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Theater at Judson Presents CHRISTMAS RAPPINGS 12/4-19 by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2009

The Judson Memorial Church presents the 2009 revival of its wildly popular holiday show, Christmas Rappings, marking the 40th anniversary revival of Al Carmine's musical extravaganza.

SPRING AWAKENING Comes To Orange County Performing Arts Center 11/17-29 by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2009

Broadway's most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award-winner in years is coming to the Orange County Performing Arts Center.

Theater at Judson Presents CHRISTMAS RAPPINGS 12/4-19 by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 17, 2009

The Judson Memorial Church presents the 2009 revival of its wildly popular holiday show, Christmas Rappings, marking the 40th anniversary revival of Al Carmine's musical extravaganza.

SPRING AWAKENING Comes To Orange County Performing Arts Center 11/17-29 by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2009

Broadway's most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award-winner in years is coming to the Orange County Performing Arts Center.

Photo Flash: PERFECT WEDDING Now Playing at Bickford by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009

The NJ Premiere of Robin Hawdon's comedy hit, Perfect Wedding, opened Friday, November 13, at the Bickford Theatre, 6 Normandy Heights Road, in Morristown, NJ. Directed by Eric Hafen, Bickford Theatre's Artistic Director, Perfect Wedding will play the New Jersey venue at the Morris Museum through December 6.

PERFECT WEDDING Makes Its NJ Premiere At The Bickford, Runs Through 12/6 by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009

The NJ Premiere of Robin Hawdon's comedy hit, Perfect Wedding, opened Friday, November 13, at the Bickford Theatre, 6 Normandy Heights Road, in Morristown, NJ. Directed by Eric Hafen, Bickford Theatre's Artistic Director, Perfect Wedding will play the New Jersey venue at the Morris Museum through December 6.

A BIG GAY NORTH HOLLYWOOD WEDDING Exetnds At The Crown City Theater Through 11/8 by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009

It's raining men at the Weinberg/Logan wedding. So come boogie down with the grooms, the best man, the grooms-maid, the phobic in-laws, rich Uncle Morty and the rest of the dysfunctional family members as you sip champagne and enjoy a little piece of cake.

A BIG GAY NORTH HOLLYWOOD WEDDING Plays The Crown City Theater Through 10/25 by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2009

It's raining men at the Weinberg/Logan wedding. So come boogie down with the grooms, the best man, the grooms-maid, the phobic in-laws, rich Uncle Morty and the rest of the dysfunctional family members as you sip champagne and enjoy a little piece of cake.

A BIG GAY NORTH HOLLYWOOD WEDDING Plays The Crown City Theater Through 10/25 by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2009

It's raining men at the Weinberg/Logan wedding. So come boogie down with the grooms, the best man, the grooms-maid, the phobic in-laws, rich Uncle Morty and the rest of the dysfunctional family members as you sip champagne and enjoy a little piece of cake.

A BIG GAY NORTH HOLLYWOOD WEDDING Plays The Crown City Theater 9/25-10/25 by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2009

It's raining men at the Weinberg/Logan wedding. So come boogie down with the grooms, the best man, the grooms-maid, the phobic in-laws, rich Uncle Morty and the rest of the dysfunctional family members as you sip champagne and enjoy a little piece of cake.

Marty Ehrlich Rites Quartet Comes To The Miller Theater 10/24 by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2009

MILLER THEATRE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY continues its Jazz series in October with Marty Ehrlich Rites Quartet The acclaimed and formidable saxophonist brings his group uptown Saturday, October 24, 8:00PM

Alvaro, Sebastian, Peters, Graber, Wilcox and Sturtevant Cast in Bickford's PERFECT WEDDING, Runs 11/12-12/6 by Alexandra Johnson - Oct 21, 2009

Casting has been announced for the Bickford Theatre's upcoming production of the riotous sex farce, Perfect Wedding. Directed by Eric Hafen, Bickford Theatre's Artistic Director, the production will play the New Jersey venue at the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown, from Nov. 12 through Dec. 6.?

Photo Flash: THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO at the Main Street Theater by Aimee Savoth - Oct 21, 2009

Main Street Theater presents a production of The Last Night of Ballyhoo with performances from November 7-December 13.

A BIG GAY NORTH HOLLYWOOD WEDDING Extends At The Crown City Theater Through 11/8 by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2009

It's raining men at the Weinberg/Logan wedding. So come boogie down with the grooms, the best man, the grooms-maid, the phobic in-laws, rich Uncle Morty and the rest of the dysfunctional family members as you sip champagne and enjoy a little piece of cake.

A BIG GAY NORTH HOLLYWOOD WEDDING Exetnds At The Crown City Theater Through 11/8 by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2009

It's raining men at the Weinberg/Logan wedding. So come boogie down with the grooms, the best man, the grooms-maid, the phobic in-laws, rich Uncle Morty and the rest of the dysfunctional family members as you sip champagne and enjoy a little piece of cake.

