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Berkeley Repertory Theatre proudly opens its 2006-07 season with a vivid revival of Bertolt Brecht's anti-war masterpiece, Mother Courage, filled with laughter, song, and sorrow.

Thomas Schumacher, President, Disney Theatrical Productions, along with South African licensees Lebo M, international recording artist and co-composer of THE LION KING, and Pieter Toerien, veteran theatre producer, today announced Disney's award-winning musical THE LION KING, will open on June 6, 2007 in Johannesburg.

Hugh Panaro, who recently played the vampiric title role of Lestat, will take on the role of Bobby in the 5th Avenue Theatre's upcoming production of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth classic Company

Jake Ehrenreich's A Jew Grows in Brooklyn will transfer to the 37 Arts Theatre in October

Jessica-Snow Wilson will assume the role of Olive Ostrovsky in the Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, beginning Tuesday, September 19

Esoterica, written and performed by Eric Walton, will have its off Broadway premiere at the DR2 Theatre, opening Tuesday, September 19th, with previews beginning Saturday, September 9th

Fame Becomes Me cast member Mary Birdsong will appear nationally on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' on NBC Wednesday, August 30th

Sondra Lee, Christine Pedi and KT Sullivan will star in Lost Musicals' upcoming staged concert presentation of Cole Porter's '20s musical Fifty Million Frenchmen

Sterling's Upstairs, the all-new supper club at Vitello's Restaurant in Studio City, CA. has announced a September roster of performers that includes Toni Morrell, Renee Laramore, Demars and Reins, Nelson Kole and Nita Whitaker

The National Touring production of Monty Python's Spamalot has reported the highest gross in its history this week as the show grossed $1,319,042 ($1,465,761.00 Canadian) at Toronto's Canon Theatre during the week Monday, August 21 - Sunday, August 27

On September 11th, Jason Robert Brown will perform in concert at Birdland

Tony Award-winner Katie Finneran and Spring Awakening's Lea Michele will lead the cast of Hot and Sweet, which will play the New York Musical Theatre Festival from Sept. 21st through September 30th at the Theatre at St. Clement's

Calling all producers and directors – nominate your unsung heroes for Baltimore/BWW recognition! The return of Mamma Mia! BPF plays the Kennedy Center! Toby’s to open Ragtime! Summer wrap up – best shows of the summer and 15 young artists to watch for!

On August 29th, the comedy Jewtopia celebrates its 800th Off-Broadway performance

How to Save the World and Find True Love in 90 Minutes, a new musical, will open at New World Stages/Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street) on November 12th after beginning previews on November 4th; it will be directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli

The 39 Steps, starring Catherine McCormack, will transfer to London's Criterion Theatre in September

Direct from a sold out performance at Joe's Pub, and his 2 year national tour, Phantom of the Opera star Franc D'Ambrosio will take the stage at the Metropolitan Room, Thursday through Sunday, September 21st - 24th, with 'Franc D'Ambrosio's Broadway.'

Pop star Ashlee Simpson has been confirmed as London's latest Roxie Hart in Chicago

Tickets are now on sale for Career Transition for Dancers' October 23rd benefit, which will honor Chita Rivera