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This January, Obie Award-winner Danny Hoch is Taking Over Berkeley Repertory Theatre's Thrust Stage with his first new solo show in ten years. Berkeley Rep's artistic director, Tony Taccone helms the solo project. Taking Over begins previews on January 11, opens January 16, and closes February 10, 2008.

LATEST NEWS: No official news is yet available, though NY1 and other news sources are reporting that optimism is in the air. Both sides spoke positively earlier in the day about reaching a resolution, but no official announcements have yet been made. A press conference is expected later this evening.

THE BROADWAY STAGEHANDS STRIKE OF 2007 HAS OFFICIALLY COME TO AN END! BroadwayWorld offers the most comprehensive information to guide theatre-fans through the mayhem of rescheduled events and ticket information.

The distinctive theatrical achievements of The Lion King are the handiwork of dozens of talented artists, creators and musicians, including co-songwriter and music producer, Mark Mancina. Mancina shares the joys and inspiration in creating the unique music for The Lion King and how the musical has touched his life professional and personally...

On November 23 - 26, Luba Mason returns to New York City to celebrate the release of her premiere album 'Collage' at the Metropolitan Room. Mason provides a soulful spin to pop ballads by classic song-writers like Neil Diamond, Van Morrison and Lou Reed. The 'Collage' collection is a labor of love for Luba, a native New Yorker, who spent her early youth devoted to training in classical voice, piano and dance...

The front row of the center orchestra seats will be made available for $25 for every performance of Jersey Boys playing the Curran Theatre now through December 30, 2007

Day 5 of the Broadway stagehands' strike comes with burning questions: 'What now?' Actors, musicians, crews and the Broadway community are beginning to worry about their financial future and the length of this stand-off.

For its holiday feature, the San Jose Rep will present This Wonderful Life, a visually stunning stage adaptation of the 1946 Frank Capra classic film It's a Wonderful Life. In this theatrical twist, San Jose Rep's associate director Kirsten Brandt directs actor Dan Hiatt, who plays all 35 characters in a one-man tour de force. The show runs from Saturday November 24 through Sunday December 23 at the San Jose Repertory Theatre.

In addition to his role as Nick Massi in Broadway's Jersey Boys, J. Robert Spencer (aka Bobby) has just completed directing, producing, writing and starring in his first feature film - a screw-ball romantic comedy entitled 'Farm Girl in New York' - premiering Thursday evening at the Big Apple Film Festival. Bobby chats about his anticipated movie premiere to discuss the filming process, his inspirations along the way, and his positive-outlook on the theatre industry.

Heather Moran, Marymonica Thomas and Gail Becker of 3Girls3 will perform 'Back to Bacharach - A Tribute' at San Francisco's The Empire Plush Room on Monday November 19 at 8PM.

Insignificant Others, the original romantic musical comedy by composer, playwright and lyricist, L. Jay Kuo of San Francisco has moved into San Francisco's number one tourist destination, PIER 39.

President James J. Claffey of Local One, plus representatives of Local 802 and Actors' Equity held a press conference to state their side of the table.

LATEST NEWS: A statement from the League of American Theatres and Producers reads, 'The League of American Theatres and Producers and Local One talked through the night and were unable to reach an agreement. Talks will resume tomorrow (Wednesday, November 28) at 10AM. Performances are canceled through Wednesday's matinees.'

Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon, the nation's longest running musical revue, presents a sign language interpreted performance on Sunday, November 18 at 5PM at Club Fugazi

'Perfect Pairings,' the Bay Area Cabaret 2007-2008 Concert Season, features duo performances by top performers and vocalists in a varied season of theatre, jazz, pop and Broadway artists at some of San Francisco's most elegant venues. The season begins on Sunday, November 11 at 7PM, with the Bay Area premiere of Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker's 'Life is a Duet' at the Florence Gould Theatre of the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park.

The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller, America's favorite holiday concert, rolls into San Francisco's Post Street Theatre (450 Post Street) for a limited engagement beginning Thursday, December 20 and running through Sunday, January 6, 2008.

Among the fateful fellows of Conor McPherson's 'The Seafarer,' is Nicky, portrayed by New York-based Irish actor, Sean Mahon. Making his Broadway debut, Sean holds theatre credits in the US and Europe, and is a founding member of Virtual Theatre Project. Sean discusses the privilege he feels in working opposite such polished and talented leading men, the honor of shaping McPherson's poignant script, and his passion for going wherever his work takes him...

Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced today that - due to the huge demand for tickets - it will extend its acclaimed production of after the quake. Since opening in October, the show has attracted rave reviews and sold-out houses, so it'll keep shaking through December 2.

Stephen Karam's new play Speech & Debate, the inaugural production in the Roundabout Theatre Company's Black Box Theatre directed by Jason Moore, emphasizes the significant role of The Outsider. Sarah Steele embodies Diwata, an ambitious and dorky theatre-obsessed girl in Salem, Oregon longing for her turn in the spotlight. Not finding it easy to be cast in her school shows, Diwata uses her personal podcasts and her school's budding Speech and Debate team to showcase her skills. But beyond her nerdy grin, Diwata and her new friends find themselves entangled in a web of keeping secrets and profound trust. Sarah Steele talks about her character and this deeply enjoyable and powerfully current new play.

Due to overwhelming demand, Cirque du Soleil today announced that 16 additional performances, from January 1 - 13, 2008, will be added to the limited San Francisco engagement of Kooza.