David Spencer's The Musical Theatre Writer's Survival Guide, a comprehensive reference book like none ever published before, about creating musical theatre, will be released by Heinemann Publishing on July 25, 2005.

Captain Louie, a new family musical with music and lyrics by Academy and Grammy-Award winner Stephen Schwartz, will have its world premiere at The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), May 4 - June 12, produced by The York in association with Meridee Stein, Pam Koslow and Kurt Peterson.

John Tartaglia shares a wealth of memories from Opening Night to his final performance in Avenue Q.

Billy Elliot cancels his first three previews, Jerry's Opera tour is postponed and Frodo goes to Canada!

THE ARTISTS SHOWCASE SERIES presents a reading of THE UNAUTHORIZED AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF SAMANTHA BROWN, a new musical with music and lyrics by BRIAN LOWDERMILK, concept by ZACH ALTMAN and book and lyrics by KAIT KERRIGAN at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, at Makor, 35 West 67th Street, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue.

A former 9-5 business employee embarks on a career in theatre...and learns quite a lot about himself along the way.

The 4th Annual Tribeca Film Festival (April 19th - May 1st) will feature plenty that theater lovers can sink their teeth into.

Our Time Theatre Company (Taro Alexander, Artistic Director; Chelsea Lacatena, Associate Artistic Director), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an artistic home for young people who stutter, will hold its Third Annual Benefit Gala and will continue its tradition of honoring a person who has been an inspiration to people who stutter.

The York Theatre Company presents TheatriKidz!, a brand new, 10-week, process-based musical theatre classes at the York Theatre, for elementary school children grades K-5, from March 28 - June 13. TheatriKidz will help children develop musical theater skills (acting, singing, dancing), as well as teamwork skills, problem solving, self-esteem and cooperative learning. All classes will be held on Monday afternoons at the York's home at Saint Peter's, Citigroup Center, 619 Lexington Avenue (at 54th Street).

Because of a last-minute change in his travel schedule, JOHN TARTAGLIA (Avenue Q) will not be appearing in THE MARCY & ZINA SHOW at Birdland tonight. The show, however, will go on as scheduled at 7pm.

Photos from the recent reading of Adam Rapp's new black comedy which featured Anthony Rapp.

Unfortunately, a scheduling conflict has forced singer Max von Essen to cancel his Birdland debut on Monday, March 28. A substitute date will be announced shortly. Songwriters Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich will replace von Essen in the 7pm slot. Their Birdland concert this coming Monday, March 7, is completely sold-out, so disappointed fans will have another chance to see The Marcy & Zina Show.

A young bohemian forces three artists to examine their hearts and minds in Barry Levey's new comic drama at Theatre Row.

Alan Cumming, Edie Falco and Nelli McKay to appear in a new Roundabout production of The Threepenny Opera.

Fiddler on the Roof's Haviland Stillwell arrives on the cabaret scene in this impressive evening that runs the gamut of musical styles.

The New York-based award-winning songwriting team of composer, Zina Goldrich and lyricist, Marcy Heisler are bringing The Marcy & Zina Show to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street) for a one-night only performace Monday, March 7, 2005. They will be joined by John Tartaglia (Avenue Q), Julia Murney (Lennon and The Wild Party), Ana Gasteyer ('Saturday Night Live'), composer/performers Amanda Green & Tom Kitt and many more. This evening is part of The Winter Season, presented by Jim Caruso in association with TheaterMania.com, which features top Broadway and cabaret performers at the world-class music room. There is a $25 cover and $10 food/drink minimum.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival, recipient of the prestigious Jujamcyn Theater Award, has announced jury members to oversee selections for the 2005 Festival running September 12 - October 2, 2005 in Midtown Manhattan.

For the third consecutive year, the League of American Theatres and Producers, Inc., has awarded New York Education Grants to Broadway-related audience development programs with schools, community outreach, and other social organizations.

THE ARTISTS SHOWCASE SERIES is pleased to present a reading of BINGO WITH THE INDIANS, a new black comedy by ADAM RAPP, at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, at Makor, 35 West 67th Street, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue.

The York Theatre Company's hit musical comedy The Musical of Musicals - The Musical!, the show that The Daily News says 'keeps you laughing from start to finish,' will begin an open-ended run on Wednesday, February 2, 2005, at the new Dodgers Stages, featuring the original cast.

Ken Davenport and Robyn Goodman, in association with Walter Grossman, Ruth Hendel, Sharon Karmazin, Matt Murphy, and Mark Shacket, announced today that radio legend Shadoe Stevens has been cast as the voice of God in ALTAR BOYZ. Shadoe Stevens will record his starring role on Monday, February 7th.

With his February 4 show sold out, another performance has been added for February 21.

The stars came out to celebrate Comden & Green on Monday, January 31st at the Pierre Hotel for the Drama League's black tie affair.

The New Group will present the first New York revival of Hurlyburly by David Rabe as the second show of its 2004-2005 mainstage season. This limited Off-Broadway engagement will run Tuesday, January 11th through Saturday, March 5th at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Official Opening set for Thursday, January 27th @ 6:30 PM.