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Plays Final Weekend at Westport Community Theatre, 10/9-10/11 by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2009

It is the final weekend for WCT's opening production of the 2009 / 2010 season, a revival of Neil Simon's 1960s' hit comedy Barefoot in the Park. The productions final performances are Friday, October 9 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, October 10 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 PM.

OCPAC Presents Two-Time Tony�® Award Winner Christine Ebersole in Concert by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2009

In an exclusive Southern California engagement, award-winning chanteuse, actress and comedienne Christine Ebersole returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for her third visit October 8 ? 11 in the intimate Samueli Theater to open the 2009-2010 Cabaret Series. Ebersole has enchanted audiences throughout her performing career ? from the Broadway stage to television series and specials, films, concert appearances, and recordings ? with her amazing voice, endearing personality and vast repertoire of ballads, jazz, pop, torch, opera, swing and country.

Christine Ebersole Returns To Orange County PAC 10/8-11 by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2009

Award-winning chanteuse, actress and comedienne Christine Ebersole returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for her third visit October 8 - 11 in the intimate Samueli Theater to open the 2009-2010 Cabaret Series.

OCPAC Presents Two-Time Tony�® Award Winner Christine Ebersole in Concert by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2009

In an exclusive Southern California engagement, award-winning chanteuse, actress and comedienne Christine Ebersole returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for her third visit October 8 ? 11 in the intimate Samueli Theater to open the 2009-2010 Cabaret Series. Ebersole has enchanted audiences throughout her performing career ? from the Broadway stage to television series and specials, films, concert appearances, and recordings ? with her amazing voice, endearing personality and vast repertoire of ballads, jazz, pop, torch, opera, swing and country.

OCPAC Presents Two-Time Tony�® Award Winner Christine Ebersole in Concert by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2009

In an exclusive Southern California engagement, award-winning chanteuse, actress and comedienne Christine Ebersole returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for her third visit October 8 ? 11 in the intimate Samueli Theater to open the 2009-2010 Cabaret Series. Ebersole has enchanted audiences throughout her performing career ? from the Broadway stage to television series and specials, films, concert appearances, and recordings ? with her amazing voice, endearing personality and vast repertoire of ballads, jazz, pop, torch, opera, swing and country.

OCPAC Presents Two-Time Tony�® Award Winner Christine Ebersole in Concert by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2009

In an exclusive Southern California engagement, award-winning chanteuse, actress and comedienne Christine Ebersole returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for her third visit October 8 ? 11 in the intimate Samueli Theater to open the 2009-2010 Cabaret Series. Ebersole has enchanted audiences throughout her performing career ? from the Broadway stage to television series and specials, films, concert appearances, and recordings ? with her amazing voice, endearing personality and vast repertoire of ballads, jazz, pop, torch, opera, swing and country.

Christine Ebersole Returns To Orange County PAC 10/8-11 by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2009

Award-winning chanteuse, actress and comedienne Christine Ebersole returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for her third visit October 8 - 11 in the intimate Samueli Theater to open the 2009-2010 Cabaret Series.

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Plays Final Weekend at Westport Community Theatre, 10/9-10/11 by Alexandra Johnson - Oct 7, 2009

It is the final weekend for WCT's opening production of the 2009 / 2010 season, a revival of Neil Simon's 1960s' hit comedy Barefoot in the Park. The productions final performances are Friday, October 9 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, October 10 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 PM.

Marin Theatre Company Presents SUNLIGHT, 1/21-4/14, 2010 by Alexandra Johnson - Oct 7, 2009

Marin Theatre Company will produce the world premiere of its 2009 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize winner, Sunlight by Sharr White, January 21 through February 14, 2010. In addition to the Sky Cooper Prize, Sunlight has garnered substantial national recognition. Following MTC's premiere, this searing political thriller will be produced at three other theaters as part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere-Arts West in Seattle, Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis, and New Jersey Rep.

A BIG GAY NORTH HOLLYWOOD WEDDING Plays The Crown City Theater Through 10/25 by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 6, 2009

It's raining men at the Weinberg/Logan wedding. So come boogie down with the grooms, the best man, the grooms-maid, the phobic in-laws, rich Uncle Morty and the rest of the dysfunctional family members as you sip champagne and enjoy a little piece of cake.

Ed Dixon and Scott Jaeck Lead Cast of INHERIT THE WIND at The Cleveland Play House by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 2, 2009

Veteran actors Ed Dixon and Scott Jaeck lead the cast of The Cleveland Play House production of Inherit the Wind, written by Jerome Lawrence & Robert Edwin Lee and directed by Associate Artistic Director Seth Gordon.

