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Award-winning playwright David Ireland (Can't Forget About You, Everything Between Us) has turned his hand to writing our panto script this year, and with our trusted director/designer Kenny Miller at the helm, SLEEPING BETTY promises to be a hoot, filled with all the usual Glesga patter, hilarious slapstick and general nonsense.

Bertolt Brecht's masterful drama "A Life of Galileo," portraying Galileo's struggle to defend his scientific observations at the risk of personal ruin, will run from Nov. 13 to Dec. 6 at Northwestern University.

Roger Waters, in association with Fathom Events and Picturehouse Entertainment, today announces that due to overwhelming fan demand, extra showings of Roger Waters The Wall have been added

SAVANNAH, Ga. - Author Carmela Orsini Harmon brings the world of 1830s Savannah, Georgia, to life in her novel 'On the Chin of a Giant' (published by AuthorHouse), which is beginning a new marketing campaign for 2015.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces casting for First Look 2015, a program dedicated to new play development, today, August 11, through August 16, 2015 in the Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). First Look 2015 features six staged readings, providing an early look at works-in-progress from some of the most dynamic playwrights in the field. The mission of First Look is to develop new plays for future production at Steppenwolf and other theaters across the country.

The return of the Spiegeltent lends greater diversity to the Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival, and may usher in a new maturity in time for its 21st birthday.

Barbara W. Clark, a mother, grandmother, retired school counselor, school teacher and social worker; prior radio show host, devoted writer and author, has completed her new book 'The Enemy From Within': a profound work that aims to inform and help in teaching the public and political leaders of America to compromise.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces casting for First Look 2015, a program dedicated to new play development, August 11 - 16, 2015 in the Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). First Look 2015 features six staged readings, providing an early look at works-in-progress from some of the most dynamic playwrights in the field. The mission of First Look is to develop new plays for future production at Steppenwolf and other theaters across the country.

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If you like your humor like coffee-purists like their java--extremely black--then this show is for you.

Direct from their Off-Broadway run at the Rose Nagelberg Theater in New York City,BevNap Productions will present the Las Vegas premiere of RE-DESIGNING WOMEN by Jamie Morris, the twisted mind behind plays including 'Mommie Queerest,' (LA Weekly Theater Award winner), 'The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode,' 'The Silence of the Clams,' and 'Gilligan's Fire Island'. Directed by Christopher Kenney (EDIE from 'Zumanity'), this unauthorized original comedy parody celebrates one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1980s. Performances run July 9 - 18* at the ONYX THEATRE Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling (702) 732-7225 or by visiting onyxtheatre.com.

The Old Globe's presentation of Kiss Me, Kate, the classic musical comedy featuring a book by Sam and Bella Spewack and an iconic score by Cole Porter, begins tonight, July 1, on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.

This July and August, 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. For a detailed schedule of upcoming performances at 54 Below and to purchase tickets, visit www.54Below.com.

The complete cast and creative team have been announced for The Old Globe's presentation of Kiss Me, Kate, the classic musical comedy featuring a book by Sam and Bella Spewack and an iconic score by Cole Porter.

Roger Waters, the creative genius behind musical pioneers Pink Floyd, in association with Fathom Events and Picturehouse Entertainment, is set to bring his groundbreaking masterpiece, "Roger Waters The Wall," to cinemas across the globe on Tuesday, September 29 at 8 p.m. local time for one night.

Direct from their Off-Broadway run at the Rose Nagelberg Theater in New York City,BevNap Productions will present the Las Vegas premiere of RE-DESIGNING WOMEN by Jamie Morris, the twisted mind behind plays including 'Mommie Queerest,' (LA Weekly Theater Award winner), 'The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode,' 'The Silence of the Clams,' and 'Gilligan's Fire Island'. Directed by Christopher Kenney (EDIE from 'Zumanity'), this unauthorized original comedy parody celebrates one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1980s. Performances run July 9 - 18* at the ONYX THEATRE Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling (702) 732-7225 or by visiting onyxtheatre.com.

BevNap Productions presents the New York premiere of RE-DESIGNING WOMEN by Jamie Morris, the twisted mind behind plays including 'Mommie Queerest,' (LA Weekly Theater Award winner), 'The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode,' 'The Silence of the Clams,' and 'Gilligan's Fire Island'. Directed by Christopher Kenney (The ThreePenny Opera on Broadway), this unauthorized original comedy parody celebrates one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1980s. Performances run tonight, June 10 - 21, Wednesdays - Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm, at Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Avenue -- entrance on 25th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues).

BevNap Productions will present the New York premiere of RE-DESIGNING WOMEN by Jamie Morris, the twisted mind behind campy confections including "Mommie Queerest," (LA Weekly Theater Award winner), "The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode," "The Silence of the Clams," and "Gilligan's Fire Island'. Directed by Christopher Kenney (The ThreePenny Opera on Broadway), this unauthorized original comedy parody celebrates one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1980s. Performances run June 10 - 21, Wednesday - Saturday at 8pm & Sunday at 3pm at Baruch Performing Arts Center  (55 Lexington Avenue -- entrance on 25th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues). Tickets are $30 at 212-352-3101 or www.baruch.cuny.edu/bpac.

Hey, all you YOUNGER fans! Excited for this week's recap? Ready to see what kind of trouble Liza gets herself into this week? With a return to 40-year-old life for her both physically and mentally, she's headed for a doozie! (Okay, I know I've said that before, but considering she's a woman who, week after week, continues to masquerade as someone 14 years her junior, would you really expect anything less than that?!) Onto our weekly rehash: 

BevNap Productions will present the New York premiere of RE-DESIGNING WOMEN by Jamie Morris, the twisted mind behind plays including "Mommie Queerest," (LA Weekly Theater Award winner), "The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode," "The Silence of the Clams," and "Gilligan's Fire Island'.

BevNap Productions will present the New York premiere of RE-DESIGNING WOMEN by Jamie Morris, the twisted mind behind plays including "Mommie Queerest," (LA Weekly Theater Award winner), "The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode," "The Silence of the Clams," and "Gilligan's Fire Island'. Directed by Christopher Kenney (The ThreePenny Opera on Broadway), this unauthorized original comedy parody celebrates one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1980s.

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

The ABC Television Network announced highlights of upcoming May sweeps programming, featuring season finale dates for series "American Crime," "America's Funniest Home Videos," "black-ish," "Castle," "Dancing with the Stars," "Forever," "The Goldbergs," "The Middle," "Modern Family," "Nashville," "Revenge," "Scandal," "Secrets and Lies," and "Shark Tank."

This April and May, 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street.

This April and May, 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street.