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The self-titled album from The Apache Relay is out now on So Recordings (iTunes, Amazon) to widespread praise.

The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of THE MYSTERIES - a radical retelling of The Bible.

Someone let the Calamari Sisters back into Philly, and this time there's a wedding. Or is there? And did someone leave a cake out in the rain? 'Mangia Italiano!' is back, and things will never be the same.

The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of THE MYSTERIES - a radical retelling of The Bible.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Wicked' at Sidetrack, three more versions of 'A Christmas Carol,' four radio productions of 'It's A Wonderful Life,' BET's original 'dancesical,' Davenport's, the 'Black Nativity' and sing-a-long 'Grease' films, the Bar Show and more!

About two dozen plays, hot off their hit runs at the 17th annual New York International Fringe Festival, are ready to be discovered by the rest of the world. Martin Denton, founder and editor of Indie Theater Now, announced the first 12 script titles that will be included in this collection, representing the diversity, vibrancy, invention, energy, and fun of FringeNYC.

MCC THEATER has announced the line-up for their upcoming PlayLabs reading series, featuring new plays by members of the company's Playwrights' Coalition. Traditionally held in the Spring, MCC'sPlayLab will now shift to the autumn months, launching this year on four consecutive Mondays throughout September (beginning September 9th) at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street). All readings are at 7pm. New York actors currently scheduled to appear in the readings include: Tony Award nomineeJeremy Shamos, Patch Darragh, Brett Donaldson, Maxwell Hamilton, Rachel Lee, Christopher McLinden, Deirdre O'Connell, and Shannon Sullivan. The series is offered free of charge, but reservations are recommended. For reservations and more info, please visit www.mcctheater.org.

Planet Beach, the creator of the contempo spa concept and leader in automated spa services, has launched a nationwide franchise development and financing program, and is offering franchising seminars for prospective owners in the greater New Orleans area in an effort to fully grow the brand where a location is in every viable neighborhood. The target goal for the New Orleans expansion is 15 new spas.

A new smash hit in Philadelphia, the hysterical all-singing, all-dancing, all-cooking hit musical "Cooking With The Calamari Sisters," currently playing at the Society Hill Playhouse, has been extended through Sunday, Dec. 2.

Julia Childs has nothing on these two bosomy sisters from Bay Ridge, New York when it comes to a hilarious presentation of the culinary arts. Yes, The Calamari Sisters have found their way to the city of Brotherly Love.

Direct from sold-out engagements and rave reviews across the country, the brassy, sassy Calamari Sisters will bring their hysterical all-singing, all-dancing, all-cooking hit musical COOKING WITH THE CALAMARI SISTERS to Philadelphia's Society Hill Playhouse, with previews beginning tonight, Sept. 27. The limited six-week engagement will continue through Nov. 4, with an official press opening scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12 at 8:00PM.

Shoshana Bean joins the cast of 'A Magical Night On Broadway' at The Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage tonight, September 8 at 8:00 pm. 'A Magical Night On Broadway" is a fully-staged and costumed tribute to the American musical theatre starring stage, film and television personality JoAnne Worley and featuring music from some of Broadway's most celebrated musicals including "Chicago," "Wicked," "Hairspray," "A Chorus Line," "The Lion King" and more. Joining Worley are Bean and Broadway and television star Rex Smith, Tony-nominated actress Jonelle Allen, Terron Brooks and Carol Channing's American Glee Club - a young song and dance group representing America's public schools, along with a few surprise guests. The show is directed by David Green with musical direction by Stephen Smith.

Shoshana Bean joins the cast of 'A Magical Night On Broadway' at The Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage on Saturday, September 8 at 8:00 pm. 'A Magical Night On Broadway" is a fully-staged and costumed tribute to the American musical theatre starring stage, film and television personality JoAnne Worley and featuring music from some of Broadway's most celebrated musicals including "Chicago," "Wicked," "Hairspray," "A Chorus Line," "The Lion King" and more. Joining Worley are Bean and Broadway and television star Rex Smith, Tony-nominated actress Jonelle Allen, Terron Brooks and Carol Channing's American Glee Club - a young song and dance group representing America's public schools, along with a few surprise guests. The show is directed by David Green with musical direction by Stephen Smith.

Direct from sold-out engagements and rave reviews across the country, the brassy, sassy Calamari Sisters will bring their hysterical all-singing, all-dancing, all-cooking hit musical COOKING WITH THE CALAMARI SISTERS to Philadelphia's Society Hill Playhouse, with previews beginning on Sept. 27. The limited six-week engagement will continue through Nov. 4, with an official press opening scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12 at 8:00PM.

Amaryllis Theatre Company will present the Philadelphia Premiere of the intense, lyrical, and magical new play Lydia by Octavio Solis.

Amaryllis Theatre Company will present the Philadelphia Premiere of the intense, lyrical, and magical new play Lydia by Octavio Solis.

Amaryllis Theatre Company will present Dublin Carol by celebrated Irish playwright Conor McPherson this holiday season.

Amaryllis Theatre Company will present Dublin Carol by celebrated Irish playwright Conor McPherson this holiday season.

Amaryllis Theatre Company will present Dublin Carol by celebrated Irish playwright Conor McPherson this holiday season.