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The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that , 'promising an Oscar show that will be 'truly different,' Academy president Sid Ganis used the annual Nominees Luncheon to put this year's awards hopefuls on notice. Teasingly withholding actual specifics, Ganis on Monday warned that 'it's going to be a show that takes some risks.' Speaking directly to the actors, he warned, 'Your categories are being presented in a completely different way. Heads up.'

tlantic Theater Company and Druid?s hit production of Academy Award winner and four-time Tony Award nominated Martin McDonagh?s The Cripple of Inishmaan has been extended again following an initial four week extension after opening to unanimous critical acclaim. The limited engagement, originally extended through March 1, will now play an additional two weeks through Sunday, March 15, 2009.

Directed by Jean Randich, LEAH'S TRAIN is about three generations of women from a Jewish family whose lineage spreads from Russia to present-day San Francisco. In Karen Hartman's new play, a young doctor refuses to attend her grandmother's funera. What transpires after she boards a train, and its destination, mysteriously becomes her Russian Jewish family's untold history.

Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for ZOOMAN AND THE SIGN, by Charles Fuller and directed by Stephen McKinley Henderson. ZOOMAN AND THE SIGN is the final production of Signature's 2008-09 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).

Meryl Streep, who stars in the film Doubt as the stern Sister Aloysius and is up for an Academy Award for her performance, spoke with ABC News about the role and her view on acting awards in general.

A service to celebrate the life of Gerald Schoenfeld, the late Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of The Shubert Organization, will be held on Monday, February 9, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre (247 West 44 Street) in New York City. Mr. Schoenfeld died on November 25, 2008. A limited number of seats will be available to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis at the Majestic Theatre on February 9.

THE SWEETEST SOUNDS -- ALLEGRO Written in 1947, ALLEGRO was preceded in the R&H canon by OKLAHOMA! and CAROUSEL, and followed directly by SOUTH PACIFIC and THE KING AND I. In this podcast, hosted by Jeff Lunden, the bold innovations and experimental aspects of ALLEGRO are explored in the context of the first complete recording of its score, released by Sony Masterworks Broadway today, February 3, 2009. The CD is produced by David Lai, Bruce Pomahac and Ted Chapin.

The New York Times is reporting that famed Costume Designer Florence Klotz's Tony Award is for sale on eBay, the starting bid for the trophy at $10,000 (with an option to buy it outright for $20,000). But the Times has a huge inaccuracy in the piece, as they describe Ms. Klotz herself as posting the auction, which is fairly impossible as she sadly passed away in 2006.

Ford's Theatre Society will host a Grand Reopening Celebration on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The invitation-only evening will include the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to filmmaker George Lucas and screen legend Sidney Poitier, whose accomplishments exemplify the character and lasting legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.

The Guardian is revealing that Rick Astley the 80s pop star, is not only headlining the UK Here and Now nostalgia tour, but the man who promised to 'never give you up, let you down, run around and desert you' ... is writing a movie musical.

As producer, co-writer, director and star of Yentl, Barbra Streisand brought her legendary talents to the acclaimed film about a young woman who risks everything for her insatiable passion to learn. The Yentl Extended Director's Edition Two-Disc DVD set is released today, Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009. The long awaited release includes never before seen bonus features such as Barbra Streisand's Original Concept Reel, rehearsal/final film comparisons, storyboard montages for musical numbers, deleted scenes, and much more, Streisand spoke to the Associated Press about the film, her upcoming CD and President Obama.

Current GRAMMY nominees Adele, Chris Brown, and Sugarland; a special performance with Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift; Estelle and Kanye West to perform together; and a Four Tops tribute featuring Duke Fakir (2009 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree and original member of the Four Tops), Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx, and current nominee Ne-Yo are the next round of performers announced for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards.

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D welcomes Tony nominee/recording artist ORFEH and ANDY KARL February 3rd. Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D happens every Tuesday night at hot midtown nightclub Therapy. Therapy is located at 348 west 52nd street. There is no cover charge for this event. Attendess must be 21 with proper id.

Grammy Award and Emmy Award winner and two-time Tony Award nominee Harry Connick, Jr. stars with Ren?e Zellweger in the comedy 'New In Town', he spoke to the Chicago Tribune about the film, his music career and his love of the stage.

UK's Mill at Sonning theatre will premiere a musical about Doris Day this spring as part of its 2009 season. Sally Hughes will play Day in the show. Alvin Rakoff directs, with choreography by Joseph Pitcher. Press notes describe the new musical as, 'Doris Day was one of the most prolific actresses of the 1950's and 1960's. A vivacious blonde with a wholesome image. Able to sing, dance, play comedy and dramatic roles, she became one of the biggest box-office stars in the world... But behind the screen, there was a story that rivalled any script Hollywood could ever dream up'.

Danny Burstein who received a Tony nomination and an Outer Critics Circle Award for his performance as Luther Billis in the current Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC will be honored with a Sardi's caricature on Tuesday, Feb. 3

The New York Times has reported that Tony winner Rob Ashford will lend his talents to director Baz Luhrmann's staging for Hugh Jackman's opening number for the 81st Annual Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on December 12th, 2008, that Hugh Jackman will host this year's Oscar telecast. Previous hosts have usually been TV or film comedians including Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, John Stewart, Chris Rock, Ellen DeGeneres and others

The director and star of The Cripple of Inishmaan, Martin McDonagh's funny, heart-wrenching comedy/drama about life in a small Irish village when it becomes the location for a Hollywood movie. Garry Hynes, the first woman to win a Tony Award for Best Director and Mullen, a Tony-winning actress, also discuss their early years as struggling theater artists in their native country of Ireland.

Auditions for LINCOLN's cast are scheduled to start this month at venues in Indiana, Tennessee, Illinois, Missouri and Alabama. 'Our artistic staff is looking forward to seeing a lot of talent during the various auditions,' says Steve Wright, Lincoln Amphitheatre's executive producer. 'We are searching for an energetic cast who can bring Lincoln's Indiana years to life.'

Steven Weber, Jonathan Cake have joined Matthew Broderick in the Roundabout Theater Company revival of 'The Philanthropist.' Weber will play a friend of the leading character portrayed by Broderick in Christopher Hampton's 1970 take on 'The Misanthrope,' while Cake will play a writer. Anna Madeley is the female lead, reprising a role she played in the 2005 staging of the play at the Donmar Warehouse. Tate Ellington, Jennifer Mudge and Samantha Soule complete the rest of the casting. Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present Tony? Award winner Matthew Broderick as 'Philip' in a new Broadway production of The Philanthropist by Tony? and Academy Award winner Christopher Hampton, directed by David Grindley.