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The title of Tony Kushner's new play is inspired by two 19th-century thinkers and their works -- George Bernard Shaw's The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Socialism and Capitalism and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.

Guthrie Director Joe Dowling today announced the complete cast and creative team for the theater's world premiere commission of The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner, under the direction of Tony- and Drama Desk-nominated Michael Greif (Broadway: Next to Normal, Rent, Grey Gardens). Performances begin May 15, with an official press opening on May 22, and continue through June 28 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.

On April 18th, 2009, nearly 1,000 attendees took part on the Guthrie Theater's Kick Off to Kushner, a community wide event, which featured 70 singers from the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus premiering 'I Want More Life,' a new choral commission with text from Kushner's Angels in America and music by Michael Shaieb. In addition, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak presented a proclamation declaring April 18 'Tony Kushner Day' in Minneapolis.

The Guthrie Theater's unprecedented three-month celebration of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner kicks off this weekend in Minneapolis, with daylong festivities including a world premiere performance of 'I Want More Life,' commissioned by the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus with text from Kushner's Angels in America, the presentation of a 'Tony Kushner Day' proclamation by Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak to Tony Kushner, and a screening of the HBO film version of Angels in America. The three-month celebration includes productions on all three of the Guthrie's stages, classes, seminars, discussions, speakers and more.

The Guthrie Theater Announces Line-up for Spring 2009 EXTREME KUSHNER WEEKENDS Minneapolis is the place to be during the weekends of May 22-24 and June 5-8, as the Guthrie celebrates the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner.

Guthrie Director Joe Dowling today announced casting for the three productions slated to headline the theater?s Tony Kushner Celebration. A company of more than 25 Minneapolis and New York actors will come together at the Guthrie from April through June to participate in a one-of-a-kind celebration the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright?s work. More information on the Kushner Celebration can be found at www.CelebrateKushner.com.

BroadwayWorld.com, the premiere theatre site on the internet, is proud to continue its newest offering in the streaming video space. 'Upright's West Side Stories' chronicles the adventures Upright Cabaret producer/hosts Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel as they travel the left coast in search of great theatre... and a few cocktails.

According to IMDB, the documentary 'Showing Up' by director/producer Riad Galayini will be aiming for a 2010 release.

Academy Award-nominated director Gus Van Sant's Milk, starring Academy Award winner Sean Penn as gay rights icon Harvey Milk, had its world premiere at San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre (at 429 Castro Street) tonight. The evening benefited multiple charities supporting LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) youth. Dinner and dancing followed at City Hall.

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, has completed casting of its upcoming production of William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, starring Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin, directed by Kulick.

April brought a shower of Upright Cabaret across Southern California as the Upright Boys celebrated their third-year anniversary by producing a star-studded re-grand opening, four solo engagements, and a benefit for The Trevor Project co-hosted by Neil Patrick Harris...

BroadwayWorld.com and Spring Awakening are proud to unveil a new feature on the site where you, the reader can send in questions from some very exciting stars and personalities! Kicking things off is Christine Estabrook (Adult Women) from 'Spring Awakening'

BroadwayWorld.com and Spring Awakening are proud to unveil a new feature on the site where you, the reader can send in questions from some very exciting stars and personalities! Kicking things off is Stephen Spinella (Adult Men) from 'Spring Awakening'

On August 2nd, at theatre district hangout Tony's di Napoli, Tony's DiNapoli Times Square unveiled a portrait honoring the Broadway hit Spring Awakening; the picture, by acclaimed artist Dan May, welcomed to Tony's Wall of Fame. Radio personality Valerie Smaldone hosted the event.

The Tony Award-winning cast of Spring Awakening unveiled and signed their new billboard on Wednesday, June 27th at 12 PM at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

The Tony Award-winning cast of Spring Awakening will unveil and sign their new billboard on Wednesday, June 27th at 12 PM at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

When the new PBS special 'Character Studies: Living and Dying in 'Our Town' premieres nationally this summer, it will present a unique opportunity to view three aspects of Paul Newman's long and distinguished career.

Spring Awakening has won the Tony Award for Best Musical

Spring Awakening's Michael Mayer has won the Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical.

Spring Awakening's Bill T. Jones has won a Tony Award for Best Choreography.