Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 10/10/2009

The Looking Glass Theatre Presents READY, SET, STORY! HOW KATIE SAVED THE SNEAKY SPIDER'S TALES - 10/10/2009

The Looking Glass Theatre proudly presents the world premiere of READY, SET, STORY! HOW KATIE SAVED THE SNEAKY SPIDER'S TALES, an exciting new children's show exploring international folktales of tricksters, written by Emily Paul and directed by Rose Ginsberg, beginning Saturday, October 10.

The Barrow Group Launches 23rd Season With THE THICKNESS OF SKIN - 10/10/2009

The Barrow Group Theatre Company, the birthplace of this season's Broadway hit A Steady Rain, and last season's Off-Broadway hit The Tempermentals, opens their 23rd Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of Clare McIntyre's The Thickness of Skin, directed by Jacob White in the TBG Studio Theatre.

TRU Presents Pitching & Presentation Skills for Writers & Producers - 10/10/2009

In a challenging economy, people still need to push forward with their ideas and projects and pave the way for future success.

AN EVENING WITHOUT MONTY PYTHON Plays Town Hall Theater - 10/10/2009

The Creators of "Spamalot," WestBeth Entertainment by kind permission of Monty Python present.

Plimpton, Soule, Gerety et al. Present Reading of KILLING SWANS - 10/10/2009

Peter Gerety, Martha Plimpton, Samantha Soule, and Adam Rothenberg will read from Kara Manning's dark romantic comedy, Killing Swans, on October 10 at Rattlesick Playwrights Theatre. The reading will be directed by Ethan McSweeny.

HAIR To Cancel Performance And Join The National Equality March in Washington, D.C. - 10/11/2009

In an unprecedented move, the producers of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical have announced they are canceling the show's Sunday, October 11th performance so that the entire cast can join the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. The announcement was made this evening by the cast of HAIR at a spirited rally in Los Angeles (the entire company of HAIR has traveled from New York to California to appear on tonight's broadcast of "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien").

NY Film Festival To Play Alice Tully Hall, Hi-Def Restored 'Wizard Of Oz' Among Selections - 10/11/2009

The 47th Annual New York Film Festival returns to the fully renovated Alice Tully Hall September 25 through October 11, 2009.

GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN At NYMF - 10/11/2009

Emma Hunton (*Spring Awakening*), Darryl Winslow (*Avenue Q, Evil Dead, Unlock'd - NYMF*), Jeremiah James (*Carousel* - London), Dana Aber, Christian D. White, Christopher Hudson Myers and Ashley Kate Adams will appear in the New York premiere of Gay Bride of Frankenstein at the New York Musical Theatre Festival this September.

IN THE DAYLIGHT Plays The McGinn Cazale Theatre - 10/11/2009

IN THE DAYLIGHT Written by Tony Glazer, directed by John Gould Rubin September 8 - October 11, 2009 (opening, Sunday, September 20)

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's KILLERS & OTHER FAMILY - 10/11/2009

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater will open its 15th anniversary season with a fresh look at Killers and Other Family, the provocative play by Lucy Thurber (Monstrosity, Where We're Born, Stay) which had its world premiere as part of the company's 2000-01 season.

SPRING AWAKENING's Wright Joins NYMF's GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN - 10/11/2009

Jonathan B. Wright (Spring Awakening - Broadway original cast, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Youth in Revolt) has been cast in the New York premiere of Gay Bride of Frankenstein, a "comic-book-rock-musical" that begins its run at the New York Musical Theatre Festival on September 28. Wright joins fellow Spring Awakening alum, Emma Hunton, completing an outstanding cast which includes Darryl Winslow (Avenue Q, Evil Dead, Unlock'd - NYMF), Jeremiah James (Carousel - London), Dana Aber, Christian D. White, Christopher Hudson Myers and Ashley Kate Adams.

Theater For The New City To Present DUET FOR SOLO VOICE - 10/11/2009

Theater for the New City will present a special production of "Duet for Solo Voice" by David Scott Milton, directed by Stanley Allan Sherman and acted by Jonathan Slaff, September 24 to October 11, 2009.

Broadway's

Manu Narayan (Bombay Dreams on Broadway, subUrbia at Second Stage, The Love Guru starring Mike Myers) will star in the rock and roll vampire musical The Cure, running September 29th-October 11th at the American Theatre of Actors in the upcoming 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival. Written by Mark Weiser, The Cure will feature direction from Elizabeth Lucas (Wild About Harry, The Last Starfighter, and The View From Here at NYMF), and is produced by The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Samantha Saltzman.

The Joyce Theater Welcomes Back Lucinda Childs' Dance In DANCE - 10/11/2009

The Joyce Theater welcomes back onto its stage the internationally renowned Lucinda Childs' Dance from October 6 - 11, presenting the highly acclaimed, rarely performed signature work DANCE, featuring original music by Philip Glass and film by Sol LeWitt.

Cinnabar Theater Presents ON THE VERGE - 10/11/2009

Cinnabar Theater (in a co-production with the 6th Street Playhouse) presents On the Verge - (or the Geography of Yearning) By Eric Overmyer

Stephanie J Block and

Simon Greiff (for SimG Productions) in association with Scott Alan announced today that leading Broadway star Stephanie J Block and West End/Broadway star Frances Ruffelle will be joining Scott Alan in Concert for Just Me ... and Them: The Music of Scott Alan at the Leicester Square Theatre in London on Sunday, October 11th 2009.

