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Acclaimed Broadway and cabaret composer/lyricist, JOHN BUCCHINO, will join students from Carnegie Mellon's School of Drama for a cabaret of his work. The evening, set for Saturday, 10/23 @ 10:30pm at the Cabaret at Theater Square in Downtown Pittsburgh, will be a celebration of Bucchino's work.

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced additional casting and Songwriters Showcase line-up for its 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals taking place on Thursday, October 21 and Friday, October 22, 2010 at New World Stages in New York City. The Industry-only two-day event features 8 new musicals in 45-minute staged readings.

According to a report by Variety, a slew of celebrities are on board for The Rocky Horror Picture Show Tribute at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theater.The event, which will be hed on October 28, will be directed by Kenny Ortega and will feature Evan Rachel Wood, Mario Lopez, Jorge Garcia, Julian McMahon, Ricki Lake, Melora Hardin, Danny DeVito, Billy Idol, Lea Michele and Matthew Morrison.

Two television spots for the highly anticipated 'Burlesque' have been released. Christina Aguilera will make her big screen debut alongside Cher and Stanley Tucci, who are additionally joined by Alan Cumming, Eric Dane, Dianna Agron, and Kristen Bell. Check out the TV spots below!

Gavin Creel is set to perform his new cabaret, Back to New York at Birdland on Mondays, November 1, 8, and 15 at 7pm. Creel is returning from appearing in the West End production of Hair after appearing in the Broadway production last year. Creel has also appeared on Broadway in Thorougly Modern Millie.

According to a report by The Guardian, Andrew Lloyd Webber, along with many other theatre veterans celebrated the 100th birthday of his Palladium Theatre, where his new production of The Wizard of Oz will play next February. He also announced plans to remodel the front of the house and add more ladies restrooms.

Recording artists Demi Lovato and Taio Cruz revealed the 2010 American Music Awards(R) (AMAs) nominees this morning from the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE (see full list of nominees below). Bon Jovi, P!nk and Usher were also announced as performers for the 38th annual AMAs. Additional acts and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.

According to and article by Benjamin Sutton in The L Magazine, the Theatre Communications Group, has revealed which playwrights have the most works to be produced this season in the United States. In the top slot is Patrick Barlow who adapted Hitchcock's hilarious 1935 film, THE 39 STEPS.

This Thursday, October 14th at 7:00 pm KT Sullivan will host the first performance of the special concert / benefits of 'Bewitched, The Songs of Rodgers and Hart' at The Triad Theatre 158 West 72nd Street NYC by The Philhallmonic Society. The show will be performed again with a slightly different cast on Friday, October 22nd at 9:00 pm. Bewitched is directed and arranged by Phil Hall, and is staged by Broadway dancer and choreographer Mark Santoro. The Philhallmonic Society delivers an unforgettable musical experience of the highest caliber. Tickets are only $20 for general admission* and $30 for premium seating* with a two drink minimum (cash only at the theatre). http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?EID=&showCode=BEW0&BundleCode *fees and taxes apply. http://www.triadnyc.com/event_spotlight.php?fromCalendar=true&eventID=1393

'Better with Halloween' - It's Halloween, which is also the date of Maddie's birthday. Because Maddie feels like she can never have a real birthday -- since the holiday always steals the spotlight -- Mia and Casey offer to give her a Halloween-free party at their new home, the renovated firehouse. Ben, however, wasn't listening when Maddie told him what she wanted for a gift, so Joel tells him about what he does whenever he messes up. Meanwhile, Maddie and Vicky warn Mia that couples living together shouldn't look behind each other's 'curtain,' for fear they might learn things they should never know about each other; when Mia finds a mysterious videotape among Casey's things, she wonders what it might reveal behind his curtain, on 'Better with You,' WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

'Better With Little Buddy' - Maddie thinks the best way to get someone to do something is to make them think it was their idea. She makes a deal with Ben to see if he can make Vicky think that it's really her idea to stop sending frivolous emails to his workplace. Meanwhile, after the ultrasound, Mia has trouble convincing father-to-be Casey that their romantic activities will not harm their baby, so Maddie suggests Mia find some way to make Casey see her as the sexy woman he fell in love with, on 'Better with You,' WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

'An Ideal Husband' - Everyone in the Walker family is willing to forgive and forget Scotty's infidelity. But when the family all put their best foot forward to help them reunite, things end up in a fist fight. Meanwhile Jack is reinvigorated by being back in the city and starts to pursue new ventures, but Kitty can't seem to picture herself in this new life, and Sarah and Luc share some exciting news with the family, on 'Brothers & Sisters,' SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Donis Productions presents 'Friends' by Peter L. Levy, Off Broadway* at Theater 3, 311 West 43rd Street 3rd Fl (Mint Theatre home). The play is directed by Jerry Donis and stars Harlan Tuckman and Judy Spiegel. Eric J. Steding, Jacques Rosas are the set designers and the lighting is by Steve O'Shea. There is original music by Chris Sabol. It opens this Thursday, October 14th.

'Call Mom' - Nora's motherly skills and advice catch the attention of a radio producer who invites her to audition for a new show. But when Nora follows through with the invite, she suddenly finds herself out of her league, competing with a famous personality, Dr. Alexandra Kirby (guest star Debra Monk). Meanwhile, as Kevin and Justin go through some life lessons of their own, Kitty heads back into the dating game with her Ojai handyman, Jack (guest star Jeremy Davidson), on 'Brothers & Sisters,' SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

The one night only TERRIBLY GOOD will Benefit New York Cares Organization on Monday, November 1st at 8:00pm. Magic Apartment productions announced today a one night only benefit event TERRIBLY GOOD scheduled for November 1st 2010 at 8:00pm. This evening of musical theatre will explore both the lighter and darker sides of Broadway with songs performed by an eclectic ensemble of noble and nasty characters as inspired by All Saints Day and Halloween.

In a a recent article in the LA Times, Mark Boehm discussed the re-opening of Pasadena Playhouse, in addition to its latest production, FDR, starring Ed Asner. Boehm says, 'Sheldon Epps, the Pasadena Playhouse's artistic director, is touting the 'very sexy story' that's unfolding as his theater returns Tuesday night with its first show since it closed Feb. 7, then reopened in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.'

Hamlet, recently opened at the National Theatre's Olivier Theatre, featuring Rory Kinnear, Clare Higgins. The production is currently selling tickets through January 9.

Queensland Theatre Company invites audiences to rediscover the classic Brothers Grimm's fairytales in Grimm Tales. A collection of the original fables are retold with the author's original endings - exactly how Snow White's evil step-mother was defeated, the dark ending to Rumplestiltskin and even Cinderella's real name!

Check out this video message from Zachary Quinto in response to the gay suicides that have been in the subject of much discussion recently. Quinto joins a slew of other celebrities to show their support, including Neil Patrick Harris, Anne Hathaway, Daniel Radcliffe, Chris Colfer, and many more.

From Oct. 28 through Nov. 14, Miracle Theatre Group is pleased to display an exhibit of ofrendas (altars) created by local Latino artists in celebration of Día de los muertos (Day of the Dead). The exhibit, curated by Pepe Moscoso of FusionArte is free and open to the public one hour prior to each performance of Miracle Theatre Group's original, bilingual production ¡Viva Don Juan! plus 12 noon-2pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.