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Second Stage Theatre will continue its acclaimed Second Stage Theatre Uptown Festival this summer with two world premiere comedies: Marisa Wegrzyn's The Butcher of Baraboo, directed by Carolyn Cantor, and Josh Tobiessen's Election Day, directed by Jeremy Dobrish.

Year-end round up of the best in regional/Equity theatre productions seen in Baltimore in 2006.

The second of two interviews with the stars of CenterStage's all-star production of 'The Boys from Syracuse.' This time, Michael Winther and Manu Narayan on casting, Bebe, and a making a career in theatre.

WHO: CenterStage WHAT: The Boys from Syracuse WHEN: Through January 14th. Tues – Sat at 8PM, Sun at 7:30PM, Sat and Sun at 2PM. HOW MUCH: $10 - $65.

The first of two interviews with the stars of CenterStage's all-star production of 'The Boys From Syracuse.' First up: Paolo Montalban and Kevin R. Free on mutli-ethnic casting, Bernadette, and more.

CenterStage in Baltimore presents 'The Boys from Syracuse' featuring a cast and design team with major Broadway credits.

In this edition: Local audiences treated to a variety of great theatre – Shakespeare in Ellicott City, Gay Boys in Mt. Vernon (Surprise!), Flappers in Columbia, 80’s Teens in Baltimore! Plus acclaimed runs end this week at Fell’s Point Corner Theatre and CenterStage and classics continue at Everyman and Vagabonds! Plus new Broadway reviews added to list.

Inside this edition: Kids free for Shakespeare in the park! New shows at Spotlighters and Vagabond Players! Acclaimed runs continue at Mobtown and Fell’s Point Corner Theatre! Stage Management Workshop offered! New York reviews for Baltimore audiences!

Inside this edition: A contest reminder! Mobtown extends 'Van Gogh'! Readers' reviews and comments! Shakespeare in the park! New York reviews for Baltimore audiences! Plus: What's playing in Charm City!

A weekly theater column for the Baltimore/Washington area

Inside this edition: An exclusive discount for Baltimore BWW readers! A contest announced! News of a local director commuting to Buffalo! A Millie update! New York reviews for Baltimore audiences! Plus: What's playing in Charm City!

A Weekly Theater Column for the Baltimore/Washington Area.

Artist Director Irene Lewis and Dramaturg Gavin Witt hold open house to discuss 2006-2007 Season.

WHO: CenterStage WHAT: Lynn Nottage's Crumbs from the Table of Joy WHEN: now through June 11. Tues - Sat, 8PM, Sat & Sun, 2PM, Sun, 7:30PM, Wed 05/24, 1PM HOW MUCH: $10 - $60

Second Stage's upcoming production of Getting Home, by Anton Dudley, will feature Marcy Harriell, Manu Narayan and Brian Henderson; it will be presented at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre from June 5th through July 1st, with an opening night set for June 14th

Los Big Names, the new play starring Marga Gomez, will complete its limited engagement and will play its final performance on Sunday, May 14th at 7PM at the 47th Street Theatre

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Second Stage's 2006-2007 season will include plays by Eric Bogosian, Terrence McNally and Theresa Rebeck

Fasten your seatbelts for a bumpy cross-country ride

BroadwayWorld.com and Ghostlight/Sh-K-Boom Records announce the winners of the 'See What I Wanna See' and 'Songs From An Unmade Bed' CD Giveaway!