Chase Brock works in reverse of conventional modern dance choreographers who take aim at Broadway only after establishing themselves on the "serious" concert dance stage. Brock, who began his career at age 16 on the Great White Way in "The Music Man," recently committed his prodigious talent to modern dance.

Town & Country Players Presents ARTHUR'S STONE: MERLIN'S FIRE - 10/11/2009

The Town and Country Players open their Family Theater season with Arthur's Stone, Merlin's Fire: the Making of a King by Kathryn Petersen, running from October 2 through October 11 at their venue in Buckingham.

The Joyce Theater Welcomes Back Lucinda Childs' Dance In DANCE - 10/11/2009

The Joyce Theater welcomes back onto its stage the internationally renowned Lucinda Childs' Dance from October 6 - 11, presenting the highly acclaimed, rarely performed signature work DANCE, featuring original music by Philip Glass and film by Sol LeWitt.

Musical Premiere Of LORENZO- THE MAN WHO WROTE MOZART To Play At New York Musical Theater Festival/Acorn Theater - 10/11/2009

Lorenzo-The Man Who Wrote Mozart- is set to premiere off-Broadway on October 5, presented by Maximus Productions, as part of the 2009 New York Musical Theater Festival.

TRIPLE ESPRESSO extended - 10/11/2009

Actors Theatre hit production of TRIPLE ESPRESSO is extended again.

STREET SCENE Comes To The Stage At Adelphi University - 10/11/2009

Adelphi University's Department of Theatre is proud to present Street Scene, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Elmer Rice, starring the University's theatre majors as well as members of the local community.

Vital Theatre Company's THE BULLY - 10/12/2009

VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the extension of THE BULLY, an original musical for children with music and lyrics by JOHN GREGOR and book by DAVID L. WILLIAMS, directed and choreographed by TRoy Miller, at the VITAL THEATRE.

CROSS THAT RIVER, Plays TBG Theatre As Part Of NYMF - 10/12/2009

A new musical about a runaway slave who becomes one of America's first Black Cowboys will debut this fall when CROSS THAT RIVER is presented by The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Patricia Harris, starting October 12, 2009 at TBG Theatre (312 West 36th Street - 3rd Floor) in New York City.

Finley, Belcon, Wyse and Neville Cast In THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA At The 45th Street Theater - 10/12/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Andy Sandberg (Hair) present The Last Smoker in America with Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show, Tony Award Nominee), and Music by Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao, Drama Desk Nominee).

Cherry Lane Studio Theatre Presents HOW TO BE A GOOD ITALIAN DAUGHTER - 10/12/2009

"HOW TO BE A GOOD ITALIAN DAUGHTER (In Spite of Myself)," a play written and performed by Antoinette LaVecchia, will be presented this fall Off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre's Studio Theatre (38 Commerce St.), with preview performances starting October 3 prior to a new official opening night set for Monday, October 12, 2009 - Columbus Day, a day of celebration for Italian-Americans.

UNDER FIRE Plays The New York Musical Theater Fest The Theater at St. Clement's - 10/12/2009

John Bonanni, Big Fish Big Pond, Ltd and the New York Musical Theater Festival present the world premiere of Under Fire, a new musical set in the late 1970's during the bloody revolution in El Mirado, and based upon the 1983 motion picture of the same title.

TJMTC Performs ANJOU, A TALE OF HORROR - 10/12/2009

TJMTC accepted the invitation and selected a Mexican play, The Opera Pop: "Anjou, a tale of horror" (Guillermo Mendez and Lupita Sandoval). Inspired in a page of the French history of the XVI century during the religious wars, it is based on the historic personages and novelizes some of the most sordid events of the history to develop a musical where the politics and the passions interweave themselves for lead to an electrifying work.

Tony Award Winner

Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has announced several upcoming concert dates.

Matt Doyle (Broadway's Spring Awakening and Bye Bye Birdie) has joined the cast of Life Times, composer Will Van Dyke's upcoming concert of new music at The Duplex.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Star

BYE BYE BIRDIE star Matt Doyle (Hugo) of the Roundabout Theater Company's Broadway revival will take part in Will Van Dyke's concert of new music, 'Life Times,' at The Duplex on Monday, October 12 at 7pm. Lisa Moss directs.

STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES Returns To NYC - 10/12/2009

The acclaimed comedy team of Steve Hayes and Tom Cayler return to the New York this fall to reprise their newest comedy "STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES" after a sold-out run this summer.

CROSS THAT RIVER At TBG Theatre, Part Of NYMF - 10/12/2009

CROSS THAT RIVER - A New Musical About the Black West - with music, lyrics and original concept by the celebrated jazz vocalist Allan Harris, book and direction by 4-time Emmy winner Andrew Wilk, and choreography by Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie, - an official selection of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival, at the TBG Theatre (312 West 36th Street).

