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Volume 65 of 'Theatre World,' is now available in stores from Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. Billed as 'the most complete record of the American theatre,' this book celebrates the 2007-2008 theater season and comes complete with lists, photos and more. This edition will include In the Heights, Passing Strange and August: Osage County as well as the revivals of Come Back Little Sheba (with Kevin Anderson and S. Epatha Merkerson), Gypsy (with Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti and Boyd Gaines) and South Pacific (with Kelli O'Hara Paulo Szot). Theatre World, the statistical and pictorial record of the Broadway and off-Broadway season, touring companies, and professional regional companies throughout the United States, has become a classic in its field. The book is complete with cast listings, replacement producers, directors, authors, composers, opening and closing dates, song titles, and much, much more. There are special sections with biographical data, obituary information, listings of annual Shakespeare festivals and major drama awards. For more information visit www.applausepub.com.

Celebrating its 58th season of bestowing awards of excellence in the field of theater, the Outer Critics Circle, is an association with members affiliated with more than ninety newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, and theatre publications in America and abroad. The annual awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 22nd (4PM) at the legendary Sardi's Restaurant.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the third time this season to decide the eligibility of 7 Broadway productions for the 2008 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

Manhattan Theatre Club's acclaimed Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba will conclude its extended engagement on Sunday, March 16. As of that date, the production will have played 24 preview performances and 61 regular performances at the Biltmore Theatre

S. Epatha Merkerson, currently appearing in Manhattan Theatre Club's critically acclaimed production of Come Back, Little Sheba, will be a guest on WNYC's 'The Leonard Lopate Show' tomorrow, Friday, February 22 (12:40 - 1:00 PM).

S. Epatha Merkerson, currently appearing in Manhattan Theatre Club's critically acclaimed production of Come Back, Little Sheba, will be a guest on NBC's 'The Today Show' this Friday, February 15 in the 9 AM hour.

Budding actress Zoe Kazan has found a polished balance between her role as an independent woman 'now' and the guidelines of being a girl 'then.' Zoe Kazan discusses her Broadway debut and the effects of her character on William Inge's classic tale of marriage, alcohol and the social standards of the 1950s.

On Monday, February 4, The Second Stage Theatre held its 21st Annual All-Star Bowling Classic at Leisure Time Bowling Lanes in the Port Authority, New York City.

Emmy and Golden Globe winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson, who recently opened to rave reviews in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Come Back, Little Sheba, will be a featured guest on ABC's 'The View' tomorrow, January 29. 'The View' airs locally on WABC (Channel 7) at 11 AM. Check local listings for airings outside the tri-state area.

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's 'Come Back, Little Sheba' officially opened on January 24 at Biltmore Theatre. The production is directed by two-time Emmy Award winner Michael Pressman. The Opening Night After Party was held at Planet Hollywood.

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba opens tonight, January 24 at MTC's Biltmore Theatre

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba will officially open Thursday, January 24 opening at MTC's Biltmore Theatre

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba will begin performances tomorrow, January 3 in preparation for the Thursday, January 24 opening at MTC's Biltmore Theatre

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba held a press-rehearsal on Wednesday, December 5, in preparation for the Thursday, January 24 opening at MTC's Biltmore Theatre

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba starts rehearsals tomorrow in preparation for the Thursday, January 24 opening at MTC's Biltmore Theatre

Kevin Anderson, Lyle Kanouse, Zoe Kazan, Brian J. Smith, Brenda Wehle and Matthew J. Williamson join S. Epatha Merkerson in 'Come Back, Little Sheba' at the Biltmore Theatre, beginning January 3.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company co-founder Gary Sinise and Honorary Host Congresswoman Mary Bono will host the Company's 4th annual Celebrity Golf Classic March 8th-11th in Indian Wells, California.

Amanda Plummer gives a performance of power and sympathy that adds gritty sparks to an elegant production

Summer and Smoke, starring Amanda Plummer, opened at the Paper Mill Playhouse on January 10th

Tony Award-winner Amanda Plummer will once again star as Summer and Smoke's Alma Winemiller early next year