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A Midsummer Night's Dream opens Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the Bruns Amphitheater after starting previews September 16. California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) ends its 35th anniversary season with a thoroughly magical production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Aaron Posner, in his company debut. One of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, this marks the first coproduction between Cal Shakes and Two River Theater Company in New Jersey, where Posner serves as Artistic Director. The production will run through October 11, and then move to New Jersey for a limited run.

As part of Back2Broadway Month, the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier® Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS will host an open house at the August Wilson Theatre, 245 West 52nd Street, on Saturday, September 26 sponsored by the Broadway League and Jujamcyn Theaters. This event will be open to the public. Turn up any time between 10 AM and 12 PM to see a presentation.

The Crossroads Theatre Company has announced that student matinee performances of Fly will take flight on October 7 & 14 at 10 AM.

Theatre at the Center celebrated opening night of the musical masterpiece, Man of La Mancha on September 17 at 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana. Man of La Mancha, the winner of five Tony awards including Best Musical, is directed by multi Jeff Award winner William Pullinsi and star James Harms as Don Quixote. The show will run through October 11, 2009.

Having Our Say is currently coming to life at the McCarter Theatre Center at 91 University Place in Princeton, NJ. The play, which took the stage September 11, 2009, will have its say at the theatre through October 18.

The Saugatuck Center for the Arts welcomes the Weird Sisters on their final world tour for a night of music, madness and martinis on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 8 PM. This deliciously decadent trio from the Windy City has been named one of the city's 'Top Five' comedy acts by Redeye Chicago. With a bawdy mix of cabaret tunes, sharp one-liners and tales of naughty-but-nice behavior, this big laugh group will prove to be unforgettable.

Theater for the New City's special production of 'Duet for Solo Voice' by David Scott Milton, directed by Stanley Allan Sherman and acted by Jonathan Slaff, which was originally set for September 24 to October 11, 2009, has been rescheduled to January 28 to February 14, 2010.

Fathers & Sons, a new play by Richard Hoehler and directed by Chris Dolan, offers an original take on the time-honored question, 'What makes men tick?'. This world-premiere Off-Broadway production will be housed at the Lion Theatre on Theatre Row, 410 W. 42 St. Previews began September 15, 2009; the show will run from opening night on September 17 through October 4.

The New England Center for the Performing Arts announces its first annual benefit golf tournament to be held on September 24, 2009 at The New England Country Club in Bellingham, MA. Beginning with a shotgun start at 10 am, the golf tournament will include practice range, carts, golf, dinner and prizes.

Theater for the New City presents an evening of ?green? entertainment to benefit its green roof garden project to be held Monday, October 6, 2009 at 7 PM at the Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue between 9th and 10th streets.

The Eclipse Theatre Company will host 'Lunar Eclipse II', an evening of merrymaking and networking, on Saturday, September 26, 2009, starting at 7 PM at the Eclipse Space 4001 N Ravenswood, Chicago, IL 60613.

The Showbiz Players announced Music of the Night, an evening flowing with music and drinks, where cast members of previous Showbiz productions will take the stake to belt, riff and harmonize for a caberet-style performance. The show, to take place October 24, 2009 at 8 PM, will take over the Below Zero Lounge 1122 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202.

What'chu talkin' about Willis, after a six-year run on Broadway the former child star turned building superintendent will undergo a sex change? Well, the casting notices already have. According to the Actors' Equity Association casting call notice, the recently turned Off-Broadway show is seeking an African American male in his mid 20s - 40s to showcase his impeccable comedic timing and strong vocal skills to land the part.

The Milk Can Theatre Company proudly announced the addition of two new company members: Seth Gamble and Lorraine Cink. And new board member, Candice Alustiza.

The Milk Can Theatre Company has a new social networking night starting on September 17, 2009 at Conker Hill Bar 640 10th Avenue at 45th St.

On August 11th The Princess Grace Foundation-USA announced their 2009 award winners in theatre, dance & film. Set designer Ann Bartek, who has worked extensively with Milk Can (Galileo, Running, The 5 Borough Plays, The Science Plays, P.O.V., and By Oscar Micheaux), in conjunction with The Milk Can Theatre Company, has been awarded the Theater Fellowship, Pierre Cardin Theater Award.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, based on the book by Barbara Robinson, adapted for the stage by Barbara Robinson and directed by Rebecca Greene Udden, is headed for the Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market 4617 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006. Performances run Friday November 27, 2009 at 11:30 AM, and Saturday November 28 and December 5 & 12, 2009 at 1 PM and 4 PM.

The Last Night of Ballyhoo, by Alfred Uhry and directed by Steve Garfinkel, will take the stage at the Main Street Theater ? Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd., Houston, TX 77005. The show will run from November 12 ? December 13, 2009, with previews November 7, 8, and 11. There will be no performance November 13. Performances will be held Thursdays at 7:30pm; Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 3:00pm.

After the Rain King, by Steph DeFerie and directed by Jonathan Gonzalaz, is coming to the Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market 4617 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006. Performances run from November 6 - 8, 2009, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3:30 PM.

The 2010 summer residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia Festival will be in full celebration mode throughout a wide-ranging schedule announced today by Ravinia President and CEO Welz Kauffman.