Unreleased

On October 12th, the first new Michael Jackson song to emerge since the world mourned the loss of this musical icon will be released - a brand new single entitled "This Is It." Soon after, Sony Music Entertainment's Columbia/Epic Label Group will release the two-disc album This Is It featuring the music that inspired Sony Pictures' forthcoming film Michael Jackson'S THIS IS IT. This two-disc album will be available internationally on October 26th and North America on October 27th to coincide with the worldwide release of the motion picture which arrives in theaters on October 28th and runs for a limited two-week engagement.

Broadway's perfectly magical musical MARY POPPINS is pleased to welcome the West End's original ‘Mary', Olivier Award winner Laura Michelle Kelly, and Tony® Award nominee Christian Borle (Broadway's Legally Blonde) beginning Monday, October 12 at 7pm. Produced by Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh, MARY POPPINS will celebrate its three-year anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) on Monday, November 16.

Celebrity Autobiography Returns with Shepherd, Bierko, Dratch, Johnston, Kane, Shear & More - 10/12/2009

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, the hit show that won the coveted 2009 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, continues its sit-down, open-ended run at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, Monday, October 12, at 7:30pm with a cast that includes Scott Adsit, Craig Bierko, Rachel Dratch, Kristen Johnston, Carol Kane, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Steve Schirripa, Claudia Shear, Sherri Shepherd, and Alan Zweibel.

I GOT SICK THEN I GOT BETTER Adds Performance At NYTW - 10/12/2009

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that I Got Sick Then I Got Better, written and performed by Jenny Allen, and directed by James Lapine and Darren Katz, will play one additional Monday-October 12-at 8pm, at NYTW, 79 East 4th Street, between Second Avenue and Bowery.

TJMTC Performs ANJOU, A TALE OF HORROR - 10/12/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival and the Thomas Jefferson Musical Theatre Company of Mexico City with Executive Producer Jane Bergère will present the American Premiere of ANJOU, A Tale Of Horror, October 8th at 8:00 pm, October 9th at 1:00 pm, October 11th at 8:00 pm, and October 12th at 1:00 pm - The Theater at St. Clements, 423 West 46th St. - part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival.

The Ayala Foundation USA announced that Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga will appear in a special performance for the victims of Typhoon "Ondoy" to be held at The Philippine Center's Kalayaan Hall located at 556 Fifth Avenue in New York City on Monday, October 12th @ 7:30PM.

NYMF and Gorgeous Entertainment Present DEEP COVER - 10/12/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Gorgeous Entertainment will present Deep Cover, a noir musical, in performances Monday 10/2, Thursday/10/5, Friday 10/16, and Saturday 10/17 at Sweet Caroline's.

Cherry Lane Studio Theatre Presents HOW TO BE A GOOD ITALIAN DAUGHTER - 10/12/2009

"HOW TO BE A GOOD ITALIAN DAUGHTER (In Spite of Myself)," a play written and performed by Antoinette Lavecchia, will be presented this fall Off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre's Studio Theatre (38 Commerce St.), with official opening night set for Monday, October 12, 2009 - Columbus Day, a day of celebration for Italian-Americans.

Drama Desk Winning CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Celebrates GAYLIFENYC.ORG Launch - 10/12/2009

The Drama Desk Award-winning show Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words is joining with Jesse Archer to celebrate the launch of the new not-for-profit entertainment news and AIDS health resources website GAYLIFENYC.ORG following the hit show's performance on Monday, October 12 at a reception sponsored by the show.

NYC Hosts 2nd National Asian American Theatre Festival - 10/13/2009

National and local Asian American theater artists and companies are "Articulating New Bodies of Words" at the 2nd NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL One Week Only! October 13-18 at Theater for the New City and Julia Miles Theatre

Five For Fighting To Release New Album SLICE - 10/13/2009

Aware/Columbia Records recording artist Five For Fighting, aka John Ondrasik, will release the new studio album SLICE on October 13, 2009. The album is led by the first single, "Chances," which is available now on iTunes.

DIARY OF

Mary Shelly-meets-Hitler in New Absurdist Comedy THE DIARY OF Anne FrankENSTEIN, Previews Begin October 1st at 13th Street Rep

WICKED's Schwartz Contributes Material To Five For Fighting's New Album SLICE - 10/13/2009

Aware/Columbia Records recording artist Five For Fighting, aka John Ondrasik, will release the new studio album SLICE on October 13, 2009. Prolific composer Stephen Schwartz has contributed to the new album.

Balletto Teatro di Torino Debuts at The Joyce Theater - 10/13/2009

The renowned Italian company, Balletto Teatro di Torino (BTT) makes its exciting New York debut at The Joyce Theater from October 13-18, 2009 introducing the work of resident choreographer Matteo Levaggi to New York audiences.

Broadway leading lady and three-time Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara will open fall season at the legendary Café Carlyle. Before returning to the Broadway stage in the revival of South Pacific (October 13) following the birth of her first child this summer, Ms. O'Hara will offer encore performances of her sold out debut in a two-week engagement beginning Tuesday, September 15th (and playing through September 26th).

NYMF and Mass Street Productions Present STREET LIGHTS - 10/13/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Mass Street Productions/Ryan J. Davis are proud to present the World Premiere of Street Lights, a contemporary musical drama by Joe Drymala. From the creators of the Broadway-bound White Noise, which was a hit at NYMF in 2006, Street Lights features a groundbreaking score that uses modern hip hop, R&B and pop to tell a timeless story in the musical language of today's youth, while creating a bridge to earlier generations by incorporating samples of old civil rights anthems within the modern songs and beats.

