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Presented by Moonshine Productions and The New York Musical Theatre Festival, I Got Fired: A Semi-Autobiographical, Sort-of-True Revenge Musical, will premiere at 2010 NYMF beginning Friday, October 1 - October 10 at TBG Theatre (312 West 36th Street.).I Got Fired has a book, music and lyrics by Keith Varney, directed by Steve Bebout, with musical direction by Doug Oberhamer and choreography by Dontee Kiehn and is executive produced by Steve Wargo and Liz Ulmer, associate produced by Stephanie M. Leaf.

Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika Entertainment, Luis Alvarez and Jon B. Platt in association with Allen Spivak and Brad Krassner are pleased to announce the addition of Broadway's Sara Gettelfinger to the company of THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, coming to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for two weeks only, June 8-20, 2010.

Christopher Fitzgerald, Jenn Gambatese, Brad Oscar, Heather Ayers, and Ed Watts will be among those to participate in the invitation only reading of a new musical entitled AESOP AND COMPANY, taking place May 3rd at the York Theatre.

New York City is seeing spots as The 101 Dalmatians Musical comes to The Theater at Madison Square Garden April 7 - April 18, 2010, presented by Purina Dog Chow. To celebrate their arrival to New York City, the stars of the show and five live Dalmatians arrived in true NYC style aboard an FDNY fire truck lead by New York's bravest and also children from the Uniformed Firefighters Association Widows and Children's Fund, part of the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Yesterday, April 6, BroadwayWorld was on hand to partake in the welcome.

The New York Post recently took a look behind the scenes of the current tour of 101 DALMATIANS, specifically looking at the difficulties of having a cast of 15 dogs. According to the report, the dogs have received their own tour bus and enjoy more luxuries than many of the cast members.

This year, one of the world's greatest classic tales hits the stage for the first time with THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL. The tour plays in Indianapolis March 9-14, 2010 as a Broadway Across America 09/10 season presentation.

Based on the beloved book by Dodie Smith and led by an award-winning creative team including four-time Tony Award-winning director Jerry Zaks (A BRONX TALE, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, GUYS AND DOLLS), acclaimed bookwriter/co-lyricist B.T. McNicholl (BILLY ELLIOT, SPAMALOT, THE IT GIRL), and Dennis DeYoung, co-founder of the legendary rock band Styx, The 101 Dalmatians Musical promises a quirky, upside-down view of the world where the audience sees life from a dog's point of view. This stage musical transports audiences to a topsy-turvy, exciting, and altogether fantastic reality that gives grand license for song, dance, and spectacle in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience.

THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, which will perform in Indianapolis from March 9 through March 14, features a surprise grand finale showcasing the tremendous talents of the professional and rescued Dalmatians that will leave audiences cheering. The dogs were all trained by one of the world's foremost animal trainers, Joel Slaven, who has worked extensively with Jack Hanna on such featured films as 'Ace Ventura Pet Detective' and 'That Darn Cat.'

Based on the beloved book by Dodie Smith and led by an award-winning creative team including four-time Tony Award-winning director Jerry Zaks (A Bronx Tale, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Guys and Dolls), acclaimed bookwriter/co-lyricist B.T. McNicholl (Billy Elliot, Spamalot, The IT Girl), and Dennis DeYoung, co-founder of the legendary rock band Styx, The 101 Dalmatians Musical promises a quirky, upside-down view of the world where the audience sees life from a dog's point of view.

Based on the beloved book by Dodie Smith and led by an award-winning creative team including four-time Tony Award-winning director Jerry Zaks (A Bronx Tale, Smokey Joe's Café, Guys and Dolls), acclaimed bookwriter/co-lyricist B.T. McNicholl (Billy Elliot, Spamalot, The IT Girl), and Dennis DeYoung, co-founder of the legendary rock band Styx, The 101 Dalmatians Musical promises a quirky, upside-down view of the world where the audience sees life from a dog's point of view.

101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL will hold auditions for dogs to win a barking role in the production which will play the Theatre at Madison Square Garden from April 7 to 18, 2010. Auditions will be held on Thursday, February 11 from 2-3 and will be open to the first 101 dog owners to register their dogs. A panel of judges, including members of the musical cast will be on hand to determine the winner.

This year, one of the world's greatest classic tales hits the stage for the first time with THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL. The tour plays in Indianapolis March 9-14, 2010 as a Broadway Across America 09/10 season presentation.

Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika Entertainment, Luis Alvarez and Jon B. Platt in association with Allen Spivak and Brad Krassner are pleased to announce the addition of Broadway's Sara Gettelfinger (Seuessical, Anything Goes, Nine and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) to the company of THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL. Gettelfinger begins performances as the infamous puppy snatcher Cruella De Vil beginning with the show's Chicago engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) February 16 - 28, 2010.

You don't have to be a dog lover to enjoy The 101 Dalmatians Musical, but it doesn't hurt! Now onstage at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall, the national touring company of the musical by Dennis DeYoung and BT McNicholl delivers a production that is pleasantly diverting, tuneful and fun to watch. Add those adorable doggies to the mix and it just adds to the fun you have during the two hours you're caught up in Dodie Smith's story of animals and 'their pets,' starring the gloriously over-the-top Rachel York as Cruella DeVil.

Rachel York steals the spotlight while alter ego Cruella De Vil steals the spotted pups in 'The 101 Dalmatians Musical' at Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre for limited engagement

Based on the beloved book by Dodie Smith, THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL is a one-of-a-kind adventure for the entire family about what it means to be family, canine, and courageous. The musical is led by an award-winning creative team including four-time Tony Award winning director Jerry Zaks (A Bronx Tale, Smokey Joe's Café, Guys and Dolls), acclaimed bookwriter and co-lyricist BT McNicholl (Billy Elliot, Spamalot, The IT Girl), and Dennis DeYoung, founding member of the legendary rock band STYX, as composer and co-lyricist.

This year, one of the world's greatest classic tales hits the stage for the first time with THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, which comes to TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall January 19-24, as part of HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC, and in partnership with Bank of America.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to present THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, one of the world's greatest classic tales brought to life on stage for the first time.

The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith, announced the complete cast for the hugely buzzed about national stage production today.

The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith, announced the complete cast for the hugely buzzed about national stage production today.