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Victor Garber, Kate Mulgrew, Charles Grodin, Bill Irwin, Annie Parisse, Veanne Cox and Nathan Lee Graham have joined the previously announced list of celebrity participants who will be on hand to salute the beloved actress Marian Seldes, when Ms. Seldes and the Union Square Partnership are honored at the annual Vineyard Theatre Gala on Monday, February 9 at 6 p.m. at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor).

Tony Award-winners Nathan Lane and Anika Noni Rose are set to participant in The Vineyard Theatre's star-studded tribute to Tony Award-winning actress Marian Seldes and The Union Square Partnership at the theatre's annual gala on Monday, February 9th at 6 PM at The Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor) in Manhattan. The Gala, which will benefit the Vineyard Theatre, one of the nation's leading theatres devoted to producing new works, will include salutations to Ms. Seldes -- who originated her role in Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play THREE TALL WOMEN in 1993 at The Vineyard -- and celebrate its theme of community spirit and neighborhood involvement by also honoring The Union Square Partnership. Nathan Lane, who will host the evening, starred opposite Ms. Seldes Off-Broadway in Terrence McNally's DEDICATION, OR THE STUFF OF DREAMS. Mr. Lane is best-known for his Tony Award-winning performances in THE PRODUCERS, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, and LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!. Anika Noni Rose, who received an Obie Award for her work in the musical ELI'S COMIN' at The Vineyard, won a Tony Award for her performance in CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, and co-starred with Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson in the film version of 'Dreamgirls,' is set to perform.

The Vineyard Theatre -- where Marian Seldes originated her role in Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play THREE TALL WOMEN in 1993 -- will honor the Tony Award-winning actress at the theatre's annual gala on Monday, February 9th at 6 PM at The Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor) in Manhattan.

Victor Garber, Kate Mulgrew, Charles Grodin, Bill Irwin, Annie Parisse, Veanne Cox and Nathan Lee Graham have joined the previously announced list of celebrity participants who will be on hand to salute the beloved actress Marian Seldes, when Ms. Seldes and the Union Square Partnership are honored at the annual Vineyard Theatre Gala on Monday, February 9 at 6 p.m. at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor).

Tony Award-winners Nathan Lane and Anika Noni Rose are set to participant in The Vineyard Theatre's star-studded tribute to Tony Award-winning actress Marian Seldes and The Union Square Partnership at the theatre's annual gala on Monday, February 9th at 6 PM at The Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor) in Manhattan. The Gala, which will benefit the Vineyard Theatre, one of the nation's leading theatres devoted to producing new works, will include salutations to Ms. Seldes -- who originated her role in Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play THREE TALL WOMEN in 1993 at The Vineyard -- and celebrate its theme of community spirit and neighborhood involvement by also honoring The Union Square Partnership. Nathan Lane, who will host the evening, starred opposite Ms. Seldes Off-Broadway in Terrence McNally's DEDICATION, OR THE STUFF OF DREAMS. Mr. Lane is best-known for his Tony Award-winning performances in THE PRODUCERS, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, and LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!. Anika Noni Rose, who received an Obie Award for her work in the musical ELI'S COMIN' at The Vineyard, won a Tony Award for her performance in CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, and co-starred with Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson in the film version of 'Dreamgirls,' is set to perform.

The Vineyard Theatre -- where Marian Seldes originated her role in Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play THREE TALL WOMEN in 1993 -- will honor the Tony Award-winning actress at the theatre's annual gala on Monday, February 9th at 6 PM at The Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor) in Manhattan.