Kaufman Center And NYFOS Present WHERE WE COME FROM At Merkin Concert Hall - 10/13/2009

Kaufman Center and New York Festival of Song (NYFOS, www.nyfos.org) will present Where We Come From on Tuesday October 13, 8 PM at Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center.

NYMF And Mass Street Productions/

The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Mass Street Productions/Ryan J. Davis are proud to present the World Premiere of Street Lights, a contemporary musical drama by Joe Drymala. From the creators of the Broadway-bound White Noise, which was a hit at NYMF in 2006, Street Lights features a groundbreaking score that uses modern hip hop, R&B and pop to tell a timeless story in the musical language of today's youth, while creating a bridge to earlier generations by incorporating samples of old civil rights anthems within the modern songs and beats. Ryan J. Davis directs a cast of 14 including Carla Duren* (Bway: 110 in the Shade, Hairspray),Chad Carstarphen (Off-Bway: The Conscientious Objector), Miguel Jarquin-Moreland*, Kevin Curtis* (NYMF: Twilight in Manchego, Maccabeat), Gayle Turner* (Bway: The Wiz), Jim Stanek* (Bway: Story of My Life, Lestat, Little Women), Virginia Cavaliere (Regional: High School Musical), Joy Lynn Matthews* (Bway: The Music Man; Marie Christine), Roberto Araujo, Claudeen Benoit, Geri Brown, Jay Garcia*(Off-Bway: Altar Boyz), Ejyp Johnson, and Melissa Joyner all of whom are dedicated to supporting new musicals and whose credits encompass every major regional theater in the country, along with significant achievements in film, television and cabaret. Performances will be held at American Theatre for Actors (Chernuchin), 314 West 54th Street, (bet. 8th & 9th Avenues) in New York City from October 13th-18th.

NYC Hosts 2nd National Asian American Theatre Festival - 10/13/2009

National and local Asian American theater artists and companies are "Articulating New Bodies of Words" at the 2nd NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL One Week Only! October 13-18 at Theater for the New City and Julia Miles Theatre

On Tuesday, October 13 Kelli O'Hara returns to the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

Columbia Records has announced the release of A Cherry Cherry Christmas, the new Neil Diamond holiday collection, available in stores and online Tuesday, October 13.

Kaufman Center And NYFOS Present WHERE WE COME FROM At Merkin Concert Hall - 10/13/2009

Kaufman Center and New York Festival of Song (NYFOS, www.nyfos.org) will present Where We Come From on Tuesday October 13, 8 PM at Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center.

Elephant Project Charity Auctions, Auctions Now Love On eBay - 10/13/2009

Celebrities Take Photos with Elephants to Raise Money for Alzheimer's

Cirque du Soleil Hosts A Sneak Peak Of WINTUK In Times Square, Show Returns To NYC 11/11 - 10/13/2009

Cirque du Soleil and MSG Entertainment will host a sneak peek of the smash-hit winter show Wintuk, which will return for performances exclusively at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden from November 11, 2009 - January 3, 2010.

Carrie Fisher, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's Wishful Drinking, will be live in studio, Tuesday, October 13th on NBC's "Today Show" between 10:00-11:00AM on channel 4.

The Cherry Lane Theatre's THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS - 10/14/2009

Two-time Tony Award-winning actress Judith Ivey will portray that great woman of American letters -- letters from readers seeking advice, that is -- when she plays the legendary, trailblazing columnist Ann Landers in David Rambo's play The Lady With All The Answers Off-Broadway this fall, starting performances October 7, 2009 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) in New York City. B.J. Jones directs. The production will run through November 29. Opening night is October 14.

Abingdon Theatre Company's 'INVENTING AVI' - 10/14/2009

Actress, comedienne, and cabaret star Alix Korey, whose Broadway credits include ALL SHOOK UP and CHICAGO, is set to join the cast of Abingdon Theatre Company's 2009-10 season opener -- the world premiere of INVENTING AVI (and other theatrical maneuvers), a new Off-Broadway comedy by Robert Cary and Benjamin Feldman, set to begin previews on October 2, prior to an official press opening October 14, at Abingdon Theatre Complex's June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan.

The legendary Donna McKechnie, a Tony Award winner for the original landmark production of A CHORUS LINE on Broadway, will bring her new one woman show MY MUSICAL COMEDY LIFE (Part 2) to Pizza on the Park. 'MY MUSICAL COMEDY LIFE (Part 2)' will run October 14th through October 24th at Pizza on the Park which is located at Hyde Park Corner in Knightsbridge SW1.

DRG Records Will Release 'The Essential

DRG Records will release a six-disc "The Essential Barbara Cook Collection" set on October 14. The set will mark the 17-year collaboration between Cook and DRG.

THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Adds Extra Performances To Its NYMF Run, Shows Added - 10/14/2009

Due to heavy demand for tickets, the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Andy Sandberg (Hair) have announced two additional performances for The Last Smoker in America with Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show, Tony Award Nominee), and Music by Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao, Drama Desk Nominee) on Wednesday afternoon, October 14th at 1:00 p.m. and late night Friday, October 16th at 11:00 p.m.

