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Who would have thought that a cheap, black and white horror movie, shot in 1960 by Roger Corman in just two days, would resurface some 20 years later, to become an off-Broadway musical comedy smash hit? The show, in its new incarnation (created by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken) ran for over four years, before transferring to Broadway and from there to London's West End.

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater will kick off its 54th season with 'Bob Baker's Fun With Strings!' beginning performances today, January 11, 2014.

Prince George's Little Theatre will present the warm-hearted family comedy 'Over the River and Through the Woods' at the Bowie Playhouse at White Marsh today, January 10 - 25. The performances today, January 10-11, 17-18, and 24 are at 8 p.m The Sunday January 12 and 19 performances and closing Saturday performance on January 25 are 2 p.m. matinees. Tickets are $20 ($15 for seniors and those 18 and under). For more information, call 301-937-7458.

New Brooklyn Theater has announced casting today for its site-specific production of Edward Albee's The Death of Bessie Smith at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn. This rare revival will run for eight performances between today, January 9 and 19, 2014.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the schedule for Martin Scorsese Presents: Masterpieces of Polish Cinema, a 21-film series created and organized by Scorsese's non-profit organization

New Brooklyn Theater has announced casting today for its site-specific production of Edward Albee's The Death of Bessie Smith at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn. This rare revival will run for eight performances between January 9 and 19, 2014. Each performance will be followed by talkbacks or panel discussions with leaders in the arts, government, labor, and health. These discussions are intended to raise critical questions about health access, race, class, and the arts in New York.

Prince George's Little Theatre will present the warm-hearted family comedy "Over the River and Through the Woods" at the Bowie Playhouse at White Marsh January 10 - 25. The performances on January 10-11, 17-18, and 24 are at 8 p.m The Sunday January 12 and 19 performances and closing Saturday performance on January 25 are 2 p.m. matinees. Tickets are $20 ($15 for seniors and those 18 and under). For more information, call 301-937-7458.

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater will kick off its 54th season with 'Bob Baker's Fun With Strings!' beginning performances January 11, 2014.

Million Dollar Quartet, now the longest-running Broadway musical production in Chicago's history, is celebrating the holidays by adding performance dates and a special number for a limited time. For the holidays only, the classic 1958 song 'Run, Run, Rudolph' has been added to the finale of the show.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced Edgar G. Ulmer: Back From The Margins, a spotlight on the near-forgotten émigré filmmaker, taking place January 10, 11, 17 and 18.

The Library of Congress has today announced its annual list of 25 films that will be included in the National Film Registry.

Million Dollar Quartet, now the longest-running Broadway musical production in Chicago's history, is celebrating the holidays by adding performance dates and a special number for a limited time. For the holidays only, the classic 1958 song "Run, Run, Rudolph" has been added to the finale of the show.

THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM announced via Facebook today that its December 2013 return to Broadway has been canceled.

Broadway In Chicago and Producers Steven Van Zandtand Maureen Van Zandt, Marc Brickman, and Base Entertainment, have announced that following a critically acclaimed, sold-out Broadway engagement, ONCE UPON A DREAM STARRING THE RASCALS will debut in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 West Randolph) from tonight, Nov. 5 - 10, 2013 for five performances only.

Riverside Theatre's 2013-2014 Season will again be another ambitious one in celebration od the theatre's 40th Anniversary. On the Stark Stage four great musicals will be presented to delight our audiences. On the Waxlax Stage an uproarious comedy and musical revue are scheduled. Riverside's new season will build on the great success of last season, which brought a record number of patrons and lifted subscriptions to new heights.

Producers Steven Van Zandt and Maureen Van Zandt, Marc Brickman and BASE Entertainment are thrilled to announce the Broadway return of the critically acclaimed show ONCE UPON A DREAM STARRING THE RASCALS. Back by popular demand, this spectacular live show will light up the Great White Way with a highly anticipated limited engagement from December 16 through January 5 at the Marquis Theatre. Tickets for this special holiday run can be purchased at the Marquis Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-877-250-2929. Groups of 10 or more should call 1-800-714-8452.

Million Dollar Quartet, now the longest-running Broadway musical production in Chicago's history, has extended through March 30, 2014. With over 2,000 performances and 5 smash years in Chicago, the Tony Award-winning rock 'n' roll musical has set a new record for the longest-running Broadway musical in Chicago.

Ehrenkranz Artistic Director Jane Moss today announced the roster for Lincoln Center's fourth multidisciplinary White Light Festival, today October 24 through November 23, 2013.

According to Billboard, the Rascals, who brought ONCE UPON A DREAM to Broadway last spring, will return to Broadway for a three-week run at the Marquis Theatre this holiday season. The show will begin performances on December 16.

According to published reports, Tony-winning actor Paul Rogers passed away last week in London. He was 96 years old.

Long Wharf Theatre, in association with Hartford Stage, presents The Underpants by Steve Martin, adapted from the play by Carl Sternheim, directed by Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein.

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts campus is waking to the sweet sounds of a robust Fall harvest of programming with a dynamic line-up of arts offering something for everyone.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the upcoming 2014 spring season line-up. Supporting Broadway In Chicago's commitment to Chicagoans seeing shows first, the season features four premieres. Coming to Chicago first is the World Premiere Pre-Broadway production of THE LAST SHIP, the U.S. Tour Premiere of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL and the North American Premiere ofHEARTBEAT OF HOME, as well as the U.S. Tour Premiere of BUYER AND CELLAR as an off-season special. Also included in the season is GHOST THE MUSICAL, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, PETER & THE STARCATCHERand THE WIZARD OF OZ. The 2014 spring off-season includes: ONCE UPON A DREAM STARRING THE RASCALS, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, ALTON BROWN LIVE!, CHICAGO, ROCK OF AGES, ERTH'S DINOSAUR ZOO and MAMMA MIA!.

The Morrison Center announces a Celebration of Velma V. Morrison's life today, September 22, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at the Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Boise State University (2201 Cesar Chavez Lane).

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts campus is waking to the sweet sounds of a robust Fall harvest of programming with a dynamic line-up of arts offering something for everyone.