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The Boulevard Ensemble Studio Theatre, located at 2252 South Kinnickinnic, celebrates 25 years of staging dynamic, eclectic theatre when its 2010-2011 season opens on July 28th with FOURPLAY: 4 Comedies Of Seduction.

To celebrate the Gay Pride Parade today, music legend and village people icon Randy Jones will be renewing his vows after 25 years with his partner today June 27 at O'Caseys Lounge (22 East 41st St.) It is half a block from the parade route.

Marin Shakespeare Company presents THE TAMING OF THE SHREW by William Shakespeare from July 16 through September 26 at the Forest Meadows Amphitheatre (1475 Grand Avenue, Dominican University of California, San Rafael, Calif.)

The Ross Valley Players kicks off it's new season with David Mamet's political comedy 'November,' opening on Sept. 17. James Dunn directs this play about U.S. President Charles 'Chucky' Smith nearing the end of his first term and dealing with the unfavorable prospects that he will be elected for a second term.

At the Saturn Awards, Collider.com spoke with Richard Donner and Lauren Shuler Donner. Among the topics discussed were musical adaptations of 'The Goonies' and 'Dave.'

The New American Shakespeare Tavern (499 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta GA 30308) presents HAMLET! THE MUSICAL! from July 15-August 8.

The Broadway Comedy Club has announced events for July 7-July 11.

Jacob's Pillow presents the U.S. premiere of choreographer Barak Marshall's full-length contemporary dance work, MONGER, in the Ted Shawn Theatre July 7-11. Ruth Eshel of Ha'aretz calls MONGER 'A highly original work danced by ten virtuosic dancers. The power of the piece lies in its original movement language and theatricality...The result is unique, refreshing and powerful.'

Rising Action Theatre Inc. presents MR. CHARLES, CURRENTLY OF PALM BEACH and MEXICO CITY, a comedy-mystery with music by David Leddick. These two one act plays will run from July 9-July 25 Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 3pm & 8pm, and Sundays at 7pm.

Jo Loesser, Frank Loesser's widow, recently sat down to talk on the Leonard Lopate Show about the legendary composer and lyricist among other things.

In a recent LA Times article, Emmy award winning 'Entourage' star Jeremy Piven sat down to talk about shushi, Mamet, and more.

The Grand Center Arts Academy, the first and only performing and visual arts charter school in the state, invites new and interested families to meet faculty, staff and other Academy enrollees during a fun, informal pizza luncheon.

Previews begin next week for Shakespeare's HENRY VI Part 3 at the East 13th Street Theater (136 E. 13th St., between 3rd & 4th). The production is presented by Wide Eyed Productions in association with Columbia University School of the Arts Theatre Arts Program and will be directed by Adam Marple.

Following two sold-out shows earlier this year, Bistro & MAC award winning vocalist ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT will return to Feinstein's at Loews Regency. He will be accompanied by by Musical Director/Arranger DON REBIC on piano & Matt Wigton on bass.

ROGUE MACHINE proudly extends performance schedule for the West Coast Premiere of FOUR PLACES written by Joel Drake Johnson.

Massimine, Roytman & Presentations present LOVERS as a part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival. LOVERS features a book, music and lyrics by Christopher Massimine.

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL will run at the Broadway Theatre of Pitman from August 13 through August 22. Peviously on Broadway starring Rosie O'Donnell and Cathy Rigby, you can now witness Dr. Seuss classics come to life on stage at the Broadway Theatre of Pitman. Narrated by The Cat in the Hat himself, the story centers around Horton the Elephant, who must protect his friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers while also guarding an abandoned egg, left by Mayzie La Bird. Kids will love the characters, teens can reminisce about their favorite childhood books and adults will enjoy seeing the smiles on their family's faces.

THE GOOD WOMAN OF SETZUAN, a play by Bertolt Brecht and translated by Eric Bentley, will run through July at the Open Fist Theatre Company. THE GOOD WOMAN OF SETZUAN features original music by Elizabeth Swados and is directed by Charlie Ott.

This August, COMEDY CENTRAL is setting fire to David Hasselhoff in 'The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of David Hasselhoff,' chilling with loser friends in 'Big Lake' and wondering if Whitney Cummings really just said that in her new stand-up special. The only all-comedy network also has the movie premieres of 'Good Luck Chuck,' 'The Cable Guy' and 'Strange Wilderness.' New episodes of 'Tosh.0,' 'Futurama,' 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' 'Russell Simmons Presents Stand-Up at The El Rey,' 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' and 'The Colbert Report' also continue throughout August.

In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with 'Bob Baker's Circus,' opening July 17 and playing through September 26, 2010. The theater will also extend its Special Group Rate and Birthday Party Special through September.