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Emmy and Golden Globe Nominee Wendie Malick to Star in Off-Broadway's 'BURLEIGH GRIMES'
by BWW News Desk - April 3, 2006


This summer, two-time Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Wendie Malick (NBC's 'Just Shoot Me') returns to the New York stage in BURLEIGH GRIME$, a new comedy by Roger Kirby, opening Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at New World Stages.

Mary Bond Davis Extends at Danny's Through May 20
by BWW News Desk - April 2, 2006


Hairspray star Mary Bond Davis has extended her engagement at Danny's Skylight Room through May 20th

Neil Simon's "Memoirs" Brightens Stage at Metropolis
by Bradley A. Rose - April 3, 2006


Metropolis' staging of Brighton Beach Memoirs is Neil Simon's love letter to his past and is considered by many to be his most touching play.

Plane Crazy Among Shows Presented at OCU's 'Stripped' New Musicals Project
by BWW News Desk - April 2, 2006


Plane Crazy will be among four new musicals presented as part of Oklahoma City University's 'Stripped' New Musicals Project on April 23rd

All Shook Up Launches 35-City National Tour Sept. 12th in Milwaukee
by BWW News Desk - April 2, 2006


Combining all-time favorite Elvis Presley songs with a surefire rock'n'roll story, All Shook Up, the musical that took Broadway by storm last season, will launch a 35-city First National tour starting September 12th at Milwaukee's Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.

Sarasota's FST Announces Play Reading Series
by Beau Higgins - April 1, 2006


The Sunken Living Room-Coral Gables' New Theatre
by Beau Higgins - April 1, 2006


Copeland's Not a Genuine Black Man Begins Previews May 9
by BWW News Desk - April 1, 2006


Not a Genuine Black Man, a new play written and performed by Brian Copeland, will open Off-Broadway at the DR2 Theatre on Wednesday, May 15th, with previews starting on Tuesday, May 9th

The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber--with Callaway, Ripley, Evan and More--Plays Des Moines in May
by BWW News Desk - April 1, 2006


Jeffrey Finn Productions announced that it will present a special engagement of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber--starring Alice Ripley, Liz Callaway, Rob Evan and more--for one week only at The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, from May 9 through 14.

Brooklyn College Presents August in April, Featuring Highlights from Wilson Plays, April 27-29
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2006


August in April, A Tribute to August Wilson's Life and Legacy, presented by Brooklyn College in collaboration with Arizona State University, will run from April 27 through April 29 at the Harry DeJur Playhouse

Photo Coverage: Harry Connick Jr.'s Portrait Unveiled at Tony's DiNapoli
by Linda Lenzi - March 31, 2006


BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling of Harry Connick Jr.'s portrait at Tony's on March 30th

Broadway in Chicago Season to Include Pirate Queen, Doubt, Legends and More
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2006


Broadway in Chicago's 2006-2007 season will feature The Pirate Queen, Doubt, Twelve Angry Men, Legends and more

Embers, Whistle, Rat Pack and Producers Extend West End Runs
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2006


Four hit West End productions--Embers, Whistle Down the Wind, The Rat Pack--Live From Las Vegas and The Producers--have extended their runs

THE USHER CHRONICLES: Behind the Bowtie
by James Howard - April 2, 2006


First in a series of articles about the theatre scene from the point of view of the usher.

Shanley's Defiance Extended for a Third Time Through June 4
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2006


John Patrick Shanley's play Defiance has been extended at MTC for a third time through June 4th

Photo Coverage: A Safe Harbor for Elizabeth Bishop Opens
by Linda Lenzi - March 31, 2006


BroadwayWorld was there as A Safe Harbor for Elizabeth Bishop, starring Amy Irving, opened Off-Broadway on March 30th

Seattle Review: The Pillowman
by Robbie Wachs - March 31, 2006


Contest: Win Tickets to Sandra Bernhard: Everything Bad & Be
by Contests Broadway - April 3, 2006


CONTEST CLOSED! SANDRA BERNHARD stars in a limited engagement of her newest show, Sandra Bernhard: Everything Bad & Beautiful.

Summer Play Festival Announces Fifteen Plays for Third Season
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2006


After two successful seasons the Summer Play Festival, has announced 15 shows to play at Theatre Row from July 5th to July 30th as part of the third annual event

John Cariani's cul-de-sac Begins Off-Broadway Run April 20
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2006


The world premiere of John Cariani's new play cul-de-sac will begin performances on April 20th

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