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PBS's DINOSAURS A TO Z Special Premieres Today, 5/14

The EMMY-nominated animated children's series DINOSAUR TRAIN premieres the new 'Dinosaurs A to Z' one-hour special today, May 14 on PBS KIDS to encourage preschoolers to practice the letters of the alphabet while learning about the diversity of dinosaurs. The episode will repeat on May 18 (check local listings).

Richard Jenkins Joins the Cast of ONE SQUARE MILE

Academy Award-nominated actor Richard Jenkins ("The Visitor") and Cameron Bright ("The Twilight Saga: Eclipse") have joined the cast of Charles-Olivier Michaud's latest drama ONE SQUARE MILE. Written by scribes Josh Campbell and Jeff Van Wie, the film will be produced by Howard Burd and Micah Sparks of Phoenix Rising Motion Pictures, and Deborah Moore of Inner Primary Entertainment. Martin Harmon is executive producing for Phoenix Rising Motion Pictures. International sales are being handled by Lawrence Meyers, Bobby Meyers and Peter Rowley of Meyers Media Group. Principal photography is scheduled to begin in August with Seattle, Washington as a possible location.

BWW Reviews: Broadway Sacramento Brings in a MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

On December 4, 1956, four legendary musicians ended up at the same recording studio in what turned into the dream jam session. In 2010, the historic day made history once again with its own Broadway show. And on Tuesday evening, the touring production of Million Dollar Quartet brought all the energy and revolutionary music of the twentieth century to the Sacramento Community Center, a strong beginning to a fabulous week of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.

PBS's DINOSAURS A TO Z Special to Premiere 5/14

The EMMY-nominated animated children's series DINOSAUR TRAIN will premiere the new 'Dinosaurs A to Z' one-hour special May 14 on PBS KIDS to encourage preschoolers to practice the letters of the alphabet while learning about the diversity of dinosaurs. The episode will repeat on May 18 (check local listings).

StarStruck Theatre Presents FOREVER PLAID, 3/15-18

The 1950s revue FOREVER PLAID is set to open March 15 at the new StarStruck Theatre in Stuart, Florida. This limited engagement will play for one weekend only, March 15-18.

WST Independence Studio 2012-2013 Season to Include PLAID TIDINGS, DINO, AROUND THE WORLD

Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio on 3 is an incredible way to experience Philadelphia's best theatrical talent up-close and personal. With only 80 seats, this intimate space is the city's premier small theatre for new plays, international favorites and dynamic musicals. The 2012-2013 Studio 3 season includes two World Premieres, an Olivier Award-winning Best Play, a classic adventure-turned-comedy and a charming holiday musical. Audiences will enjoy PLAID TIDINGS (November 20 - December 30), AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS (January 15 - February 3), VINCENT IN BRIXTON (February 19 - March 10), THE PRESCOTT METHOD: Easy Steps to Perfect Bread Breaking, Every Time (March 26 - April 14) and DINO! An Evening with Dean Martin at the Latin Casino (April 30 - June 23).

Full Cast Announced for Encores! PIPE DREAM

Casting is complete for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream, the second Encores! production of the 2011-12 season, running March 28 - April 1. Pipe Dream will be directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay. It will play for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

Tim Burton's Frankenweenie to be Released in IMAX 10/5

IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and The Walt Disney Studios today announced that Tim Burton's stop-motion, animated film, Frankenweenie will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® 3D format and released in IMAX® digital theatres worldwide day-and-date on Oct. 5, 2012. The film marks the first black and white Hollywood feature and first stop-motion animated movie to be presented in IMAX.

StarStruck Theatre Presents FOREVER PLAID, 3/15-18

The 1950s revue FOREVER PLAID is set to open March 15 at the new StarStruck Theatre in Stuart, Florida. This limited engagement will play for one weekend only, March 15-18.

Tom Wopat and Will Chase Join Laura Osnes in Encores! PIPE DREAM!

Tom Wopat and Will Chase have joined the previously announced Laura Osnes in the New York City Center Encores! production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream, running March 28 - April 1. Pipe Dream will be directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay, and will play for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

Photo Flash: COMPANY OBC 'Reunion'

Last night, Jason Graae 'stumbled upon' a reunion party, thrown by Ron Raines for his wife Dona D. Vaughn with a few members of the original Broadway cast of COMPANY. When we saw the photo, we just had to ask for permission to run it- check it out below!

FMPAT Presents FOREVER PLAID 12/9-12/23

The smash hit musical revue production FOREVER PLAID opened December 8 for Theatre FMPAT in the new Black Box performance space at the MCL Grand Theater.

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