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Theatre444 to Present SWEENEY TODD in August

Theatre444 presents a new vision of the cultural favorite SWEENEY TODD, the thrilling story of an exiled barber seeking revenge in 19th-century London. Experience the dark tale of vengeance and unexpected success.
Blackfriars Theatre Presents CRY IT OUT

This Mothers' Day, there's more to offer Mom than brunch and flowers: Blackfriars Theatre (795 East Main Street, Rochester) will be offering 11 chances to see the hilarious and all-to-real play, Cry it Out, by acclaimed playwright, Molly Smith Metzler.
Ash Knight's 'Unintentional Levitation' Sculpture to Be Featured at ArtPrize Eight Art Competition, Today

The sculpture “Unintentional Levitation” by Ash Knight, an art instructor at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), has been selected to be displayed during ArtPrize® Eight, an international art competition held each fall in western Michigan. This year's event, being held Sept. 21 – Oct. 9, will feature more than 1,450 artists and is expected to attract more than 400,000 arts enthusiasts to the downtown streets of Grand Rapids.
Ash Knight's 'Unintentional Levitation' Sculpture to Be Featured at ArtPrize Eight Art Competition, Today

The sculpture “Unintentional Levitation” by Ash Knight, an art instructor at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), has been selected to be displayed during ArtPrize® Eight, an international art competition held each fall in western Michigan. This year's event, being held Sept. 21 – Oct. 9, will feature more than 1,450 artists and is expected to attract more than 400,000 arts enthusiasts to the downtown streets of Grand Rapids.
AN INTOLERANT VAUDEVILLE Set for UNFringed, 8/25

The UNFringed Festival and The Secret Theatre are pleased to present AN INTOLERANT VAUDEVILLE, conceived by Sam Viverito, written by Wendy Biller, Chris Hawthorne and Sam Viverito, with music by Ronnie Lawson and lyrics by Ronnie Lawson, Wendy Biller and Chris Hawthorne. Direction by Sam Viverito. Performances run Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00 pm, Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, August 29 at 5:00 pm, and Sunday, August 30 at 7:00 pm. All tickets are $18.00. For reservations and information visit http://unfringed2015.bpt.me or https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10017942 or call (718) 392-0722. The Secret Theatre is located at 4402 23rd St, Long Island City, NY 11101. E, M, G & 7 trains to Court Square or the N or Q train to Queensboro Plaza.
The Exchange Artists Ride A STREETCAR STRAIGHT TO HELL, Beg. Tonight

The Exchange Artists are thrilled to present the fourth date in their Hot Nights series matching a bit of theatre with a hot local band. A Streetcar Straight to Hell is a bloody HotNight appropriate for Halloween night! We don't need zombies or vampires to terrify. Just watch the iconic characters from Tennessee Williams' similarly named southern drama as they break out of their traditional roles and run amuck all over The Blackheart Bar leaving a trail of blood and original endings. This is a theatrical take on the slasher film genre. The play will be underscored by the infectious electronic and rock/punk concoction that is DD Dagger, fronted by Allyson Lipkin. DD Dagger will come back after the play for a full danceable set making the whole evening a big party. The Blackheart Bar will provide specialty themed cocktails. This one-time-only event will be tonight, October 31st, 2013 at The Blackheart, 86 Rainey Street, Austin, TX, 78701. The doors open at 8:00 pm for the 9:00 pm show. The cover is $5 cash at the door.
The Exchange Artists to Ride A STREETCAR STRAIGHT TO HELL, 10/31

The Exchange Artists are thrilled to present the fourth date in their Hot Nights series matching a bit of theatre with a hot local band. A Streetcar Straight to Hell is a bloody HotNight appropriate for Halloween night! We don't need zombies or vampires to terrify. Just watch the iconic characters from Tennessee Williams' similarly named southern drama as they break out of their traditional roles and run amuck all over The Blackheart Bar leaving a trail of blood and original endings. This is a theatrical take on the slasher film genre. The play will be underscored by the infectious electronic and rock/punk concoction that is DD Dagger, fronted by Allyson Lipkin. DD Dagger will come back after the play for a full danceable set making the whole evening a big party. The Blackheart Bar will provide specialty themed cocktails. This one-time-only event will be Thursday, October 31st, 2013 at The Blackheart, 86 Rainey Street, Austin, TX, 78701. The doors open at 8:00 pm for the 9:00 pm show. The cover is $5 cash at the door.
WEST SIDE STORY National Tour to Open 11/5 at Orpheum Theatre

The tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Memphis. WEST SIDE STORY will open at the The Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday, November 5. Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents' Broadway direction is recreated for the tour by David Saint,the Associate Director on Broadway. The original Jerome Robbins choreography is reproduced by Tony Award-nominee Joey McKneely (The Boy from Oz, The Life).
MaryJoanna Grisso & Jarrad Biron Green to Lead New Leg of WEST SIDE STORY National Tour; Full Cast Announced

Casting has been announced for Troika Entertainment's tour of WEST SIDE STORY, the breathtaking revival based on Arthur Laurent's Broadway direction. The tour resumes November 5, 2013, at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN.
Horse Trade Theater Group and Dragonfly Management Present DIME HEROES, 3/15-17

Dime Heroes is a family drama about ethics, parenthood, and comic books heroes. Kurt is a haunted comic book illustrator with a drinking problem. When his estranged teenage son comes to him for advice, he is forced to take a hard look at the ideals he expects from himself, and how those ideals measure up against reality.
Horse Trade Theater Group and Dragonfly Management Present DIME HEROES, 3/15-17

Dime Heroes is a family drama about ethics, parenthood, and comic books heroes. Kurt is a haunted comic book illustrator with a drinking problem. When his estranged teenage son comes to him for advice, he is forced to take a hard look at the ideals he expects from himself, and how those ideals measure up against reality.
Ethan McSweeny Directs Shakespeare Theatre's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

The Shakespeare Theatre Company continues its 2011-2012 Season with the return of Ethan McSweeny (The Merchant of Venice, The Persians, Ion, Major Barbara) directing Shakespeare's romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing.
Shakespeare Theatre Company's Much Ado About Nothing Opens Today

The Shakespeare Theatre Company continues its 2011-2012 Season with the return of Ethan McSweeny (The Merchant of Venice, The Persians, Ion, Major Barbara) directing Shakespeare's romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing.
Ethan McSweeny Directs Shakespeare Theatre's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

The Shakespeare Theatre Company continues its 2011-2012 Season with the return of Ethan McSweeny (The Merchant of Venice, The Persians, Ion, Major Barbara) directing Shakespeare's romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing.
Shakespeare Theatre Company Produces Much Ado About Nothing 11/25-1/1

The Shakespeare Theatre Company continues its 2011-2012 Season with the return of Ethan McSweeny (The Merchant of Venice, The Persians, Ion, Major Barbara) directing Shakespeare's romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing.
A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres - November 2011 Offerings

November has over 60 more openings in the professional, community, universities, and children's theaters in the DC/MD/VA area. A week has already passed in November and over 20 new productions have opened. To read reviews of these shows, go to Maryland Theatre Guide, where I am the Editor and a columnist. A recent back surgery kept me from posting this earlier, so we have some catching up to do.
Shakespeare Theatre Company Produces Much Ado About Nothing 11/25-1/1

The Shakespeare Theatre Company continues its 2011-2012 Season with the return of Ethan McSweeny (The Merchant of Venice, The Persians, Ion, Major Barbara) directing Shakespeare's romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing.
STC's THE WHITE GUARD To Be Transmitted live Into Select Cinemas July 7

Sydney Theatre Company has announced that it will transmit via satellite the 7 July performance of its acclaimed production The White Guard to selected regional cinemas.
Sydney Theatre Company Presents THE WHITE GUARD, Opening Tonight

Andrew Upton's adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov's 1926 novel turned play The White Guard, commissioned by London's National Theatre (where it played to five-star reviews last year), is presented in a new production directed by Upton at Sydney Theatre from 7 June to 10 July.
Sydney Theatre Company Presents THE WHITE GUARD, Opening 6/11

Andrew Upton's adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov's 1926 novel turned play The White Guard, commissioned by London's National Theatre (where it played to five-star reviews last year), is presented in a new production directed by Upton at Sydney Theatre from 7 June to 10 July.

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