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UnsungMusicalsCo. Inc. will present a special exploratory reading of the 1969 musical comedy The Fig Leaves Are Falling as part of The Archival Project, a UMC initiative aimed at researching, assembling and restoring the material from unpublished and out-of-print musical shows. Featuring John Bolton (Curtains, Spamalot), Troy Britton Johnson (The Drowsy Chaperone), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Avenue Q) and Cortney Wolfson (Legally Blonde, The Addams Family), the reading will be held on July 29 at 3pm at Manhattan Theatre Club's Creative Center, 311 West 43rd Street.

The Rock of Ages, the Broadway hit celebrating the best rock 'n roll music of the 1980s, will conclude its run at the National Theatre through July 24, 2011. To watch Constantine Maroulis' appearance on 'The Arch Campbell Show,' click below.

Former Nip/Tuck executive producers and current Glee co-creators/executive producers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk are returning to FX with a new hour-long drama series pilot, American Horror Story, announced John Landgraf, President and General Manager, FX Networks.

The Common Tongue is proud to present the World Premiere of WHAT THE SPARROW SAID, by Danny Mitarotondo, as part of the 15th annual New York International Fringe Festival. WHAT THE SPARROW SAID will be performed at Teatro La Tea (107 Suffolk Street).

Continuing their fifth season in the summer of 2011, The Porters of Hellsgate return to The Whitmore-Lindley Theatre Complex in North Hollywood with William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. Taking liberty with time and place, The Porters explore race, class, sexuality and wealth for their six-week run of the Bard's ultimately tragic comedy.

Donald Grody, an actor, playwright, activist, devoted husband, father and grandfather died at his home in Manhattan on July 13, 2011. He was 83.

According to the NYTimes, stage and screen star Frank Langella, will pen his first memoir, which will include his 'encounters with Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Olivier, William Styron, Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, among others.' Set to be realeased by Harper Collins next year, in a memoir to be released next year, the book will be titled: 'Dropped Names.'

With Annie returning to Broadway in 2012, Broadway Artists Alliance of New York City will present the second of several Annie-themed master classes. They are thrilled to announce that Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle, will be leading the class on Monday, July 25th. A representative from Telsey & Co., the casting directors for the revival, will also be present to lead an audition technique class. Space is limited, and only a few spots remain available.

On Saturday, July 16th, Colin Donnell and Laura Osnes performed 'It's De-lovely' on CBS' 'The Early Show' on channel 2 in New York. Colin Donnell also performed a special arrangement of 'I Get A Kick Out of You.' Click below to watch Donnell and Osnes' performance!

Blonde baritone Rhydian Roberts will bring some added X Factor to Grease when he joins the smash hit musical to guest star as ‘Teen Angel' for a limited 6 week season later this year. The singing sensation will leave audiences hopelessly devoted to his charms when Grease rocks into Blackpool (17- 22 October), Sunderland (24 October- 5 November), Liverpool (8- 19 November) and Norwich (22 November-3 December) where he will play 1 week only of the show's 2 week run at the Theatre Royal.

You remember the plot. You love the characters. You know 'the song.' It's no less than the stage adaptation of one of the most celebrated and beloved films of all time. 1920s Hollywood is the setting for this zany, light-hearted romantic comedy, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, about the early days of sound film, when many a movie studio found itself scrambling to salvage the career of its chipmunk-voiced silent picture star. SINGIN' IN THE RAIN plays July 18 - 24.

The new Disney animated feature WINNIE THE POOH was just released in theaters nationwide last week, and composer for the film and BOOK OF MORMON creator Robert Lopez recently chatted with Time Magazine about both projects. When asked about the difficulty of switching from writing for MORMON to POOH, Lopez responded: 'Pretty easy. I'm the type of guy who likes to kind of pad about and look for things to eat. I actually play the part of Pooh's tummy. I'm the uvular trill that's his tummy growl.'

Stand Tall - A Rock Musical, a new contemporary rock/pop musical by Lee Wyatt-Buchan, Aldie Chalmers & Sandy Chalmers, loosely based on the David & Goliath biblical tale, is to get its London premiere in a five- week season at the Landor Theatre from Wednesday October 12 - Saturday November 12.

With the 150th anniversary of the Civil War upon us, two sisters bring their own family story of charm, humor and even stubbornness to life on the Kennedy stage in A Field of Glory. Playwright Sharon Talbot* will star in the production she wrote, while her sister, Tony Award© nominated Director/Choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett (Swing!) will direct the show for Hot Summer Nights.

Bravo's most exclusive and sought-after interior designers are wrapping up their first season of 'Million Dollar Decorators' in style on Tuesday, July 19 at 10 p.m., ET/PT. In the finale, Sharon Osbourne presents Martyn with The Andrew Martin 2010 International Interior Designer of the Year Award, one of the top honors in the design world. Jeffrey and Ross run into a scheduling mishap that threatens to derail the completion of the Malibu restaurant they're designing. Meanwhile, Mary tackles the design of the grand entryway to the L.A. Antiques Show, one of the most prestigious design events in Los Angeles, and all the decorators come out to support her. Later, Kathryn's long journey with Shannon Factor comes to a surprising end. For a sneak peek go to: http://www.bravotv.com/million-dollar-decorators/season-1/videos/kathryn-has-foundation-issues

Paris plans for her bi-coastal 30th birthday bash on the season finale of Oxygen's 'The World According to Paris' on Wednesday, July 20 at 10pm ET/PT. Fans can get into the action with Oxygen's real-time watercooler-www.OxygenLive.com-to get exclusive feedback from talent and chat while their favorite shows airs live.

The new Disney animated feature WINNIE THE POOH was released in theaters nationwide today, July 15. Check out the trailer for the film below!

On October 29, 2011, San Diego theatre aficionados will be captivated by the impeccable talents of the legendary LINDA EDER IN CONCERT with TOM WOPAT - the Tony Award Nominated Broadway star! This rare appearance in concert is a 'must see,' giving audiences a chance to experience these renowned artists in the beautifully restored, historic Balboa Theatre. For one night only, audiences will be enchanted by two of the greatest contemporary voices of our time singing some of their well-known favorites.

BroadwayWorld.com is excited to share a new weekly series developed by the Theatre Communications Group! This week Wooly Mammoth Theatre Company's Rachel Grossman shares pivotal moments in her career in theatre!

Direct from Broadway, John Leguizamo's 'Ghetto Klown', directed by Fisher Stevens, opens for fifteen performances only from September 30 to October 16 at The Ricardo Montalbán Theatre. The press opening is October 2 at 5 pm.