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All-Star Cast from Broadway, Music and TV Assembles for A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL; Airs December 21

An all-star cast has been assembled for a virtual reading of “A Country Christmas Carol,” a brand new twist on the Dickens classic with Emmy winning actor Jacob Young playing “Ben,” a spoiled country music  superstar, who’s life is forever changed by the Ghosts of Christmas’ Past,  Present, and Future.
Betty Jacobs, a Well-Loved Figure in the Broadway Community, Has Passed Away at the Age of 100

Betty Jacobs passed away peacefully on February 22, 2020 at the age of 100, at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey.
BWW Interview: Five on Friday with Sarafina Magazine's Candice Bernstein

Since establishing Sarafina Magazine in 2016, South African blogger and actress Candice Bernstein has featured over 150 womxn, drawing readers from over 90 countries. She took some time out from preparing for her upcoming Sarafina Magazine: Live event to take part in this week's edition of 'Five on Friday' for BroadwayWorld South Africa.
BWW Review: University of Maryland Explores the Underworld in THE ORPHEUS ADVENTURE

The Maryland Opera Studio at the University of Maryland's School of Music is a two-year program for graduate students in Opera Performance. Their ambitious The Orpheus Adventure is a gorgeous endeavor between the School of Music, along with the Theater and Dance Departments.
Casting Announced for THE HISTORY BOYS at Eclectic Full Contact Theatre

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre has announced casting for THE HISTORY BOYS by Tony Award winning playwright, Alan Bennett. The production will run in Studio Two at the Athenaeum Theatre from February 4 to March 5, 2017 under the direction of Eclectic Company Member, Katherine Siegel.
Casting Announced for THE HISTORY BOYS at Eclectic Full Contact Theatre

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre has announced casting for THE HISTORY BOYS by Tony Award winning playwright, Alan Bennett. The production will run in Studio Two at the Athenaeum Theatre from February 4 to March 5, 2017 under the direction of Eclectic Company Member, Katherine Siegel.
No Name Presents The Uptown Cabaret Singers Showcase at Word Up Bookshop

No Name producer Eric Vetter brings the popular    Uptown Cabaret   monthly singers showcase to the Word Up Bookshop in Washington Heights for a special fun filled evening  on Thursday,  August 4th  at 7:00pm.  Hosted by the multi-talented Alex De Suze,  whose background includes acting, directing and singing at venues throughout the NYC-metro area, the show will also include  musical director Mark Oleszko.     
No Name to Bring 'The Uptown Cabaret' Singers Showcase to Word Up Bookshop, 1/21

No Name producer Eric Vetter brings the popular    Uptown Cabaret   monthly singers showcase to the Word Up Bookshop in Washington Heights for a special fun filled evening  on Thursday, January 21 at 7:00pm.
Amanda Baker Set for Uptown Cabaret Second Monday Singers Showcase Finale, 7/13

No Name producer Eric Vetter wraps up the   Uptown Cabaret Second Monday'  monthly singers showcase  at Manhattan's Indian Road Cafe on Monday, July 13 with a featured performance by vocalist / actress  Amanda Baker.  
Bilingual Play THE LONG ROAD/EL LARGO CAMINO DE HOY Opens Tonight

Two years ago, with funding from The James Irvine Foundation and in partnership with Latino Health Access, South Coast Repertory launched a play-development project in Santa Ana called Dialogue/Dialogos. The project captured the stories and memories of nearly 1,000 of the city's Latino residents, which created the core of a new bilingual play, The Long Road Today/El Largo Camino de Hoy,written by Jose Cruz Gonzalez.
Photo Flash: Ophira Eisenberg and More Perform at July's NO NAME Comedy / Variety Show

'No Name' Comedy / Variety Show brought their multicultural mix of music and comedy to the Williamsburg Music Center (WMC) on Friday, July 25, 2014. Scroll down for photos!
Photo Flash: No Name Comedy / Variety Show Celebrates Two Decades in NYC

No Name co-founder Eric Vetter celebrated two decades of producing 'NYC's Best Damn Comedy / Variety Show' on Wednesday, February 26th with a special anniversary show at The United Palace (UPCA) in Washington Heights. Scroll down for photos!
TimeLine presents Chicago Premiere of IN DARFUR, Opens 1/22/11

TimeLine Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of In Darfur by Winter Miller, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling, January 22 March 20, 2011 (previews January 18 through January 21) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.
TimeLine presents Chicago Premiere of IN DARFUR, Opens 1/22/11

TimeLine Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of In Darfur by Winter Miller, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling, January 22 March 20, 2011 (previews January 18 through January 21) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.
New Shows Prepare to Open as Month Ends on the California Central Coast

As we come to the final week of October, the temperatures may be cooling down on the California Central Coast - but things are heating up in our theatres and live performance venues!
November California Central Coast Theatre Openings & Closings

And so the month of November is upon us, and with it comes a number of shows that will soon close, as well as some others that are preparing to open - so grab your calendar and make sure attending some live theatre performances on the beautiful California Central Coast is a part of your recreational entertainment activities schedule in the days and weeks ahead!
New Shows Prepare to Open as Month Ends on the California Central Coast

As we come to the final week of October, the temperatures may be cooling down on the California Central Coast - but things are heating up in our theatres and live performance venues!
California Central Coast Mid-Month Theatre Offerings

As we come to the middle of October (already?!), several of our California Central Coast theatres have some quality live performance and theatre offerings just waiting to provide you with an afternoon or evening of entertainment!
BWW Blogs: Fall Showers Can't Dampen the Theatre Spirits on the California Central Coast!

As we come to the last 2 weeks of October, our California Central Coast theatres and live performance venues have numerous entertainment offerings ready and waiting for your viewing and listening enjoyment!
California Central Coast Mid-Month Theatre Offerings

As we come to the middle of October (already?!), several of our California Central Coast theatres have some quality live performance and theatre offerings just waiting to provide you with an afternoon or evening of entertainment!

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