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For the first and only time, Our Hit Parade is breaking from its format and presenting an All Michael Jackson Edition of Our Hit Parade for July. the King of Pop touched us all and his songs will live on forever. So join Bridget Everett, Kenny Mellman and Neal Medlyn as they, and a slew of guest artists including Jenn Harris, Molly Pope, Claudia Gonson, Dudley Klute, NA-ON, and many more as they pay tribute to the songs of Michael Jackson. Don't be fooled: this is not your staid overly reverential tribute. Expect the insane.

Joes Pub announces upcoming performances and events including TONY Nominee GAVIN CREEL (of Broadway's HAIR), Monday, July 27 at 9:30PM.

America?s preeminent commissioning organization?has revolutionized the practice of music commissioning by reviving the role of the individual patron. An entire body of new musical work has been created, thanks to dozens of private citizens and music lovers across the country, who are often motivated by a desire to mark an occasion or honor a person.

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (ATRU) and the Sara Lee Foundation proudly present the world-renowned Nederlands Dans Theater I (NDT), which brings ATRU's 2008 - 2009 International Dance Series to a thrilling conclusion with performances June 16 and 17. Tickets are now on sale.

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announces the final show of its 2008-09 season: Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo, staged by acclaimed director Rebecca Bayla Taichman (world premieres of Theresa Rebeck's The Scene and Mauritius and Sarah Ruhl's Dead Man's Cell Phone). This new spellbinder by the master playwright who also penned Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and A.C.T.'s The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?, is a meticulously calibrated and dangerously brutal look at relationships intimate and unexpected. The story opens with Peter, a tweedy book editor, and his wife, Ann, whose everyday conversation takes an unexpected turn into dangerously personal territory. It's the kind of conversation that can drive a husband out for a walk-to Central Park, where Jerry, a desperate outcast, awaits. An unforgettable pairing of Albee's original The Zoo Story with a freshly penned prequel, At Home at the Zoo (formerly titled Peter and Jerry) bares its teeth to threaten the delicately balanced world its characters inhabit. Artistic Director Carey Perloff has put together an all-star artistic team on this production, featuring Tony Award-nominated actor Manoel Felciano (Ragtime at The Kennedy Center, A.C.T.'s Rock 'n' Roll, and Sweeney Todd on Broadway) as Jerry and scenic designer Robert Brill, who received a Tony Award nomination last week for his work on Guys and Dolls on Broadway. Hailed by critics as 'a thoroughly satisfying package of jagged-edged provocation' (Newsday) and 'an essential and heartening experience' (The New York Times), Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo plays at A.C.T. June 5-July 5, 2009. Opening night is Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at 8 p.m. Tickets-starting at $14-are available by calling A.C.T. Ticket Services at 415.749.2228, or at www.act-sf.org.

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (ATRU) and the Sara Lee Foundation proudly present the world-renowned Nederlands Dans Theater I (NDT), which brings ATRU's 2008 - 2009 International Dance Series to a thrilling conclusion with performances June 16 and 17. Tickets are now on sale.

OUR HIT PARADE is back Wednesday, May 20 at 9:30pm with Trapper Felides and the cast of Broadway's '13', Jenn Harris, Murray Hill, Larry Krone, Molly Pope, Varsity Interpretive Dance Squad, Adira Amram. OUR HIT PARADE Wednesday, May 20 at 9:30 PM.

RYNESS (OF BROADWAY'S HAIR) Monday, April 13 at 9:30 PM RYNESS writes songs about tension, transcendence, and passion. Featuring a collection of diverse musical backgrounds, they pour all their creative energy into creating a singular and legendary live show. Frontman and songwriter Bryce Ryness is currently summoning the 'Age of Aquarius' as 'Woof' in Broadway's HAIR. He's also appeared in the Broadway cast of Legally Blonde and toured the country as 'Roger' in Rent. $15

RYNESS (OF BROADWAY'S HAIR) Monday, April 13 at 9:30 PM RYNESS writes songs about tension, transcendence, and passion. Featuring a collection of diverse musical backgrounds, they pour all their creative energy into creating a singular and legendary live show. Frontman and songwriter Bryce Ryness is currently summoning the 'Age of Aquarius' as 'Woof' in Broadway's HAIR. He's also appeared in the Broadway cast of Legally Blonde and toured the country as 'Roger' in Rent. $15

Award winning comedian Judy Gold hates one-person shows, that's why she's doing her second one: 'Judy Gold is Mommy Queerest!' The star of the critically acclaimed, '25 Questions for a Jewish Mother' has a lot to say about being the mother of 2 boys and an out lesbian comic. There is no stone unturned - her mother, anti-depressants, nursing homes, parenting, gay marriage,, and of course what she truly thinks about her kids - they are annoying, expensive, and they better pluck out her chin hairs when she's in the Hebrew Home for the Aged. Gay or straight, black or white, Jew or non-denominational neurotic, Judy will make you laugh your ass off - and with America's high rate of obesity that's a good thing. 3/20 at 8:00 PM $18

Award winning comedian Judy Gold hates one-person shows, that's why she's doing her second one: 'Judy Gold is Mommy Queerest!' The star of the critically acclaimed, '25 Questions for a Jewish Mother' has a lot to say about being the mother of 2 boys and an out lesbian comic. There is no stone unturned - her mother, anti-depressants, nursing homes, parenting, gay marriage,, and of course what she truly thinks about her kids - they are annoying, expensive, and they better pluck out her chin hairs when she's in the Hebrew Home for the Aged. Gay or straight, black or white, Jew or non-denominational neurotic, Judy will make you laugh your ass off - and with America's high rate of obesity that's a good thing. 3/20 at 8:00 PM $18

