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Blanche McIntyre directs E V Crowe's Liar, Liar; a sharp and insightful look at how sometimes the truth can be dangerous.

Perfect Disgrace Theater presents the world-premiere of Brian Bauman's A CRUCIBLE - a new play influenced by the diaries of Marilyn Monroe and Andy Warhol, as well as the writings of Arthur Miller and John Huston's film "The Misfits" - directed by Kate Gagnon (TECHNODOULIA DOT COM) with previews beginning January 10 prior to an official press opening of January 13 at The Wild Project (195 East 3rd Street) in Manhattan.

Long Wharf Theatre will present the world premiere of Laura Jacqmin's new play January Joiner: A Weight Loss Horror Comedy from January 9 through February 10, 2013 on Stage II.

Richmond CenterStage is excited to announce their newest addition to the 2013 Family Series as they partner with the award-winning Virginia-based puppetry performers of Barefoot Puppets to present "Little Red and the Gingerbread Man." This special performance is part of CenterStage's 2013 Family Series and will be held at Gottwald Playhouse on Saturday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m.

Brian Conley, one of the country's best-loved all-round entertainers, makes a triumphant return to Birmingham Hippodrome following his role as Buttons in the acclaimed production of Cinderella last Christmas, and as Fagin in Oliver! earlier this year. This Christmas Brian Conley plays the lead role of Robinson Crusoe in his sixth pantomime at Birmingham Hippodrome. His other hugely successful roles in Birmingham include Edna Turnblad in Hairspray, and Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy's Public Art Program and the Philadelphia International Airport are pleased to announce the completion of two new public artwork commissions. The two commissioned artists, Ava Blitz and Benjamin Volta, were both present for the official dedication yesterday, along with the students from the Grover Washington Jr. Middle School who helped create Benjamin's work. Their artworks are located on the exterior walls at the new restrooms built in Terminals B and C at the Philadelphia International Airport. These commissions further the Airport's goal to create dynamic visual landmarks, providing a memorable experience for airport visitors.

Pressure on the United Nations to take action to fight cholera in Haiti reached a tipping point today thanks to a grassroots activism campaign lead by the U.S.-based organization RYOT and the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti. The #UNDENY campaign shed light, gathered momentum and gained celebrity support pushing the United Nations to take responsibility for an epidemic raging out of control. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today an anti-cholera initiative aimed at raising money to eliminate the disease in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Initially, $215 million in existing funds from bilateral and multilateral donors will be used to support the initiative.

Bluegrass band Punch Brothers, featuring Chris Thile (mandolin), Gabe Witcher (fiddle/violin), Noam Pikelny (banjo), Chris Eldridge (guitar), and Paul Kowert (bass), are now being referred to as a "string-band version of Radiohead," with the release of their new album, Who's Feeling Young Now?

Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes, 'Tis), The Irish and How They Got That Way tells the story of the Irish experience on both sides of the pond. It's imbued with McCourt's unique humor and draws on his personal experience as an Irish-American. Told through a revue of songs, this sometime irreverent but always loving look at the Irish people includes such immortals as "Danny Boy," "The Rose of Tralee, and "Harrigan"-the works of George M. Cohan including "Give My Regards to Broadway," "You're A Grand Ole Flag" and "I'm A Yankee Doodle Dandy"-to music from modern-day Irish rockers U2.

The Country Playhouse, together with the Houston Masonic Library and Museum Foundation, will present the new play Leaving San Jacinto by Diana Howie, on its Cerwinske main stage for four performances only, February 28 - March 3. Showtimes are Thursday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., plus a matinee on Sunday, March 3, at 2:00 p.m.