59E59 Theaters Presents GHOST LIGHT - 10/14/2009

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Immediate Theatre Company and Monarch Theater with the NY premiere of GHOST LIGHT, written by Desi Moreno-Penson and directed by José Zayas.

THE CREDEAUX CANVAS At The Bridge Theater at Shetler Studios - 10/14/2009

Can art capture the mysteries of the human soul? Keith Bunin explores this age-old question with a bittersweet story about three young friends struggling to make ends meet in the East Village.

Actress, comedienne, and cabaret star Alix Korey, whose Broadway credits include ALL SHOOK UP and CHICAGO, is set to join the cast of Abingdon Theatre Company's 2009-10 season opener -- the world premiere of INVENTING AVI (and other theatrical maneuvers), a new Off-Broadway comedy by Robert Cary and Benjamin Feldman, set to begin previews on October 2, prior to an official press opening October 14, at Abingdon Theatre Complex's June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan.

PUNK PRINCESS Plays NYMF at St. Clement's - 10/14/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Yasmine Lever present PUNK PRINCESS. Part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's Developmental Series.

The legendary Chita Rivera will perform at Birdland for six shows only Wednesday, October 14 through Saturday, October 17. The show will feature the multi-Tony Award-winning Broadway star performing selections from her most celebrated musicals including numbers from West Side Story ("America"), Sweet Charity ("Where Am I Going?" and "Big Spender"), Chicago ("All That Jazz" and "Nowadays") and The Rink ("Chief Cook and Bottle Washer") and more. Ms. Rivera will be accompanied by a six-piece band led by music director Michael Croiter that includes Andy Ezrin, Jim Donica, Entcho Todorov, Charlie Pillow, Trevor Nuemann.

THE CREDEAUX CANVAS At The Bridge Theater at Shetler Studios - 10/14/2009

Can art capture the mysteries of the human soul? Keith Bunin explores this age-old question with a bittersweet story about three young friends struggling to make ends meet in the East Village.

Actress, comedienne, and cabaret star Alix Korey, whose Broadway credits include ALL SHOOK UP and CHICAGO, is set to join the cast of Abingdon Theatre Company's 2009-10 season opener -- the world premiere of INVENTING AVI (and other theatrical maneuvers), a new Off-Broadway comedy by Robert Cary and Benjamin Feldman has official press opening October 14, at Abingdon Theatre Complex's June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan.

Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon - 10/15/2009

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Tap Musical COUNT TO TEN Is An Official Selection For 2009 NYMF, To Play Theater At St. Clements - 10/15/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and The Group Theatre Too (GTT) present the original tap musical Count to Ten. Book, music and lyrics by Michael Blevins; lyrics by Beth Clary; music by David Wollenberger, Scott Knipe, Bruce Sacks. Count to Ten is an official selection of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival and plays at The Theater at St. Clements from October 15th through the 17th.

Roundabout Theatre Company's BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Live Twitter Event To Celebrate Box Office Opening - 10/15/2009

Roundabout Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Todd Haimes) is pleased to announce the huge event to celebrate the box office opening at Broadway's new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) will be a live Twitter event.

Monty Python Members To Hold Reunion, Receive Special BAFTA Award At The Ziegfeld Theater - 10/15/2009

Monty Python founding members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin will gather for a reunion event at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City on October 15, according to published reports.

Jungle Theater Presents MARY'S WEDDING - 10/15/2009

The Jungle Theater presents Stephen Massicotte's touching love story Mary's Wedding. Set against the backdrop of the Canadian Cavalry in WWI, Mary and Charlie must surrender their love and their fate to the uncertainties of tumultuous times.

LINCOLN CENTER: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS Exhibit Opens At NYPL For The Performing Arts - 10/15/2009

Lincoln Center: Celebrating 50 Years, the first exhibition to focus exclusively on the evolution and influence of America's first performing arts center, will feature an extensive collection of some 400 historic and contemporary objects including photographs, ephemera, correspondence, costumes, set pieces, props and video recordings.

PURGATORIO Plays The Box - 10/15/2009

Simon Hammerstein and Randy Weiner, founding partners of famed downtown hotspot The Box, today announced their newest venture, Purgatorio, a nightmare fantasyland in the heart of Times Square, created especially for Halloween season.

Jungle Theater Presents MARY'S WEDDING - 10/15/2009

The Jungle Theater presents Stephen Massicotte's touching love story Mary's Wedding. Set against the backdrop of the Canadian Cavalry in WWI, Mary and Charlie must surrender their love and their fate to the uncertainties of tumultuous times.

T. Schreiber Studio Presents ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD - 10/15/2009

T. Schreiber Studio (Terry Schreiber, Artistic Director) opens its 2009 - 2010 season with ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, Tom Stoppard's Tony Award-winning play directed by Cat Parker.

Theater League Awards Grant to New Musical F#@KING UP EVERYTHING, Premieres At NYMF - 10/15/2009

Theatre League's Fund for New Musicals is proud to announce its newest recipients, David Eric Davis and Sam Forman's F#@KING UP EVERYTHING, as it gears up to premiere at the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival.

