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New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' closed its 18th season of alternative musical theatre this month and is proud to report the most financially and critically successful season in its entire history, with more than 6,000 people seeing New Line's performances. Despite the difficult economic times, St. Louis audiences filled New Line's intimate theatre night after night, and more than ever before, all three shows in the season enjoyed many repeat customers who came back to the see the same show multiple times. Excerpts from this season's many rave reviews can be found on the company's website at www.newlinetheatre.com/review.html.

ShenanArts invites you to the Registration/Open House for their brand new theatre training program for everyone from elementary students to adults!

Harlequin Productions opened Mating Dance of the Werewolf last night and had a howling good time. Literally. They had audience members howling their approval during the standing ovation. Don't miss this show! The show runs until September 12, 2009.

A Chorus Line, winner of the 1975 Tony Award for Best Musical and Pulitzer Prize for Drama, is running at Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre September 25th through October 10th, 2009. It's the story of dancers auditioning for a Broadway show, and the trials they go through in the name of dedication to their art form.

What do you get when you cross Mama's Family, Gunsmoke and Texas Chainsaw Massacre? It's Jane Martin's hilarious 'B Western Horror Flick for Stage' Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage. Ensemble Arts will present the New Orleans premiere of the farce August 14-30 at the Nims Black Box Theatre at NOCCA, located at 2800 Chartres Street.

Rehearsals are under way for Danai Gurira?s ?Eclipsed,? which will be presented by Center Theatre Group as the first production in the 2009-2010 season at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, opening on September 20, 2009, and continuing through October 18. Previews begin September 13.

Acclaimed jazz stylist Jane Scheckter will make her Metropolitan Room debut with her all new show, ?Play A Simple Melody ? A Tribute to Irving Berlin,? with four shows only on Tuesday, Sept. 1, Wednesday, Sept. 2, Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept 13. All shows are at 7:00 except Sept. 2 which is at 7:30. Tedd Firth will be musical director with Tom Hubbard on bass and Peter Grant on drums. Metropolitan Room at Gotham is located at 34 West 22nd Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues.) There will be a $20 music charge and a two drink minimum. Discounts for MAC, NYSMS and Cabaret Hotline. Reservations: (212) 206 0440.

The Candlelight Dinner Playhouse is set to present the thrilling stage production, Phantom, now playing Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees through November 8, 2009.

Little Shop of Horrors runs at Lyric Theatre August 18th-22nd. The show will be performed Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.

Theatre of Pitman's 2010 season tickets on sale now . Season tickets are now available for purchase online. Purchase by September 30 to get your free ticket for It's a Wonderful Christmas Carol, their 2009 bonus show!

Zachary James, Broadway actor and Opera singer recently founded the new NYC experimental opera company, Metropolis Opera Project. He recently appeared in Lincoln Center?s South Pacific as an original cast member, and in 2010, will be playing Lurch in The Addams Family.

Firehouse Theatre Project's 2009-2010 Season is coming up fast! So, it is time to purchase your season subscription to ensure your ticket for the finest in off-broadway and original plays available in the Richmond area and beyond. They have comfortable new seats and a spectacular lineup of plays you will not want to miss!

Nashville Ballet will hold Youth Cast auditions for the 2009 encore production of Nutcracker on Sunday, September 13, and on Sunday, September 20, at 3630 Redmon Street, Nashville, TN 37209. Nashville Ballet will present the Nashville-based version of this holiday classic. The traditional story is set during the time of the 1897 Tennessee Exposition when the Parthenon was built and incorporates many local elements, such as the interior of Clara?s house designed after the Belle Meade mansion. There are many different and imaginative roles in this production. Only one audition is needed; select one of the two dates. There is a $10.00 audition fee and all participants are required to bring a full-body photograph. All participants must be eight years old by December 31, 2009. Girls should wear proper dance attire and boys should wear shorts and a T-shirt. For more information, please call Ms. Rachel Norfleet at 615-297-2966, ext. 20, email rnorfleet@nashvilleballet.com or visit www.nashvilleballet.com.

Thin Air Theatre Company presents at the Butte Theatre, 139 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek; Oct. 2-31, a melodrama adapted from the 1867 Victorian melodrama Lost in London by Watts Phillips. This new adaptation tells the story of a poor Cripple Creek miner who journeys to Denver to reclaim his wife and to have his vengeance on the villain who stole her. It is a thrilling story of honor, revenge, and enduring love, even from beyond the grave. The show will be followed by an all new Halloween Olio.

James A. Blackman III and Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities proudly present Rodgers & Hammerstein?s Oklahoma! September 16 - October 4, 2009 at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The production is helmed by the 2008 Ovation Award winning team from Miss Saigon: Director Stephanie Coltrin, Musical Director Alby Potts, and Choreographer Karen Nowicki.

Cast member Laurie Gardner from the new Off-Broadway hit 'Girls Night: The Musical' will be this week's guest on WGHT Radio's 'Curtain Call' Wednesday, August 19 at 9:30 a.m. Morning host Teisha Bader interviews stars of the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway every Wednesday morning on WGHT Radio (1500AM), North Jersey's oldies station. Recent guests on 'Curtain Call' include Kristin Chenoweth, Christopher Sieber, Stephanie J. Block, and LaChanze. The interviews can also be heard live at www.ghtradio.com.

Bask in the warmth and enchantment of Italy without leaving Seattle during Taproot Theatre Company?s production of Enchanted April. Elizabeth von Arnim?s resplendent 1920s novel comes to life on stage in this Tony Award-nominated play by Matthew Barber. The enticement of an enchanting Italian holiday captivates the hearts of two British housewives on a drizzly London afternoon in 1922, and fills their imaginations with wisteria and sunshine. By the time they arrive at their Mediterranean villa, an aging matron and a young socialite have joined their quest for something more. The gardens, sea, cinnamon and pasta are just the beginning of the transformation they discover. Enchanted April, directed by associate artistic director Karen Lund, opens on September 25 and runs through October 24 with low-price previews on September 23 & 24, plus a pay-what-you-can performance on September 30.

On August 29 and August 31, 2009, Ilitch Charities will hold a gala and Celebrity Golf Classic to benefit four noted nonprofit organizations in metro Detroit. Both events will give metro Detroiters the rare opportunity to meet and mingle with top sports figures and entertainment celebrities. Sports legends such as Bill Laimbeer, Vinnie Johnson and Lance Parish are expected to participate, along with up-and-coming athletes such as 2008 Olympic gold medalist Peter Vanderkaay. In addition, entertainment celebrities such as actors Dave Coulier and Steve Blackwood plan to join guests at the events.

Life can be pretty grim for a reaper. The Downstage is set to present the world premiere of Jo Randerson?s Good Night. Good Night - The End runs from 11 September - 3 October. Show times are: 6:30pm Tue-Wed and 8pm Thu-Sat. Ticket prices range from $25 to $45.

Shenan Arts announces auditions for its production of Cotton Patch Gospel will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..