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The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE), a panel of critics from media outlets around the state of Massachusetts, have announced the winners for the 2011 IRNE Awards honoring the best of the 2010 Theatre Season. A list of the nominees and winners is below.

La Jolla Playhouse presents A Dram of Drummhicit, by Arthur Kopit and Anton Dudley, directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, running in the Mandell Weiss Theatre May 17 - June 12 (media night: Sunday, May 22 at 7:00 pm). Tickets for A Dram of Drummhicit are available at the Playhouse Box Office: (858) 550-1010 or online at LaJollaPlayhouse.org.

Last Week, off-Broadway's Cactus Flower opened in New York City. Cast members include Jenni Barber (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Emily Walton (August: Osage County), Maxwell Caulfield (Grease 2), Lois Robbins ('Ryan's Hope'), Anthony Reimer ('Rescue Me'), John Herrera (The Times, They are a Changin'), Robin Skye (Parade) and Jeremy Bobb (Is He Dead?). Broadway Beat was on hand for the opening and brings you coverage of the after-party below!

Last night, March 10, off-Broadway's Cactus Flower opened in New York City. Cast members include Jenni Barber (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Emily Walton (August: Osage County), Maxwell Caulfield (Grease 2), Lois Robbins ('Ryan's Hope'), Anthony Reimer ('Rescue Me'), John Herrera (The Times, They are a Changin'), Robin Skye (Parade) and Jeremy Bobb (Is He Dead?). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening and brings you photo coverage below!

Cast members of off-Broadway's Cactus Flower includes Jenni Barber (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Emily Walton (August: Osage County), Maxwell Caulfield (Grease 2), Lois Robbins ('Ryan's Hope'), Anthony Reimer ('Rescue Me'), John Herrera (The Times, They are a Changin'), Robin Skye (Parade) and Jeremy Bobb (Is He Dead?). Production shots have been released and appear below!

BroadwayWorld presents the cast of the Off-Broadway revival of CACTUS FLOWER! Today we feature Emily Walton, who stars as Botticelli's Springtime. Learn all about her here...

BroadwayWorld presents the cast of the Off-Broadway revival of CACTUS FLOWER! Today we feature Robin Skye, who stars as Mrs. Durant. Learn all about her here...

BroadwayWorld presents the cast of the Off-Broadway revival of CACTUS FLOWER! Today we feature Lois Robbins, who stars as Stephanie Dickinson. Learn all about her here...

BroadwayWorld presents the cast of the Off-Broadway revival of CACTUS FLOWER! Today we feature Anthony Reimer, who stars as Harvey Greenfield. Learn all about him here...

BroadwayWorld presents the cast of the Off-Broadway revival of CACTUS FLOWER! Today we feature John Herrera, who stars as Señor Arturo Sanchez. Learn all about him here...

BroadwayWorld presents the cast of the Off-Broadway revival of CACTUS FLOWER! Today we feature Maxwell Caulfield, who stars as Dr. Julian Winston. Learn all about him here...

BroadwayWorld presents the cast of the Off-Broadway revival of CACTUS FLOWER! Today we feature Jeremy Bobb, who stars as Igor Sullivan. Learn all about him here...

BroadwayWorld presents the cast of the Off-Broadway revival of CACTUS FLOWER! Today we feature Jenni Barber, who stars as Toni Simmons. Learn all about her here...

The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE), a panel of critics from media outlets around the state of Massachusetts, have announced the nominees for the IRNE Awards honoring the best of the 20010 Theatre Season. A list of the nominees is below

The cast of the upcoming Off-Broadway revival of Abe Burrows' classic comedy Cactus Flower met the press and BroadwayWorld was there! Cast members include Jenni Barber (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Emily Walton (August: Osage County), Maxwell Caulfield (Grease 2), Lois Robbins ('Ryan's Hope'), Anthony Reimer ('Rescue Me'), John Herrera (The Times, They are a Changin'), Robin Skye (Parade) and Jeremy Bobb (Is He Dead?).

It was announced today that Jenni Barber (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) and Emily Walton (August: Osage County) will complete the cast of the upcoming Off-Broadway revival of Abe Burrows' classic comedy Cactus Flower. They join previously announced cast members Maxwell Caulfield (Grease 2), Lois Robbins ('Ryan's Hope'), Anthony Reimer ('Rescue Me'), John Herrera (The Times, They are a Changin'), Robin Skye (Parade) and Jeremy Bobb (Is He Dead?). Michael Bush will direct the upcoming revival, which begins previews on Thursday, February 24 with an official opening night set for Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Westside Theatre Upstairs (407 West 43 Street, NYC).

William Inge's 1955 classic comedy bogs down in an era of supersonic planes, hi-speed trains, and hybrid automobiles

The Huntington Theatre Company opens its 2010-2011 Season with Bus Stop, William Inge's American classic. Former Huntington artistic director Nicholas Martin returns to direct on The Huntington's main stage - the Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Avenue, Boston.

The Huntington Theatre Company opens its 2010-2011 Season with Bus Stop, William Inge's American classic. Former Huntington artistic director Nicholas Martin returns to direct on The Huntington's main stage - the Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Avenue, Boston.

Westport Country Playhouse will stage the joyful and touching musical, 'I Do! I Do!,' starring Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin and Drama Desk Award nominee Lewis Cleale, August 10 - 28, as part of its 80th Anniversary Season.