La Mirada's STEEL MAGNOLIAS With Rigby & Learned Begins Performances 10/2 by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2009

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment in association with The Welk Resorts Theatre are proud to present the first production of La Mirada Theatre's 2009-2010 season of shows, Cathy Rigby and Michael Learned starring in the funny and moving, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, written by Robert Harling and directed by La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts Producing Artistic Director Brian Kite. STEEL MAGNOLIAS will begin performances on Friday, October 2 (with a press opening on Saturday, October 3) and will run through Sunday, October 18 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada.

A BIG GAY NORTH HOLLYWOOD WEDDING Plays The Crown City Theater Through 10/25 by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 30, 2009

It's raining men at the Weinberg/Logan wedding. So come boogie down with the grooms, the best man, the grooms-maid, the phobic in-laws, rich Uncle Morty and the rest of the dysfunctional family members as you sip champagne and enjoy a little piece of cake.

Marty Ehrlich Rites Quartet Comes To The Miller Theater 10/24 by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2009

MILLER THEATRE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY continues its Jazz series in October with Marty Ehrlich Rites Quartet The acclaimed and formidable saxophonist brings his group uptown Saturday, October 24, 8:00PM

La Mirada's STEEL MAGNOLIAS With Rigby & Learned Begins Performances 10/2 by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 28, 2009

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment in association with The Welk Resorts Theatre are proud to present the first production of La Mirada Theatre's 2009-2010 season of shows, Cathy Rigby and Michael Learned starring in the funny and moving, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, written by Robert Harling and directed by La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts Producing Artistic Director Brian Kite. STEEL MAGNOLIAS will begin performances on Friday, October 2 (with a press opening on Saturday, October 3) and will run through Sunday, October 18 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada.

A BIG GAY NORTH HOLLYWOOD WEDDING Plays The Crown City Theater 9/25-10/25 by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009

It's raining men at the Weinberg/Logan wedding. So come boogie down with the grooms, the best man, the grooms-maid, the phobic in-laws, rich Uncle Morty and the rest of the dysfunctional family members as you sip champagne and enjoy a little piece of cake.

A BIG GAY NORTH HOLLYWOOD WEDDING Plays The Crown City Theater 9/25-10/25 by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 21, 2009

It's raining men at the Weinberg/Logan wedding. So come boogie down with the grooms, the best man, the grooms-maid, the phobic in-laws, rich Uncle Morty and the rest of the dysfunctional family members as you sip champagne and enjoy a little piece of cake.

OCPAC Presents Two-Time Tony�® Award Winner Christine Ebersole in Concert by Michael L. Quintos - Oct 5, 2009

In an exclusive Southern California engagement, award-winning chanteuse, actress and comedienne Christine Ebersole returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for her third visit October 8 ? 11 in the intimate Samueli Theater to open the 2009-2010 Cabaret Series. Ebersole has enchanted audiences throughout her performing career ? from the Broadway stage to television series and specials, films, concert appearances, and recordings ? with her amazing voice, endearing personality and vast repertoire of ballads, jazz, pop, torch, opera, swing and country.

A PASSION FOR JUSTICE: AN ENCOUNTER WITH CLARENCE DARROW Extended Thru 9/13 at The Olney Theatre Center by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2009

Olney favorite Paul Morella disappears into the real-life character of legendary trial lawyer Clarence Darrow in his one-man show, A Passion for Justice: An Encounter with Clarence Darrow, now extended through Sunday, September 13. The Examiner calls Morella's performance 'amazingly passionate' and his characterization 'fresh and vibrant.'

Michael Feinstein And Christine Ebersole Debut GOOD FRIENDS At Feinstein's 9/8-12 by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2009

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will open its star-studded Fall 2009 season with the first joint engagement of the club's founder Michael Feinstein and two time Tony Award winning Broadway and TV star Christine Ebersole from September 8 - 12. Their new duet show 'Good Friends' will feature classic standards and Broadway hits by Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, Rodgers & Hart and Jerry Herman, in addition to never-before-heard rarities from the Great American Songbook. Feinstein's longtime Musical Director John Oddo will lead the all-star band. All shows take place at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

Photo Flash: Addiss, Cassidy, Hawley & More Lead Cast Of ATC's TWO UNRELATED PLAYS BY DAVID MAMET: KEEP YOUR PANTHEON AND SCHOOL by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 10, 2009

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting for the New York and world premieres of a double bill of one-act plays from Atlantic's founder.

SPRING AWAKENING Comes To Orange County Performing Arts Center 11/17-29 by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 10, 2009

Broadway's most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award-winner in years is coming to the Orange County Performing Arts Center.

