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[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2015
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[Off-Broadway]
Strangemen & Co. Production, 2014
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Strand Book Store Celebrates 96 Years And Re-Opens The Iconic Rare Book Room For The Weekend

After more than three years, the store will re-open its third floor Rare Book Room to visitors. The space will be open June 24–26 from 10:00am–6:00pm, and will be occupied with bookseller recommendations made specially for the occasion plus all newly acquired rare book stock for purchase. On display will be a selection of artifacts from Strand's 96-year history as well. Saturday, June 24 at 2:00pm staff will present their own writings at a Bookseller Salon.
The Strand Celebrates Indie Bookstore Day

This year, to help continue the crusade against banning books, Strand's Indie Bookstore Day will be hosted by the store's drag queen friends! Kendall Knight, Lana Del Trey, and Bertha Vanayshun will headline the day's celebration. Programming includes a family friendly story hour for kids as well as a literary themed drag variety show in the Rare Book Room in the evening.
Shakespeare in Clark Park to Pair THE TAMING OF THE SHREW With THE TAMER TAMED This Month

Shakespeare in Clark Park is bringing a night of raucous comedy to Clark Park from July 27th to July 31st at 7pm, with The Taming! a comedy in two very different acts. The Taming! pairs Shakespeare’s problematic masterpiece, The Taming of the Shrew, with a community-created adaptation of John Fletcher’s Elizabethan revenge play, The Tamer Tamed.
Hallmark Channel to Premiere Four Original Movies This January

On the heels of Hallmark Channel's #1 rated Countdown to Christmas, the network continues to roll-out seasonal programming with its inaugural 'WINTERFEST' event featuring four world premiere original movies every Saturday in January 2016.
THE WOODSMAN Returns to 59E59 Theaters Tonight

59E59 Theaters and Strangemen & Co., in association with Robb Nanus and Rachel Sussman, present the return engagement of The Woodsman to 59E59 Theaters, Theater B (59 East 59 Street between Park and Madison Avenues). Directed by James Ortiz and Claire Karpen, with associate direction by Devin Dunne Cannon. The Woodsman begins performances tonight, January 13, 2015 and opens Sunday, January 18, 2015. The Woodsman will play a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, February 22, 2015. The exclusive 59E59 Member presale begins on Monday, December 1, 2014 and tickets will be on sale to the general public on Friday, December 5, 2014.
TV Exclusive: Watch Extended Sneak Peek of THE WOODSMAN; Begins Previews Tomorrow!

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) and Strangemen & Co., in association with Robb Nanus and Rachel Sussman, present the return engagement of The Woodsman to 59E59 Theaters, Theater B (59 East 59 Street between Park and Madison Avenues). Directed by James Ortiz and Claire Karpen, with associate direction by Devin Dunne Cannon. The Woodsman begins performances Tuesday, January 13, 2015 and opens Sunday, January 18, 2015. The Woodsman will play a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, February 22, 2015. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive, extended sneak peek below!
THE WOODSMAN to Return to 59E59 Theaters This Winter

59E59 Theaters and Strangemen & Co., in association with Robb Nanus and Rachel Sussman, present the return engagement of The Woodsman to 59E59 Theaters, Theater B (59 East 59 Street between Park and Madison Avenues). Directed by James Ortiz and Claire Karpen, with associate direction by Devin Dunne Cannon. The Woodsman begins performances Tuesday, January 13, 2015 and opens Sunday, January 18, 2015. The Woodsman will play a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, February 22, 2015. The exclusive 59E59 Member presale begins on Monday, December 1, 2014 and tickets will be on sale to the general public on Friday, December 5, 2014.
59E59 Theaters's Winter 2015 Season to Feature Works by James Ortiz, Joel Jeske & More

59E59 Theaters has announced the line-up of shows for the 2015 Winter Season. All performances take place at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Ticket prices and performance schedules vary. For tickets, call Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or online at www.59e59.org.
ION TV Acquires Syndication Rights to ABC's ROOKIE BLUE

ION Television today announced its latest acquisition, adding the hit police drama series “Rookie Blue” from the Disney-ABC Television Group to its robust general entertainment lineup.
Over 30 Performers to Gather at HOLLER 4 HEALTH CARE!, 3/31

Over 30 Canadian performers all have their reasons for Hollering 4 Health Care on March 31st, the day that the Conservative government will allow the Health Accord to expire. They are hollering because:
THE WOODSMAN Premieres Tonight at 59E59 Theaters

59E59 Theaters has announced the return of Strangemen & Co. with the premiere of THE WOODSMAN, created by James Ortiz, and directed by Mr. Ortiz and Claire Karpen. THE WOODSMAN begins performances tonight, January 30 for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 16. Press Opening is Wednesday, February 5 at 7:15 PM.
THE WOODSMAN to Premiere 1/30 at 59E59 Theaters

59E59 Theaters has announced the return of Strangemen & Co. with the premiere of THE WOODSMAN, created by James Ortiz, and directed by Mr. Ortiz and Claire Karpen. THE WOODSMAN begins performances on Thursday, January 30 for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 16. Press Opening is Wednesday, February 5 at 7:15 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:15 PM; Friday - Saturday at 8:15 PM; and Sunday at 3:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Single tickets are $18 ($12.60 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.
VIDEO: First Look - Season Finale of ABC's ROOKIE BLUE

On the season finale of ABC's ROOKIE BLUE titled "You Can See the Stars", in the wake of violent targeted attacks on 15 Division, Andy, Swarek and their fellow officers begin to piece together a past crime in order to find out what has happened to Oliver Shaw.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Under Fire' Episode of ABC's ROOKIE BLUE

On the next episode of ABC's ROOKIE BLUE titled "Under Fire", Andy and Chloe are blindsided by an unseen shooter when they respond to a routine 911 call.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Deception' Episode of ABC's ROOKIE BLUE

On the next episode of ABC's ROOKIE BLUE titled "Deception", when a suspected pedophile is found severely beaten, Andy discovers that Marlo has been carrying out an all-out, unauthorized investigation into the man.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'For Better or Worse' Episode of ROOKIE BLUE

On the next episode of ABC's ROOKIE BLUE titled "For Better, For Worse", everyone at 15 Division is looking forward to celebrating at Frank and Noelle's wedding. But when a casino-bound bus full of seniors citizens is robbed at gunpoint, all bets are off.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Friday the 13th' Episode of ABC's ROOKIE BLUE

On the next episode of ABC's ROOKIE BLUE titled "Friday the 13th", the grisly discovery of human bones in a ravine re-opens a 15-year-old missing persons case.
ABC Renews ROOKIE BLUE for Fifth Season

ABC and Global Television jointly announced today the renewal of the summer's popular drama series, 'Rookie Blue,' for a fifth season. The fifth season of the series will start development in the fall and will move into production in January 2014.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'The Kids Are Not Alright' on ABC's ROOKIE BLUE

On the next episode of ABC's ROOKIE BLUE titled "The Kids Are Not Alright", Andy is ready to get away for a much-needed long weekend when she and Gail discover a teenage boy bound and gagged in the trunk of a car. Get a sneak peek below!
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - "Different, Not Better" Episode of ABC's ROOKIE BLUE

On the next episode of ABC's ROOKIE BLUE titled "Different, Not Better", Andy and Officer Marlo Cruz, Swarek's new girlfriend, butt heads on their first patrol together. Get a sneak peek below!

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