Winner of the 1967 Pulitzer Prize, Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance comes to Arena Stage in a contemporary and provocative new staging under the direction of experienced Albee collaborator Pam MacKinnon. Featuring Broadway stars Kathleen Chalfant (Wit, Angels in America), Terry Beaver (Henry IV, The Last Night of Ballyhoo), Ellen McLaughlin (Angels in America) and Carla Harting (Eurydice),joined by Helen Hedman and James Slaughter, A Delicate Balance runs February 6-March 15, 2009 at Arena Stage in Crystal City. The press opening performance is Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. 'Albee is fearless about writing stories that get us in the solar plexus, and he does so with his brilliant wit, dynamic storytelling and rigorous use of language,' shares Artistic Director Molly Smith. 'His work draws the best artists, and with this production audiences are fortunate to have an enormously strong cast and creative team-approved by Albee himself.' A frequent director of Albee plays, MacKinnon has directed The Play About the Baby, the world premieres of Peter and Jerry: Homelife and The Zoo Story (now titled At Home at the Zoo) and Occupant, as well as the U.S. regional and European premieres of The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?

Winner of the 1967 Pulitzer Prize, Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance comes to Arena Stage in a contemporary and provocative new staging under the direction of experienced Albee collaborator Pam MacKinnon. Featuring Broadway stars Kathleen Chalfant (Wit, Angels in America), Terry Beaver (Henry IV, The Last Night of Ballyhoo), Ellen McLaughlin (Angels in America) and Carla Harting (Eurydice),joined by Helen Hedman and James Slaughter, A Delicate Balance runs February 6-March 15, 2009 at Arena Stage in Crystal City. The press opening performance is Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. 'Albee is fearless about writing stories that get us in the solar plexus, and he does so with his brilliant wit, dynamic storytelling and rigorous use of language,' shares Artistic Director Molly Smith. 'His work draws the best artists, and with this production audiences are fortunate to have an enormously strong cast and creative team-approved by Albee himself.' A frequent director of Albee plays, MacKinnon has directed The Play About the Baby, the world premieres of Peter and Jerry: Homelife and The Zoo Story (now titled At Home at the Zoo) and Occupant, as well as the U.S. regional and European premieres of The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?

The Zipper Factory Theater (located at 336 West 37th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) proudly announces the return of OUR HIT PARADE, the acclaimed revue starring Kenny Mellman, Bridget Everett and Neal Medlyn. The show begins monthly performances at The Zipper beginning Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 10:30 p.m.

The producers of the upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit are pleased to welcome Tony-nominated actress Deborah Rush in the role of Mrs. Bradman, reuniting her with her Noises Off! director, two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore.

Cambodia's first-ever modern music theater work, Where Elephants Weep, will have its official world premiere in Phnom Penh, Cambodia this November, it was announced by John Burt, the show's Executive Producer.

Cambodia's first-ever modern music theater work, Where Elephants Weep, will have its official world premiere in Phnom Penh, Cambodia this November, it was announced by John Burt, the show's Executive Producer.

'Caprice' previews at Wings Theatre Company (154 Christopher Street, basement of the Archive Building) from Thursday, September 11th to Monday, September 15th. Opening Night on Wednesday, September 17th at 8PM is a special press night with a 'Meet the Cast' reception free to subscribers following the show. Regular performances including previews are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays at 3:30PM and Mondays at 8PM through October 5th. Tickets are $20/ $16 for seniors and students. Opening Night admission is $30. The theatre is wheelchair accessible. For tickets and information go to Wingstheatre.com or call the Box Office at (212) 627-2961.

Hourglass Group, producers of Beebo Brinker Chronicles (2008 GLAAD Media Award) and Trouble in Paradise (2007 Obie), announce the World Premiere of Elyse Singer's FREQUENCY HOPPING at 3LD Art & Technology Center. Winner of the 2007 STAGE International Script Competition, FREQUENCY HOPPING is a multidisciplinary play based on the 1940 collaboration between glamorous Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000) and composer George Antheil (1900-1959) on a secret communication system. Opening is set for June 5.

CURTAINS, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from John Kander and Fred Ebb, the creators of Cabaret and Chicago, will play its final performance on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Sunday, June 29th at 3:00 PM following 511 performances and 26 previews.

Debra Monk, the Tony and Emmy Award winning star of Curtains on Broadway, will return to her guest starring role of Louise O'Malley on ABC-TV's 'Grey's Anatomy' this Thursday, December 20.

On Monday, December 17 the cast of the musical Curtains celebrated the holidays in a private party at the Hawaiian Tropic Zone Restaurant (49th & 7th) hosted by Dennis Riese (restaurant owner) and Boulevard Magazine.

David Hyde Pierce, Tony Award-winning star of Curtains, will appear on WNBC's 'Weekend Today in New York' Saturday, December 15 for an interview with anchor Michael Gargiulo. 'Weekend Today in New York' airs on Channel 4.

To raise money for the Alzheimer's Association, David Hyde-Pierce has offered the opportunity to go 'behind the Curtain' with an exclusive VIP package the Broadway smash musical.

Curtains star David Hyde Pierce will appear on NBC's 'Today' on Thursday, December 6 between 9:30-10AM to collect toys for NBC's Annual Toy Drive. He will also be interviewed about being back on Broadway in Curtains.