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Multi-talented entertainer Tony Danza may be adding a new title to his resume; Teacher. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Danza is planning to star in a new reality show called 'Teach.'

Crossroads Theatre Company announced their 2009-2010 season today. The New Jersey-based organization will see three world premieres, a musical celebration, the CommonGround: Festival of the People, and the Genesis Festival of New and Emerging Voices.

The Huntington Theatre Company opens its 28th season - a season of American stories - with August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Fences, the sixth chapter of his groundbreaking ten-play cycle about the 20th century African-American experience. Kenny Leon (Radio Golf, Gem of the Ocean, A Raisin in the Sun), acclaimed director and Wilson's final collaborator before his death, returns to the Huntington to helm the production, which stars John Beasley (Two Trains Running, Jitney, 'Everwood').

Jerry Springer recently spoke to the Philadelphia Daily News about his new acting career in CHICAGO.

Emmy-winning actress and singer Megan Mullally sits down with LA Stage to discuss her role in Odyssey Theatre's production of Adam Bock's The Receptionist, her appearance in the upcoming FAME remake, as well as future projects and ambitions.

The Guthrie today announced the complete cast and creative team for director Joe Dowling's upcoming production of Oscar Wilde's most perfect comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, with actress Linda Thorson (best known for her role as Tara King in the classic 1960s British television series 'The Avengers') leading the company as Lady Bracknell.

Radio 2 today announces the first wave of glittering artists who will perform at the ?Thank You For The Music: A Celebration Of The Music of Abba' concert in London's Hyde Park on Sunday 13 September 2009.

Shakespeare's Hamlet will be turned into a 3D musical as part of Shakespeare 4 Kidz's new movie series. S4K's Hamlet in 3D will be the first of a series of six movie adaptations of the musical versions of the Bard's plays originally created by the acclaimed UK theatre company Shakespeare 4 Kidz.

Friends In Deed has tapped Tommy Tune's brand new road show, Steps in Time, for their one-night-only spectacular Broadway Benefit Gala which will take place at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (899 Tenth Avenue) on Monday, September 21st at 8:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit Friends In Deed - The Crisis Center for Life-Threatening Illness.

Olivier Award winner Ruthie Henshall has just been announced as the special guest star in the upcoming UK tour of THE SOUND OF MUSICALS.

The upcoming Broadway revivals of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND, collectively known as The Neil Simon Plays, have just launched their official website. The new site allows you to access cast and staff information, purchase tickets, and more! To check out the site, visit www.theneilsimonplays.com.

Billboard's Top Cast Albums chart for week ending 8/9/2009.

THE IMAGINE PROJECT, Inc will present IMAGINE, as part of the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival - Fringe NYC - Fringe Jr. for five special performances in August at the CSV Cultural & Educational Center. All actors are part of the ongoing Imagine Project creativity workshops. Half our cast members come to us from our programs in New York City Homeless Shelters.

MadLab Theatre will present The Quintessential Roulette, featuring the best plays from each of the 10 previous Theatre Roulettes, MadLab's annual shorts festival, the longest running such festival in Columbus.

Centre Stage presents Country Queens, a concert tribute to the legendary ladies who made country music history: Loretta Lynne, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells, Reba McEntire and Barbara Mandrell. These extraordinary women have created the cornerstone of the classic country style through the decades and generations. The evening highlights their breakout songs, signature songs, and number one hits.

'What was good for the baby forty years ago is not good for the baby of today. Today, it is widely recognized that if the baby wants to cry, let it do so. The best therapy for the baby is to leave it alone, to put it outdoors, and to seemingly forget all about it,' says Mae Savell Croy, giving a lecture on children and household duties in the stand-up comedy-style production of 'Helpful Hints.'

The Loveland Music Guild is proud to present Rick Lewis' lighthearted musical The Taffetas, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, August 11-13, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Rialto Theater in Loveland (228 East 4th Street, Loveland, CO).

Come join The Metropolitan Room every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our nightly piano lounge. No cover, no minimum!

Courthouse Center for the Arts Announces FAME -8/13-23. Join students as they go through 4 years of vigorous training at NY's prestigious Performing Arts High School. Tickets are $24 for Adults, $20 for Seniors/CCA Members, and $15 Students. Visit www.courthousearts.org or call (401) 782-1018 for more information or to purchase tickets.

Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Julianne Boyd, Artistic Director, and Richard M. Parison, Jr., Producing Director, announce the theatre?s 15th Anniversary Season. Opening on the Mainstage will be Rodgers and Hammerstein?s musical masterpiece Carousel from June 17 through July 11. BSC will present its first thriller, the Tony Award-winning play Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer, from July 16 through August 1. Tennessee Williams? landmark play A Streetcar Named Desire will conclude the Mainstage summer season from August 6 through 29. The Mainstage fall show will be announced at a later date. On Stage 2, receiving its world premiere is Mark St. Germain?s Freud?s Last Session from June 10 through 28. Glen Berger?s hit Off-Broadway play Underneath the Lintel will play on Stage 2 from July 8 though 26.