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The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today initial casting for the eight new musicals selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

IN THE WINGS is a story about everyday 'stuff', about choices and ultimately about possibility.

Im heutigen Europa ohne Grenzen ist der Zugang zu Fremdsprachen unverzichtbar geworden. Die Schooltours von Vienna's English Theatre leisten bereits seit 1963 in ganz Österreich Pionierarbeit auf diesem Gebiet und bringen auf unterhaltsame und lebendige Art Jugendlichen fremde Sprachen und Kulturen näher.

Following the hilarious week of improv that is the Philadelphia Improv Festival, the fourth annual Philly Sketchfest is set to take center stage for Philadelphia Comedy Month. From October 10-15, the Philly Sketchfest takes over the Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom Street, 2nd Floor.

Only Connect is a creative arts company and crime prevention charity for prisoners, ex-offenders and at-risk youth. His Teeth, written by Ben Musgrave and inspired by the real life experiences of Only Connect member Ralph Ojotu, is being directed by Maggie Norris and runs at the Only Connect Theatre from 13 October until 12 November, with press night on 21 October.

Singer/songwriter Kari Kimmel, whose music and vocals have been heard in more than 150 movies and TV shows, is ready to party all night on her new album, 'Go.'

An innovative and uplifting revival of Godspell opens October 14 at the Vagabond Theatre, on Broadway in Fells Point. With music and lyrics by Stephen Swartz and book by John-Michael Tebelak, this popular musical, first produced in 1971, is one of Broadway's longest running shows.

Contemporary artist Sanford Biggers talks with Marcus Samuelsson, celebrity chef and owner of Harlem restaurant Red Rooster, and Mos Def, celebrated actor and hip-hop artist, about the social and political issues that inform their creative work.

Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Director) will present SIREN'S HEART - Marilyn in Purgatory, written by Walt Stepp (Only Love Will Do, Lightin' Out-A Mark Twain Musical, Why We Shot Jack-The Conspirators' Drama), October 5-23. Lissa Moira directs this one-woman show about Marilyn Monroe starring Louisa Bradshaw*. Gregory Nissen serves as Musical Director & Arranger & Don Garverick choreographs. Set Design is by David 'Zen' Mansley, Assistant to Mr. Mansley is Lytza Colon & Lighting Design is by William Giraldo.

The Unrest Cure is a new comedy by Simon Godziek and Rob Groves, set in 1932 and inspired by the work of P.G. Wodehouse. It will have its world premiere at Pentameters Theatre, Hampstead, from Tuesday 8th to Saturday 26th November.

the tim&micah project, a Chicago-based avant-garde sketch comedy duo, has announced their latest revue will appear every Saturday in October at the newly-renovated Stage 773.

Lehmann Maupin Gallery has announced its participation in Frieze Art Fair 2011. Located at Booth F16, Lehmann Maupin will present a selection of new and recent works by Ashley Bickerton, Billy Childish, Tracey Emin, Teresita Fernández, Klara Kristalova, Angel Otero, Tony Oursler, Tim Rollins and K.O.S., Do Ho Suh, and Erwin Wurm.

The 2012 US Bank Portland Jazz Festival presented by Alaska Airlines will be held Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 26 at venues throughout Portland. The 9th annual 11 day festival will include jazz education and outreach along with a series of concerts featuring an eclectic mix of internationally recognized and local musicians playing a wide-range of jazz styles.

Outside The Box is a new musical comedy web series about a very outré musical theatre group called Outside The Box. Each episode features an entirely new cast, save for one recurring character, the director of the group. Each episode features between one and three musical numbers. The first episode of six (comprising season one) will premiere November 6 on YouTube (the YouTube channel is outsidetheboxseries), with new episodes every two weeks.

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, Maryland's leading professional classic theatre company, is giving away 1 free ticket to the first 35 people that submit their own stories or photos of a production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town. This much performed, deeply moving play tells a story unlike any other; now CSC wants to hear your Our Town story.

Due to popular demand, La Jolla Playhouse today announced an extension of its production of Susurrus, the innovative, site-specific piece that launched the Playhouse's new Without Walls (WoW) program. Written by internationally-renowned theatre artist David Leddy, Susurrus will now run at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursdays -- Sundays through October 2 and on the following additional dates: Saturday, 10/8, Sunday, 10/9, Friday, 10/14, Sunday, 10/16, Friday, 10/21, Saturday, 10/22 and Sunday, 10/23.

The current year-long celebrations of legendary rock band Queen's 40th anniversary have seen a massively elevated profile for the co-creators of hit show We Will Rock You, and the celebrations continue with the launch next week of the lavish memorabilia book , '40 Years of Queen' (Carlton Books).

The fall ushers in one of the most stunning Broadway blockbusters of all time, Miss Saigon on stage September 21 through October 23 at the Ogunquit Playhouse. Miss Saigon is set during the turmoil of the Vietnam War, where an American soldier, played by Gregg Goodbrod, and a Vietnamese girl, played by Jennifer Paz, fall in love, only to be separated during the fall of Saigon.

TriStar Pictures and Sherwood Pictures announced today that COURAGEOUS, the latest installment from Sherwood Pictures, has reached more than $2 million in pre-sales ticketing in anticipation of Friday's national release.

In coming weeks Marty Thomas presents DIVA at Industry Bar will host several Broadway celebs as part of their Be A DIVA competition. This Monday, Oct. 3 is Showtunes/Broadway night in the competition.