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VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce its upcoming production of THE BULLY, a revival of the original musical for children with music and lyrics by JOHN GREGOR and book by DAVID L. WILLIAMS, directed and choreographed by TROY MILLER. Performances run Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am and 1 pm, September 13th - 28th, with Special Holiday Performances on Tuesday, September 30th and Wednesday, October 1st at 1 pm.

Michael Riedel of the New York Post is reporting that Hal Prince, after suffering a stroke back in January, is back to work and already working on his next Broadway Production. In an exclusive interview Prince states that he will be producing and directing his 61st Broadway show, Paradise Found and will be aiming for opening sometime in the spring.

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will open its 2008-09 season with Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin starring in William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, to be directed by Kulick. Performances begin Wednesday, September 3. The official press opening is Thursday, September 18.

Kelly Brook will make her West End stage debut staring as 'Jeannie' in Neil LaBute's hit play 'FAT PIG' at the Comedy Theatre in London.

Variety is reporting that Noel Coward's play Blithe Spirit will have life on Broadway this upcoming Spring season, directed by Michael Blakemore. The play will be produced by the same group behind August: Osage County and the upcoming Speed-The-Plow.

Alex Ko was recently admitted to Iowa University's dance program at the tender age of 12-years-old.

Opening on September 21st as part of the the New York Musical Theatre Festival, Center Stage Theater Company's new musical Chocolate Soup is a modern day fairytale with all the right ingredients in place - from clever, comedy-laced dialogue and a delightful musical score by Matt Corriel to the masterfully woven mix of thought provoking messages about life, choices and kids' ability to make a difference in the world.

ACTORS and OTHERS for ANIMALS will be presenting their annual Celebration of Caring. Join their President and Emcee, JoAnne Worley, and a celebrated panel of guests (TBA) as they gather to TOAST the extraordinary career of Broadway Legend and Icon-Carol Channing.

Village Theatre announces the cast of Saint Heaven, the new American musical by Keith Gordon and Martin Casella, on stage September 17 - October 26, 2008 in Issaquah and October 31-November 23, 2008.

PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of four years, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 30th presentation, taking place on Monday, September 22nd, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South. David Staller is producer and director.

A Brush With Georgia O'Keeffe, a new play by Natalie Mosco, continues its open-end off-Broadway run at St. Luke's Theatre and has a new performance schedule effective immediately.

Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) has postponed the first preview of Nick Whitby's TO BE OR NOT TO BE.

Intiman Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Bartlett Sher and Interim Managing Director Kevin Maifeld, announces the first lineup of plays for its 2009 season.

NCTC is proud to present That's What She Said! Previews are October 1st, 2nd, and the show opens Friday, October 3rd.

ENO continues its revival of Italian repertory with the Company's first new production of 'Cav & Pag' since 1986.

Philadelphia Theatre Workshop is kicking off its 2008-2009 season with a Kick-Off Fundraiser on September 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square.

Known to millions as Carol Brady, Florence Henderson, a multi-talented actress, talk show host, performer, recording artist, author and Broadway veteran, brings her critically acclaimed one woman production of ALL THE LIVES OF ME to her hometown of Owensboro, KY.

The New York Post is reporting that The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization is currently undergoing a major restructuring of the company which may include a potential sale of the hundreds of titles they hold the rights to.

Casa Mañana's Chairman, Teresa Hubbard, announced today that Executive Committee board member Rob Hood has been appointed as Interim President and Executive Producer.

Local One of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Stagehands has been certified by the National Labor Relations Board as the bargaining agent for the stagehands of the Lehman College Center for the Performing Arts in The Bronx, effectively bringing the Lehman College Center for the Performing Arts under the jurisdiction of the 122-year-old union.