The Play Company Begins 10th Anniversary Season With A Benefit, Includes Performance Of A STEADY RAIN - 10/15/2009

The Play Company, one of New York's leading Off-Broadway theatre companies dedicated to new plays with an international perspective, will kick off its 10th anniversary season with an evening to benefit the company that includes a performance of the new play by Keith Huff, A STEADY RAIN starring Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W. 45 St.) on Thursday, October 15.

NAKED ANGELS Introduce 'Naked Radio' Weekly Podcast Series At The Cherry Pit - 10/15/2009

With a big bang before a live audience, New York's Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director; John Alexander, Managing Director; Andy Donald, Associate Artistic Director; Brittany O'Neill, Producer) is launching a new weekly podcast series, Naked Radio, at the Cherry Pit (155 Bank Street at the Cherry Lane Theatre).

Mary Birdsong will appear in a stage reading of NYMF's Live! Nude! Girl! on Oct. 15. The show, about a 1950s housewife who undergoes a dramatic make-over, is written by composer Wayne Barker and lyricist-librettist Donna Kaz. Live! Nude! Girl had a Manhattan reading in January 2008 and will premiere a revised script and score in two NYMF presentations.

NYMF Continues

The New York Musical Theatre Festival continues its partnership with ASCAP to present the its annual Educational Series at Barnes and Noble Booksellers at Lincoln Triangle, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street. The remaining two educational seminars are FREE with seating based on space and availability.

Algonquin Theater Presents SLAVE SHACK - 10/15/2009

Algonquin Theater Productions will present the New York premiere of Mike Folie's drama Slave Shack, the second production in Algonquin's 2009 Intimate Theater season, directed by Debra Whitfield.

Queens Theatre in the Park will present AGAINST THE RISING SEA by Kelly Masterson from October 15th-25th. The production will star Patricia Conolly and Tony Award winner Elizabeth Franz and is directed by Joe Cacaci.

The Town Hall Presents The Cabaret Festival, Features Skinner, Cuccioli, Bogardus & More - 10/16/2009

This fall, The Town Hall, New York City's landmark concert venue (123 West 43rd Street), launches the new season with their celebration of Broadway's best. The Town Hall presents its acclaimed Broadway Cabaret Festival which runs October 16 - 18, 2009. The three-concert series that takes place over one weekend is written and hosted for The Town Hall by Scott Siegel. The festival showcases the talents of award-winning Broadway veterans and new stars in a celebration of the Great White Way.

The NY Musical Theatre Festival Presents F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - 10/16/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival & Jeremy Handelman/Off The Leash Productions, LLC will present the World Premiere of the new rock musical comedy F#@KING UP EVERYTHING, written by David Eric Davis (music, lyrics, book,), Sam Forman (book), with musical direction, orchestrations and arrangements by Matt Hinkley and directed by Stephen Brackett.

Toy Box Theatre Company Presents 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE - 10/16/2009

Toy Box Theatre Company presents 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE September 26 - October 16 at Teatro Iati (64 E. 4th Street). 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE is written by John Ford, and adapted by Toy Box Theatre Company.

THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Adds Extra Performances To Its NYMF Run, Shows Added - 10/16/2009

Due to heavy demand for tickets, the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Andy Sandberg (Hair) have announced two additional performances for The Last Smoker in America with Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show, Tony Award Nominee), and Music by Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao, Drama Desk Nominee) on Wednesday afternoon, October 14th at 1:00 p.m. and late night Friday, October 16th at 11:00 p.m.

Toy Box Theatre Company Presents 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE - 10/16/2009

Toy Box Theatre Company presents 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE September 26 - October 16 at Teatro Iati (64 E. 4th Street). 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE is written by John Ford, and adapted by Toy Box Theatre Company.

Broadway Cabaret Festival Begins With A Tribute to

The Town Hall, Broadway's landmark concert venue, presents their fifth annual Broadway Cabaret Festival October 16th - 18th. The festival showcases the talents of award-winning Broadway veterans and rising stars in a celebration of the Great White Way.

LGBT Community Center & Village Playwrights Present DON'T DIE LAUGHING - 10/16/2009

The LGBT Community Center and Village Playwrights present DON'T DIE LAUGHING, three one-acts at the LGBT Community Center.

Rodney Holmes Joins Mary Gatchell in Concert At Leddy Center's New Theatre - 10/16/2009

Mary Gatchell and her band from New York City now includes the well-known and highly respected drummer, Rodney Holmes. Gatchell will feature Holmes in a performance at Leddy Center on Friday, October 16th.

Broadway Cabaret Festival Begins With A Tribute to

The Town Hall, Broadway's landmark concert venue, presents their fifth annual Broadway Cabaret Festival October 16th - 18th. The festival showcases the talents of award-winning Broadway veterans and rising stars in a celebration of the Great White Way.

Singer-songwriter and actor Nellie McKay has put together a compilation of song tracks paying tribute to "America's sweetheart", singer and actress Doris Day. The disc, titled ‘Normal As Blueberry Pie', will feature 13 songs made famous by Day, including "Wonderful Guy" (from South Pacific), Fats Waller's "Mean to Me," and "Send Me No Flowers."

LGBT Community Center & Village Playwrights Present DON'T DIE LAUGHING - 10/16/2009

Laughter is the best medicine. Join us for DON'T DIE LAUGHING, three one-act comedies written by members of New York's gay collective-the Village Playwrights.

