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Mauckingbird Theatre Company delves into the lives of two influential gay writers Truman Capote and James Baldwin - both authors of literary touchstones of the mid-twentieth century.

Following a sold-out Canadian tour, Michel Legrand returns to New York for a special one-night engagement at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center on Saturday, November 21st at 8PM. The multiple Oscar and Grammy-winning pianist and composer will be joined by French singing sensation Mario Pelchat. Five-time Grammy Award winner Dionne Warwick is the special guest star. The trio will be accompanied by a quartet of musicians, including Catherine Michel, the harp soloist at Opera de Paris, for a night of classical film scores by Maestro Legrand, as well as jazz and Hollywood hits, built around the romance and nostalgia of French ‘chanson.'

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Faye Dunaway is set to start filming 'Master Class' in Detroit next week, as both the star and director of the movie. The paper reports that she's been in town for a month in pre-production and that reports of the movie having stalled were false. Dunaway has been trying to put together a feature film adaptation of the Tony-winning play 'Master Class' for the past five years after previously starring in a 1997 tour.

Following a sold-out Canadian tour, Michel Legrand returns to New York for a special one-night engagement at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center on Saturday, November 21st at 8PM. The multiple Oscar and Grammy-winning pianist and composer will be joined by French singing sensation Mario Pelchat. Five-time Grammy Award winner Dionne Warwick is the special guest star. The trio will be accompanied by a quartet of musicians, including Catherine Michel, the harp soloist at Opera de Paris, for a night of classical film scores by Maestro Legrand, as well as jazz and Hollywood hits, built around the romance and nostalgia of French ‘chanson.'

Pittsburgh CLO's 2010 Summer Season will feature the CLO premieres of three Tony® Award-winning musicals - Curtains, The Producers and Hairspray.

SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to have Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine return to Studio 54 with Sondheim on Sondheim, a new original Broadway musical starring Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams, Michael Arden & Leslie Kritzer. Music & lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim, conceived & directed by James Lapine. Sondheim on Sondheim will begin previews on March 19th, 2010 and open officially April 22nd, 2010 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street). This will be a limited engagement through Sunday, June 13th, 2010.

SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.

The Toronto International Film Festival is pleased to announce the addition of 7 Gala Presentations and 12 Special Presentations to the programming lineup, which runs September 10 to 19, 2009.

The Toronto International Film Festival is pleased to announce the addition of 7 Gala Presentations and 12 Special Presentations to the programming lineup, which runs September 10 to 19, 2009.

The Toronto International Film Festival is pleased to announce the addition of 7 Gala Presentations and 12 Special Presentations to the programming lineup, which runs September 10 to 19, 2009.

The Toronto International Film Festival is pleased to announce the addition of 7 Gala Presentations and 12 Special Presentations to the programming lineup, which runs September 10 to 19, 2009.

The Toronto International Film Festival is pleased to announce the addition of 7 Gala Presentations and 12 Special Presentations to the programming lineup, which runs September 10 to 19, 2009.

Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.

The Toronto International Film Festival is pleased to announce the addition of 7 Gala Presentations and 12 Special Presentations to the programming lineup, which runs September 10 to 19, 2009.

Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, proudly announces the sixth and final production of its upcoming 2009/2010 Season, as well as additional casting. Presented at the theater company's home at 416 West 42nd Street, the new production will be: A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK - the World Premiere of a new play by Playwrights Horizons alumna Kia Corthron (Breath, Boom at Playwrights Horizons, Force Continuum), directed by Obie Award winner Chay Yew (Durango at The Public). A co-production with The Play Company (Kate Loewald, Founding Producer) and Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director).

Three classic shows from some of Broadway's most legendary creators will comprise Reprise Theatre Company's 2010 season. For his second season, Artistic Director Jason Alexander has chosen 'Carousel,' 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,' and 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. As a prelude to the season, Reprise will present a celebration of Richard Rodgers, the father of the American musical, in venues all over Los Angeles during Fall, 2009.

The Dayton Theatre Guild presents the fourth show of its 2008-2009 season, The Paris Letter, beginning Friday, February 27, 2009 and running through Sunday, March 15, 2009. It is directed by Greg Smith and produced by Carol Finley and Barbara Jorgensen.

The Dayton Theatre Guild presents the fourth show of its 2008-2009 season, The Paris Letter, beginning Friday, February 27, 2009 and running through Sunday, March 15, 2009. It is directed by Greg Smith and produced by Carol Finley and Barbara Jorgensen. This is a timely drama of power, love, money, secrets, betrayal, loneliness and death. Jon Robin Baitz' multifaceted portrayal of a closeted Wall Street hotshot premiered in Los Angeles in 2004 moving to New York City in 2005

The Dayton Theatre Guild presents the fourth show of its 2008-2009 season, The Paris Letter, beginning Friday, February 27, 2009 and running through Sunday, March 15, 2009. It is directed by Greg Smith and produced by Carol Finley and Barbara Jorgensen.

The Dayton Theatre Guild presents the fourth show of its 2008-2009 season, The Paris Letter, beginning Friday, February 27, 2009 and running through Sunday, March 15, 2009. It is directed by Greg Smith and produced by Carol Finley and Barbara Jorgensen. This is a timely drama of power, love, money, secrets, betrayal, loneliness and death. Jon Robin Baitz' multifaceted portrayal of a closeted Wall Street hotshot premiered in Los Angeles in 2004 moving to New York City in 2005

Matt Dillon will appear at Steppenwolf as part of a one night event on April 6th, 'Nelson Algren Live: The 100th Birthday Celebration.' This event will celebrate the 100th birthday of the late Nelson Algren. The evening will include never-before-heard work by the famed Chicago writer. Other performers will also include ensemble members Martha Lavey, Estelle Parsons, and Dan Simon as well as authors Russell Banks, Barry Gifford, and Dan DeLillo.

Harvey Fierstein returned to his Tony-winning role as the greatest Broadway mother of them all, Edna Turnblad in Hairspray on Tuesday, November 11th. BroadwayWorld was there to cheer our favorite 'Mama' on as he celebrated becoming a 'Hairhopper' again!