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Following sold-out runs in Los Angeles and Chicago, Millrock will present the New York Off-Broadway premiere of the award-winning comedy Straight Up with a Twist, written and performed by Paul Stroili, and directed by Bill Penton. Previews begin Thursday, January 17, with the opening set for Thursday, January 24, 2008

Corio proudly presents a dazzling new weekly revue, This is Burlesque. With a nod to the speak-easy era, downtown 'King of Comedy' Murray Hill, neo-burlesque star Angie Pontani, The World Famous Pontani Sisters and others deliver a stage show like no other in an intimate lounge atmosphere - creating a total New York nightlife experience. Performances began October 11, 2007 and the show has been drawing wildly-diverse capacity crowds ever since.

Top Honors for local college productions in 2007

Theatre for a New Audience is presenting the United States premiere of Biyi Bandele's adaptation of Aphra Behn's Oroonoko, directed by Kate Whoriskey with original music by Juwon Ogungbe, begins previews February 2 at 8PM, opens February 10 at 6:30PM

Martin McDonagh's 'The Pillowman', directed by Peter Sampieri, begins preview performances on January 24th

The Las Vegas Review-Journal named Stomp Out Loud and Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular as two of Las Vegas' Top 10 Shows of the Year. Other celebrated Las Vegas productions included Celine Dion's A New Day, and Cirque du Soleil's 'O' and LOVE.

This fall's critically acclaimed production of Beebo Brinker Chronicles will play a 10 week limited engagement Off-Broadway run beginning February 19 at 37 Arts.

The Best of the National Tours that played Baltimore!

On Monday, January 21, at 8PM, the 92nd Street Y Unterberg Poetry Center will present the world premiere of Seven, a documentary theater piece based on the real-life stories of seven extraordinary women from around the world who overcame adversity to make their voices heard as advocates for change.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 12/30/2007

Ian McKellen and Richard Griffiths are among the New Years Honours 2008 by Queen Elizabeth II.

Tomorrow, Friday January 4, 'The After Party' is thrilled to welcome Drama Desk Award nominee Aaron Lazar, at 10:30PM at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

In November 2006, Kristin Huffman made her Broadway debut as Sarah (flute, piccolo and sax) in John Doyle's production of Company. The actress, with a new series of tales that go inside the making of Company from an actor's perspective, starting at the Cincinnati Playhouse and on to New York, continues her stories about a 15-year career that has led her to the door of the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

The multi talented Heidi Kettenring, who is currently garnering rave reviews for her performance as Jo March in 'Little Women, The Musical' talks about her career in this intimate conversation.

A.C.T.'s 2007-2008 season gala, Illuminate the Night: A Spotlight on Our Shining Stars. At this benefit for A.C.T.'s actor-training programs, two-time Tony Award-winner Christine Ebersole, Billy Stritch, and A.C.T.'s own Master of Fine Arts Program and Young Conservatory students will entertain San Francisco's most prominent community leaders on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at San Francisco's Four Seasons Hotel.

Red Bull Theaterproudly announces the extension of their world premiere engagement of Garland Wright's adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's Edward the Second, at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater through January 27th.

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will continue its 40th anniversary season with two-time Academy Award winner Dianne Wiest and Tony Award winner Alan Cumming starring in Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, beginning performances Wednesday, February 20 at Classic Stage Company (136 East 13th Street).

The OBIE, Drama Desk and Lortel Award-winning Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) and Harlem Stage present Trojan Women, adapted and directed by Alfred Preisser.

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club proudly presents North, a new work created, conceived and directed by Heather Christian, and performed by Heather Christian & The Arbornauts. Performances run from January 18 to February 2, 2008 in a limited engagement at La MaMa e.t.c. in NYC. Previews begin January 18 for a January 20 opening.

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