NAKED ANGELS Introduce 'Naked Radio' Weekly Podcast Series At The Cherry Pit - 10/16/2009

With a big bang before a live audience, New York's Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director; John Alexander, Managing Director; Andy Donald, Associate Artistic Director; Brittany O'Neill, Producer) is launching a new weekly podcast series, Naked Radio, at the Cherry Pit (155 Bank Street at the Cherry Lane Theatre).

Magician Jeff Grow Presents CREATING ILLUSION At The D-Lounge - 10/16/2009

Seeing is believing - but perception can be manipulated for beauty or deception. Magician Jeff Grow takes you on a journey where elegant sleight of hand and insight into human behavior collide dismantling everyday experience and tempting us to question: Why do we choose to believe the unbelievable?

David Hare

Westport Country Playhouse will present "A Conversation with Playwright David Hare," whose works include the plays "Plenty" and "Stuff Happens," and the screenplay for the Oscar-winning film "The Reader," on Friday, October 16, following the 8 p.m. performance of his play, "The Breath of Life." Directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director, "The Breath of Life" features Jane Alexander and Stockard Channing.

ABC's UGLY BETTY Returns for Season Four with Two-Hour Season Premiere - 10/16/2009

"Ugly Betty" returns for a fourth season with a two-hour season premiere, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Mary Gatchell Plays Leddy Center - 10/16/2009

Mary Gatchell brings her singer/songwriter/pianist talents to Leddy Center once more, as she presents her smooth and exciting style of performing timeless jazz standards and her own light rock and pop creations. Mary and her incredible band are among some of the most premiere musicians on the East Coast and together will perform a magical evening, October 16, for the Leddy Center audience.

Tap Musical COUNT TO TEN Is An Official Selection For 2009 NYMF, To Play Theater At St. Clements - 10/17/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and The Group Theatre Too (GTT) present the original tap musical Count to Ten. Book, music and lyrics by Michael Blevins; lyrics by Beth Clary; music by David Wollenberger, Scott Knipe, Bruce Sacks. Count to Ten is an official selection of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival and plays at The Theater at St. Clements from October 15th through the 17th.

Took An Axe Productions Presents LIZZIE BORDEN At The Living Theatre - 10/17/2009

Took An Axe Productions proudly presents a special limited 6-week engagement of the rock musical LIZZIE BORDEN. Written by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer and Tim Maner with Alan Stevens Hewitt and directed by Tim Maner, this production will play Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, October 17 at The Living Theatre.

Tony Nominee Cox to Star in 'A Disaster Begins' at HERE Arts Center - 10/17/2009

Veanne Cox has been announced to star in 'A Disaster Begins', a new one-woman show that's both written and directed by Obie-winner Ain Gordon.

The Clockwork Theatre Presents World Premiere Of UNDERGROUND At The Beckett Theatre - 10/17/2009

The Clockwork Theatre, a New York City-based non-profit organization is proud to announce the first production of their 5th anniversary season, UNDERGROUND, written by JAMES McMANUS (winner of the 2006 Princess Grace Playwriting Award). Performances will begin on Tuesday, September 29th; opening on Sunday, October 4th; and will run through October 17th, 2009 at the Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

Carrafa Directs Kane, Boardman, Bridges & More In Maltz Jupiter Theatre's ACADEMY At NYMF - 10/17/2009

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is excited to announce the all-star cast of Academy, part of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF)'s Next Link Project. Originally part of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's inaugural Emerging Artist Series in Musical Theater Playwriting, Academy will perform for six performances in New York from October 6 - 17, 2009 at NYMF.

Take An Axe's LIZZIE BORDEN Plays The Living Room Theater - 10/17/2009

Took An Axe Productions proudly presents a special limited 6-week engagement of the rock musical LIZZIE BORDEN.

NYMF's COUNT TO TEN Sells Out Performance - 10/17/2009

The original tap musical, Count To Ten, presented in this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), sold out its October 17th performance on the first day tickets went on sale to the public.

To coincide with the release of her new CD, Soundtrack, Linda Eder will return to The Town Hall, Broadway's landmark concert venue, on Saturday, October 17th at 8PM. The evening is part of The Town Hall's critically acclaimed Broadway Cabaret Festival which runs October 16th - 18th. This three-concert series, written and hosted by Scott Siegel, takes place over one weekend and includes A Tribute to David Merrick on Friday, October 16th at 8PM and Broadway Originals on Sunday, October 18th at 3PM. The festival showcases the talents of award-winning Broadway veterans and rising stars in a celebration of the Great White Way. Tickets are $55 and $50 and went on sale July 24th at Ticketmaster.com, 212-307-4100, or The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6PM (except Sundays), 212-840-2824. For more information, visit www.the-townhall-nyc.org.

Tony Nominee

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Nothing to Lose Productions are proud to present present LIGHTER with Book, Music & Lyrics by Monica Bauer, Music Arrangements by Brent-Alan Huffman, choreography by DJ Salisbury, and directed by Craig J. George.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Seeing Stars the Musical Inc. present the original musical SEEING STARS, Music by Don Breithaupt, Lyrics by Jeff Breithaupt, Book by Shelley McPherson and directed by Jenn Thompson.

