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The complete music for the up-coming Tim Burton movie-musical adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd is available now for Pre-Order on Amazon.com. The 2-CD complete soundtrack features bonus content in a specially-packaged deluxe edition with bound booklet. The soundtrack is set for release December 18, 2007 under the Wea/Atlantic/Nonesuch label.

The meeting of Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and President Richard Nixon on the eve of Nixon's resignation is the basis of Russell Lee's play, 'Nixon's Nixon'

Landmark on Main Street is proud to present film and Broadway star (and Syosset native) Adam Pascal in concert on Friday, January 11, 2008 at 8 PM.

Lauren Kennedy will celebrate her new CD 'Here and Now' at Broadway at Birdland on Monday, November 5 at 7 PM.

Cirque Du Soleil returns to Orange County after a four-year absence with the big top touring show Corteo, created and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca beginning November 8 at the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center in Costa Mesa.

Jane Olivor, Karen Akers, Marc Kudisch, Liz Callaway, Lari White, Scott Coulter, Jason Graae, Lisa Howard, Steven Lutvak, Chris DiCristo, Julie Garnye, and Carole Schwartz were among the Broadway and cabaret stars honoring famed composer Stephen Schwartz in 'A Tribute to Stephen Schwartz' on Friday, October 19 at 8PM at The Town Hall as part of the Third Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival October 19-21, 2007. The evening was directed by Scott Coulter with musical direction by Alex Rybeck.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com will present 'The Music of Jeremy Schonfeld' at Broadway at Birdland on Monday, October 29 at 7 PM.

Todd Michael's play 'Say Your Prayers, Mug!' is an amusing romp through the clichés of 1930s gangster films, performed by an outstanding cast.

2 Pianos 4 Hands, starring Evans Haile and Andrew Gerle will be re-mounted this fall with performances beginning October 19 at the award-winning Penguin Repertory Company.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is pleased to announce their first ever Masquerade Ball, a special Halloween edition of The After Party, on Wednesday October 31.

Feinstein's at Loews Regency will continue their Fall 2007 season with the return engagement of two time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera from November 6 - 24.

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd St.) is proud to announce their production of Sive by John B. Keane is extended to November 25.

Studio Dante, founded in 2003 by Michael & Victoria Imperioli, proudly presents the world premiere of The Joke, a new play by Sam Marks directed by Sam Gold. This limited Off-Broadway engagement will play Wednesday, October 17 - Saturday, November 10 at Studio Dante (257 West 29th Street). Opening Night is set for Saturday, October 20 at 8:00 PM.

American Conservatory Theater (ACT) kicks off its 'First Look 'new works series for the 2007-08 season with The Tosca Project, created by ACT Artistic Director Carey Perloff and choreographer Val Caniparoli. The piece, scheduled for a workshop presentation at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Forum October 26-28, will feature the talents of internationally renowned dancers and actors, many of them associated with San Francisco Ballet and ACT.

Monarch Theatre Company's US premiere production of Dreams of Home opens Wednesday October 24, 2007. The debut of Migdalia Cruz's provocative and poignant play comes on a wave of tragic relevance, as New York City mourns the horrific murder of Felix Najera, a homeless construction worker burned to death on a Spanish Harlem sidewalk earlier this month, and continues to struggle with the mounting crisis of record homelessness.

Gabriel Majors is proud to present Red House Records recording artist and NYC bluesman, Guy Davis, in a special benefit concert for Kids Against Cancer. The benefit will be held Saturday, November 10 at Icosahedron Gallerie in Tribeca (27 North Moore Street, between Hudson and Varick Streets). The artists reception begins at 6:30 PM; concert begins 7:30 PM. Suggested Donation: $20. The concert will feature special guest hosts and performers Michael Butler and Jeff Samet of The Brooklyn Guitars.

Sibling Entertainment Group Holdings, Inc. announced the critically acclaimed musical Hats! opens at Harrah's Las Vegas on January 12, 2008.

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.

Passing Strange, an original narrative musical which made its acclaimed and extended engagement at the Public Theatre last summer, will arrive on Broadway in February 8, 2008 at the Belasco Theatre; officially opening February 28, 2008.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is pleased to announce The Fourth Annual 'Brandon and Ray's Birthday Bash' Saturday, October 20 at 11PM. With special guests Liz McCartney (Taboo), Marcus Paul James (Rent), Telly Leung (Rent) and Kenny Holcomb.

Emmy Rossum best known for her acting roles in The Phantom Of The Opera and Mystic River, will release debut album, 'Inside Out' on October 23.

Ryuji Sawa: The Return, a Japanese show incorporating dazzling elements of Japanese popular theater, including Kabuki dance, Taiko drumming, sword fighting, martial arts and instant costume changes. Ryuji Sawa: The Return, created and directed by Ryuji Sawa, will run from November 6 to 11 at Theater for the New City