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Good Theater rings in the New Year with the Maine premiere of David Javerbaum's hit Broadway comedy, An Act of God. The production opens January 16 and runs through February 10. Good Theater is the professional theater in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. For tickets and information call 207-835-0895 or go to the company's website, www.goodtheater.com.

After a sold out run last fall, the recent revival of The Diary of Anne Frank, by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett and newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman ('97 Broadway version) will return for a limited engagement previewing January 11, 2019.

Now unfolding at New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park is America's longest-running, non-musical, audience-involved, parody, murder-mystery play entitled “Shear Madness.” This show is deliberately beyond silly and peculiarly tailored to tickle local funny bones.

As James Corden puts the finishing touches on his Christmas tree decorating, his close friend Sean Hayes comes by and the two decide to capture the holiday spirit with a duet of Little Drummer Boy modified slightly to honor Michael Rapaport.

The National Theatre production of NETWORK, which opens on Broadway tonight, stars Bryan Cranston, Tony Goldwyn, and Tatiana Maslany. The show's stars are lauded for their television roles, but do you know all about their big breaks? Here's how they got their starts in the acting world!

It is a common knowledge among musical theatre types that Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's West Side Story is among the most enduring and beloved musicals of all-time. Most folks might argue that it is among the most perfect musicals ever written as well, and that that sort of genius need not be improved upon for any reason.

The second production of the new Jewish Theatre's 2018-19 season is the entertaining comedy, An Act of God. Directed by NJT Artistic Director Edward Coffield, the show runs November 29 - December 16.

Ever wonder what God might think about today's society?  You have one more weekend to see AN ACT OF GOD and find out one possible scenario.

The late, legendary producer Craig Zadan, and his producing partner, Neil Meron, were honored last night as the inaugural recipients of the Theatre for Life Award by the Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) for the imaginative transformation of live theatre in film, television, and associated media.

The second production of the new Jewish Theatre's 2018-19 season is the entertaining comedy, An Act of God. Directed by NJT Artistic Director Edward Coffield, the show runs November 29 - December 16.

NBC is developing a spinoff of 'Grimm,' according to Variety.

The life of late legendary producer Craig Zadan will be celebrated by the Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) - the organization dedicated to supporting theatre arts in schools and nurturing students all over the country - at the organization's annual West Coast gala Thespians Go Hollywood - Honoring the Life and Work of Craig Zadan. The celebration will take place on November 11, 2018 at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' headquarters in North Hollywood.  The announcement was made by Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment, and Julie Cohen Theobald, President of the Educational Theatre Foundation.

Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization promoting equality by creating, sharing, and protecting LGBTQ stories on the screen, announced today that it will honor the producers and cast of FX Networks “POSE” at the 2018 Legacy Awards on Sunday, October 28th. Outfest will also honor writer/director Justin Simien (Dear White People), as well as 39-time Academy Award® winner, Sony Pictures Classics.

The season two premiere of WILL & GRACE is Thursday, Oct. 4 (9-9:30 p.m. ET) on NBC. Below are first look photos from the premiere, titled 'The West Side Curmudgeon.'

Alec Baldwin, Matt Bomer, Jon Cryer, Chelsea Handler, David Schwimmer and more are coming to Will & Grace for Season 2! Don't miss the premiere, Thursday, October 4 at 9/8c, and catch up on all of Season 1 on NBC.com and the NBC App.

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, the legendary playwright Neil Simon passed away at age 91 due to complications from pneumonia. Today, BroadwayWorld remembers Neil Simon with a look back on some photos from our archives.

Jane Krakowski has joined the upcoming comedy series on Apple about Emily Dickinson, according to Variety.

Today, BroadwayWorld remembers Zadan with a look into our archives. Check out the photos below.

Matt Bomer, Adam Rippon and Minnie Driver will guest star in an upcoming episode of "Will & Grace."  Brief character descriptions are below and bios are attached.  Additional guest stars announced so far for Season 2 include David Schwimmer (recurring as Grace's (Debra Messing) love interest), Alec Baldwin (returning), Chelsea Handler, Jon Cryer and Mary McCormack (returning).  Season 2 of "Will & Grace" premieres Thursday, October 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.  Also, "Will & Grace" is currently up for five Emmy nominations, including Megan Mullally for "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series."