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The hugely popular musical play about legendary country singer Patsy Cline and her most devoted fan, ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE kicks off Theatre at the Center's 2012 season. Based on a true story of this unparalleled pioneer for female performers and a fan from Houston she befriended in a Texas honky-tonk, the production previews February 23, opens February 26 and runs through April 1.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced a full slate of musical productions, a developmental reading series and special events for their eighth annual festival. This year's Festival will begin September 26th and continue through October 16th.

The newly named Fox Valley Repertory, formerly Noble Fool Theatricals, continues their inaugural season with the Off-Broadway musical Always Patsy Cline, a touching tribute to the late legendary country singer. Directed by John Gawlik and music directed by Kenneth Jones, performances will take place at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; box office 630-584-6342).

The newly named Fox Valley Repertory, formerly Noble Fool Theatricals, continues their inaugural season with the Off-Broadway musical Always Patsy Cline, a touching tribute to the late legendary country singer. Directed by John Gawlik and music directed by Kenneth Jones, performances will end May 15, 2011 at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; box office 630-584-6342).

Gamblers and gangsters, shysters and low-lifes alike will take over The 5th Avenue Theatre when Guys and Dolls swaggers on to the stage in a swinging reimagining of Frank Loesser's iconic hit (book by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows.)

Gamblers and gangsters, shysters and low-lifes alike will take over The 5th Avenue Theatre when Guys and Dolls swaggers on to the stage in a swinging reimagining of Frank Loesser's iconic hit (book by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows.)

Gamblers and gangsters, shysters and low-lifes alike will take over The 5th Avenue Theatre when Guys and Dolls swaggers on to the stage in a swinging reimagining of Frank Loesser's iconic hit (book by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows.)

The newly named Fox Valley Repertory, formerly Noble Fool Theatricals, continues their inaugural season with the Off-Broadway musical Always Patsy Cline, a touching tribute to the late legendary country singer. Directed by John Gawlik and music directed by Kenneth Jones, performances will take place at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; box office 630-584-6342).

The newly named Fox Valley Repertory, formerly Noble Fool Theatricals, continues their inaugural season with the Off-Broadway musical Always Patsy Cline, a touching tribute to the late legendary country singer. Directed by John Gawlik and music directed by Kenneth Jones, performances will take place at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; box office 630-584-6342).

The Board of Directors, Gala Committee, and staff (Barbara Pasternack, Artistic Director, and Ken Arthur, Producing Director) of Theatreworks USA, America's largest not-for-profit touring theatre company for young and family audiences, announces details for the company's Annual Gala, to be held on Monday, January 31 at the Hotel Pierre, 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue.

The Board of Directors, Gala Committee, and staff (Barbara Pasternack, Artistic Director, and Ken Arthur, Producing Director) of Theatreworks USA, America's largest not-for-profit touring theatre company for young and family audiences, announces details for the company's Annual Gala, to be held on Monday, January 31 at the Hotel Pierre, 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue.

The Dramateurs, Inc. at the Barn Playhouse announce auditions for their 2010 Youth Production: BYE BYE BIRDIE. Auditions will be held March 27 to 29, 2010.

The Dramateurs, Inc. at the Barn Playhouse announce auditions for their 2010 Youth Production: BYE BYE BIRDIE. Auditions will be held March 27 to 29, 2010.

Kelrik returns to a simpler time in an all new production of the the ultimate feel-good musical. Winner of four 1961 Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, BYE BYE BIRDIE runs March 26 - April 3 for six performances only.

As we come to the last full week of March, several of our California Central Coast theatre and live performance venues are offering up some new and exciting entertainment options for your viewing pleasure!

The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

Kelrik returns to a simpler time in an all new production of the the ultimate feel-good musical. Winner of four 1961 Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, BYE BYE BIRDIE runs March 26 - April 3 for six performances only.

Rediscover the grandeur of one of history's greatest love stories in 'Camelot,' Lerner and Loewe's timeless musical masterpiece!

Rediscover the grandeur of one of history's greatest love stories in "Camelot," Lerner and Loewe's timeless musical masterpiece! 'Camelot' will play two performances on February 20.

Rediscover the grandeur of one of history's greatest love stories in 'Camelot,' Lerner and Loewe's timeless musical masterpiece!

The Dramateurs, Inc. at the Barn Playhouse announce auditions for their 2010 Youth Production: BYE BYE BIRDIE. Auditions will be held March 27 to 29, 2010.

Rosemary Prinz, a veteran of Broadway and the CBS daytime drama As the World Turns, leads the cast in The Cleveland Play House production of Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, Lost in Yonkers is a touching and hilarious coming of age story and a very eccentric family.

Rosemary Prinz, a veteran of Broadway and the CBS daytime drama As the World Turns, leads the cast in The Cleveland Play House production of Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, Lost in Yonkers is a touching and hilarious coming of age story and a very eccentric family.

If a recent casting notice is any indication, Emmy Award winner Valerie Harper may be headed back to Broadway as aging actress Tallulah Bankhead in LOOPED this spring.

The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.