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Rick Culbertson, in association with Lynn Marks, presents Divorice! The Musical at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre (6539 Santa Monica Blvd.) The producers announced the full casting of this world premiere featuring music, lyrics and book by 2008 Frederick Loewe Award-winner Erin Kamler (Runway 69 at New Dramatists). Multi award-winning director Rick Sparks (They Shoot Horses, Don?t They?) will direct and musical stage this comedy about one couple?s hellish journey to un-tie the knot. Divorice! The Musical features musical direction and arrangements by Ovation Award-winner David O (Ubu Roi and Jason Robert Brown?s 13). Preview performances begin February 5, 2009 with the official press opening on February 14, 2009.

Yale Repertory Theatre (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents the east coast premiere of Lydia by Octavio Solis, directed by Juliette Carrillo at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) beginning February 6 through February 28. Opening Night is Thursday, February 12. Lydia features music composed by Chris Webb; sets by Andrew Boyce; costumes by Amanda Seymour; lighting by Jesse Belsky; sound design, additional music, and arrangements by David Molina; voice and dialect by Beth McGuire; fight direction by Rick Sordelet; dramaturgy by Matt Cornish; and stage management by Donald E. Claxon.

The End is Near. or nigh. will be performed by Manoel Felciano at Joe's Pub on March 2 (9:30 pm) & 14 (7:00 pm). The performance will feature selections from SundaySong 2008.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the most fantasmagorical Broadway musical in the history of everything, flies into Atlanta's Fox Theatre beginning April 21 through April 26 for eight performances only! The special debut engagement is presented by Fidelity Investments Broadway Across America ? Atlanta as part of its 2009 season. Based on the timeless novel by famed James Bond author and creator Ian Fleming, the production features music and lyrics by the legendary Sherman brothers, composers of Mary Poppins. The national tour features an original script and fresh adaptation directed by Ray Roderick.

The 2009 Master Playwright festival offered theatre and film enthusiasts the chance to experience the hard-hitting socio-political analogies and moving family dramas of one of the greatest playwrights of all time, Arthur Miller. Highly anticipated from the beginning, the festival started off with a bang, selling out of MillerPasses prior to opening. The momentum didn't slow down after that, with the lecture series attracting an impressive 333 people. Overall paid attendance reached 11,264, up from 10,249 at last year's MametFest. MillerFest is the second best attended Master Playwright Festival after BrechtFest in 2002, which had a ticketed attendance of 11,779.

From Los Angeles to Kansas City, from the Sundance Film Festival to the New York Times bestseller list, rave reviews continue to pile up for projects born at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. With its commitment to innovation and excellence ? and its connection to respected artists such as Carrie Fisher, Danny Hoch, Spike Lee, Sarah Ruhl, and Mary Zimmerman ? the Tony Award-winning theatre is attracting international attention.

Not seen in New York City since the 9-time Tony Award nominated Broadway production, Phoenix Theatre Ensemble presents Indiscretions, Jeremy Sams? translation of Jean Cocteau?s Les Parents Terribles. Directed by Drama Desk nominee Jonathan Silverstein (The Dining Room), Indiscretions opens on February 21st and will run through March 14th.

In To Have and to Honk, four musicians are on their way to a wedding but, in true Honk form, the journey doesn't quite go according to plan? With their special blend of amiable chaos and hilarious physical theatre, The Honk Project will have you laughing until you cry, even as you thrill to the musical delights on offer. Come along for an hour, laugh and listen, and enjoy a unique and honkingly good show ? a joy for audiences of all ages.

Magic Mirrors is the theme for her exhibition of new work at the Marie Lloyd Bar. The theme is based on the stage production of Anansi and the Magic Mirrors (19 Feb ? 7 Mar 2009 at the Hackney Empire Theatre).

Aurora Theatre has the distinct honor of being chosen for the American premiere of Duets, the new romantic comedy by Peter Quilter. Mr. Quilter is author of the 2006 Aurora Theatre hit Glorious!, the heartwarming comedy based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the worst singer in the world. Representing the baby boomer generation, Duets is five vignettes performed by two actors that explores the lighter side of romance and relationships. Theatrically brilliant, Duets is created for the audience to witness the magic of theatre as actors perform costume changes onstage as the scenery shifts to the next story ? all written as part of the performance.

The wit and creativity of Steve Martin debuts on the Saint Sebastian Players' (SSP) stage when the company performs his play Picasso at the Lapin Agile. The production runs February 13-March 8, 2009 at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey Pkwy. in Chicago.

The Jewish Theatre Workshop is getting ready for its production of 'The Mousetrap' by Agatha Christie, and they are hoping to see all of you there! This is an exciting murder mystery where you have a chance to guess the murderer at intermission, and win free tickets to the next JTW show. Check out the trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yijTymw-c9s and for more information about the show visit the JTW website, http://www.jewishtheatreworkshop.org, and see the attached flyer.

The Trinity Players, 27 talented performers from Trinity College in Carmarthen, Wales, are once again visiting the Big Apple to be part of the city's Wales Week celebrations. The young players will appear in two original productions - the drama Lonesome Valley, and the musical Clymau - for two performances each, February 28-March 2 at the Producer's Club, 358 West 44 Street

On Monday, February 16th, 2009 Bohemian Theatre Ensemble will hold its 1st annual benefit and this year the central theme is Beauty, one of the four pillars of our Bohemian ideals! Tickets are still available, but remember that space is limited, so reserve your tickets now!

March at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts turns breaking out from winter into a joyful experience with a month of shining stars for folks of all ages. Jorgensen is close to home on the University of Connecticut campus, and events are reasonably priced with free parking. Look what's in Storrs for you!

In-keeping with their series of 'Extraordinary EBay' packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is proud to announce an online auction item some fans have been waiting eight years for! Join Tony Award? nominee Malcolm Gets and Will Chase at the opening night of The Story of My Life, the first new Broadway musical of 2009. The producers of this intimate theatrical experience have donated a pair of prime seats along with two passes to the star studded opening night party at New York's legendary Sardi's restaurant with the proceeds to benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.

Surflight Theatre recently announced its 2009 season. Tickets cost $30.00 for adults and $20.00 children 12 and under. Surflight Theatre is located between Engleside and Beach Avenues, Beach Haven, NJ, Long Beach Island. For more information contact the box office at: 609-492-9477.

Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) is holding its first fundraiser, a Mardi Gras Masquerade, February 21, 2009, to benefit ABT?s educational, outreach and children?s programs, including the Academy for Young Performers and the Arizona Broadway Children?s Theatre.

Movin' Out dances back to Boston for 5 performances only at the Colonial Theatre March 20-22. There is a special priority offer for Broadway Across America-Boston ECLUB!

Arizona Broadway Theatre will be presenting Guy and Dolls (music and lyrics by Frank Loesser; book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows) from February 27, 2009 to April 5, 2009. The show is directed by Joseph Martinez, musically directed by Adam Berger, and coreographed by Kurtis W. Overby.