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STROyKA Theatre will present the Chess, the popular musical by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulveaus and Richard Nelson. The production will perform September 18 through 27.

Moisés Kaufman's 33 VARIATIONS will have its regional premiere at the Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati (ETC). The production, directed by Lynn Meyers, will open the 2009-10 season, playing September 2-20, 2009.

The American Theatre Wing has announced that four-time Emmy Award-winner and 2009 Tony Award Nominee Allison Janney, currently starring on Broadway in 9 to 5, is the next guest on their popular interview show, 'Downstage Center.' Hosted by American Theatre Wing Executive Director Howard Sherman, 'Downstage Center' features weekly in-depth interviews with the leading artists and professionals working on stage today. Janney's interview is available as a podcast beginning today (Monday, 8/17) through iTunes or an RSS feed.

SHREK THE MUSICAL welcomes Robb Sapp to the company in the role of Pinocchio beginning Tuesday, August 18th. Tony Award® nominee John Tartaglia, who originated the role of Pinocchio, is scheduled to return to the show following a leave of absence on Tuesday, December 15th.

BROADWAY CLOSE UP returns to the Merkin Concert Hall with an expanded lineup for the 2009-2010 season.

Round House Theatre Bethesda will present THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, a world premiere commissioned by the organization, September 9-October 4.

PASSING STRANGE creators Stew and Heidi Rodewald are featured in recent New York Post profile. The creative duo talked about the upcoming PASSING STRANGE film and its director, Spike Lee, as well as their upcoming projects.

Theatre favorite Bryan Batt, currently starring on AMC's Emmy-Winning Best Drama 'Mad Men,' is featured in a new interview with ChicagoPride.com.

Tony Award winning stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth is featured in a new interview with ChicagoPride.com.

A memorial service has been set for American conductor and musical theatre archivist John McGlinn. The public service will take place at Merkin Hall (129 West 67th Street) at 2pm on McGlinn's birthday, September 18.

The Triad is pleased to announce LILLIAS WHITE LIVE! in a series of Monday night performances, September 14th, 21st & 28th at 9:30pm - on Lee Summers' JUST A PIANO Concert Series, featuring Timothy Graphenreed on piano.

ABC's Dancing with the Stars has announced the cast of the upcoming season!

Berkeley's acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company announced today the official completion of the company's Addison Street expansion wing, The Nell and Jules Dashow Wing, named in honor of lead donor Deborah Ruth's parents.

Lance Horne brings his night of songs direct from Oz and the West End back to roost at Joe's Pub, where it all began.

J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center, is pleased to announce that Cranston-based Coastway Community Bank will sponsor THE NEW MEL BROOKS MUSICAL YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, which launches its National Tour at PPAC from Tuesday, September 29 through Sunday, October 4, 2009.

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, the hit show that won the coveted 2009 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, returns to New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, Monday, September 14 at 7:30pm, with a cast that includes Scott Adsit, Rachel Dratch, Kristen Johnston, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Sherri Shepherd, Michael Urie, Alan Zweibel, and more!

Carey Mulligan will co-star in 'Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps,' according to The Hollywood Reporter.

On Monday, August 24 at 7:30PM, the First National Touring Company of WICKED will host DEFYING INEQUALITY, an evening of cabaret performances promoting equality and civil rights. Held at the Birch North Park Theatre, and produced by company members of WICKED, the event will feature members of the cast and crew as well as guest performers. This one-night only event will benefit Equality California, Empire State Pride Agenda, Garden State Equality and Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force, four non-profit charitable organizations working to legislate equality and protect civil rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. All proceeds will be distributed evenly among the four organizations. DEFYING INEQUALITY is an evening intended for mature audiences.

The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts is proud to welcome rabble-rousing writer Joe Iconis in The Not Suitable for Children Concert, his first concert outside of New York. Winner of the Ed Kleban and Jonathan Larson Awards, Iconis will perform a selection of his songs on August 22nd at 8:00pm. This intimate evening will feature Iconis on the piano and Jason 'SweetTooth' Williams and Katrina Rose Dideriksen, two groundbreaking actors that frequently appear in Joe's work.

ZERO HOUR, the one-man show from Jim Brochu, will play a limited engagement in New York City. The show play the St. Clement's Theatre November 14 through Jan. 31, 2010.