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EarthCam (www.earthcam.com), the official webcam of Times Square, today posted images of the annual 'Crossroads of The World' celebration of local foods and festivities of the 'Taste of Times Square.'

The West Coast Premiere of Athol Fugard's newest play, COMING HOME, is coming to The Fountain Theatre. Previews begin this Saturday, June 13 to 19, and the show runs June 20 through August 29.

We're pleased to announce the next episode of gay improv and comedy at Chicago's premiere improv theatre iO. Ladies and Gentlemen and Lady-Gentlemen, it's: Qweirdo! Qweirdo is a recurring showcase of Chicago's top gay comedians and improvisers coming together on Thursdays to make you laugh in the way that only your gay best friend can.

The sounds you hear will be harmonious. They will be plentiful. And they will be uniquely American in their roots, but expansively international in their impact. They will come from thousands of people gathering to join in song in Anaheim, California June 28 through July 5. Close harmony singers from across the world will meet in Anaheim for the Barbershop Harmony Society's 71st annual international convention and competitions.

Due to the Pride Parade Sunday afternoon, June 28 we are moving the showtime to POSEIDON! An Upside Down Musical at the Chopin Theatre from 3pm to 6pm. The special Pride performance of POSEIDON! will include door prizes to help keep the Pride festivities going. Please join Hell in a Handbag Productions for our special Pride weekend performance June 27 & 28!

Auditions are being held for a staged reading of Love Letters by A.R. Curney. They will be held at The Firebarn on Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 pm. Performances will be August 13, 2009 through August 23, 2009, directed by Jeff Belanger and assistant directed and stage managed by Kelly Camara.

Theatre Resources Unlimited and Lisa Dozier in association with Elaine Smith will present the first New York public reading of the new drama The Unbleached American by Michael Aman, directed by Michael Bush (Stormy Weather, Based on a Totally True Story) on June 15th at 7pm.

Paper Mill Playhouse's (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) Rising Star Awards are modeled after the Tony® Awards and Paper Mill's program serves the entire state of New Jersey with 100 entered productions from public, private, and parochial high schools. On Tuesday, June 16th at 7:30pm the nominees perform and the award recipients are presented with a crystal award from Rising Star Award partner Tiffany's & Co.

The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum brings back its award-winning, signature production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, an audience favorite set against an enchanted forest backdrop unrivaled by any other theater - because it's the real thing. Theatricum Botanicum's outdoor stage, the most magical setting in Los Angeles, is once again transformed into an enchanted fairy forest July 4 through September 7.

Paper Mill Playhouse's (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) Rising Star Awards are modeled after the Tony® Awards and Paper Mill's program serves the entire state of New Jersey with 100 entered productions from public, private, and parochial high schools. On Tuesday, June 16th at 7:30pm the nominees perform and the award recipients are presented with a crystal award from Rising Star Award partner Tiffany's & Co.

Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, creators of STOMP, have a new movie currently playing Imax and 3D theatres around the world that is as far removed from their Off Broadway percussive hit as possible: Wild Ocean 3D follows the thousands of dolphins, sharks and seabirds that pursue gigantic shoals of sardines off the coast of South Africa each year.

Tickets for the Guthrie's presentation of Ella, the exhilarating musical about the First Lady of Song, go on sale to the general public on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m. Tina Fabrique stars in the title role of this summer theatrical event, weaving myth, memory and music to tell the uplifting and poignant story of one of the greatest jazz and pop vocalists of the 20th century.

The fascinating rhythms of the first great jazz age musical, George and Ira Gershwin's LADY, BE GOOD!, will kick off Surflight's 60th Summer season in Beach Haven, NJ. The affectionately charming plot of the classic musical, playing May 27 through June 14, may be old fashioned, but is still lovable in its simplicity.

Pull-Tight Players Theater in Historic Downtown Franklin, TN, announces events for the month of June, including a Thrifty Thursday deal for the June 11 performance of Blithe Spirit, auditions for West Side Story, and the 2009 Knot Awards Banquet.

Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America are teaming up to bring 'Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys,' starring the world's most famous Latina explorer, to the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis from July 31- August 2 for six performances.

Hair won the 2009 Tony Award for 'Best Revival of a Musical' and the 'The Tribe' had a post Tony ceremony 'LOVE IN' at the Tavern on the Green. BroadwayWorld was there to rub elbows and 'let the sun shine in' with the cast and crew of the big Broadway hit!

Cape Rep Theatre celebrates its 15th Anniversary of Dinner Musical Revues with We'd Like To Propose a Toast! at Old Sea Pines Inn in Brewster. We'd Like To Propose a Toast! will open June 21 and run on Sundays at 6:30 pm through September 13.

QFest is tickled pink to announce the smash hit films scheduled for Opening and Closing Nights, July 9 and 20, at the Prince Music Theater. QFest alum (director of last year's Serene Hunter) Jason Bushman's feature debut, Hollywood je t'aime, will kick off this year's cinematic extravaganza, and the world premiere of Casper Andreas and Fred M. Caruso's The Big Gay Musical is set to be the grand finale. Sandwiched in between, the 12 day festival will show 140 of the best LGBTQ films of the year.

Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America are teaming up to bring 'Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys,' starring the world's most famous Latina explorer, to St. Louis this weekend, June 12 and 13, for 4 performances. Show times are Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 11am, 2pm & 5pm.

The Candlelight Dinner Playhouse will hold auditions for the musical PHANTOM on Monday, June 29, 2009 at the theater. This production will be directed by Steven Cogswell and choreographed by Scott Wright, with musical direction by Troy Schuh.