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The Centenary of Alwin Nikolais's birth is being celebrated in 10 cities world-wide with New York engagements at Nikolais's original artistic home, the Henry Street Playhouse (now the Abrons Arts Center), May 1 and 2, and at The Joyce Theater, May 4-9. The spectacular double season of revivals, some dating back to 1953, will be performed by the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, the repository of the Nikolais Dance Theatre repertory. The Company's performances of Nikolais's dances are directed by Alberto Del Saz and Murray Louis.

The Mornington Players proudly present The Odd Couple (Female Version) by Neil Simon.

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that the creatives behind CHICAGO are suing Miramax over $12 million in shortchanged profits from the 2002 musical film.

Bay Area audiences will be given a rare opportunity to see one of his vivid worlds come to life when the work of Peter S. Beagle, iconic American fantasy author best known for his international bestseller The Last Unicorn, will be presented on stage in the World Premiere of GIANT BONES. Written and directed by acclaimed Bay Area playwright Stuart Bousel, GIANT BONES is based on four of Beagle's short stories, as told by a traveling troupe of actors in a distant land. Interlacing myth and memory with dangerous magic and absurd bravery, and culminating in a climactic play within a play that questions who writes history and who remembers it, GIANT BONES runs May 14 through June 19 at the EXIT Theatre (156 Eddy Street, San Francisco). For tickets (previews $15, regular $20-$30, opening $40, Gala $50), call 650 728 8098 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com.

the cell joins as lead producer with Joie de Théâtrale and The New Voice Project to present the NYC Premiere of 'Limonade Tous les Jours,' a romantic comedy (in english), written by Charles L. Mee, and directed by Diana Basmajian. Due to popular demand, the shows limited-run has been extended at the cell in Chelsea (338 W. 23rd Street, between 8th & 9th Avenues) - and now plays through May 9th. With performances that began Saturday, April 3rd at 8pm, they'll continue Thursday April 29th at 8 pm, Friday April 30th at 8pm, Saturday May 1st at 2pm and 8pm, Sunday May 2nd at 3pm and 7pm, Thursday May 6th at 8pm, Friday May 7th at 8pm, Saturday May 8th at 2pm and 8pm, Sunday May 9th at 3pm and 7pm.

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) presents the world premiere of the musical Johnny Baseball by Richard Dresser, Robert Reale, and Willy Reale, directed by Diane Paulus. The production begins performances on May 16 and runs through June 27, 2010 at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge.

Opening Reagle Players' 42nd season on June 18th is the classic Into the Woods starring Broadway powerhouse Rachel York. York recently won the 2009 Irne Award for Best Musical Actress for her critically praised turn as the title character in Reagle's Hello, Dolly! That production was part of last summer's 'Salute to Jerry Herman' season.

Next week's episode of GLEE, Bad Reputation airs on May 4th at 9pm EST and features Molly Shannon as a guest star. Listen to Olivia Newton-John and Jane Lynch take lead in 'Physical' now!

Next week's episode of GLEE, Bad Reputation airs on May 4th at 9pm EST and features Molly Shannon as a guest star. Listen to 'Run Joey Run' now!

The Paley Center for Media celebrated the storied, multi-decade television career of Oscar, Tony, Golden Globe and BAFTA award-winning actor Joel Grey on Tuesday, April 27 with 'An Evening with Joel Grey.'

During the first week in May, Signature Theatre offers two free events to the public. On Monday, May 3 from 7 to 8 pm, Michael Baron, Signature Theatre's Associate Director, will give a 'Page to Stage' talk at Arlington Public Library's Shirlington Branch. On Thursday, May 6 from 1 - 2 pm, [title of show] director Matthew Gardiner and cast members Erin Driscoll, James Gardiner, Sam Ludwig and Jenna Sokolowski, will talk about their show in a 'Brown Bag Thursday' Q&A at Signature.

The West Allis Players Hold Auditions For 'Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?' 5/17-18

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - Seattle Theatre Group (STG) and Washington State Jewish Historical Society proundly present a special exhibit, Our Village Seattle: Family of Strangers, showing at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle, for free on Sunday, May 2, 2010.

NCTC presents the West Coast premiere of The New Century by Paul Rudnick and directed by George Maguire. The show previews May 28 - June 5, 2010, opens on Saturday, June 6th and runs through July 11, 2010: Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. All performances will take place at The New Conservatory Theatre Center (Decker Theatre), located at 25 Van Ness Ave. near Market St. in San Francisco, 94102. Tickets range from $22 - $40, and are available at the NCTC Box Office (415) 861-8972, or online at www.nctcsf.org.

Listings for upcoming comics at Broadway Comedy Club for May 14 to 16, 2010.

On Friday, July 23 Broadway Onstage Live Theatre will open the 30th Season of Dennis Wickline Productions, Inc. when his comic mystery, THE SOCIAL SECURITY MURDERS, begins the new season. This production will be the 111th live stage production presented at Broadway Onstage Live Theatre. Dennis Wickline Productions also presented over 70 live Dinner Theatre productions in several venues before moving to Broadway Onstage Live Theatre in June of 1994.

Stage, film and television actor Shay Duffin passed away April 22 at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Duffin's death was related to complications from heart surgery. The actor was 79 years old.

Old Town's elegant new 33 Club, 1419 N. Wells Street, is featuring a lavish Mother's Day Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2010. Families are invited to bring their children. The brunch is $30 for adults and $12 for children ages eight and under. For reservations call 312-664-1419.

Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue, is celebrating Mother's Day with a sumptuous Mother's Day Brunch, Sunday, May 9, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A vast menu includes dining options ranging from gourmet breakfast selections to fresh seafood and sushi. The brunch price is $35.95 for adults, $17.95 for children ages 5-10 and free for children 4 and under. For reservations call 847-696-1234 ext. 6545.

Following on the heels of their 2010 Sundance Film Festival Jury Prize for the documentary Gasland, International WOW Company is proud to present Reconstruction, conceived and directed by Artistic Director Josh Fox and created by The International WOW ensemble. Reconstruction runs from May 6 - 23, 2010 in a limited 3-week engagement at the Ohio Theatre, located at 66 Wooster Street, between Spring & Broome Streets, in Soho.