Michael Feinstein And Christine Ebersole Debut GOOD FRIENDS At Feinstein's 9/8-12 by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2009

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will open its star-studded Fall 2009 season with the first joint engagement of the club's founder Michael Feinstein and two time Tony Award winning Broadway and TV star Christine Ebersole from September 8 - 12. Their new duet show 'Good Friends' will feature classic standards and Broadway hits by Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, Rodgers & Hart and Jerry Herman, in addition to never-before-heard rarities from the Great American Songbook. Feinstein's longtime Musical Director John Oddo will lead the all-star band. All shows take place at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

Paul Morella Portrays Clarence Darrow In A PASSION FOR JUSTICE 8/12-9/6 At Olney by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2009

Olney favorite Paul Morella disappears into the real-life character of legendary trial lawyer Clarence Darrow in his one-man show, A Passion for Justice: An Encounter with Clarence Darrow.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS With Rigby & Learned Set For La Miranda's Upcoming Season by Eddie Varley - Sep 2, 2009

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment in association with The Welk Resorts Theatre are proud to present the first production of La Mirada Theatre's 2009-2010 season of shows, Cathy Rigby and Michael Learned starring in the funny and moving, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, written by Robert Harling and directed by La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts Producing Artistic Director Brian Kite. STEEL MAGNOLIAS will begin performances on Friday, October 2 (with a press opening on Saturday, October 3) and will run through Sunday, October 18 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada.

Aurora Theatre Company's AWAKE AND SING! Opens Its 18th Season On 8/27 by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2009

Aurora Theatre Company sets the tone for its 18th season, a season focusing on ?family and fortune,? opening with Clifford Odets? classic Depression-era drama AWAKE AND SING! First produced in 1935 by the Group Theatre, AWAKE AND SING! covers a year in the life of an extended Jewish family that does whatever it takes to survive life in the Bronx.

A PASSION FOR JUSTICE: AN ENCOUNTER WITH CLARENCE DARROW Extended Thru 9/13 at The Olney Theatre Center by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 26, 2009

Olney favorite Paul Morella disappears into the real-life character of legendary trial lawyer Clarence Darrow in his one-man show, A Passion for Justice: An Encounter with Clarence Darrow, now extended through Sunday, September 13. The Examiner calls Morella's performance 'amazingly passionate' and his characterization 'fresh and vibrant.'

Michael Feinstein And Christine Ebersole Debut GOOD FRIENDS At Feinstein's 9/8-12 by Charlie Piane - Aug 21, 2009

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will open its star-studded Fall 2009 season with the first joint engagement of the club's founder Michael Feinstein and two time Tony Award winning Broadway and TV star Christine Ebersole from September 8 - 12. Their new duet show 'Good Friends' will feature classic standards and Broadway hits by Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, Rodgers & Hart and Jerry Herman, in addition to never-before-heard rarities from the Great American Songbook. Feinstein's longtime Musical Director John Oddo will lead the all-star band. All shows take place at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

Aurora Theatre Co Opens 18th Season With AWAKE AND SING! 8/21 - 9/27 by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2009

Aurora Theatre Company opens its 18th season, focusing on 'family and fortune,' with Clifford Odets' classic Depression-era drama AWAKE AND SING! Bay Area theater veteran Joy Carlin (Jack Goes Boating, Hysteria, The Price), who first directed this play for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 24 years ago, revisits this landmark drama for Aurora.

Murray and Pankow Set For Atlantic's KEEP YOUR PANTHEON And SCHOOL, Full Casting Announced by Eddie Varley - Aug 17, 2009

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting for the New York and world premieres of a double bill of one-act plays from Atlantic's founder. TWO UNRELATED PLAYS BY DAVID MAMET: KEEP YOUR PANTHEON AND SCHOOL, directed by Neil Pepe, will feature the ensemble cast of Jeffrey Addiss, Michael Cassidy, Steven Hawley, J.J. Johnston, Jordan Lage, Brian Murray, Rod McLachlan, John Pankow, Jonathan Rossetti, Jack Wallace and Todd Weeks.

Christine Ebersole Returns To Orange County PAC 10/8-11 by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 13, 2009

Award-winning chanteuse, actress and comedienne Christine Ebersole returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for her third visit October 8 - 11 in the intimate Samueli Theater to open the 2009-2010 Cabaret Series.

Paul Morella Portrays Clarence Darrow In A PASSION FOR JUSTICE 8/12-9/6 At Olney by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2009

Olney favorite Paul Morella disappears into the real-life character of legendary trial lawyer Clarence Darrow in his one-man show, A Passion for Justice: An Encounter with Clarence Darrow.

Aurora Theatre Co Opens 18th Season With AWAKE AND SING! 8/21 - 9/27 by Ali Leskowitz - Jul 15, 2009

Aurora Theatre Company opens its 18th season, focusing on 'family and fortune,' with Clifford Odets' classic Depression-era drama AWAKE AND SING! Bay Area theater veteran Joy Carlin (Jack Goes Boating, Hysteria, The Price), who first directed this play for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 24 years ago, revisits this landmark drama for Aurora.

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