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There are only six more performances to catch 'The Amazing Race' star Reichen Lehmkuhl as ‘Andrew,' one half of the happy couple, in My Big Gay Italian Wedding, the hilarious comedy now playing at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street. Lehmkuhl will play his final performance on Saturday, July 24th. Beginning Thursday, July 29th, Daniel Robinson (The Big Gay Musical, Hairspray) steps up to the alter to assume the role.

This week, composer Jason Robert Brown wrote an article for the New York Time's 'Theater Talkback' section, in which he asked the question: 'Who owns sheet music?'

WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE Is Proud To Present the groundbreaking musical RENTfrom August 19 - September 25, 2010 with a Press Opening: August 22, 2010. Music, Lyrics and Libretto by Jonathan Larson. Based on Giacomo Puccini's Opera La bohème, Directed and Choreographed by Patricia Wilcox with Musical Direction by Christopher McGovern.

The comedic genius of Mel Brooks shines in this musical stage version of his original movie. Down and out Broadway producer, Max Bialystock gets a visit from a chronically nervous accountant, Leo Bloom. While inspecting Max's questionable books, Leo poses the purely academic notion that a producer could make more money with a flop than with a hit. Max immediately enlists the reluctant Leo as his partner. They read mountains of scripts until they discover Springtime for Hitler, written by a former Nazi who adored the Fuhrer. What could be less appealing? Next they hire the most ridiculously outrageous director to guarantee a monumental failure. Max uses his unique charm with wealthy old ladies to raise the funds, while Leo runs the office with the newly hired assistant, Ulla, a Swedish bombshell. They are sure to be unsuccessful and rich. They look forward to opening night boos, but before the curtain closes it is apparent that the show is a huge hit! They can never repay the investors. Where did they go right?

Discover the beauty of Prospect Park's unique arches and bridges. Learn the names and histories of these features that play a large role in Olmstead and Vaux's design. Fun for all ages. FREE.

Robins, blue jays and starlings are just some of the birds you will find in your own backyard. Can you identify these feathered friends? Binoculars are recommended for this event. FREE.

Artists Repertory Theatre and Sydney Theatre Company bring the world-class production of Long Day's Journey Into Night to Portland, Oregon beginning August 13, 2010. The stellar reviews from the smash hit premiere run in Sydney, Australia are now available.

As part of the Freshkills Park Talks series, a lecture series related to the reclamation and development of Freshkills Park, Peter Harnik, director of the Center for City Park Excellence at the Trust for Public Land in Washington, D.C. will discuss transforming unique areas into community parks. For many years, urban parks across the U.S. sank into decay and disuse. However, as cities have begun to rebound - and as evidence of the economic, cultural, and health benefits of parks grows - investment in these valuable facilities has swelled. Many new parks are being built in surprising places-rooftops, old railyards, highway decks, covered reservoirs and widened stream valleys. The leader in the movement is New York City. The urban parks movement is transforming cities for residents, families, commuters and visitors alike.

Camille A. Brown and Andrea Miller and Kate Weare and Monica Bill Barnes present two programs from August 9-14, 2010 at The Joyce Theater. 175 Eighth Avenue, NYC. Ms. Brown's new ensemble and Ms. Miller's company Gallim Dance share the first program. The second program features the Kate Weare Company and Monica Bill Barnes & Company. On Saturday, August 14 at 2pm, all four choreographers will present a family-friendly program featuring excerpts of works in the regular programs. Tickets start at $10 and are available at 212-242-0800 or www.joyce.org.

From July 14th through July 31st, Gateway Playhouse presents a sinfully entertaining evening with the fourth show of its 61st season, the Off-Broadway phenomenon, Altar Boyz. The show is making its Long Island premiere, after running for an astounding 2,032 performances over the course of 5 years in New York City and winning the 2005 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical. Book by Kevin Del Aguila with music and lyrics by Gary Adler & Michael Patrick Walker. Conceived by Marc Kessler & Ken Davenport. Altar Boyz has touring productions all over the world, throughout the United States, Korea, Hungary, Finland, Australia, Montreal, and the Philippines.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College announces its 56th season of music, dance, theater, and family programming reflecting the multicultural diversity of Brooklyn. The outstanding line-up features musical artists representing the genres of Latin Jazz, reggae, gospel, Broadway, klezmer, big band, and children's music.

Ross DeGraw (Gorilla Rep's Joan of Arc and Julius Caesar, TV Land's 'Make My Day'), Gretchen Ferris, Rebecca Nerz, Emily Rieder and Jesse Presler are set to star in Catholic lesbian comedy AS I AM FULLY KNOWN, premiering in the 2010 New York International Fringe Festival at La MaMa First Floor Theatre with performances from August 14th - August 29th. Written by star Emily Rieder, AS I AM FULLY KNOWN will feature direction from Andrew Oswald, with the creative team for AS I AM FULLY KNOWN also featuring John Wolf (lighting design) and Alexandra Pinkus (marketing).

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced today that it would team again with Hair producers Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel to bring the critically acclaimed rock musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON to Broadway in the fall. Following a successful run at The Public Theater, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON will begin performances at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street) on Tuesday, September 21.

Four years ago there was no place to see live club comedy in Gwinnett. Aurora Theatre was a pioneer in blazing the trail for comedy with our booming series Funny Fridays. Today, it might be a little easier to see stand-up in Gwinnett, but if you want the top comedians in the best atmosphere, Aurora Theatre continues to stay ahead of the curve.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents its 6th annual First Look Repertory of New Work-three developmental productions of new plays presented in rotating repertory playing October 27 - November 14, 2010 in Steppenwolf's Merle Reskin Garage Theatre, 1624 N. Halsted St. The 2010 festival will also include three free readings by emerging playwrights presented November 5-7, 2010. Tickets for all productions are currently on-sale.

Fells Point Corner Theatre and The Baltimore Playwrights Festival proudly Present SCORPIONS (August 6th to August 29th, 2010) a new play by Mark Scharf and directed by Miriam Bazensky.

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's eagerly anticipated Australian production of MARY POPPINS began performances Wednesday evening, July 14 at Her Majesty's Theatre in preparation for a Thursday, July 29 opening night.

Steppenwolf for Young Adults celebrates the 50th anniversary of the acclaimed American classic To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, dramatized by Christopher Sergel and directed by Hallie Gordon. The production features ensemble member Alan Wilder with Abu Ansari, Carolyn Defrin, James D. Farruggio, Caroline Heffernan, Franette Liebow, Zachary Keller, Larry Neumann Jr., Elaine Roth, Gary Simmers, Philip R. Smith, Sandra Watson, Bubba Weiler, Claire Wellin and Dexter Zollicoffer. To Kill a Mockingbird runs October 12 - November 12, 2010 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. Weekday matinees (Tuesdays - Fridays) are reserved for school groups only, with weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) performances available to the public. Single tickets go on-sale Friday, July 30, 2010.

Producer Orin Wolf and Off the Aisle Productions have announced that It Must Be Him, a new comedy by Kenny Solms, co-creator and writer of the legendary, Emmy Award-winning 'Carol Burnett Show,' will premiere this summer at the Peter J. Sharp Theatre (416 West 42nd Street). Directed by Daniel Kutner, It Must Be Him will begin performances on Tuesday, August 24, and officially open on Wednesday, September 1. The limited engagement ends Sunday, September 26.

Jim Caruso is proud to present the return of 'The Broadway Boys' at Birdland on Monday, August 16 at 7pm. This event is part of the long-running, award-winning Broadway at Birdland concert series.