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The American Conservatory Theater Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program presents Anton Chekhov's masterpiece The Three Sisters, translated by Carol Rocamora and directed by Shakespeare Santa Cruz Artistic Director Marco Barricelli, a longtime member of the A.C.T. artistic family. Barricelli was a core acting company member at A.C.T. for more than a decade and most recently received favorable notices for his appearance in last season's Vigil at A.C.T. alongside Olympia Dukakis. One of Chekhov's most popular and accessible plays, The Three Sisters explores the decay of Russia's privileged class in the haunting story of the Prozorov family. Trapped in a small provincial town with few prospects, the sisters dream of returning to urban Moscow. Along with facilitating smaller class sizes, the appointment of a full-time faculty, and extended opportunities for financial aid, the new curriculum of the three-year A.C.T. M.F.A. Program (launched last season with the incoming class of 2012) creates opportunities for collaboration among the three classes in their education and performance; The Three Sisters features members of the A.C.T. M.F.A. Program classes of 2011 and 2012. The Three Sisters runs October 13-23, 2010, at Hastings Studio Theater (77 Geary Street, San Francisco). Tickets are $10 and are available at www.act-sf.org or by calling the A.C.T. Box Office at 415.749.2228. Press is welcome to attend the production, but reviews are not allowed for The Three Sisters.

Hailed as one of the most talented songwriters of her generation, Grammy-winning SUZANNE VEGA is poised to inherit the singer-songwriter throne from such veteran artists as Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell and Emmylou Harris. Following her success with hits like 'Luka,' 'Tom's Diner' and 'New York Is A Woman,' Suzanne's writing for films and TV took her out of the limelight of live performances for too long.

Filmgoers in Boulder will unite with audiences in 203 cities spanning six continents to view and judge the next generation of filmmakers for the 12th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival to screen at The Boulder Theatre at on Wed 9/29 at 8pm

According to the New York Times, though the final descision regarding the new American Idol judges panel have been made, FOX will not be making an official announcement until next week.

Accoring to a report by Baz Bamigboye in UK Daily Mail, Sharon D. Clarke will play Oda Mae Brown, in the upcoming Ghost musical. Ghost will begin previews at the Piccadilly Theatre in London on June 22.

According to a report by Fancast, Tim Curry has turned down an offer to appear in the upcoming Rocky Horror tribute on GLEE. While the original Frank-N-Furter has opted out, Meat Loaf and Barry Bostwick have confirmed their participation, and rumors continue to circulate about Susan Sarandon's possible involvement.

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theater is celebrating the upcoming release of 'Beauty and the Beast' for the first time on Diamond Edition Blu-ray and DVD October 5th, with an exclusive theatrical engagement of 'Beauty and the Beast Sing-a-Long' from September 24th through October 7th 2010, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Only at the El Capitan Theatre, will guests relive the magic and music of 'Beauty and the Beast' while singing along to the words on the big screen. A special live appearance by Belle is also featured at every performance.

Georgia Shakespeare announces the World Premiere of The Odyssey: the Journey Home, based on the work of Homer, adapted by Richard Garner and the Associate Artists of Georgia Shakespeare, and directed by Richard Garner. The show runs October 7-31 and there are several special events planned during the run to honor and raise awareness for veterans.

Join in all the prison fun as the south of the border hotties, Chico's Angels return to the stage with Episode #3: Chicas In Chains this October.

Next Theatre Company is proud to announce the second production in their 2010-2011 What's Next Series with James Andrew Zoccoli's Wiggerlover [white boy + black dad = grey areas directed by Andrea Fears, September 23 - October 2, 927 Noyes Street in Evanston. Zoccoli performs in his semi-autobiographical work telling the story of his desire as a half-Italian, half-Polish to be all black when his white mother gets remarried to an African-American man. Next Theatre also adds ETTY to the roster of the What's Next Series, October 7 - 10. Wiggerlover is performed Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 with subscriber and student discounts available. Tickets may be purchased at nexttheatre.org or by calling 847-475-1875 x2.

Born in Trenton, NJ, Sammy Williams toured in shows in upstate New York before making it to Broadway in 1973. While dancing in 'Seesaw,' a show by Broadway powerhouse Michael Bennett, Williams was picked for a group of dancers to participate in and be filmed, candidly discussing the trials and tribulations of life in the theater. What Williams didn't realize was that Bennett planned to turn the material into a history-making production called 'A Chorus Line.'

In step with the new slogan for Carpenter Square Theatre's 27th Season, 'Dramatically Different,' the theatre is pleased to announce a dramatically different location for the opening show.

Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce that Tavern on the Green will be back in business with a variety of food offerings to be available on the outdoor terrace facing the Sheep Meadow. On October 15, 2010, Tavern on the Green will begin featuring offerings from Ladle of Love, Pera Mediterranean Brasserie, Rickshaw Dumpling Truck and Van Leeuwen Artistan Ice Cream, on the site's outdoor terrace.

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical will make its pre-Broadway, North American debut this fall when it begins performances at The Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto for a twelve-week only engagement beginning October 12, 2010 and officially opening October 26.

Check out these videos of the cast of the 9 to 5 national tour at Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

Abrons Arts Center will present a reading premiere of OTHER WORLDS, a new play written and directed by RYAN TRACY on September 25, 2010 at 7:30pm. Featuring Jack Ferver (Strangers with Candy) and Christian Coulson (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets), the reading is FREE and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.abronsartscenter.org.

Edward Thorp Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition comprising eleven painters, working with geometry in Abstraction.

Marin Theatre Company announces that due to exceptional ticket demand, the west coast premiere production of In the Red and Brown Water by Tarell Alvin McCraney will extend one week. In the Red and Brown Water, Part One of McCraney's acclaimed The Brother/Sister Plays trilogy and directed by MTC Producing Director Ryan Rilette, extends its run now through October 10.

NBC's top-rated summer hit 'America's Got Talent' crowned Michael Grimm the winner of season five. Grimm beat out thousands of acts, including Jackie Evancho, Prince Poppycock and Fighting Gravity, to take home the coveted $1 million grand prize and a headlining show in Las Vegas.

According to Deadline.com, Dylan Baker is set to star in the upcomng season finale of Burn Notice on USA. He will be playing a man from Michael's past. Burn Notive rurns to television in November.