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The Jewish Theatre Workshop announces a second round of auditions, to begin January 3rd.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester to Brits Off Broadway with the US premiere of Edna O'Brien's HAUNTED, directed by Braham Murray.

As we welcome in a new year of great theatre in the nation's capital, I thought it would be fun to do one of those “Best of 2010' lists as well as preview what's opening in January on DC area stages. So let's raise our glasses and offer a toast to all those theatre companies who gave us great productions in 2010, and to the upcoming 2011 theatre season!

The Merce Cunningham Dance Company (MCDC) announced today details of the final year of its Legacy Tour, which will bring the company to more than 25 cities around the world and includes a series of four engagements in New York City, the Company's home since its founding in 1953.

The Jewish Theatre Workshop announces a second round of auditions, to begin January 3rd.

Five people struggle with greed, hope, desire and integrity in the wake of an emailed plea for money that promises big returns. Is it a scam or a golden opportunity? RED DOG SQUADRON presents the West Coast premiere of greedy by Karl Gajdusek. RED DOG SQUADRON co-artistic director James Roday directs a cast that includes Amanda Detmer, Kurt Fuller, Peter Mackenzie, Ivana Milicevic, Brad Raider and Roday's co-star on the USA series psych, Maggie Lawson. The limited four-week engagement takes place at the El Centro Theatre, January 8-29.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is delighted to present The Arabian Nights, written and directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses). The production, presented in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre Company, has been recognized as 'Zimmerman's most theatrically complete and perfect creation' (Chicago Tribune). The Arabian Nights explores the humanity that people across all cultures share, as told through a whimsical, imaginative and compelling story. The Arabian Nights runs January 14-February 20, 2011 in the Fichandler Stage.

The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company, with one week remaining for the hit Gershwin musical comedy, Crazy For You, announces its 2010-2011 season.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is delighted to present The Arabian Nights, written and directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses). The production, presented in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre Company, has been recognized as "Zimmerman's most theatrically complete and perfect creation" (Chicago Tribune).

Theater Schmeater is currently presenting a departure from the typical holiday fare with the World Premiere of local playwright Marcy Rodenborn's tale of middle aged punkstresses making a comeback, "Vestal Virgins". The show, while not groundbreaking, is a fresh, funny and wicked twist on a typical plot device as only Schmeater and Rodenborn can deliver.

The Cinema Revolution Society's 3rd annual Dance Film Project encourages creativity, experimentation and cross-discipline dialogue among Minnesota artists.

NBC Sports presents live coverage of the Winter Dew Tour from Breckenridge, Colo., the first of three stops of the Winter Dew Tour's junior season. The three-stop tour features over 150 of the best winter action sports athletes competing for their sport's only regular season crown - the Winter Dew Cup - and a $1.5 million prize purse. NBC Sports' live coverage of Snowboard Halfpipe airs Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET, and taped coverage of Skiing Slopestyle airs at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday. USA Network will air late-night coverage of Freeski Halfpipe Saturday at midnight ET and Snowboard Slopestyle Sunday, at 2 a.m. ET.

The Cinema Revolution Society's 3rd annual Dance Film Project encourages creativity, experimentation and cross-discipline dialogue among Minnesota artists.

The Merce Cunningham Dance Company (MCDC) announced today details of the final year of its Legacy Tour, which will bring the company to more than 25 cities around the world and includes a series of four engagements in New York City, the Company's home since its founding in 1953.

The Jewish Theatre Workshop Presents 'The Dybbuk' (Between Two Worlds)- A Tale of Love, Kabbalah, Possession, and Destiny by S. Ansky

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood proudly announces the nominations and award recipients for the 38th Annual Annie Awards. Click here to see the complete list of nominees and award winners. Award recipients will claim their trophies at the 38th Annual Annie Awards scheduled for Saturday, February 5, 2011 at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles, California.

The New York Post is reporting that now in development is AMERICAN PSYCHO: THE MUSICAL. The show has reportedly been in development, with music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik and book by playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa will be produced by David Johnson, Jesse Singer, Nate Bolotin and Aaron Ray.

Theater Schmeater is currently presenting a departure from the typical holiday fare with the World Premiere of local playwright Marcy Rodenborn's tale of middle aged punkstresses making a comeback, "Vestal Virgins". The show, while not groundbreaking, is a fresh, funny and wicked twist on a typical plot device as only Schmeater and Rodenborn can deliver.

On November 26, a beloved Rochester tradition returns to the Geva Theatre Center Mainstage in a sparkling new production.

The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company, with one week remaining for the hit Gershwin musical comedy, Crazy For You, announces its 2010-2011 season.