The Clockwork Theatre Presents World Premiere Of UNDERGROUND At The Beckett Theatre - 10/17/2009

The Clockwork Theatre, a New York City-based non-profit organization is proud to announce the first production of their 5th anniversary season, UNDERGROUND, written by JAMES McMANUS (winner of the 2006 Princess Grace Playwriting Award). Performances will begin on Tuesday, September 29th; opening on Sunday, October 4th; and will run through October 17th, 2009 at the Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

Tucci, Baranski, Cusack and Swinton to be Featured in the New Yorker Festival - 10/17/2009

It's that time of year again, when the city officially turns into the NY intelligencia's playground. Yes, I am referring to the New Yorker Festival, which takes place over the October 16 - October 18 weekend. Among the highlights: panel discussions an Q & As with stage and screen stars Stanly Tucci, Christine Baranski and Tilda Swinton, among others.

NYC Ninth Anniversary of the Hip Hop Theater Festival, Festival to Run - 10/17/2009

The Hip-Hop Theater Festival (HHTF) is back stretching from Brooklyn to Manhattan and bringing three culturally-packed weeks of art, dance, and theater. From October 1st-17th the HHTF will celebrate the foundational roots and evolution of Hip-Hop, along with the movement's groundbreaking journey through the arts in a series of shows. Broken into three overarching themes, the festival features the classical elements of hip-hop (music; break dancing; graffiti), family-friendliness (a children?s show; a show for youth, by youth; spoken word performances) and finally women leading the way forward (reading series; women-centric performances). Included in these various performances are fully produced theater works, staged readings, educational panels, dance showcases and workshops - all in celebration of the Hip-Hop movement.

Riverdale Y Hosts An Evening Of Jazz With Nicki Parrott and Rossano Sportiello - 10/17/2009

The Riverdale Y kicks off its annual jazz series on Saturday, October 17 at 8 pm with a return performance by jazz great Nicki Parrott, who will be performing with noted jazz pianist Rossano Sportiello. Tickets are $25 / $20 for seniors, and are available online at www.RiverdaleY.org.

LGBT Community Center & Village Playwrights Present DON'T DIE LAUGHING - 10/17/2009

The LGBT Community Center and Village Playwrights present DON'T DIE LAUGHING, three one-acts at the LGBT Community Center.

The Hip Hop Theater Festival Presents DEZ NUTS: A Musical Massacre - 10/17/2009

Hip-Hop Theater Festival kicks off with DEEZ NUTS: A Musical Massacre, a workshop production in honor of the highly acclaimed underground rap duo the BEATNUTS, written by long time music writer Sacha Jenkins, co-conceived with noted promoter Peter Oasis.

LGBT Community Center & Village Playwrights Present DON'T DIE LAUGHING - 10/17/2009

Laughter is the best medicine. Join us for DON'T DIE LAUGHING, three one-act comedies written by members of New York's gay collective-the Village Playwrights.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Extensions for F#@KING UP EVERYTHING and SING, BUT DON'T TELL - 10/17/2009

Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm

NAKED ANGELS Introduce 'Naked Radio' Weekly Podcast Series At The Cherry Pit - 10/17/2009

With a big bang before a live audience, New York's Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director; John Alexander, Managing Director; Andy Donald, Associate Artistic Director; Brittany O'Neill, Producer) is launching a new weekly podcast series, Naked Radio, at the Cherry Pit (155 Bank Street at the Cherry Lane Theatre).

KILLERS AND OTHER FAMILY Gets Extended At Rattlestick - 10/17/2009

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater announced today that they have extended the first production of its 15th anniversary season. Killers and Other Family, the provocative play by Lucy Thurber, will play (5) five additional performances through Saturday, October 17th.

Tony Nominee Cox to Star in 'A Disaster Begins' at HERE Arts Center - 10/17/2009

Veanne Cox has been announced to star in 'A Disaster Begins', a new one-woman show that's both written and directed by Obie-winner Ain Gordon.

NYMF and Gorgeous Entertainment Present DEEP COVER - 10/17/2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Gorgeous Entertainment will present Deep Cover, a noir musical, in performances Monday 10/2, Thursday/10/5, Friday 10/16, and Saturday 10/17 at Sweet Caroline's.

Lincoln Center: Celebrates 50 Years With Guest

Join us for a preview of the exhibition Lincoln Center: Celebrating 50 Years, With Special Guest Sam Waterston. Wednesday, October 14, 2009 10:00 am

Electric Pear Productions Presents World Premiere of BALATON - 10/17/2009

Electric Pear Productions presents the world premiere of Balaton by Ashlin Halfnight. The limited Off-Broadway engagement begins October 17th through November 7th at the Theatre at 30th Street, 259 West 30th Street (between Seventh & Eighth Ave.)

'Queen Of All Media'

Simon Hammerstein and Randy Weiner (founding partners of famed downtown hotspot The Box) announced today that self-proclaimed "Queen of All Media" and frequent theater blogger Perez Hilton will make a special trip to New York City to host CBS Radio New York's exclusive, by-invitation-only preview party at the upcoming Halloween-themed nightclub, Purgatorio, to kick-off the 2009 Halloween season. The event will take place on Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 PM at Purgatorio's tri-level space in the heart of Times Square (268 W. 47th Street). The earlier timeslots on Saturday, October 17 (7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM) are still available for general sale and will not be affected by this private event.