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Theatre@First presents Martin Sherman's award-winning play, Bent, at Unity Somerville in Davis Square on September 14-22nd.

San Jose Stage Company lands the regional premiere of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. The brash and irreverent rock musical, about the country we live in and the leaders we choose, uses a blend of comedy, rebellious theatricality and an emo rock score. Written by Alex Timbers with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson runs now through July 29 and is directed by Rick Singleton. Tickets, which range from $25 - $50, and information can be found at www.thestage.org or by calling the box office at 408.283.7142.

Bare Bones: Staged Readings at Theatre@First in Somerville, Mass., kicks off its 2012 season with 84 Charing Cross Road on Thursday, April 19 at 8pm.

Bare Bones: Staged Readings at Theatre@First in Somerville, Mass., kicks off its 2012 season with 84 Charing Cross Road on Thursday, April 19 at 8pm.

Tim Draxl in "Freeway - the Chet Baker Journey" has met with universal critical acclaim and audience praise during its short two week season at the El Rocco cafe in Kings Cross.

Tim Draxl in "Freeway - the Chet Baker Journey" has met with universal critical acclaim and audience praise during its short two week season at the El Rocco cafe in Kings Cross.

Tim Draxl in "Freeway - the Chet Baker Journey" has met with universal critical acclaim and audience praise during its short two week season at the El Rocco cafe in Kings Cross.

TIM DRAXL in 'Freeway'- The Chet Baker Journey, Written by Bryce Hallett and Tim Draxl, Musical direction by Ray Alldrige plays El Rocco Room, Kings Cross From Wednesday 22 September For 2 weeks only

Auburn, New York's Merry-Go-Round Playhouse is currently presenting PROMISES, PROMISES. The lively musical, with music by Burt Bacharach, lyrics by Hal David, and book by Neil Simon, is based on the classic film 'The Apartment' and includes such songs as 'I'll Never Fall in Love Again' and the title song. The story follows Chuck Baxter, who attempts to find success both in business and in love.

Auburn, New York's Merry-Go-Round Playhouse is currently presenting PROMISES, PROMISES. The lively musical, with music by Burt Bacharach, lyrics by Hal David, and book by Neil Simon, is based on the classic film 'The Apartment' and includes such songs as 'I'll Never Fall in Love Again' and the title song. The story follows Chuck Baxter, who attempts to find success both in business and in love.

Offering something for everyone, the ninth annual River To River® Festival today unveiled a stellar line-up of free music, dance, and cultural events that firmly establishes Lower Manhattan as the city's summer arts capital.

Offering something for everyone, the ninth annual River To River® Festival today unveiled a stellar line-up of free music, dance, and cultural events that firmly establishes Lower Manhattan as the city's summer arts capital.

JOHNNY BOY PRODUCTIONS is pleased to announce the world premiere production of JOHNNY LAW, Courtroom Crusader, the newest solo show from Tim Ryan Meinelschmidt whose last solo show ALL THE HELP YOU NEED, The Adventures of a Hollywood Handyman was honored with the Overall Excellence Award in the 2004 NY Fringe Festival. JOHNNY LAW, directed by Christopher Fessenden, will play a limited engagement as part of the 11th annual New York International Fringe Festival-FringeNYC at The Schaeberle Studio Theatre (Venue #2, 41 Park Row at William Street). Performances begin August 9th and continue through August 22nd.

JOHNNY BOY PRODUCTIONS is pleased to announce the world premiere production of JOHNNY LAW, Courtroom Crusader, the newest solo show from Tim Ryan Meinelschmidt whose last solo show ALL THE HELP YOU NEED, The Adventures of a Hollywood Handyman was honored with the Overall Excellence Award in the 2004 NY Fringe Festival. JOHNNY LAW, directed by Christopher Fessenden, will play a limited engagement as part of the 11th annual New York International Fringe Festival-FringeNYC at The Schaeberle Studio Theatre (Venue #2, 41 Park Row at William Street). Performances begin August 9th and continue through August 22nd.

Zoe Caldwell, Roseanne Cash, Megan Dodds, John Doyle, Tom Fontana, Dana Ivey, Thomas Kean, Audra McDonald, Phyllis Newman, Alan Rickman, Laila Robins, David Schramm, Marian Seldes and Francesca Zambello will ateend the Acting Company's October 23rd Masquerade, in which Angela Lansbury will present an award to Patti LuPone

Michele Riml's laugh-out-loud and moving comedy about long-time marriage and later-life sex, Sexy Laundry is on stage at Theatre Aquarius, Hamilton's regional professional theatre. Directed by Sue Miner, Sexy Laundry previews October 25, opens October 27, and runs until November 11 in the Irving Zucker Auditorium of the Dofasco Centre for the Arts.

Angela Lansbury will toast fellow Lovett Patti LuPone, who will be presented with the John Houseman Award

Theatre Aquarius presents its bi-annual Lawyers' Show: INHERIT THE WIND by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee takes to the stage of the Irving Zucker Auditorium of the Dofasco Centre for the Arts for four performances only; April 27-29, 2006.

Max Reimer directs the closing production of Theatre Aquarius' 33rd season, Norm Foster's The Long Weekend, playing March 29 to April 15, in the Irving Zucker Auditorium of the Dofasco Centre for the Arts.