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Following the recent death of the legendary songwriter and creator of the internationally-renowned Alan Parsons Project, Eric Woolfson, the late composer's musical POE -- about the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe -- is being introduced in the U.S. with the release of the CD, 'POE,' and DVD, 'POE, The World Premiere Showcase Performance at Abbey Road Studios' on April 6, 2010.

Acclaimed Tony Award nominated actor Sir Patrick Stewart will return to Broadway in David Mamet's 'A Life in the Theatre'. Stewart will portray the lead character of 'Robert', a role he previously played in the 2005 production at London's Apollo Theatre. 'A Life in the Theatre' will be directed by Neil Pepe. Additional cast will be announced at a later date. Rehearsals will begin on August 23, 2010.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) and Bristol Riverside Theatre, in association with Neil Berg and Adam Friedson, will present a new production of the award-winning musical revue Closer Than Ever directed by Richard Malty. Jr. and starring original cast members Sally Mayes and Lynne Wintersteller along with Broadway alums George Dvorksy and Sal Vivinio from April 16-25 (Wednesday and Thursday at 2PM; Friday and Saturday at 8pm; Saturday at 2pm; and Sunday at 3pm) in the Claire Shulman Playhouse Main Stage Theatre at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

INTAR (Eduardo Machado, Artistic Director/John McCormack, Executive Director) and New York University's Department of English and its Program in Dramatic Literature announced some of the cast members to celebrate the 80th birthday of playwright, director and teacher Maria Irene Fornés.

Following the recent death of the legendary songwriter and creator of the internationally-renowned Alan Parsons Project, Eric Woolfson, the late composer's musical POE -- about the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe -- is being introduced in the U.S. with the release of the CD, 'POE,' and DVD, 'POE, The World Premiere Showcase Performance at Abbey Road Studios' on April 6, 2010.

American Stage Theatre Company continues its cabaret series in the Susan R. Hough cabaret space with BUSKER'S BREW featuring Nicholas J. White, running February 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., February 28 at 6 p.m., March 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and March 7 at 6 p.m. Ticket prices to all performances are 'Pay-What-You-Can' at the door.

American Stage Theatre Company continues its cabaret series in the Susan R. Hough cabaret space with BUSKER'S BREW featuring Nicholas J. White, running February 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., February 28 at 6 p.m., March 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and March 7 at 6 p.m. Ticket prices to all performances are 'Pay-What-You-Can' at the door.

American Stage Theatre Company continues its cabaret series in the Susan R. Hough cabaret space with BUSKER'S BREW featuring Nicholas J. White, running February 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., February 28 at 6 p.m., March 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and March 7 at 6 p.m. Ticket prices to all performances are 'Pay-What-You-Can' at the door.

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) today announced the theatre will, for the first-time in its 45-year history, stage one of the theatre's most sought-after musicals, 'Annie.' Among the most requested titles by CTC patrons, 'Annie' will be directed by Peter Rothstein, who brought 'Disney's High School Musical' and 'A Year With Frog & Toad' to the Children's Theatre Company stage in the past.

Rehearsals began the first week of February for Goodman Theatre's world premiere of A True History of the Johnstown Flood by Rebecca Gilman, whose work was most recently included in Time magazine's 'Best Theatre Productions of the Decade.' Commissioned by the Goodman and directed by Robert Falls, A True History of the Johnstown Flood runs March 13 – April 18, 2010 in the Goodman's Albert Theatre.

American Stage Theatre Company continues its cabaret series in the Susan R. Hough cabaret space with BUSKER'S BREW featuring Nicholas J. White, running February 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., February 28 at 6 p.m., March 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and March 7 at 6 p.m. Ticket prices to all performances are 'Pay-What-You-Can' at the door.

Steppenwolf ensemble member and acclaimed actress Joan Allen will be the inaugural honoree at Steppenwolf Salutes Women in the Arts: an annual luncheon forum on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 12:00 pm at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Steppenwolf Artistic Director and ensemble member Martha Lavey will conduct an engaging interview with Ms. Allen, in a format similar to Inside the Actors Studio, at this exciting new fundraising event.

Goodman Artistic Director Robert Falls, acclaimed Canadian director Jennifer Tarver and celebrated star Brian Dennehy team up again for a Broadway-bound double bill, Hughie/Krapp's Last Tape; January 16- February 21, 2010 in the Goodman's Albert Ivar Theatre. Tickets are $25 - $83 and go on sale Friday, November 13 at GoodmanTheatre.org.

