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Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota and the Walker Art Center present the Midwest debut of British sensation Akram Khan Company performing bahok at 8 pm Wednesday, March 3, at Northrop. The contemporary work embodies the many different styles of Khan's multinational company, fusing traditional South Asian dance with modern movement.

SecondStory Repertory, Redmond's only professional theater company, faces the most severe financial crisis of its decade-long life, but on December 7, 2009 they passed the half way mark for their $80K fundraising goal. Spirits and momentum are on a holiday high; with $42K collected, $12K in pledges, and an overwhelming outpouring of in-kind and volunteer support. The SecondStory staff is hopeful that they will make their December 31st financial goal so they won't have to shut their doors. SecondStory Repertory, Redmond 's only professional theater company, faces the most severe financial crisis of its decade-long life. SecondStory has entertained tens of thousands from its convenient second story home inside Redmond Town Center. Now, in its 11th season, the theater is faced with the daunting challenge of raising $80,000 by December 31, 2009 or entering bankruptcy and ceasing all operations immediately.

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and Managing Director Rick Dildine are proud to announce About Face Theatre's 2009/2010 Season, which features the launch of the new 'OUT & ABOUT' initiative. 'OUT & ABOUT' will engage patrons and members with local businesses by negotiating discounts and other incentivized interactions in locations all over the city of Chicago.

Comedian DARRELL HAMMOND best known for his impressions of Bill Clinton, and the entire Bush cabinet (Cheney, Ashcroft, and Rumsfeld) on NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' has joined the roster for next Monday's COMEDY CARES 3 - benefit for Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS at Caroline's on Broadway.

One of the hottest topics today, in the world of theatre business, is the increasing trend of Broadway shows setting up shop in Las Vegas. BroadwayWorld.com now turns it spotlight to the desert...and it seemed like the perfect time to chat with Michael Gill. Widely considered to be the leading expert at this crossroads of Broadway and Vegas, Gill reveals what makes a Broadway show desireable for transfer. He also talks about his current and upcoming productions, such as Hairspray and Phantom. Here is an insider's take on the Vegas theatre business and much more.

He sings 'At 10 I learned a trade' in 'Tradition,' but in real life this former ballet dancer learned his trade even earlier.