TheaterMania.com, a leading source for theater information and tickets nationwide, along with the Union Square Partnership, are proud to present Summer in The Square 2008, a free weekly event offering superb entertainment every Thursday afternoon beginning July 3rd through August 14th on Union Square Park's South Plaza. Each week, onstage in the south plaza of Union Square, there will be family programming at 12:30p.m., yoga at 3:00p.m. and music at 5:30p.m. Thursday, July 10th (5:30p.m.) is gearing up to be an evening of top-quality entertainment as Broadway at Birdland personality, Jim Caruso, plays host as TheaterMania.com presents An Off-Broadway Review, which will showcase some of Off-Broadway's most elite talent. Acts already confirmed to take part include cast of the hit comedy musical, Altar Boyz, as well as cast from the award winning Off-Broadway revival of The Fantasticks, performers from the HipHop Theater Festival, and Noche Flamenca. Also scheduled for a special appearance are Blue Man Group, known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. For further information on TheaterMania.com's July 10th Off-Broadway Review concert, please visit www.theatermania.com. 'TheaterMania.com is pleased to sponsor Summer in the Square,' said Gretchen Shugart, CEO, TheaterMania.com. 'We hope that residents and visitors alike will come out to Union Square Park every Thursday this summer to celebrate the season with us. The entertainment line-up and the neighborhood are truly special.' 'Summer in the Square showcases the radiance of Union Square Park and this year promises to be our best line-up ever with increased kids' programming, restorative yoga, and a host of musical performances,' said Jennifer Falk, Executive Director, Union Square Partnership. 'Our partnership with TheaterMania.com and our many other sponsors allows us to provide a wide array of programming free to the public, offering something for everyone to enjoy.' For nearly a decade, TheaterMania.com has set the standard in offering the most comprehensive theater and live-event listings on the web and has become recognized by patrons and producers alike as a driving force in bringing performing arts to the masses. Theatermania.com prides itself on offering the most comprehensive listings, news, reviews, interviews, video content and online ticketing for Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway and live entertainment nationwide. TheaterMania.com provides listings and editorial coverage for over 40 markets and widely distributes free email newsletters and special offers to its subscribers. Whether it's purchasing tickets, or getting the latest in theater and celebrity news, reviews, video or exclusive invites to insider Broadway events, TheaterMania.com is your one-stop-site for all things theater. -ENDS- About the Union Square Partnership: The Union Square Partnership is a community-based, nonprofit organization working to foster the best possible metropolitan neighborhood for its residents, businesses, property owners and employers. USP is comprised of a Local Development Corporation and New York City's first Business Improvement District, two organizations that have served as catalysts behind the area's transformation. For more information, please visit www.unionsquarenyc.org. TheaterMania.com, along with the Union Square Partnership, are proud to present Summer in The Square 2008, a free weekly event offering superb entertainment every Thursday afternoon beginning July 3rd through August 14th on Union Square Park's South Plaza. Each week, onstage in the south plaza of Union Square, there will be family programming at 12:30p.m., yoga at 3:00p.m. and music at 5:30p.m.

TheaterMania.com, a leading source for theater information and tickets nationwide, along with the Union Square Partnership, are proud to present Summer in The Square 2008, a free weekly event offering superb entertainment every Thursday afternoon beginning July 3rd through August 14th on Union Square Park's South Plaza. Each week, onstage in the south plaza of Union Square, there will be family programming at 12:30p.m., yoga at 3:00p.m. and music at 5:30p.m. Thursday, July 10th (5:30p.m.) is gearing up to be an evening of top-quality entertainment as Broadway at Birdland personality, Jim Caruso, plays host as TheaterMania.com presents An Off-Broadway Review, which will showcase some of Off-Broadway's most elite talent. Acts already confirmed to take part include cast of the hit comedy musical, Altar Boyz, as well as cast from the award winning Off-Broadway revival of The Fantasticks, performers from the HipHop Theater Festival, and Noche Flamenca. Also scheduled for a special appearance are Blue Man Group, known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. For further information on TheaterMania.com's July 10th Off-Broadway Review concert, please visit www.theatermania.com. 'TheaterMania.com is pleased to sponsor Summer in the Square,' said Gretchen Shugart, CEO, TheaterMania.com. 'We hope that residents and visitors alike will come out to Union Square Park every Thursday this summer to celebrate the season with us. The entertainment line-up and the neighborhood are truly special.' 'Summer in the Square showcases the radiance of Union Square Park and this year promises to be our best line-up ever with increased kids' programming, restorative yoga, and a host of musical performances,' said Jennifer Falk, Executive Director, Union Square Partnership. 'Our partnership with TheaterMania.com and our many other sponsors allows us to provide a wide array of programming free to the public, offering something for everyone to enjoy.' For nearly a decade, TheaterMania.com has set the standard in offering the most comprehensive theater and live-event listings on the web and has become recognized by patrons and producers alike as a driving force in bringing performing arts to the masses. Theatermania.com prides itself on offering the most comprehensive listings, news, reviews, interviews, video content and online ticketing for Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway and live entertainment nationwide. TheaterMania.com provides listings and editorial coverage for over 40 markets and widely distributes free email newsletters and special offers to its subscribers. Whether it's purchasing tickets, or getting the latest in theater and celebrity news, reviews, video or exclusive invites to insider Broadway events, TheaterMania.com is your one-stop-site for all things theater. -ENDS- About the Union Square Partnership: The Union Square Partnership is a community-based, nonprofit organization working to foster the best possible metropolitan neighborhood for its residents, businesses, property owners and employers. USP is comprised of a Local Development Corporation and New York City's first Business Improvement District, two organizations that have served as catalysts behind the area's transformation. For more information, please visit www.unionsquarenyc.org. TheaterMania.com, along with the Union Square Partnership, are proud to present Summer in The Square 2008, a free weekly event offering superb entertainment every Thursday afternoon beginning July 3rd through August 14th on Union Square Park's South Plaza. Each week, onstage in the south plaza of Union Square, there will be family programming at 12:30p.m., yoga at 3:00p.m. and music at 5:30p.m.

The Vineyard Theatre - where Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Three Tall Women debuted in 1993 - will honor the playwright on the occasion of his 80th birthday at the theatre's annual gala on Monday, February 4 at 6 PM at The Rainbow Room