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Conceived and directed by Tommy Tune and written by Mark Saltzman, FIFTY FOUR FOREVER, will receive its world premiere at The University of Miami's Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, from November 9 to 19. The associate director and choreographer of the production will be David Warren Gibson.

Tommy Tune has been announced as the 2011 recipient of the Helen Hayes Tribute Award. He will be honored at the 27th Helen Hayes Awards on April 25, at the Warner Theatre on Monday.

Three-time Tony Award-winning scenic designer ROBIN WAGNER and esteemed costume designer LEWIS BROWN are among the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Brown was selected to receive the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer Robin Wagner will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. Sadly, Mr. Brown passed away in January of 2011. His award will be accepted by his long-time colleague and friend, Albert Wolsky, who was the recipient of the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award

Tommy Tune has been announced as the 2011 recipient of the Helen Hayes Tribute Award. He will be honored at the 27th Helen Hayes Awards on April 25, at the Warner Theatre on Monday.

Prior to a West End run opening summer 2011, Ghost The Musical will have a strictly limited 7 week season at the Opera House, Manchester, running from 28 March - 14 May 2011.

Three-time Tony Award-winning scenic designer ROBIN WAGNER and esteemed costume designer LEWIS BROWN are among the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Brown was selected to receive the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer Robin Wagner will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. Sadly, Mr. Brown passed away in January of 2011. His award will be accepted by his long-time colleague and friend, Albert Wolsky, who was the recipient of the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award

The American Airlines Theater will host a memorial celebration for the late Jerry Bock for family, friends and fans at 2:30pm on January 24, 2011. Bock's main lyricist, Sheldon Harnick will host the event, which will include appearances by Chita Rivera, Lonny Price, Hal Prince, Todd Haimes and more. The memorial will also include performances of Bock's most celebrated songs and accompanying commentary by original cast members of his shows. Larry Yurman will musical direct. Seating is open to the public and available on a first come, first served basis and doors open at 2pm.

In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with the perennial holiday favorite, 'BOB BAKER'S NUTCRACKER!' opening November 6 and playing through January 16,2011. This marionette version of the ballet classic has been one of Bob's most requested holiday productions since it was first presented in 1965.

The Broadway community mourns the loss of Jerry Bock, who passed away yesterday at age 81. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory tonight, November 4, at exactly 8:00pm for one minute.

In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with the perennial holiday favorite, 'BOB BAKER'S NUTCRACKER!' opening November 6 and playing through January 16,2011. This marionette version of the ballet classic has been one of Bob's most requested holiday productions since it was first presented in 1965.

As a part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, the first event of an exciting new series, 'Conversations with Bob Baker', will be given at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater on Saturday, November 6 at 4:30pm. These special events will be moderated by puppeteer and Hollywood historian Gregory Paul Williams, author of 'The Story of Hollywood: An Illustrated History' USA Book News winner Best Books 2007.

The Broadway community mourns the loss of Jerry Bock, who passed away yesterday at age 81. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory tonight, November 4, at exactly 8:00pm for one minute.

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater has just announced a special Halloween Costume Parade at select performances of 'Bob Baker's Halloween Hoop-Dee-Do' playing now through October 31, 2010.

In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with the perennial holiday favorite, 'BOB BAKER'S NUTCRACKER!' opening November 6 and playing through January 16,2011. This marionette version of the ballet classic has been one of Bob's most requested holiday productions since it was first presented in 1965.

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater has just announced a special Halloween Costume Parade at select performances of 'Bob Baker's Halloween Hoop-Dee-Do' playing now through October 31, 2010.

As a part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, the first event of an exciting new series, 'Conversations with Bob Baker', will be given at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater on Saturday, November 6 at 4:30pm. These special events will be moderated by puppeteer and Hollywood historian Gregory Paul Williams, author of 'The Story of Hollywood: An Illustrated History' USA Book News winner Best Books 2007.

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater continues its 50th anniversary season with 'Bob Baker's Halloween Hoop-Dee-Do' playing October 2-31, 2010. As a special treat for 'Back To Schoolers' of all ages, the Theater will also offer a $5 discount on every ticket purchased for this special production.

In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!' opening July 17 and playing through September 26, 2010. 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!' replaces the previously announced 'Bob Baker's Circus,' which could not resolve all of its production challenges in time for the opening, and is now slated for the 2011 season. The theater will also extend its Special Group Rate and Birthday Party Special for the run of 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!' through September.

In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with 'Bob Baker's Circus,' opening July 17 and playing through September 26, 2010. The theater will also extend its Special Group Rate and Birthday Party Special through September.

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater continues its 50th anniversary season with 'Bob Baker's Halloween Hoop-Dee-Do' playing October 2-31, 2010. As a special treat for 'Back To Schoolers' of all ages, the Theater will also offer a $5 discount on every ticket purchased for this special production.

Peter Glebo Gallery is pleased to present Longnecks, an exhibition of large-scale, acrylic-on-canvas portraits of giraffes by Broadway legend Tommy Tune. Opening on Thursday, June 3 and running through Sunday, August 29, the exhibition will serve as the new Chelsea gallery's inaugural exhibition. This exhibition is made possible, in part, by the generous support of Playbill.

Prior to a West End run opening summer 2011, Ghost The Musical will have a strictly limited 7 week season at the Opera House, Manchester, running from 28 March - 14 May 2011. Public booking for the Manchester season will open on 10 September 2010.

Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, known for producing acclaimed, innovative and classic musicals and comedies, announces its exciting 2011 season featuring five highly anticipated productions.

In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!' opening July 17 and playing through September 26, 2010. 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!' replaces the previously announced 'Bob Baker's Circus,' which could not resolve all of its production challenges in time for the opening, and is now slated for the 2011 season. The theater will also extend its Special Group Rate and Birthday Party Special for the run of 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!' through September.

In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with 'Bob Baker's Circus,' opening July 17 and playing through September 26, 2010. The theater will also extend its Special Group Rate and Birthday Party Special through September.