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In the world of David Mamet's GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, the ABC's of the real estate business stand for ‘Always Be Closing'. In fact, a sign displaying just such a philosophy can be seen hanging from the set wall of the Bergen County Players production of this award winning play, currently on stage at Oradell's Little Firehouse Theater

In the April 2011 edition of (201) Magazine, composer-lyricist Joe DiPietro reveals that he is currently working on a new musical with his MEMPHIS collaborator, David Bryan. In the interview, the playwright, who last June took home two Tony Awards for co-writing MEMPHIS, recalls the moment his name was called at the award's ceremony last year.

For over 30 years, Verlizzo's theatrical artwork has scoured New York and the globe, having designed the artwork for over 300 Broadway and off-Broadway productions. A retrospective of his work is currently on display at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center through April 30.

A group of students from Middle School 301 and nearby Trinity Episcopal Church in the Bronx were thrilled to experience their very first Broadway show yesterday when they visited the long-running Disney musical MARY POPPINS at the New Amsterdam Theatre, the New York Daily News reports.

The Piano Man, Billy Joel has decided to stay silent and cancel his planned memoir. 'The Book of Joel' was scheduled for publication in June. The HarperCollins book was billed as an 'emotional ride' that would detail the music legend's failed marriage to Christie Brinkley, as well as his battles with substance abuse.

Bergen County Players (BCP) presents Glengarry Glen Ross, a hard-hitting portrait of cut-throat office politics and BCP's first foray into the world of David Mamet. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Glengarry Glen Ross features sharp dialogue, compelling characters and strong social commentary. Under the direction of Alyson Cohn of Wyckoff, Glengarry Glen Ross will be performed at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell from March 26th through April 16th, 2011 with shows at 8pm on Friday and Saturday and 2pm on Sunday

Nutley Little Theatre Presents TAKE ME OUT by Richard Greenberg, directed by Ron Mulligan April 8 - April 23. TAKE ME OUT tells the story of Darren Lemming, the star center fielder of the world champion New York Empires. He is young, rich, famous, talented, handsome, and so convinced of his popularity that when he casually announces he's gay, he assumes the news will be readily accepted by everyone.

J Robert Spencer joined his fellow members of The Midtown Men (original cast members of JERSEY BOYS) at Seth Rudetsky's Sirius XM Live on Broadway Radio Show on Wednesday, March 30. The Midtown Men are currently thrilling audiences coast to coast with their concerts which celebrate the music of the 1960's including songs from The Beatles, The Jackson Five, The Mamas and The Papas, and of course, The Four Seasons.

Broadway's original JERSEY BOYS, currently touring as The Midtown Men, will be appearing live in concert at Queens College's Colden Auditorium, Saturday, April 9th at 8:00 pm. The Midtown Men is made up of Tony-Award winners Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony-Award nominee J. Robert Spencer.

Sirius/XM's LIVE ON BROADWAY host Seth Rudetsky treated fans to a lively interview with Tony Award winner singer/songwriter Douglas Hodge on Wednesday, March 16th. In addition to sharing wonderful anectodes and stories about his theater experiences, Hodge revealed to the live audience that he is currently in talks to star in a possible revival of the award winning musical BARNUM.

Tony Award winner David Hyde Pierce will appear with the Philadelphia Orchestra to narrate Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, in Saratoga Springs, NY, on July 29 at 8pm. In addition, the roster of events will include an evening with Grammy winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis, and a full screening of classic film Casablanca with a live orchestral performance of the film's score.

The Malibu Stage Company announces it's production of Neil Simon's Comedy, The Sunshine Boys, starring brothers Dick and Jerry Van Dyke. The production will be a fundraiser for the theater and will run for only 5 performances.

Under the auspices of Frederic Mitterrand, minister of Culture and Communication, Comedie 'Ina the French-and Comedy renew their agreement for the creation a catalog of audiovisual 'Comedy-French.'

The Sidney Bechet Society begins another great season of traditional, hot jazz with young Canadian trumpet star, Bria Skonberg, leading a powerhouse band, playing the jazz of the 20's, 30's and 40's.

The Rose Theatre has something for everyone this April. Beginning with National Theatre Connections, local youth theatre groups, schools and colleges perform a series of plays about the views of young people today.

Irish National Youth Ballet Co Presents DANCE CELEBRATION 15TH Anniversary THE UGLY DUCKLING, SOUTH PACIFIC, THE SHOW QUEEN O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, Great Denmark St. Tuesday 12th April, 8pm Wednesday 13th April 12 noon & 8pm Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire Friday 15th April 12 Noon & 8pm Saturday 16th April , 3pm & 8pm

Bob Gluck (Piano), Joe Giardullo (Soprano Saxophone,) and Christopher Dean Sullivan (Bass) will perform Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 8pm. At University of the Streets, Muhammad Salahuddeen Memorial Jazz Theatre, 130 East 7th Street, New York City.

China - The Whole Enchilada will be coming to the DC Arts Center. Winner of the 2009 Outstanding Musical of FringeNYC, the show reunites the team that brought you LTC's GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!

The Highline Ballroom Announces its schedule of upcoming shows and performances. All events are subject to change. JUST ANNOUNCED · KINKY FRIEDMAN with MARY MCBRIDE - May 9 - SHOW @7:30PM

WEEKLY & MONTHLY IN THE PUB: Every Tues... PaulStar Jam/Open Mic. Hosted by Paul Allodi -8:30pm. Free Every Sun... Longest Running Traditional Irish Session with Devin Shepherd - 4pm. Free $3 Guinness. and- Shut Up & Laugh....comedy that will make you laugh your sass off. 730pm.