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Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post and series producer Susan Haskins.

On March 25 the new musical THE CHOCOLATE SHOW! featuring Broadway actors Julie Halson, Mary Testa, Erin Davie, Will Erat, and Spencer Moses will get a staged reading in Manhattan.

The New Orleans Ballet Association celebrates 40 years of Bringing Dance to Life in New Orleans with a superstar-studded Ruby Gala des Etoiles (40th Anniversary Gala of Stars), April 17 at 6:30pm at the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts. Ten internationally renowned Principal and Etoiles ballet dancers from the most prestigious ballet companies in the world will perform at this once-in-a-lifetime event!

Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post and series producer Susan Haskins.

On March 25 the new musical THE CHOCOLATE SHOW! featuring Broadway actors Julie Halson, Mary Testa, Erin Davie, Will Erat, and Spencer Moses will get a staged reading in Manhattan.

Catalyst Collaborative@MIT, Underground Railway Theater's science theater initiative with MIT, presents the World Premiere of From Orchids To Octopi: An Evolutionary Love Story by award-winning playwright Melinda Lopez and commissioned by the National Institutes of Health in order to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of 'On the Origin of Species'. Surprises erupt as a muralist's work is derailed by hallucinations, pregnancy, and dinosaurs in this witty take on how we understand - or do not - the theory of evolution.

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced principal casting for the Globe's 2010 Shakespeare Festival performed in repertory.

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announces the Midwest Premiere of Yankee Tavern. Written by Steven Dietz, this play starts Thursday, April 8 and runs through May 1, 2010 on the Phoenix Mainstage.

Stuart Thompson, two-time Tony award-winning and six time Tony award-nominated Broadway producer, will be presented The Commercial Theater Institute's Robert Whitehead Award for 'outstanding achievement in commercial theatre producing' at a reception at Sardi's Restaurant on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

Stuart Thompson, two-time Tony award-winning and six time Tony award-nominated Broadway producer, will be presented The Commercial Theater Institute's Robert Whitehead Award for 'outstanding achievement in commercial theatre producing' at a reception at Sardi's Restaurant on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced principal casting for the Globe's 2010 Shakespeare Festival performed in repertory.

Friends since college, Carl and Alex are struggling to deal with the harsh realities of adulthood as they enter their thirties. Disillusioned by work and struggling to keep their marriages alive, they're desperately trying to make sense of it all.

In 1990 CIGNA approached The Philadelphia Orchestra with the concept of partnering to present a special concert for the people of the greater Philadelphia region that honored the legacy of the late civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. Twenty years later this great tradition continues as CIGNA presents The Philadelphia Orchestra's free Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert on Monday, January 18, 2010.

In 1990 CIGNA approached The Philadelphia Orchestra with the concept of partnering to present a special concert for the people of the greater Philadelphia region that honored the legacy of the late civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. Twenty years later this great tradition continues as CIGNA presents The Philadelphia Orchestra's free Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert on Monday, January 18, 2010.

Friends since college, Carl and Alex are struggling to deal with the harsh realities of adulthood as they enter their thirties. Disillusioned by work and struggling to keep their marriages alive, they're desperately trying to make sense of it all.

After 18 shows, the five finalists have been chosen in the 30th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition. In alphabetical order, they are Paul Hooper (Charlotte), Sean Kent (Austin), Rodger Lizaola (Seattle), Jose Sarduy (Miami), and Travis Simmons (Seattle).

The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASETM, opens Tuesday (Dec. 1) in Charlotte at Ovens Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now at the Blumenthal box office, by phone at 704-372-1000 or online at BlumenthalCenter.org. Group orders for 20 or more may be placed by calling 704-379-1380.

After 18 shows, the five finalists have been chosen in the 30th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition. In alphabetical order, they are Paul Hooper (Charlotte), Sean Kent (Austin), Rodger Lizaola (Seattle), Jose Sarduy (Miami), and Travis Simmons (Seattle).

The Holy Trinity Greek School will host a Greek theatrical group's presentation of Euripides Greek tragedy, 'Troades -Trojan Women,' a play that honors Greek civilization and the genre of ancient tragedy.

The Holy Trinity Greek School will host a Greek theatrical group's presentation of Euripides Greek tragedy, 'Troades -Trojan Women,' a play that honors Greek civilization and the genre of ancient tragedy.

The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASETM, opens in Charlotte at Ovens Auditorium on Dec. 1. Tickets will go on sale Sept. 25 at the Belk Theater box office, by phone at 704-372-1000 or online at BlumenthalCenter.org. Group orders for 20 or more may be placed by calling 704-379-1380.

The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASETM, opens in Charlotte at Ovens Auditorium on Dec. 1. Tickets will go on sale Sept. 25 at the Belk Theater box office, by phone at 704-372-1000 or online at BlumenthalCenter.org. Group orders for 20 or more may be placed by calling 704-379-1380.

The Broadway League notes with sadness the passing of Harry Edelstein, the owner of legendary Broadway canteen Café Edison. He died on Monday at age 91.

The Broadway community mourns the loss of Bea Arthur, who died on Saturday at age 86. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory on Tuesday, April 28th, at exactly 8:00pm for one minute.

The hilarious SHEAR MADNESS, Charlotte's all time longest running theatrical hit, returns to the Queen City for another run of side-splitting laughs starting April 9 at the Stage Door Theater. This worldwide hit played 210 performances in the Booth Playhouse in 2006 during its inaugural engagement in Charlotte.