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The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) has announced a two-week extension of its newest hit play WIG OUT! by Tarrell Alvin McCraney -- author of the acclaimed play, THE BROTHERS SIZE and the first recipient of The Vineyard's Paula Vogel Playwriting Award in 2007 -- now set to play through November 2.

Oakland Opera Theater, applauded by critics and audiences for its intimately staged, professionally produced performances of 20th and 21st century operas, will present audiences with a breathtaking look at celebrated composer Igor Stravinsky's masterpieces, L'HISTOIRE DU SOLDAT and RENARD: TALE OF THE VIXEN AND THE COCK. Originally penned in 1918 with a WWI setting, L'HISTOIRE DU SOLDAT ('A Soldier's Tale') will be reset in the Iraq War, providing a thoroughly modern take on this Faustian tale of a soldier who trades his violin to the devil in exchange for riches and power.

The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present an interview with Artistic Director Lynne Meadow, on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway (XM Channel 28).

Platform Theatre Group (Greg Tully, Producer) will present the New York revival of Lee Blessing's Two Rooms, directed by Peter Flynn, for a limited Off-Broadway engagement at the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street), beginning October 2nd. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, October 7th (7 PM).

One of the most creatively dangerous and funniest live entertainment experiences in New York City right now is care of a clown prince who recently abdicated from the empire of Cirque du Soleil. An improvised and totally unpredictable assault on the late night variety show format, Gazillionaire's Late Nite Lounge combines infectious live music, unrehearsed audience interaction and game show mayhem, and dives head first into the shallow end of the cesspool of social taboos. THERE WILL BE NO TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY NIGHT PERFORMANCES THROUGH NOVEMBER 2.

Julia Roberts, Robert Redford, Tom Hanks, Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Billy Crystal, Danny DeVito, Danny Glover, Jack Nicholson, Sean Penn, Bruce Willis and Casey Affleck will all be coming together to honor Paul Newman by continuing his charity work

Linny Fowler, Beth Falcone and Karla Mosley to present BROADWAY FOR OBAMA. Over twenty Broadway performers will join local rising stars in a concert that will send Barack straight to the White House. This amazing one-night event will take place on Monday, October 20, 2008 at the State Theatre in Easton (453 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042.)

Internationally acclaimed discipline-bending WaxFactory finally returns home to N.Y.C., after three years and sold-out runs in Europe, Latin America and Australia, to present the world premiere of its latest original creation, BLIND.NESS (Love is a four-letter word), an in depth and daring examination of what happens when love goes terribly wrong.

As previews kick-off Wednesday, October 1, ROCK OF AGES is proud to join forces with ROCK THE VOTE! Visit rockofagesmusical.com/rockthevote for online voter registration, or stop by New World Stages, home of ROCK OF AGES (340 West 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues), to register in-person.

'Theater Talk,' the nationally syndicated program co-hosted by New York Post theater columnist Michael Riedel and producer Susan Haskins, will air a historic panel discussion about the state of Midwest resident theatres on Friday, October 3 (early Saturday morning) at 12:30 AM on WNET, Channel 13.

CAPTURE NOW, a new play by Josh Jonas, will be given its world premiere Off-Broadway this fall, beginning previews October 10 prior to opening October 22 at The Theatres at 45 Bleecker Street (45 Bleecker Street) in Manhattan, it has been announced by the play's producers Kurt Peterson and Jane Bergere. Tickets are on sale now.

It has been confirmed that Joan Rivers has cancelled the return season of her one-woman show Joan Rivers: A Work in Progress in Leicester Square Theatre. The show, which ran at the theater from August 29th through September 18th 2008 was scheduled to return on December 2nd where it would run through January 29th, 2009.

On Friday, October 24, 2008 La Jolla Playhouse hosts Moon over Morocco, a gala benefit featuring the Tony-nominated star of Xanadu on Broadway, Kerry Butler. The annual gala will take place in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre at La Jolla Playhouse.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will begin previews for the New York premiere of Mike Daisey's IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING on Wednesday, October 15. This groundbreaking monologue about homeland security, created and performed by Mike Daisey and directed by Jean-Michele Gregory, will run through Tuesday, November 30 with an official press opening on Monday, October 27. Tickets are on-sale now.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company launches its Steppenwolf for Young Adults 2008-2009 Season with The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov. The production, featuring James T. Alfred, Shanesia Davis, Anthony Fleming III and Nambi E. Kelley, runs October 21 - November 9, 2008 in the Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted.

The New Group presents the U.S. premiere of Kevin Elyot's Mouth to Mouth directed by Mark Brokaw as the first production in its 2008-2009 season. Slated for a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 21 - December 27, this production features New Group artist David Cale, Lisa Emery and Elizabeth Jasicki. Mouth to Mouth will have its Official Opening on Thursday, November 6 @ 7:00 PM at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

Christmas arrives early on Broadway this year when the anticipated musical IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS celebrates the opening of the Marquis Theatre box office (1535 Broadway) on Monday, October 6th with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the stars in full costume, the first holiday tree lighting of the season and complimentary Starbucks holiday beverages.

For the second year in a row, Lexus of Portland has underwritten a portion of the Ogunquit Playhouse's season of Broadway at the Beach. Now in its second year, the relationship between the luxury car dealership and the non-profit theatre has proved to be an excellent match, providing financial support for the historic Playhouse, while offering benefits for Lexus owners, including coveted VIP parking at the Playhouse

On Monday, October 6, the Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to welcome back Jeff McCarthy to the role of slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn, for a one-week return engagement through Sunday, October 12.

Playhouse on the Green, a 54-year-old not-for-profit theater company in residence at a beautiful 228-seat jewel-box theater in the heart of downtown Bridgeport, CT, continues its 2008-2009 season of plays and musicals with Richard O'Brien's outrageous musical comedy The Rocky Horror Show, which runs for 10 performances only from October 24-November 8, 2008.