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In David Mamet's wicked comedy, Boston Marriage, Anna and Claire, a pair of middle-aged, verbose and quick-tongued women, share a life together on the fringe of society in the late 19th century.

The Scottsboro Boys, by the renowned duo John Kander and Fred Ebb, is simply excellent from the opening number to the final curtain. Vaudeville-infused numbers put a showy spin on the disturbing 1931 true story of nine black teenage boys in Alabama who were charged with a crime they didn't commit. From the initial accusation and unending jail time to the multitude of trials and the final resolutions made by the court and the boys themselves, the ensemble cast sings and dances their way through the entire saga. Filled with beautiful timbres, endearing characters, spirited dancing and grandiose pizazz, this show is an enjoyable way to engage in a greater discussion on race and progress in American society.

It's Body Awareness Week at Shirley State College in Vermont. Phyllis, a college professor, is in charge of the festivities and has invited visiting artist Frank to stay in the home she shares with her girlfriend Joyce and Joyce's son Jared. Tensions rise as Phyllis and Joyce try to convince Jared that he may have a psychological disorder all the while Frank's nude photographs of women bring up differing opinions on exhibitionism, sexuality and self-image. The week comes and goes, and at the end we're left with an endearing portrait of a Middle America family working to do the right thing and figure out who they are in the process.

Be whisked away to a glamorous resort in northwest France and meet Elyot (Ben Dibble) and Sybil (K.O. DelMarcelle) and Amanda (Genevieve Perrier) and Victor (Leonard C. Haas), two newlywed couples honeymooning in adjacent suites. As soon as Noel Coward's zany romantic comedy Private Lives begins, the plot thickens - Elyot and Amanda, once a passionate yet turbulent couple who haven't seen each other since their divorce five years prior, realize the other is in the next room! Witty repartee, flip flopping commitments, rollicking fight scenes and golden age charm are combined in this enjoyable Noel Coward classic.

'I want to be a fireman.' 'I want to be a teacher.' 'I want to be a movie star.' So begins our endearing introduction to a spirited group of 10 classmates in 1925 Poland who are about to learn how religion, country and identity can tear a nation apart. Directed by Artistic Director Blanka Zizka, the Wilma's production leaves you unsettled, and rightfully so. Based on true events, Tadeusz Slobodzianek Our Class is a gripping experience as we watch friends betray each other and themselves, and communities turn to violence against their neighbors.

It's time to name your favorites, give some props and get your picks in for the best of the best - nominations for the 2011 BWW Philadelphia Awards are now open!

Red, John Logan's Tony® award-winning play, takes you into the compelling world of abstract expressionist painter, Mark Rothko (Stephen Rowe) just as he is newly commissioned to paint a collection of murals for a famed, high-society New York restaurant. Ken (Haley Joel Osment), a young, aspiring painter signs on to become Rothko's assistant which turns out to be a demanding but intrinsically educational endeavor.

It's time to name your favorites, give some props and get your picks in for the best of the best - nominations for the 2011 BWW Philadelphia Awards are now open!