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South Coast Repertory will start off the new year with the West Coast Premiere of A Feminine Ending, Sarah Treem's romantic comedy about a female musician who aspires to become a composer - but first must find composure in her love life. Directed by Timothy Douglas, A Feminine Ending will run from January 6 through January 27 on the Julianne Argyros Stage. Low-priced previews are available January 6-10. Opening night is Jan. 11. Press night is Saturday, January 12 at 7:45PM.

Culture Project will next produce the World Premiere of George Packer's new play Betrayed, directed by Pippin Parker in 2008.Marking Packer's playwriting debut, Betrayed will begin performances on Friday, January 25 at Culture Project's SoHo theatre. Opening Night is set for February 5, 2008.

WHO: CENTERSTAGE WHAT: Joe Turner's Come and Gone WHEN: Through January 13. Tues - Sat at 8PM, Sun at 7:30PM, Sat and Sun at 2PM HOW MUCH: $10 - $60. TICKETS AND INFORMATION: www.centerstage.org or 410-332-0033

The Guthrie today announced that veteran Twin Cities actor Sally Wingert will lead the cast of Third, Wendy Wasserstein's candid and uncompromising portrait of a woman entering the third part of her life. Casey Stangl will direct the production, the first Wasserstein work ever produced by the Guthrie. Third begins previews February 16 and runs through March 30 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.

New Repertory Theatre is bringing the Belle Époque in France to the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Molière's delightful comedy, The Misanthrope. This classic satire, told with Molière's signature wit, opens for the press on Friday, January 18, 2008 at 8PM and plays through February 10, 2007

Paper Mill Playhouse announces its mainstage production of The Miracle Worker. The Miracle Worker will run at the Millburn theatre from January 23, 2008 through February 24, 2008. There are three added student matinee performances on February 6, 13 and 14 at 11AM. The Miracle Worker is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Flying Machine will present the world-premiere of its newest work, Journey to the End of the Night with previews beginning January 8, prior to an official press opening of January 10 at the Gene Frankel Theater

Brian Dykstra's The Jesus Factor, an impassioned indictment of the religious right, with direction by long-time collaborator Margarett Perry as part of Barrow Street FORTNIGHT for three performances only January 10, 19 and 20, 2008 at Barrow Street Theater

Steven Brinberg in celebrated the holidays in 'Simply Barbra: A Christmas Show' playing 4 performances only at the Metropolitan Room. With Chris Denny at the piano, a special guest star will appear at each show.

Freddie Fields, Hollywood agent, producer and studio executive who represented Mel Gibson, Richard Gere and others, died from lung cancer in his Beverly Hills Home on Tuesday, December 11. He was 84 years old

A Marriage of Convenience will begin previews on January 16 and 17, will open on January 18 and will run through the February 2 at The Turtle's Shell Theater

A new souvenir program being assembled for the Broadway hit, Xanadu will feature a special section dedicated to its fans.

WHO: The First National Tour WHAT: Avenue Q WHEN: Through December 23. Tues - Sat at 8PM, Sat at 2, Sun at 1Pm and 6:30PM. HOW MUCH: $25.00 - $70.00, plus fees TICKETS/INFORMATION: 410-547-SEAT or www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/Baltimore

Broadway's youngest stars from The Lion King, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Beauty and the Beast, Gypsy and other big ticket musicals will perform holiday songs and Broadway favorites as part of a special celebration at the Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) on December 22 at 2PM & 3PM.

Teatro Del Carretto - the renowned company founded in 1983 in Lucca, Italy by director Maria Grazia Cipriani and designer Graziano Gregori, and widely recognized as one of Italy's most innovative theatre companies - makes its long-awaited US debut at LaMaMa ETC with its acclaimed adult adaptation of Pinocchio, with previews to begin January 10, prior to an official press opening January 13, at La MaMa ETC

Carl Rosa Opera company, currently celebrating its 10th anniversary, in the return of Gilbert & Sullivan to the West End for a limited five-week season at the Gielgud Theatre from 30 January - 1 March 2008.

Elton John and Lee Hall's multi award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical receives its Australian premiere in Sydney this week. With a star-studded audience hosted by Billy Elliot composer Elton John, the Australian production opens at Sydney's Capitol Theatre on December 13.

On Sunday, December 16, 2007 New York Theatre Barn will debut its new monthly cabaret series, NYTB at the Duplex, with two amazing artists, Ruthie Baker and Brad Bass.

Celebrated vocalist Darius de Haas presented 'Wonder: The Songs of Stevie Wonder' on Monday, December 10 at 7PM at the legendary Birdland. Following the concert was Jim Caruso's 'Cast Party.'

The next installment of 'Don't Quit Your Night Job' will take place at The Zipper Factory on Thursday, December 20 at 11:30PM.

The second interactive Sweeney Todd character card features Mrs. Lovett!

BroadwayWorld has learned that on Thursday night's episode of 30 Rock, Liz Lemon's (Tina Fey) mother visits New York City and the two go see the Jersey Boys.