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Charles Dance (Gosford Park, The Jewel in the Crown) stars as C.S. Lewis, Shadowlands, an intensely moving play which charts the extraordinary true love story between Lewis and Joy Gresham, played by award-winning actress Janie Dee (RSC, National Theatre). Remaining performances are through December 15.

The Sparrow celebrated its 100th performance at the Apollo Theater (2540 N. Lincoln Ave) of Chicago this past weekend.

The entire Broadway community has been affected by the Strike, including the non-profit organizations who rely on theatre-going audiences for their support. Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS released the following statement today regarding sales of their latest 'Carols for a Cure' CD: 'Due to the stagehand strike closing so many shows on Broadway, this project is now a silent victim of the strike… Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will suffer a big hit this year unless this strike is settled quickly'

Dances Patrelle's The Yorkville Nutcracker will have its 9th annual production, at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (68th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues) NYC; December 6-9. Once again The Yorkville Nutcracker will have students from: Ballet Academy East, Studio Maestro, The Ailey School and 92nd St Y Harkness Dance Center.

The Littlest Light on the Christmas Tree, the animated film which won the 'Best Animated Feature' Accolades Award, has been adapted as a stage musical for young audiences and will premiere in New York City at Vital Theatre Company (2162 Broadway, 4th Floor) for a special limited engagement starting December 8 through January 6.

Paper Mill Playhouse (Millburn, NJ) officially opened its mainstage production of Meet Me in St. Louis on November 11 at 7:30PM.

Having to unexpectedly cancel their remaining Broadway concerts at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, the rock pop group Duran Duran has scheduled the remainder of their limited concert engagement to play the Roseland Ballroom.

President James J. Claffey of Local One, plus representatives of Local 802 and Actors' Equity held a press conference to state their side of the table.

The pre-theater restaurants are losing business as the Broadway Strike's second day drew to a close.

A statement has just been released by James J. Claffey, Jr. President of Local One, I.A.T.S.E., notifying union members that the strike will be paused for a day at the Marriott Marquis Theatre to honor a previously scheduled benefit.

A new statement has just been released by Charlotte St. Martin, Executive Director of the League of American Theatres and Producers.

As part of BroadwayWorld.com's ongoing and extensive strike coverage, I spoke with former actor and current hotel concierge John Powell. Working at Manhattan's 70 Park Avenue Hotel, where he's both a concierge and a 'romance sommelier', Powell provided a unique insight for how the strike is effecting tourists and hotel guests.

Duran Duran has been forced to rescheduling their three remaining shows at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre New York (tonight: Saturday 10th, Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th) due to Local One Union Strike action.

Local One will hold a press conference Sunday, November 11 at 1PM at St. Malachy's Church (239 West 49th Street) for editors and reporters only.

The League of American Theatres and Producers has released remarks made by its Executive Director, Charlotte St. Martin, on their official web site.

LATEST NEWS: A statement from the League of American Theatres and Producers reads, 'The League of American Theatres and Producers and Local One talked through the night and were unable to reach an agreement. Talks will resume tomorrow (Wednesday, November 28) at 10AM. Performances are canceled through Wednesday's matinees.'

Tourists, New Yorkers, and actors talk about the first day of the Broadway Strike

Rex Smith and Susan Egan host an evening of Legendary Bingo on Wednesday December 5 from 7-9PM at Hamburger Mary's

There's a new king in Camelot and a new way to experience the show.

Quality of Life remains highly relevant leading up to next years presidential elections, and the enormously talented cast treats the work with utmost sincerity. Metcalf and Williams have the most dynamic characters to develop, as both come to terms with the others choices and their roller coaster emotional journeys drive the heart of Anderson's work...