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The Columbus Children's Theatre kicked off a celebration of their 50th Birthday with the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra on August 2 at the Columbus Commons. A beautiful night, Mark Donavan led the CYJO in a Duke Ellington roundup of smooth jazz. The young, talented troupe played like seasoned professionals as they showcased their mature skills. Making an appearance from the swamp land was Shrek and Fiona as they danced with the crowd to "I'm a Believer", promoting their show at the Lincoln Theatre September 19-29.

American Blues Theater, one of Chicago's oldest Equity ensemble, and Producing Director Gwendolyn Whiteside have announced the return of the critically acclaimed It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!, directed by Marty Higginbotham, now at its new venue: the mainstage of the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., November 22 - December 29. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the show below!

New Players Theater presents THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, now playing through August 3, 2013. Check out a behind the scenes look at the production below!

On August 22nd, comedian Sinbad's stand-up special, “Make Me Wanna Holla” will air for one-night only in movie theaters across the country. Check out the trailer below!

EdibleBrains is pleased to announce that Molly Rydzel's Certifiable, directed by Mark Karafin, will be making its world premiere at the Connelly Theatre at 7pm on Sunday, August 11, 2013 as part of the New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC). Check out a sneak peek below!

Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Bruce Norris' new play "A Parallelogram," directed by the Tony Award-winning Anna D. Shapiro, opens Sunday, July 21 at 7 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. The darkly comic new play continues through August 18, 2013. (Preview performances started July 10.)

After sold out runs of her previous acts in both Los Angeles and New York, Olivier Award Winner Lesli Margherita (Matilda the Musical, Zorro) brings her new nightclub event ALL HAIL THE QUEEN: THE BITCH IS BACK to NYC for one night only: Monday August 19th 8p at XL Nightclub (512 W. 42nd St.) Check out a sneak peek below!

LES MISERABLES makes its long awaited Long Beach Island debut at Surflight Theatre, from July 31 through August 24. Opening night is August 1 at 8pm. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek below!

One of the most anticipated events Columbus actors age 10-15 aspire to be a part of isColumbus Children's Theatre's Summer Youth Performance Conservatory. This summer long intensive training program helps students polish skills in acting, singing and dancing in a safe, productive, judgement-free environment. The training program culminates in a two-week run of a fully staged show complete with beautiful costumes ad scenery.

Roundabout Theatre Company's ANYTHING GOES is now playing until August 25 at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

The Three Musketeers by Peter Raby opens tonight, June 1, at the Stratford Festival. The production features Graham Abbey as Athos, Jonathan Goad as Porthos, Luke Humphrey as D'Artagnan, Mike Shara as Aramis, Daniel Briere as Bicarat, Tyrone Savage as Jussac, with members of the company. Directed by Miles Potter, the show will run through October 19. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the show below!

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Wayward Manor is a puzzle/adventure game hybrid that invites players to solve the mysteries of the mansion any way they choose. You play as a disgruntled ghost, trying to reclaim your house from its newfound owners. This dysfunctional family of misfits and eccentrics have stifled your power and brought their own abysmal possessions into your humble abode. Each level is a playground for scares where players absorb fear to take back control of the room. If you want free reign over your mansion once again, you must uncover their deepest anxieties and drive them mad with fear using your wits and their hideous belongings.

A Parallelogram celebrated its opening night Sunday, July 21, at the Mark Taper Forum. The play, by Bruce Norris, is directed by Anna D. Shapiro. Along with the director Anna D. Shapiro and the cast (Carlo Alban, Marylouise Burke, Marin Ireland and Tom Irwin), check out the video with Michael Chernus, Judy Reyes, Ana Ortiz, Jeff Goldblum, Jimmy Smits and James Franco at the opening night party for 'A Parallelogram.'

Meet Jenny Powers, returning to The Muny as Mary Poppins in The Muny's production of Disney's Mary Poppins. Jenny joins Muny's Executive Producer, Mike Isaacson, to discuss how recent life changes have helped her prepare for this role! Check out the video below!

Check out the monologue below of Conan joking about Anthony Weiner, LeBron James, Facebook, Taylor Swift and more!

Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival present Gentlemen Prefer Blondes running July 24th through August 14th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the show below!

STAGES ST. LOUIS continues its record-breaking 27th Season when it turns St. Louis pink, with the romantic comedy, Legally Blonde, The Musical tonight, July 19th through August 18th . A plethora of upbeat music, dance and of course laughs, made the show a hit on Broadway in 2007. The Tony nominated score features the hilarious 'Omigod You Guys,' the sassy 'Bend and Snap' and the catchy 'Legally Blonde.' BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the show below!

Conan presents Bill Hader's Awkardly Profane NYC Cabbie Encounter. Check out the video highlight below!

The UK premiere of Aime Cesaire's 1966 play A Season in the Congo, opened at the Young Vic 16 July 2013. lt charts the rise and fall of legendary leader Patrice Lumumba, whose passionate determination to free his people from Belgian rule inspired great courage and betrayal.