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Nicholas Martin has been named Artistic Director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF), effective November 1, 2007, it was announced by WTF Board President Matt Harris. After a successful and productive three year tenure as the Artistic Director of the WTF, Roger Rees will step down to move on to other opportunities.

Birdland Jazz Club proudly presents the legendary singer/songwriter Phoebe Snow as she brings her extraordinary vocal instrument to Manhattan for a very rare New York club engagement, October 24-27.

Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City, CA is pleased to announce its November, 2007 roster of headliners. Critically acclaimed as LA's premier supper-club located at the legendary Vitello's Restaurant, Sterling's Upstairs celebrated the beginning of its second year of operation on June 9, 2007, and is known for its dedication to presenting the best of Broadway performers and Nightclub artists on a weekly basis.

Due to the recent wildfires in San Diego County, La Jolla Playhouse announced today that their 2007 'Diamonds Are Forever' Gala, originally scheduled for Saturday, October 27, 2007, has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 8, 2007. This year's special gala is designed as a celebration of both La Jolla Playhouse's 60th anniversary, as well as a tribute to Director Emeritus Des McAnuff.

Signature Theatre Company announces that Tony and Academy Award-winning actress Mercedes Ruehl will appear in the world premiere of Edward Albee's Occupant directed by Pam MacKinnon, opening May 29.

Soprano Barbara Cook, who turns 80 years-old today, Thursday, October 25, will celebrate this milestone birthday with three special concerts in Los Angeles, New York and London.

The Academy for the Performing Artist, Las Vegas, will present Tales from the Holly Woods a contemporary version of Die Fledermaus at the Whitney Library on December 15 at 7PM. This production was originally produced by The Academy's parent company, Opera New York.

Jazz Legend Passes Away. Toby Orenstein Named Marylander of Distinction! Local Actor Cast in Off-Broadway's Crossing Brooklyn! Free Readings!

Emerging Artists Theatre continues their bi-annual EATfest, a collection of 18 one-act plays in three series. Series B, the second 6 plays, are about how people are not always what you expect from appearances.

Christopher Shinn's psychological drama delves into secrets, lies, and betrayals to explore the impact of wars, both public and private

A portion of the proceeds from the November 18th show will benefit AIDS Care Ocean State

ACT Theatre presents its 32nd annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Gregory A. Falls.

By popular demand, The Gossip Factory, one of New York's hottest emerging theater troupes, will present an additional performance on Thursday November 29 at 9:30PM of their World Premiere production of 4F: The New Class at The Laurie Beechman Theater. This socio-political pop culture-infused angst-ridden theatrical spectacle of epic proportions was created and directed by the Company.

For her new show, Chicago's After Dark Award Winner for Outstanding Cabaret Artist Joan Curto has chosen the songs of two stars who defined the American musical theater. 'Brassy, Sassy & Classy: The Songs of Ethel Merman and Mary Martin,' provides a showcase for Curto's classic, sultry styling and emotional versatility. At Davenport's on November 14 - 17 at 8PM and Sunday, November 18 at 7PM.

The 'Rockers on Broadway' concert returned this year with the latest edition - 'Rockers on Broadway Salutes Motown' at BB King Blues Club & Grill (237 West 42nd Street) on Monday, October 22 at 8PM.

Don't Quit Your Night Job, the critically acclaimed monthly comedy benefit featuring a revolving cast of Broadway and Off-Broadway's brightest stars performing without a net, proudly returns to The Zipper Factory on Thursday, November 15 at 11:30PM

Steppenwolf for Young Adults opened its season with The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance, directed by Sean Graney. The production runs through November 4, 2007, in the Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Good Boys and True by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, directed by Pam MacKinnon. The production, featuring ensemble member Martha Lavey with Stephen Louis Grush, Nick Horst, Mark Minton, Kelly O'Sullivan, John Procaccino, Tim Rock and Kelli Simpkins, runs December 12, 2007-February 16, 2008, in the Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre.

Los Angeles City College Theatre Alumni & Associates (LACCTAA) will present 'Two's Company - An All-Star Event Celebrating The Songs of Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz.' Under the direction and executive produced by Bruce Kimmel, hosted by Cindy Williams, produced by Cason Murphy, with choreography by Adam Cates and musical direction by Richard Berent, the show will feature an All-Star Cast. The event will be presented at the Alex Theatre on Monday, November 5 at 7:30PM.

Elektra will be performed November 15-18 at the Citizens Bank Theater, Pell Chafee Performance Center

BroadwayWorld.com's New and Updated Who's Who Entries for the Week of 10/23/2007. Updates include: James Anest, Jen Bender, Connor Gallagher, Michael Larsen, Raymond J. Lee, Ryan Nikole Parker, Kate Swan, Max von Essen, David Weitzer, Darryl Winslow.