The earnestly eclectic and prolific songwriter Ari Hest returns to The Barns at Wolf Trap for the second time. With an intricate and melodic style of pop/rock music and complementarily poignant and smoky vocals, Hest has found his niche in a genre overpopulated with the status quo. He has maintained a constant tour schedule, averaging nearly 150 shows a year for the better part of a decade. Another testament to his dedication was the ambitious 52 Project. After walking away from his record contract with Columbia, Hest released an original song every week of 2008 before releasing the album 12 Mondays composed of the top 12 songs picked by his fans. He is touring in support of his latest studio effort, 2012's The Fire Plays. Examiner.com called the album Hest's strongest work to date, "…in listening to the 11 new tracks, you hear an artist at the height of his powers, playing the music he wants to, yet doing it in a style that's accessible to whoever hears it."

The Amoralists Theatre Company is excited to announce its 2013 theater season. The line-up includes the World Premiere of Collision, written by Lyle Kessler and directed by David Fofi; the New York Premiere of Rantoul and Die, written and directed by Mark Roberts; and the World Premiere of The Cheaters Club, written by Derek Ahonen.

According to the Mesoamerican calendar, December 21, 2012 marks the end of the world as a result of Earth's interaction with a black hole at the center of the galaxy. At midnight on the 20th, Alex Melamid will concentrate all of his artistic power using his own body of work to stop imminent world demise. The location of this ritual will be announced at a later date. *If the ritual is successful Hell and Heaven will be open as stated above.

The Huntington Theatre Company brings Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town home to Boston on its 75th anniversary in a landmark staging by Obie Award winner David Cromer (Tribes, Adding Machine). The remount of the acclaimed New York production that features a homegrown cast will inaugurate the Huntington's use of the intimate, 250-seat Roberts Studio Theatre in the Huntington's Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA.

The Deep Throat Sex Scandal, a new play by David Bertolino about the making of the famed, groundbreaking, 1970s pornographic film "Deep Throat" and the subsequent controversy the film ignited, will have its West Coast Premiere at the Zephyr Theatre for a six week engagement, beginning performances January 24, and opening January 31, 2013.

Multitalented entertainer, writer, and comedian, Christina Pazsitzky, will take her hysterical stand-up routine to the Comix At Foxwoods stage for four shows in 2013. Pazsitzky will start things off on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m., with additional performances Friday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $20 advance general admission ($30 day of show) and $40 for advance VIP admission ($50 day of show). VIP admission includes priority club access and reserved table selection before general seating begins. A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets. This show is for mature audiences only.

In conjunction with the launch of its 2013 national touring production Frida, un retablo, Milagro is also pleased to present The Blue House, an art installation created by Susana Espino that explores the life and work of Frida Kahlo. Situated in el Zocalo, a community space adjacent to Milagro's lobby, the walk-through exhibit will depict vignettes from Kahlos' home, the "Blue House" in Coyoacan, Mexico. Visitors will have the opportunity to read Frida's letters and poetry, try on clothing and make-up, and even try their own hand at drawing a self-portrait.

About Face Theatre blends classic Christmas tales with queer pop culture for its world premiere holiday production WE THREE LIZAS with book and lyrics by AFT Artistic Associate Scott Bradley, music and additional lyrics by Alan Schmuckler, directed by AFT Artistic Associate Scott Ferguson, playing November 30 - December 23, 2012 in The Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Halsted St., Chicago. Show times include a 45-minute "cocktail hour" in Liza's Lounge with special opening acts by guest artists. Tickets are currently on sale through Steppenwolf Audience Services online at www.steppenwolf.org or by calling (312) 335-1650. The press performances are Sunday, December 2 at 3 pm & 7 pm.

Adelaide audiences are in for a truly magical family treat and the ultimate in theatrical entertainment as the most fantasmagorical stage musical in the history of everything CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG soars into Adelaide for a strictly limited season from 30 April in the Festival Theatre.

Animal lovers Taylor Makakoa and Terry Fator served as honorary chairs at Heaven Can Wait Society's Holiday Luncheon yesterday at the M Resort Spa Casino, where they presented HCWS's Executive Director, Harold Vosko, with a check to match $30,000 in donations.