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There's the definite feeling of autumn in the air that makes you want to gut a pumpkin or at least have a pumpkin spice latte, chances are you are definitely going to need a sweater in the early morning hours, and it's past the perfect time for you to pick out a Halloween costume. Luckily, theater companies are well into their new seasons and there's plenty of shows to entertain you while you take time off from berating yourself for wearing that same tricked-out Star Wars costume you wore the past fwo-and-one-half years.

Staged readings for the finalists of the 2016 Louise Heck-Rabi Dramatic Writing Festival, hosted by Wayne State University, takes place today, October 22 and Friday, October 23 beginning at 9:00am in the Studio Theatre. Winners of the competition will have their plays presented at The Heck-Rabi Festival which is a unique opportunity for emerging playwrights to see their work produced.

Staged readings for the finalists of the 2016 Louise Heck-Rabi Dramatic Writing Festival, hosted by Wayne State University, takes place on Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 beginning at 9:00am in the Studio Theatre. Winners of the competition will have their plays presented at The Heck-Rabi Festival which is a unique opportunity for emerging playwrights to see their work produced.

The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance continues its 2015-16 season on October 30 at the Hilberry Theatre with the opening of THE GREAT GATSBY. Wayne State University is delighted to present the only authorized stage interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, adapted by Simon Levy, featuring the memorable characters of the story interacting in its famous Gilded Age setting.

The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music is now accepting applications for its 2016 Grant Program.

Wilco is out with a new album, and they aren't charging a thing at first.

Joe Pug will kick off his summer/fall 2015 tour in Montana, with a stop in Des Moines, IA at the Hinterland Music Festival on July 31.

The Hilberry Theatre Company presents William Congreve's The Way of the World, which will be recorded for inclusion in the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive in the National Theatre Archive at Lincoln Center. The Archive has been an integral part of theatre history and research since 1970, with a mandate to 'preserve live theatrical productions and document the creative contributions of distinguished artists and legendary figures of the theatre.' Scroll down for a look at the show!

The Hilberry Theatre Company presents William Congreve's The Way of the World, which will be recorded for inclusion in the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive in the National Theatre Archive at Lincoln Center. The Archive has been an integral part of theatre history and research since 1970, with a mandate to "preserve live theatrical productions and document the creative contributions of distinguished artists and legendary figures of the theatre." Scroll down for a look at the show!

Antonia Arts, Inc. will present a professional stage production of The Wizard of Oz at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill tonight, January 16 @ 7p.m., January 17 @ 2p.m. (Special Matinee), January 17 @ 7p.m., and January 18 @ 3p.m.

This month, ?Joe's Pub at The Public presents showcases from a range of artists including writer Dan Hoyle to orchestral indie band Mother Falcon to downtown darling Erin Markey to a slew of French jazz musicians, as part of the Paris Jazz Club's French Quarter Festival, coinciding with APAP|NYC, the annual Association of Performing Artists Presenters conference. The performances will occur nightly from tonight, January 8 through Tuesday, January 13.

Antonia Arts, Inc. will present a professional stage production of The Wizard of Oz at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill on January 16 @ 7p.m., January 17 @ 2p.m. (Special Matinee), January 17 @ 7p.m., and January 18 @ 3p.m. Inspired by the novel by L. Frank Baum, who attended Peekskill Military Academy, this production will entertain and enlighten all ages with the spirit of wonder! The Paramount Hudson Valley is located 1008 Brown St. Peekskill NY 10566. For special offers or more information, contact Antonia Arts, Inc. 914 - 930-7588. Antoniaarts2@gmail.com Paramount Hudson Valley Theater Box Office 914-739-0039.

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances over the next couple weeks, January 6 -18. Details below!

This month, ?Joe's Pub at The Public presents showcases from a range of artists including writer Dan Hoyle to orchestral indie band Mother Falcon to downtown darling Erin Markey to a slew of French jazz musicians, as part of the Paris Jazz Club's French Quarter Festival, coinciding with APAP|NYC, the annual Association of Performing Artists Presenters conference. The performances will occur nightly from Thursday, January 8 through Tuesday, January 13.

The Hilberry Theatre's 52nd season continues with William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, returning to the Hilberry stage for the first time since 2006. The production plays from today, October 24 to December 13, 2014.

Alice fell down the rabbit hole and into the hearts of Kansas City on Friday October 10 at the opening and Kansas City premiere of Alice (in Wonderland) produced by the Kansas City Ballet Company. Opening the 57th season for the Kansas City Ballet the full-length ballet is a delightful interpretation of Lewis Carroll's, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and characters from Alice Through the Looking Glass.

The Hilberry Theatre's 52nd season continues with William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, returning to the Hilberry stage for the first time since 2006. The production plays from October 24 to December 13, 2014, with additional student matinees scheduled throughout early 2015.

Fotogramas es un nueva Ópera Rock completamente original, dirigida por Ricardo Bangueses, escrita por Sofia Schverdfinger y Judith Cabral, con musica de Schverdfinger, Cabral y Guido Cefaly, la cual se desarrolla combinando a la perfeccion dos areas: el cine y el teatro.

First Run Theatre will present The Bones of Malcolm MacDuff by David Hawley, tonight, September 12,13,19, 20 2014 at 8:00 PM and September 14 & 21 at 2:00 PM.

First Run Theatre will present The Bones of Malcolm MacDuff by David Hawley, September 12,13,19, 20 2014 at 8:00 PM and September 14 & 21 at 2:00 PM.

Rooftop's schedule is stacked to the max this week. Non-stop. Pedal-to-the-metal. Firing on all cylinders. You get it.

President and CEO Kim H. Kowalke today announced expanded programmatic initiatives for the The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music. Dr. Kowalke, who was invited to lead the Foundation by Lotte Lenya in 1981, described the present moment as 'the beginning of a new phase in the Foundation's history. The twelve-member Board of Trustees of the Foundation has made available the financial resources necessary to increase funding for grants and sponsorships substantially, expand existing programs, and embark upon new initiatives that will significantly advance the organization's mission. Staff appointments will enhance the Foundation's ability to respond to these new opportunities.'

First Run Theatre presents Scutter Murphy's Wake by Patrick Conroy.

59E59 Theaters presents the 2014 EAST TO EDINBURGH festival, beginning today, July 8 for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 27.

Husband and wife duo Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion have released their new album Wassaic Way, produced by Jeff Tweedy and Patrick Sansone. They will be performing in town at Bridge Street Live on Thursday, August 14th and would love for you to hear the album. Feel free to reach out to me if you have an interest in setting up a interview date/time or doing a ticket giveaway!