wendice, former tennis star, is planning to kill Margot, his wealthy wife. As this clever cat-and-mouse waiting game of half-truths and entrapment unfolds before you, the chills and thrills keep coming until the plot's final twist.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, which recently opened DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER on March 11, has just released the latest production photos. The production runs through April 11, 2010.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is happy to announce the classic thriller DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER running March 11 - April 11, 2010. It won't be the fashionable style of 1950's London that takes your breath away in this classic psychological thriller. After being named her heir, Tony Wendice, former tennis star, is planning to kill Margot, his wealthy wife. As this clever cat-and-mouse waiting game of half-truths and entrapment unfolds before you, the chills and thrills keep coming until the plot's final twist.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is happy to announce the classic thriller DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER running March 11 - April 11, 2010. It won't be the fashionable style of 1950's London that takes your breath away in this classic psychological thriller. After being named her heir, Tony Wendice, former tennis star, is planning to kill Margot, his wealthy wife. As this clever cat-and-mouse waiting game of half-truths and entrapment unfolds before you, the chills and thrills keep coming until the plot's final twist.

Sonnet Repertory Theatre (SRT) has announced its scheduled line-up for 'Sonnet Sings the Bard' concert, which takes place on November 16 at the 92YTribeca. Contributing composers to this one-night-only benefit event include: Tony, Grammy, Emmy and Drama Desk Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated composers and lyricists Marc Shaiman and Scott Whittman (Hairspray, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, Patti LuPone on Broadway), Tony, Grammy and Emmy-nominated and Academy Award-winning composer David Shire (Baby, Closer Than Ever, Big, Saturday Night Fever), Georgia Stitt (This Ordinary Thursday: The Songs Of Georgia Stitt with Sara Ramirez, Kelli O'Hara, Faith Prince, and many more), Ray Leslee (Avenue X, Educating Rita, Standup Shakespeare), Karl Mansfield (conductor and keyboardist for Broadway's Xanadu, La Boheme, 13, Dracula, Corum Boy, Sweet Charity, and Off-Broadway's Grey Gardens, Toxic Avenger, Shafrika the White Girl and Alter Boyz), and Wade McCollum (composer and lyricist for ONE, and award-winning performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch).

Sonnet Repertory Theatre (SRT) has announced its scheduled line-up for 'Sonnet Sings the Bard' concert, which takes place on November 16 at the 92YTribeca. Contributing composers to this one-night-only benefit event include: Tony, Grammy, Emmy and Drama Desk Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated composers and lyricists Marc Shaiman and Scott Whittman (Hairspray, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, Patti LuPone on Broadway), Tony, Grammy and Emmy-nominated and Academy Award-winning composer David Shire (Baby, Closer Than Ever, Big, Saturday Night Fever), Georgia Stitt (This Ordinary Thursday: The Songs Of Georgia Stitt with Sara Ramirez, Kelli O'Hara, Faith Prince, and many more), Ray Leslee (Avenue X, Educating Rita, Standup Shakespeare), Karl Mansfield (conductor and keyboardist for Broadway's Xanadu, La Boheme, 13, Dracula, Corum Boy, Sweet Charity, and Off-Broadway's Grey Gardens, Toxic Avenger, Shafrika the White Girl and Alter Boyz), and Wade McCollum (composer and lyricist for ONE, and award-winning performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch).

Tony Award nominee Quiara Alegria Hudes and Tony Award winner Bill Sherman's new musical 'Barrio Grrrl!' will have its world premiere at the Kennedy Centre on October 24.

Seth Rudetsky-multi-talented actor, comedian, musician, radio host and published author has done one of his famous deconstructions on A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC's 'A Weekend In The Country' and you can watch it right here on BWW TV!

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce the full company for the new Broadway production of Noël Coward's comedy Present Laughter, starring Victor Garber as 'Garry Essendine', directed by Nicholas Martin.

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.