The Corsair - Broadway Articles Page 20.2

SPARE SOME CHANGE: NYC ARTISTS FOR BARACK OBAMA will be held on the campus of New York University on Monday, August 11th at 8 p.m. In keeping with the inclusionary spirit of Senator Obama's revolutionary campaign, artists from all walks of life will take part in the call for change - from subway musicians and soap opera stars to Broadway luminaries.

New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC), the largest multi-arts festival in North America, will present the 12th annual festival from August 8th - 24th, 2008. The festival offers works covering a wide range of disciplines including theater, dance, performance art, children's theater, spoken word, puppetry, comedy, improv and multimedia. This year, the Festival will present nearly 1200 performances by 202 of the world's best emerging theatre companies representing 7 countries (including Spain, Australia, Canada, England, Switzerland, and Mexico) and 16 US states (including Oregon, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, California, Florida and Illinois).

The AFP is reporting that archeologists have dug up the remains of a London theater that they are saying was the original theater where William Shakespeare's early works such as 'Romeo and Juliet' were performed.

MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) today announced that Tony Award-winner Norbert Leo Butz has been signed to star opposite Elizabeth Marvel in the World Premiere Production of Michael Weller's Fifty Words, under the direction of Austin Pendleton. The two-character play begins performances at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC) on September 10 and continues through October 25, with an opening night set for Sunday, September 28 at 6:30 p.m.

SOPHIA'S FALL, a musical by Benjamin Birney and Rob Seitelman, will perform at The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) as part of their new Dance Series.

Dr. Bonnie Maslin and Dr. Yehuda Nir will host a party for The Classical Theatre of Harlem at their East Hampton home on Sunday, August 17.

INSIDE PRIVATE LIVES, the interactive theatrical experience where audiences go behind the headlines into the private lives of very public personas, returns to Los Angeles.

Blue Man Group, the wildly popular Off-Broadway sensation and international entertainment phenomenon, is looking for additional Blue Man performers with an open casting call in New York City on Monday, August 11.

Greasy Joan & Co. launches its 13th season of producing innovative productions of classic plays with the first annual CUTTING EDGE CLASSICS SERIES, a weekend of FREE new play readings commissioned by Greasy Joan, playing at various Chicago venues on August 16 & 17, 2008.

Monday Nights New Voices: Chicago returns on August 11th to The Chicago Center for Performing Arts with an evening honoring Broadway composer, Andrew Lippa.

Reagle Players located in Waltham, MA announces its 40th anniversary summer season and the guest artists making appearances.

The Public Theater's Shakespeare In The Park presentation of HAIR will hold its official press opening tonight, August 7th, 2008

Theater Oobleck's acclaimed production of Mickle Maher's The Strangerer will play its final performance this Thursday, August 7 at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street).

Continuing its free lunchtime series this week, '106.7 Lite fm Presents Broadway in Bryant Park 2008' welcomes the casts of Spring Awakening, Xanadu, Wicked, Gypsy, & Mary Poppins on Thursday, August 7th, 12:30 pm at Bryant Park Lawn

New Harmony Theatre, University of Southern Indiana's professional Equity stage, brings its 2008 season to a close with 'My Fair Lady,' the Tony Award-winning musical that tells a tale of love and transformation as Eliza, a lowly flower seller, learns to speak like a lady with tutelage from phonetics professor and confirmed bachelor Henry Higgins.

Barrington Stage Company, Julianne Boyd, Artistic Director, presents 'See Rock City & Other Destinations.'

Tony Award winner Lillias White will present her concert 'Hot and Sassy August Night' at the Highline Ballroom in Manhattan Aug. 9 at 8pm.

MAIEUTIC THEATRE WORKS (MTWorks) is pleased to announce the world premiere production of ANAÏS NIN GOES TO HELL, directed by Cristina Alicea.

Fans attending Cher's show tonight will be in for a glittery surprise when the pop diva debuts a new Bob Mackie creation for her closing number 'Believe.' Returning to the stage after a two-month break, Cher's show continues her 3-year run at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace tonight Aug. 6, 2008.

The Tony Award-winning actress who will forever be remembered for her breathtaking performance as the original Cassie in 'A Chorus Line' shares her views on her life, her continuing career, and her triumph over a debilitating illness that ironically gave her a second chance at happiness

The showbiz legend, who is currently adapting '9 to 5' for a 2009 Broadway run, will make her Providence Performing Arts Center debut on November 1

BroadwayWorld.com's own Eddie Varley is out in L.A. covering the highly anticipated Les Miserables in Concert which will play at the famous Hollywood Bowl this weekend. In this exclusive video, the cast shares their thoughts about being involved with this special production. Plus, you'll get a sneak peek of 'One Day More.'