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When Jonathon Larson conceived his ground-breaking musical Rent, he set out to create a serious piece of musical theatre with a rock score. Director William Baker and musical supervisor Steve Anderson have decided to 'remix' what has become a revered rock cult classic musical rather than re-hash the Broadway and previous West End productions. Unfortunately, despite some quite lavish new orchestrations and some great vocal performances, it does not totally work.

Directed by Tony Award winner Blair Brown, A Feminine Ending opens on Wednesday, October 17 at 7PM. Performances will continue through Sunday, November 11 at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater.

Culture Project has announced that it will produce Rebel Voices, a stage adaptation by Rob Urbinati of Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove's acclaimed book 'Voices of a People's History of the United States' (Seven Stories Press). Performances begin on November 10 with an official opening night set for Sunday, November 18 with special guest Howard Zinn.

Harry The Hunk On His Way Out, a new play by Warren G. Bodow, will premiere at the Cherry Lane Studio Theatre. Performances commence October 26 and continue through November 10.

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

Jewish Warsaw's decadent, politically charged and hyper creative cabaret scene between the Wars is brought to stirring life in Kleynkunst! Warsaw's Brave and Brilliant Yiddish Cabaret. The show co-stars Rebecca Joy Fletcher and Stephen Mo Hanan in an exclusive 7-week engagement at The JCC that runs from November 18 through December 30. The official opening is on Thursday November 29 at 7:30PM.

La MaMa E.T.C. Presents The Usual Freak Show, written and performed by Jeffrey Essmann with Michael John LaChiusa, November 2-18, 2007.

Striking 12 returns to New York City for four performances only at the Zipper Factory.

Producer Toshi Hirano of TKO Entertainment is pleased to present a limited engagement of 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.

With sold-out performances to audiences in Los Angeles and New York, 'Bare: The Musical,' has completed a studio album based on their stage hit with proceeds to benefit The Trevor Project. The release date is on Tuesday, October 30.

Trailer Park comes to Baltimore! A new company joins the BWW Baltimore family! Discounts! Audition notices! Much more!

Trevor Rhone sets 'Two Can Play', in Kingston, Jamaica in the mid-late 1970s. The themes of wanting a better life for your family, being treated as an equal and being fulfilled, are universal.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 10/14/2007

WHO: Towson University's Department of Theatre Arts WHAT: The Diary of Anne Frank WHEN: Through October 21; Weds - Sat at 8PM, Sun at 2PM WHERE: Towson University Center for the Arts Main Stage HOW MUCH: $13 general, $7 students/seniors. $25 booster tickets available - $13 ticket + $12 contribution toward student scholarships INFORMATION: www.towson.edu

Ann and Bill Van Ness hosted a cocktail party to toast the honorees, co-chairmen and committees of Career Transition for Dancers upcoming Jubilee Gala 'Dance Rocks' at City Center on October 29.

The Signature Theatre Company 2006-2007 season productions of August Wilson's Two Trains Running and King Hedley II have been nominated for 16 AUDELCO Awards, which recognize excellence in black theatre. The winners will be announced on November 19 at a ceremony held at Aaron Davis Hall.

Returning to New York City for the first time since their hit Off-Broadway run last fall in Striking 12, the acclaimed pop band GrooveLily played a special, two-set concert at The Zipper Factory (336 West 37th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) on Sunday, October 14 at 7PM.

Kiki & Herb take the stage once again at the legendary Carnegie Hall for a one night only appearance Kiki & Herb: The Second Coming - A Christmas Concert. This not-to-be-missed holiday spectacular will take Wednesday, December 12 at 8PM.

The 5-piece Jazz Band, Joe Traina and his Quintet, featuring vocalists from Broadway shows continue sing material from the Great American Songbook in an 8 week run at Sardi's (234 West 44th Street) every Tuesday, two sets from 9:30PM to 12midnight. This week's special guest is Robyn Hurder (Marty in Grease).

Producer Adam Epstein (Cry-Baby, Hairspray) announced today that the landmark rock musical Godspell is scheduled to begin performances on Broadway in the summer of 2008 at a Shubert Theatre to be announced.

A public debate will be held at the Menier Chocolate Factory on Friday October 19 at 6PM.