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Perseverance Theatre (PT) presents the smash hit Chicago with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse. Chicago is based off of the Maurin Dallas Watkins play, Chicago. Chicago runs on the Perseverance Theatre Mainstage tonight, November 7 - December 7, 2014.

Perseverance Theatre (PT) presents the smash hit Chicago with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse. Chicago is based off of the Maurin Dallas Watkins play, Chicago. Chicago runs on the Perseverance Theatre Mainstage November 7 - December 7, 2014.

Writer/director/producer Tyler Perry makes his first foray into family animation with the release of Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love arriving on DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand January 20, 2015 from Lionsgate. The film will be available on Digital HD one week earlier on January 13.

Below, watch the official trailer for Universal Pictures' new psychological thriller THE BOY NEXT DOOR, starring Jennifer Lopez and Kristin Chenoweth.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the stage play, The Wiz. Join ImageNation, Harlem Week, Harlem Pride and Global Network of Black Pride as they celebrate this cultural milestone with a screening of the celebrated film adaptation of the award-winning play.

ROAD HOUSE is set to reappear on the big screen, revamped by director Rob Cohen, according to The Hollywood Reporter. MGM is remaking the movie from a script by Michael Stokes.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor is currently in talks to join Lopez, Kristin Chenoweth, and John Corbett in Blumhouse Productions' upcoming thriller THE BOY NEXT DOOR. Rob Cohen will direct the film, which features a script by Barbara Curry.

KPFK's Arts in Review (AIR) Repertory Players and Pacific Radio Archives present the broadcast premiere of Che & Allen - the imagined 1965 St. Patrick's Day meeting of Che Guevara and Allen Ginsberg in Limerick Ireland - airing Saturday, October 19 (10-11pm), on KPFK 90.7FM, hosted by producer/editorMark Torres. Conceived and written by playwright/journalist Julio Martinez and directed by Irene Arranga, the production features Marcelo Tubert, Richard Heft and Gigi Perreau.

In THE BOY NEXT DOOR, Lopez plays a recently separated mother who enters into a relationship with teenage boy - when she breaks things off suddenly, he channels FATAL ATTRACTION, and she discovers that he's not quite ready to let her go. Chenoweth will take on the role of her best friend, while Corbett will play Lopez's ex-husband.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Broadway vet is currently in talks to join the studio's upcoming thriller THE BOY NEXT DOOR. Rob Cohen will direct, featuring a script by Barbara Curry.

KPFK's Arts in Review (AIR) Repertory Players and Pacific Radio Archives present the broadcast premiere of Che & Allen - the imagined 1965 St. Patrick's Day meeting of Che Guevara and Allen Ginsberg in Limerick Ireland - airing Saturday, October 19 (10-11pm), on KPFK 90.7FM, hosted by producer/editor Mark Torres. Conceived and written by playwright/journalist Julio Martinez and directed byIrene Arranga, the production features Marcelo Tubert, Richard Heft and Gigi Perreau. In Southern California, the broadcast also can be heard on 98.7 FM in Santa Barbara; 99.5 FM in Ridgecrest/China Lake; and 93.7 FM in Rancho Bernardo/North San Diego, as well as streaming live, worldwide on www.kpfk.org.

It was announced today that five-time Oscar nominee Caleb Deschanel has been tapped to direct BiteSize Entertainment's Elvis Presley bio-pic “Growing Up Graceland.” The announcement was made by BiteSize Entertainment's founder and CEO Ron Bloom.

Perseverance Theatre's second Anchorage season continues with the world premiere musical Bigfoot and Other Lost Souls. This quirky, fun and thoughtful show opens tonight, January 25 at 7:30pm at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts and runs through February 3.

Perseverance Theatre's second Anchorage season continues with the world premiere musical Bigfoot and Other Lost Souls. This quirky, fun and thoughtful show opens January 25 at 7:30pm at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts and runs through February 3. Tickets are available now through CenterTix.Net, at the PAC, online at perseverancetheatre.org or by calling 907-263-ARTS (2787). There is one Pay-As-You-Can Preview on Thursday, January 24 at 7:30pm.

Tickets are currently on sale for UP Comedy Club's roster of stand-up and sketch shows taking place January - May 2013, including Matt Braunger, Nick Kroll, Donnell Rawlings, Dana Gould, Dan Harmon, as well as new shows including 'Team Starkid: Airport for Birds and Other Great Ideas,' 'Four Girls (And A Guy),' and 'REACH: Risky, Eclectic Artists Comedy Hour.' Stand-up comedians have been added to the calendar through May 5 including: Greg Fitzsimmons, Judy Gold, Nick Thune, Dave Foley, and Pablo Francisco. Most events carry a suggested rating of R. For more information and performance updates visit UPComedyClub.com.

Tickets are currently on sale for UP Comedy Club's roster of stand-up and sketch shows including Loni Love, 'The Second City's Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue,' Carlos Mencia, a special one-night event featuring Nick Kroll, Matt Braunger, Donnell Rawlings, Dana Gould, and Dan Harmon. Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-662-4562 or visiting UPComedyClub.com. UP Comedy Club is located at 230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley in Chicago.

Perseverance Theatre continues its 2012-2013 season with the Tony Award winning musical hit OKLAHOMA! with Music by Richard Rodgers, Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs with original dances by Agnes de Mille. Perseverance Theatre's production is produced in collaboration with Juneau Dance Unlimited. Directed by Shona Strauser, Musical Direction by Sally Smith, Choreography by Ricci Adan. OKLAHOMA! opens tonight, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. and runs through December 9 on the Perseverance Mainstage in Douglas.

Perseverance Theatre continues its 2012-2013 season with the Tony Award winning musical hit OKLAHOMA! with Music by Richard Rodgers, Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs with original dances by Agnes de Mille. Perseverance Theatre's production is produced in collaboration with Juneau Dance Unlimited. Directed by Shona Strauser, Musical Direction by Sally Smith, Choreography by Ricci Adan. OKLAHOMA! opens Friday November 9 at 7:30 p.m. and runs through December 9 on the Perseverance Mainstage in Douglas.

The Paley Center for Media in New York City has an extensive lineup for the upcoming months - including exclusive premieres, tribute concerts, Q&As, and more! The full, detailed listings are below.