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Linda Shelton, Executive Director of The Joyce Theater, announced today the organization's programming for its 2014-2015 fall/winter season, launching September 9 with the New York premiere of Christopher Wheeldon's extravagant production of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, danced by the magnificent dancers of the National Ballet of Canada at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

Paramount announces 2014-15 Broadway Series: Cats, Mary Poppins, Tommy & Les Mis

Hotsy Totsy Burlesque is moving to the Slipper Room, and will return tonight, February 19th!

Tickets to Shakespeare & Company's provocative and ambitious 37th Summer Performance Season are now on sale. Artistic Director Tony Simotes has planned a celebratory season packed with Shakespeare, modern works, premieres and special events in honor of the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth. To purchase tickets or for more information please visit us online at www.shakespeare.org, call the Box Office at (413) 637-3353, or stop by in person at 70 Kemble Street, Lenox Ma.

The Human Race Theatre Company starts 2014 with Harvey Fierstein's award-winning and rarely-produced three-act play, Torch Song Trilogy. Poignant and filled with witty, sharp humor, Fierstein's deeply personal story of self-discovery redefined an era in gay America. What begins as a chance encounter in a New York nightclub leads drag-queen Arnold Beckoff in a hilarious, yet touching, pursuit of love, happiness and a life of which he can be proud. From a failed affair with a reluctant lover, to a committed relationship with a young model and the promise of a stable family, Arnold's struggle for acceptance meets its greatest challenge in his intolerant mother. Check out a first look below!

The Human Race Theatre Company starts 2014 with Harvey Fierstein's award-winning and rarely-produced three-act play, Torch Song Trilogy. Poignant and filled with witty, sharp humor, Fierstein's deeply personal story of self-discovery redefined an era in gay America. What begins as a chance encounter in a New York nightclub leads drag-queen Arnold Beckoff in a hilarious, yet touching, pursuit of love, happiness and a life of which he can be proud. From a failed affair with a reluctant lover, to a committed relationship with a young model and the promise of a stable family, Arnold's struggle for acceptance meets its greatest challenge in his intolerant mother.

The Human Race Theatre Company starts 2014 with Harvey Fierstein's award-winning and rarely-produced three-act play, Torch Song Trilogy. Poignant and filled with witty, sharp humor, Fierstein's deeply personal story of self-discovery redefined an era in gay America. What begins as a chance encounter in a New York nightclub leads drag-queen Arnold Beckoff in a hilarious, yet touching, pursuit of love, happiness and a life of which he can be proud. From a failed affair with a reluctant lover, to a committed relationship with a young model and the promise of a stable family, Arnold's struggle for acceptance meets its greatest challenge in his intolerant mother.

Hotsy Totsy Burlesque is moving to the Slipper Room, and will return on February 19th!

It is the holiday season and time once again at The Home For Wayward Girls and Fallen Women for the annual viewing of Cherry's favorite TV show: The Star Wars Holiday Special! Join us for a night of Star Wars themed burlesque acts and clips from the actual 1978 fiasco. George Lucas has reportedly said: 'If I had the time and a sledgehammer, I would track down every copy of that show and smash it.' We are so proud to own a copy!

According to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Burlesque (b?r?lesk) is perhaps the best entertainment enjoyed by carbon-based life forms. While the act of removing ones clothes in front of an audience of inebriated perverts may sound simplistic, audiences throughout the universe report that the spectacle is as captivating as viewing the quadruple rainbows of Galtitaia's 3rd moon and can be more exciting than the effects of licking a plague of Thelestian Tree frogs while sipping on a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster.

Spellbinding premieres by Jiri Kylian and Crystal Pite join Kylian's sensual Petite Mort and raucous Sechs Tänze (Six Dances) in KYLIAN + PITE, Pacific Northwest Ballet's fascinating foursome of contemporary works.

Last night, Theatre Philadelphia celebrated the past year in theatre across the region by presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award, cash awards totaling $56,500, and a masquerade after-party that featured performances of some of the highlights of the previous theatre season. Over 400 theatre artists, administrators and supporters attended the sold out ceremony and party held at Arden Theatre Company in Old City. More information about Theatre Philadelphia can be found at www.theatrephiladelphia.org.

According to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Burlesque (b?r?lesk) is perhaps the best entertainment enjoyed by carbon-based life forms. While the act of removing ones clothes in front of an audience of inebriated perverts may sound simplistic, audiences throughout the universe report that the spectacle is as captivating as viewing the quadruple rainbows of Galtitaia's 3rd moon and can be more exciting than the effects of licking a plague of Thelestian Tree frogs while sipping on a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center's annual horror fest Scary Movies returns for its 7th edition featuring several U.S. and New York City premieres among its lineup of highly anticipated horror films and thrillers

Spellbinding premieres by Jiri Kylian and Crystal Pite join Kylian's sensual Petite Mort and raucous Sechs Tänze (Six Dances) in KYLIAN + PITE, Pacific Northwest Ballet's fascinating foursome of contemporary works.

Actress, singer-songwriter and musician Melissa Manchester returns to the Suncoast Showroom tonight and tomorrow, October 12 and 13.

Yoshi's San Francisco has announced its updated calendar for club and restaurant through November 10, plus new shows through January 2014. Details below!

The first season of BEAUTY QUEEN MURDERS premieres tonight, October 1 at 10/9c only on Investigation Discovery.

You are cordially invited to the Marriage of Eddie Munster and Wednesday Addams on October 15th at the Home For Wayward Girls and Fallen Women. Presiding over the event is Cherry Pitz, who just got her accreditation on line. Sadly this happy day is beset with misadventure… Where is Herman Munster, the groom's father? Why do people keep disappearing? Is the groom getting cold feet or is something wonderfully sinister going on?

The first season of BEAUTY QUEEN MURDERS premieres Tuesday, October 1 at 10/9c only on Investigation Discovery.

Kritzerland at Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal presents THE STORY GOES ON: The Songs of Richard Maltby & David Shire on MONDAY, October 7, 2013 - 7:00 PM, featuring Heather Barr, Will Collyer, Ashley Fox Linton, Sally Mayes, John Sloman, Shannon Warne and music director John Boswell.

Joe The Shark and Cherry Pitz Present: DOCTOR WHO - BOOBIES IN THE TARDIS, Hotsy Totsy Burlesque's tribute to Doctor Who, at the R-Bar, 218 Bowery (between Prince and Spring) at 8pm tonight September 17th, 2013.

Joe The Shark and Cherry Pitz Present: DOCTOR WHO - BOOBIES IN THE TARDIS, Hotsy Totsy Burlesque's tribute to Doctor Who, at the R-Bar, 218 Bowery (between Prince and Spring) at 8pm on September 17th, 2013.

Actress, singer-songwriter and musician Melissa Manchester returns to the Suncoast Showroom October 12 and 13.

Cherry Pitz has accidently overdosed on bath salts while taking a bubble bath during a Game Of Thrones marathon. Delusional, she believes she is King Joffrey and that tonight's Hosty Totsy show is a bachelor party. Cherry - as Joffrey - plots how to out do the Red Wedding, while the cast tries to keep sharp objects away from her. The show must go on and the gals from the Home For Wayward Girls and Fallen Women do their best to show 'Joffrey' a good time.