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Steven Dietz's Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure has been performed all over the country, but when Nashville Children's Theatre presents it as the opening production of its 81st season, it will be the first time the play has been presented by a theatre for young audiences. And in another noteworthy first, the production marks the first time that Nashville Children's Theatre has mounted a show of some two hours in length.

Shakespeare Orange County will present William Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING through September 1 at Garden Grove's Festival Amphitheatre ---outside and 'Under the Stars.' Set during the 1920s, this production features costumes and music of the era. The Festival Amphitheatre will allow audiences to enjoy watching the story of 'Beatrice and Benedick' unfold through the brilliant language and action of the play performed by professional actors from an open-air stage. Founding Artistic Producing Director Thomas F. Bradac directs. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below.

Shakespeare Orange County's 21st anniversary celebration continues with the presentation of RICHARD III. The production runs through August 4 at Garden Grove's open air Festival Amphitheatre-outside and 'Under the Stars.' Returning to the Festival this season are John Walcutt as Richard, Evelyn Carol Case as Queen Elizabeth and Amanda Zarr as Lady Anne. Veteran company member Carl Reggiardo directs this production. Get a first look at the cast on stage in the photos below!

The East Haddam Stage Company presents a live 'radio' mystery of William Gillette's 1930 broadcast of Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Speckled Band. In this, the company's fourth season of live theater outdoors at the park, East Haddam has four actors portraying seven characters, including sound effects, in a 1930s 'radio' studio.

A. D. Players has announced its 2012-2013 season, opening with the Houston professional premiere of Steven Dietz's award winning play, Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, and followed by the Houston premiere of The First Church of Texaco by Andrew William Librizzi and the Southwest Premiere of Malcolm and Teresa by Cathal Gallagher. These productions are complemented by sequels to audience favorites, Sanders Family Christmas, written by Connie Ray and conceived by Alan Bailey with musical arrangements by John Foley and Gary Fagin, and Anne of Avonlea by Jeannette Carlisle.

Nashville Children's Theatre will launch its 81st season with Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure-a full-length play by Steven Dietz, one of America's top contemporary playwrights-running September 13-October 7 at the theater.

Anchorage Community Theatre presents Sherlock Homes, The Final Adventure, from April 27 to May 20, 2012. Schatzie Schaefers will direct the play, adapted by Steven Dietz, based on the original 1899 play by William Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and winner of the 2007 Edgar Award for Best Mystery Play.

Anchorage Community Theatre presents Sherlock Homes, The Final Adventure, from April 27 to May 20, 2012. Schatzie Schaefers will direct the play, adapted by Steven Dietz, based on the original 1899 play by William Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and winner of the 2007 Edgar Award for Best Mystery Play.

On Friday March 16 and Saturday March 17 at 8:00p.m., East Lynne Theater Company will present Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's SHERLOCK HOLMES' ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER in the style of a radio broadcast, complete with live sound effects and commercials. Artistic Director Gayle Stahlhuth, wrote the script.

On Friday March 16 and Saturday March 17 at 8:00p.m., East Lynne Theater Company will present Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's SHERLOCK HOLMES' ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER in the style of a radio broadcast, complete with live sound effects and commercials. Artistic Director Gayle Stahlhuth, wrote the script.

Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards and Managing Director Linda DiGabriele just announced Asolo Repertory Theatre's 54th season, containing four Pulitzer Prize winning plays, Three Tony Award® winners and one world premiere, all centering around the theme The American Character.

On Friday March 16 and Saturday March 17 at 8:00p.m., East Lynne Theater Company will present Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's SHERLOCK HOLMES' ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER in the style of a radio broadcast, complete with live sound effects and commercials. Artistic Director Gayle Stahlhuth, wrote the script.

Tennessee Repertory Theatre and Nashville Children's Theatre welcome renowned playwright Steven Dietz to Nashville for "An Evening with Steven Dietz." This free enrichment event will take place on Tuesday, January 10 at 7:00 pm at Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton Street). Reservations are available by e-mailing represervations@gmail.com.

Tennessee Repertory Theatre and Nashville Children's Theatre welcome renowned playwright Steven Dietz to Nashville for "An Evening with Steven Dietz." This free enrichment event will take place on Tuesday, January 10 at 7:00 pm at Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton Street). Reservations are available by e-mailing represervations@gmail.com.

Cleveland Play House continues to make a name for itself in the theatre world by producing the world premiere of Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT (OR HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS).

Cleveland Play House (CPH) is thrilled to present a world premiere by multi-Tony Award®-nominated playwright and winner of the Olivier and Helen Hayes Awards, Ken Ludwig.

Cleveland Play House (CPH) is thrilled to present a world premiere by multi-Tony Award®-nominated playwright and winner of the Olivier and Helen Hayes Awards, Ken Ludwig.