American Stage Theatre Company continues its cabaret series in the Susan R. Hough cabaret space with BUSKER'S BREW featuring Nicholas J. White, running February 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., February 28 at 6 p.m., March 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and March 7 at 6 p.m. Ticket prices to all performances are 'Pay-What-You-Can' at the door.

Rehearsals begin this week for Goodman Theatre's world premiere of A True History of the Johnstown Flood by Rebecca Gilman, whose work was most recently included in Time magazine's 'Best Theatre Productions of the Decade.' Commissioned by the Goodman and directed by Robert Falls, A True History of the Johnstown Flood runs March 13 - April 18, 2010 in the Goodman's Albert Theatre. Tickets start at $25 and go on sale this Friday, February 5 at GoodmanTheatre.org.

The New York Times has just announced that David Mamet's A Life in the Theater, will be the famed writer/director's next show to hit the stage on the Rialto. Producer Jeffrey Richards, who is also the producer behind Mamet's Race, currently playing the Ethel Barrymore Theatre and the recent revival of Mamet's Speed the Plow, confirmed that A Life in the Theater would hit Broadway in the fall of 2010.

Steppenwolf ensemble member and acclaimed actress Joan Allen will be the inaugural honoree at Steppenwolf Salutes Women in the Arts: an annual luncheon forum on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 12:00 pm at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Steppenwolf Artistic Director and ensemble member Martha Lavey will conduct an engaging interview with Ms. Allen, in a format similar to Inside the Actors Studio, at this exciting new fundraising event.

Steppenwolf ensemble member and acclaimed actress Joan Allen will be the inaugural honoree at Steppenwolf Salutes Women in the Arts: an annual luncheon forum on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 12:00 pm at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Steppenwolf Artistic Director and ensemble member Martha Lavey will conduct an engaging interview with Ms. Allen, in a format similar to Inside the Actors Studio, at this exciting new fundraising event.

Goodman Artistic Director Robert Falls, acclaimed Canadian director Jennifer Tarver and celebrated star Brian Dennehy team up again for a Broadway-bound double bill, Hughie/Krapp's Last Tape; Now- February 21, 2010 in the Goodman's Albert Ivar Theatre. Tickets are $25 - $83 and go on sale Friday, November 13 at GoodmanTheatre.org.

Two-time Tony Award-winner Brian Dennehy has thrilled Chicago audiences in unforgettable productions over the past two decades—Desire Under the Elms, Long Day's Journey into Night, The Iceman Cometh and Death of a Salesman; now, his portrayal of contrasting roles in the double-bill of Hughie by Eugene O'Neill and Krapp's Last Tape by Samuel Beckett is 'sheer theatrical dynamite' (Toronto Star).

Goodman Artistic Director Robert Falls, acclaimed Canadian director Jennifer Tarver and celebrated star Brian Dennehy team up again for a Broadway-bound double bill, Hughie/Krapp's Last Tape; January 16- February 21, 2010 in the Goodman's Albert Ivar Theatre. Tickets are $25 – $83 and go on sale Friday, November 13 at GoodmanTheatre.org.

Michael Riedel is reporting in today's New York Post that Brian Dennehy might be headed back to Broadway in a double bill of Eugene O'Neill's Hughie and Krapp's Last Tape, which is set to run at the Goodman's Albert Theatre in Chicago from January 16 - February 21, 2010.

Goodman Artistic Director Robert Falls, acclaimed Canadian director Jennifer Tarver and celebrated star Brian Dennehy team up again for a Broadway-bound double bill, Hughie/Krapp's Last Tape; January 16- February 21, 2010 in the Goodman's Albert Ivar Theatre. Tickets are $25 - $83 and go on sale Friday, November 13 at GoodmanTheatre.org.

Two-time Tony Award-winner Brian Dennehy has thrilled Chicago audiences in unforgettable productions over the past two decades—Desire Under the Elms, Long Day's Journey into Night, The Iceman Cometh and Death of a Salesman; now, his portrayal of contrasting roles in the double-bill of Hughie by Eugene O'Neill and Krapp's Last Tape by Samuel Beckett is 'sheer theatrical dynamite' (Toronto Star).

Leapin' Lizards! Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to present ANNIE, America's most beloved musical. Celebrating its 30th anniversary tour, ANNIE is giving a new generation the opportunity to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope.