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Some 20-plus years after its Broadway debut - and about 15 or more years since I last saw the musical's first production at The Roxy - Into the Woods retains its powerful storytelling technique, made all the more memorable by Sondheim's beautiful score, and presents a plethora of characters from childhood storybooks in a way that remains contemporary and compelling. With Tom Thayer's strong direction and artistic vision, this production soars, taking audiences along for an imaginative and creative journey.

The Roxy Regional Theatre ventures into the fractured fairy tale world of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning INTO THE WOODS, beginning Friday, July 16, at 8pm.

The Roxy Regional Theatre ventures into the fractured fairy tale world of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning INTO THE WOODS, beginning Friday, July 16, at 8pm.

Roxy Regional Theatre Presents Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 with performances through May 15.

Roxy Regional Theatre Presents Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 with performances through May 15.

Gabriella, Troy and the rest of the gang are back at the Roxy Regional Theatre this spring for Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2, opening April 9 at 8pm.

Gabriella, Troy and the rest of the gang are back at the Roxy Regional Theatre this spring for Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2, opening April 9 at 8pm.

Celebrating the last day of their junior year, the East High Wildcats blast onto the summer scene with newfound jobs at the Lava Springs Country Club. Keeping the light-hearted fun that made High School Musical a household name, the takes on the questions of real kids facing the realities of the adult world. Friendships are tested, summer romances go haywire and the meaning of success is redefined.

The White Horse Theater Company, known for acclaimed productions of plays by Sam Shepard and Tennessee Williams, will present a rare revival of Tennessee Williams' Clothes for a Summer Hotel. The play is directed by White Horse Producing Artistic Director Cyndy A. Marion, recognized for her recent revivals of Williams' Small Craft Warnings and In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel.

The White Horse Theater Company, known for acclaimed productions of plays by Sam Shepard and Tennessee Williams, will present a rare revival of Tennessee Williams' Clothes for a Summer Hotel. The play is directed by White Horse Producing Artistic Director Cyndy A. Marion, recognized for her recent revivals of Williams' Small Craft Warnings and In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel.

The White Horse Theater Company, known for acclaimed productions of plays by Sam Shepard and Tennessee Williams, will present a rare revival of Tennessee Williams' Clothes for a Summer Hotel. The play is directed by White Horse Producing Artistic Director Cyndy A. Marion, recognized for her recent revivals of Williams' Small Craft Warnings and In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel.

The White Horse Theater Company, known for acclaimed productions of plays by Sam Shepard and Tennessee Williams, will present a rare revival of Tennessee Williams' Clothes for a Summer Hotel. The play is directed by White Horse Producing Artistic Director Cyndy A. Marion, recognized for her recent revivals of Williams' Small Craft Warnings and In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel.

Metropolitan Playhouse, 'theatrical archaeologist extraordinaire' (Backstage), presents a revival of It Pays to Advertise, by popular turn-of-the-century comic writers Roi Cooper Megrue and Walter C. Hackett. First presented at the George M. Cohan Theater in 1914, It Pays to Advertise will be revived in Metropolitan's home at 220 E 4th Street May 2nd through May 31st, 2009.

Metropolitan Playhouse, 'theatrical archaeologist extraordinaire' (Backstage), presents a revival of It Pays to Advertise, by popular turn-of-the-century comic writers Roi Cooper Megrue and Walter C. Hackett. First presented at the George M. Cohan Theater in 1914, It Pays to Advertise will be revived in Metropolitan's home at 220 E 4th Street May 2nd through May 31st, 2009.

The innovative modern dance troupe, Merce Cunningham Dance Co., will perform two of its works, 'Second Hand' and 'eyeSpace' at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Lied Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. March 7. Widely recognized as the greatest living modern dance choreographer, Cunningham has been praised internationally for decades for his revolutionary work.

The innovative modern dance troupe, Merce Cunningham Dance Co., will perform two of its works, 'Second Hand' and 'eyeSpace' at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Lied Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. March 7. Widely recognized as the greatest living modern dance choreographer, Cunningham has been praised internationally for decades for his revolutionary work.

In addition to its 24 full productions, dance series, developmental series and concerts, The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) celebrates its fifth year by partnering with Ailey Citigroup Theater, Nuyorican Poets Café, The Philip Coltoff Greenwich Village Center, The Loft at Professor Thom's, The Cutting Room, and Paley Center (formally The Museum of Television & Radio) to bring more diverse special events to this years Festival, running September 15th to October 5th.

In addition to its 24 full productions, dance series, developmental series and concerts, The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) celebrates its fifth year by partnering with Ailey Citigroup Theater, Nuyorican Poets Café, The Philip Coltoff Greenwich Village Center, The Loft at Professor Thom's, The Cutting Room, and Paley Center (formally The Museum of Television & Radio) to bring more diverse special events to this years Festival, running September 15th to October 5th.

The Vital Children's Theatre has announced that Pinkalicious, The Musical, now in playing Saturdays and Sundays at 12 noon through May 27 at Off Broadway's Soho Playhouse, will extend its run, Saturdays only, at 12 noon through June 30th.

Pinkalicious, now playing at the Soho Playhouse, is extending its run for the third time, and will be continuing Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 noon through May 27th, with post-performance workshops that include: