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On November 6, 2015, the Douglas Morrisson Theatre continues our 2015-2016 Season with the first Northern California production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, a new musical based on the play by William Shakespeare, with songs by Michael Friedman, and book adapted by Alex Timbers.

It's time to look at the multi-faceted career of Alan Cumming. Known for his his iconic Tony Award winning performance in Sam Mendes' 1993 revival of CABARET as the Master of Ceremonies as well as many other memorable roles, Cumming has come into his own as one of the stars of CBS's smash hit, THE GOOD WIFE.

One of the most beloved powers in the art of theatre is its ability to transport the audience to another time…another place…another era. The audience was delightfully and willingly transported at the opening of THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES at The Winter Park Playhouse on the evening of Friday, September 11.

Northern Uproar release a new album on October 9th 2015. 'Hey Samurai!', the Mancunian band's fifth studio album, is set to impress fans and critics alike, challenging preconceptions through its unique blending of classic indie with Spanish influences, resulting in one of the most compelling and accomplished albums of this year.

Sporting a name that may raise an eyebrow or two, 'Jazz is Dead Reunion- a jazz exploration of the Grateful Dead' comes to the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) tonight, August 20 at 7:30pm to the delight of jazz aficionados who are fans of The Grateful Dead.

Sporting a name that may raise an eyebrow or two, "Jazz is Dead Reunion- a jazz exploration of the Grateful Dead" comes to the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Thursday, August 20 at 7:30pm to the delight of jazz aficionados who are fans of The Grateful Dead.

The Cape Playhouse follows its sold-out run of My Fair Lady with the 2013 Tony Award winner for Best Play, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Christopher Durang's laugh-out-loud comedy, directed by Shear Madness director and co-writer, Bruce Jordan, opens tonight, August 11, and runs through August 22 only.

The Cape Playhouse follows its sold-out run of My Fair Lady with the 2013 Tony Award winner for Best Play, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Christopher Durang's laugh-out-loud comedy, directed by Shear Madness director and co-writer, Bruce Jordan, opens on August 11 and runs through August 22 only.

Performers from the beloved Off-Broadway musical BARE will soon come together in honoring its late creator.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, New Jersey is proud to present Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott who will perform in Prudential Hall tonight, July 15, 2015 at 8PM.

Superstar Chinese pianist Lang Lang returns to Jones Hall tonight, May 12, to perform with the Houston Symphony for one night only under the baton of Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, New Jersey is proud to present Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott who will perform in Prudential Hall on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 8PM. Scott will be singing her first single 'Fool's Gold,' from her much anticipated fifth studio album that was recently launched. Maverick management partner and Scott's longtime business partner Shawn Gee stated in a statement, 'Fans have patiently waited four years for new music. When they hear Jill perform live this summer at NJPAC ... it'll be worth the wait.' Tickets go on sale to the public on May 15th at 10 a.m. Be sure to reserve your tickets at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

Superstar Chinese pianist Lang Lang returns to Jones Hall on Tuesday, May 12, to perform with the Houston Symphony for one night only under the baton of Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada.

Geva Theatre Center presents Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike - Christopher Durang's laugh-out-loud, Tony Award-winning comedy, directed by Bruce Jordan. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike begins performances May 5, opens May 9, and runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage through May 31.

Chart toppping singers Claire Richards, Chesney Hawkes and Mark Read are joining the cast of Seasons of Love, a joyful, spectacular music and dance production poignantly portraying three love stories over the four seasons of the year and different stages of life.

Swedish actress, well known for LA DOLCE VITA, died on Sunday in Rocca di Papa. She was 93.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that a stage version of The Exorcist is currently in the works, and Tony nominee Sean Mathias is on board to direct the project. The play, adapted by John Pielmeier, enjoyed a run at Los Angeles' Geffen Playhouse in 2012, starring Richard Chamberlain and Brooke Shields. Production details have not yet been announced.

Goodman Theatre, in collaboration with Chicago's various off-Loop theaters and Northwestern University, unveils partial programming in its spring 2015 citywide "August Wilson Celebration" -- an extensive retrospective of the late playwright's life, artistry and influence on American culture. The seven-week Celebration takes place in March and April 2015 on dual landmark occasions: the 70th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright's birth and the 10th anniversary of his death.

Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation presents its second season at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center -- Three Dog Night on Saturday, January 10 at 8 pm; The Four Tops on Saturday, February 21 at 8 pm; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on Friday, March 27 at 8 pm; The Muppet Movie Sing-a-Long on Saturday, May 16 at 2 pm and Dick Fox Doo Wop Extravaganza on Saturday, June 6 at 7 pm. This four concert season, and the additional attraction The Muppet Movie Sing-A-Long, is presented by the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation and is a means of raising funds to support arts in the schools and maintain this new, state-of-the-art facility.

Footlight Theatre Company presents the fun-lovin', bubblegum-sweet musical phenomenon, The Marvelous Wonderettes at Burnaby's Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, tonight, November 6-15, 2014. Written by famed jukebox musical maven Roger Bean and directed by Wayne Nolan with musical direction by Kate MacColl, this off-Broadway smash hit takes audience members on an incredible journey down memory lane through the smooth harmonies of the '50s and '60s girl group sound.

Grammy and two-time Emmy Award-winning music director and composer John McDaniel (Bonnie and Clyde, The Rosie O'Donnell Show) is coming to Naples to music direct Oscar-winning actress Shirley Jones at TheatreZone's gala fundraiser 'An Evening with Shirley Jones' on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Broadway, TV and film actress and Northwestern University alumna Ana Gasteyer, a former cast member of the popular Emmy Award-winning late night television sketch comedy show 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) will return to campus Friday, Oct. 17, to serve as grand marshal of the University's 2014 Homecoming Parade.

With catchy lyrics and unforgettable hooks, 'Manic Monday' became The Bangles' first hit, charting on the No. 2 spot in the United States. Other Bangles hits include 'If She Knew What She Wants',' and the smash dance track 'Walk Like an Egyptian'. One of the greatest all-female bands, The Bangles will make everyone want to get up and dance at The Ridgefield Playhouse tonight, October 2, at 8 p.m.

Footlight Theatre Company presents the fun-lovin', bubblegum-sweet musical phenomenon, The Marvelous Wonderettes at Burnaby's Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, November 6-15, 2014. Written by famed jukebox musical maven Roger Bean and directed by Wayne Nolan with musical direction by Kate MacColl, this off-Broadway smash hit takes audience members on an incredible journey down memory lane through the smooth harmonies of the '50s and '60s girl group sound.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: THE LAST SHIP sets sail on Broadway, STALKING THE BOGEYMAN opens at New World Stages, CHICAGO welcomes a new 'Mama', Kevin Spacey performs in D.C. and more!