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On Saturday, November 3 between Jason Grote (author of 1001) and award-winning playwright Theresa Rebeck after tomorrow's matinee performance of 1001. Grote and Rebeck's discussion will focus on the playwright's process when she or he is telling a human story in a political context.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre's production of Argonautika sets sail in its West Coast Premiere on November 2; officially opening on November 7, and runs through December 16 at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre

Casting is complete for Northwestern University's 66th Annual Dolphin Show, the largest student produced musical in the nation. Performances begin January 25 2008.

The Alchemy Theatre Company of Manhattan, Inc presents Harvest by David Wright Crawford, off-Broadway at The Beckett (Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street). Judson Jones and Benard Cummings will direct. Previews begin on November 30 and the opening will be Tuesday, December 4 at 8PM.

On Saturday, November 10 from 10PM - midnight on 89.3 KPCC, The Play's the Thing will air The Best Man by Gore Vidal, starring Senator Fred Thompson and Marsha Mason.

In November, 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.

Friday, November 2, 'The After Party' welcomes Grease's Kirsten Wyatt and Her Song's Gabrielle Stravelli. Both will be on hand to greet fans and perform a few numbers as only they can.

Three unique lady vocalists, Yana Chupenko, Angela DiCarlo and Lizzy Yoder present a combination of original songs and old favorites, with comic transitions, glamorous costume changes and electrifying man dancers. Presented by Deitch Projects and directed by Adam Dugas, Lady, Lady, Lady will play The Zipper Factory (336 West 37th Street) on Sunday, November 18 at 9PM.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced today that - due to the huge demand for tickets - it will extend its acclaimed production of after the quake. Since opening in October, the show has attracted rave reviews and sold-out houses, so it'll keep shaking through December 2.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com will present Lucie Arnaz at Broadway at Birdland on Sunday November 18 and Monday November 19 at 7PM. The popular Sunday and Monday night concert series features top Broadway stars and theatre songwriters at the legendary Birdland

Recently seen in New Rep's play reading series, New Voices @ New Rep, A House With No Walls, Thomas Gibbons' daring new play, will be given full production as part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. New Rep's production plays through November 18, 2007.

The highly-anticipated Pittsburgh premiere of Plaid Tidings at the CLO Cabaret previews next Thursday, November 8 and opens Wednesday, November 14 for its limited run. The original cast from Forever Plaid, the show that opened the CLO Cabaret, is back to perform their harmonious melodies in a show that is sure to lift your Holiday spirit.

Gerald Schoenfeld, Board Chairman of The Shubert Organization and The Shubert Foundation, will receive the Joan Warburg Humanitarian Award from The Acting Company on Monday, November 12. Legendary producer Edgar Lansbury, will be presented the John Houseman Award honoring his commitment to the development of classical actors and a national audience for the theater.

Culture Project announces the return of their children and family series with The Cat Who Went to Heaven, a puppet show directed by Will Pomerantz, with music and lyrics by Nancy Harrow (creator of Maya the Bee) and based on the 1931 Newbery Award-winning book by Elizabeth Coatsworth. Performances begin at Culture Project (55 Mercer Street) on Saturday, November 17 at 12PM.

Newly founded Finite Records will release Jonathan Whitton's recent cabaret debut 'Perfect Finite' on CD December 11 with concert at Laurie Beechman Theatre.

WHO: CENTERSTAGE WHAT: Hearts by Willy Holtzman WHEN: Through December 2. Tues - Sat 8PM, Sat & Sun at 2PM, Sun at 7:30PM. Weds at 1PM on 11/14 & 28. HOW MUCH: $10 - $60. Discounts available to Students, Seniors and Groups. Special discount for Veterans and Active Duty Military. INFORMATION & TICKETS: www.centerstage.org or 410-332-0033.

ASCAP and MAC are pleased to announce the next Songwriters' Showcase, hosted by Jamie deRoy with special guests Lucie Arnaz and Penny Fuller.

Feinstein's at Loews Regency will continue their Fall 2007 season with the debut of critically-acclaimed performer Erin McKeown. She was recently called 'one of the freshest singer-songwriters of her generation' by The Wall Street Journal. McKeown and her Little Big Band will perform songs from the CD Sing You Sinners for two shows only, Sunday, November 25 and Monday, November 26.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company launches its 2008 Traffic Series in January with two events: An Intimate Evening with David Sedaris, January 8 - 13, 2008 in the Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre and The PocketBook Monologues, January 14, 2008 in the Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre

Red Bull Theater proudly announces the world premiere of Garland Wright's adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's Edward the Second, beginning performances December 11 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street), for a limited Off-Broadway engagement through January 13. Opening Night is set for December 15 and will be hosted by Mark Rylance.