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On the eve of a day that would forever change America, an irreverent and mysterious maid visits Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, and inspires the civil rights leader to reexamine his strongest beliefs and dearest hopes.

On the eve of a day that would forever change America, an irreverent and mysterious maid visits Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, and inspires the civil rights leader to reexamine his strongest beliefs and dearest hopes. In the Olivier Award-winning drama The Mountaintop, playing on the Steinbright Stage at People's Light from September 28-October 30, 2016, playwright Katori Hall guides us to the summit of MLK's historic life to offer a stunning new view of his dream for our nation.

MCC Theater today announced casting and full creative team for its thrilling New York City premiere of the new musical Ride the Cyclone, which marks just the third musical in MCC's now-iconic 30-year history of producing new works for the American theater.

The Edge Theater presents 'Marie Antoinette' October 14 through November 13 at 1560 Teller Street in Lakewood.  Performances are Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 6 p.m. No Show on Sunday, October 30 to make way for the Industry Night & Halloween Party on Monday, October 31@ 8 p.m.

The Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Programs kick off their season by breathing new life into two of Shakespeare's classics. The Taming of the Shrew, under the direction of Kate Bergstrom ('18), runs October 20-23, 2016 and The Winter's Tale, directed by Mauricio Salgado ('18) runs November 3-6, 2016.

'The Plans I Have For You' is a gripping and engaging group of stories that focus on lives changing and powerful lessons being learned by the grace of the good Lord. 'The Plans I Have For You' is the creation of published author, Jacqueline DeLorge, a gifted writer and story teller.

Murder Ballad is The Edge Theater's premiere musical, and hopefully they realize what a killer space they have for the genre.

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Arden Theatre Company opens its 29th season with Aaron Posner's STUPID f**kING BIRD, 'sort of' adapted from Anton Checkov's The Seagull. Posner, an Arden co-founder and former Artistic Director who has directed nearly 40 productions for the company, also directs his show for the first time. STUPID f**kING BIRD runs September 15 through October 16, 2016, on the F. Otto Haas Stage at 40 N. 2nd Street in Philadelphia.

After the successful premiere of Faust last fall, The Drama Club (TDC) returns with a new work by Dallas native Terry Vandivort. The Incident is a harrowing, real-life account that begins on a cold night in Dallas in the late 1970's.

World famous fortune teller and psychic, Madam Elbac, presents her secret to the happy life. Serendipity Theatre Productions are proud to present Madam Elbac, the Ipsy of love from Bosonovia. She astounds her audience through her mystic expertise of the metaphysical. Accompanied by her side kick Herbie on piano (Robbie Ragg). Bernadette Mirabelli's altar ego Madame Elbac, showcases her connection to the spirit world through song, absurd rituals and humor. Her supernatural abilities are presented second only to her blatant self promotion.

Geffen Playhouse has just announced the cast for its West Coast premiere production of Barbecue, written by Obie and Helen Hayes Award winner Robert O'Hara. Tony nominee Colman Domingo directs the production starring Yvette Cason, Dale Dickey, Omar J. Dorsey, Frances Fisher, Kimberly Hebert Gregory, Travis Johns, Elyse Mirto, Maya Lynne Robinson, Heather Alicia Simms and Rebecca Wisocky.

The Shelters confirm new tour dates in October supporting Band Of Horses and will also appear at upcoming festivals including Life Is Beautiful, Austin City Limits, Petty Fest, Voodoo, Taste Of South Lake Festival and Kaaboo.

World famous fortune teller and psychic, Madam Elbac, presents her secret to the happy life. Serendipity Theatre Productions are proud to present Madam Elbac, the Ipsy of love from Bosonovia. She astounds her audience through her mystic expertise of the metaphysical. Accompanied by her side kick Herbie on piano (Robbie Ragg).

'There Are Dragons in the Garden': a unique and creative story revealing the fabled origins of the beautiful snapdragon. 'There Are Dragons in the Garden' is the creation of published author, Katherine L. Myers-Kohn, a nurse, teacher, wife, mother, grandmother, and a teller of stories.

WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE returns for an all-new season with host Chris Harrison from the bright lights of Las Vegas, Nevada, when it premieres its 15th season in national syndication on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016.

Following its sell-out success, Magic & Mixology returns to the Vaults on September 10th.

On the eve of a day that would forever change America, an irreverent and mysterious maid visits Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, and inspires the civil rights leader to reexamine his strongest beliefs and dearest hopes. In the Olivier Award-winning drama The Mountaintop, playing on the Steinbright Stage at People's Light from September 28-October 30, 2016, playwright Katori Hall guides us to the summit of MLK's historic life to offer a stunning new view of his dream for our nation.

he Human Race kicks off its 2016-2017 Eichelberger Loft Season with the smash hit Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - A Musical Thriller. Created by the Tony Award winning team by Stephen Sondheim (music and lyrics) and Hugh Wheeler (book) and based on an adaptation by Christopher Bond, this masterpiece of suspense invites audiences to attend the tale of Sweeney Todd.