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BWW Review: STAGES St. Louis's Hilarious Must-See 9 TO 5

It's not surprising that the 1980 film 9 to 5 was turned into a musical, since it's revenge driven farcical plot is a natural fit, and it's a period piece, so it has that going for it as well. Plus, you have Dolly Parton, whose physical attributes sometimes make one forget how great a songwriter she is, providing material written for the show, and adding pieces plucked from her own recordings. It's a great show for a strong and varied female cast, and STAGES' current production doesn't disappoint, with the lead roles filled by outstanding performers. And, one thing is certain, it's a real crowd-pleaser, generating tons of laughs, and a number of memorable moments.

BWW Interview: We Go Together: GREASE Ensemble Discusses Challenges and Camaraderie

'We are all there for each other,' Kevin Nietzel asserts, affirming the bond that is making Maine State Music Theatre's Grease so electric. 'It is very rewarding,' adds Neil Starkenberg, MSMT's Danny Zuko. Co-star Chelsea Williams, who plays Sandy to Starkenberg's Danny, continues the thought: 'Neil and I have had conversations about how we could do this show for a really long time. It is so much fun, and I think that must be obvious to the audience. The energy is so palpable that it is a special joy to work that hard every night. Everyone is having the time of his life!' These three actors together with principals Gerrianne Perez (Rizzo), Charis Leos (Miss Lynch), Costume Designer Travis M. Grant, and MSMT Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark all joined BWW's Maine editor Carla Maria Verdino-Sullwold for the third panel discussion in the theatre's Peek Behind the Curtain series held each summer at Curtis Memorial Library. In an especially lively and far-ranging conversation that highlighted not only the challenges but also the camaraderie of this ensemble, the panel and capacity audience explored the history, characters, and production process for MSMT's summer mega hit.

Young Celebration Of Young Disabled Talent Returns For Its Fifteenth Year

Young DaDaFest develops young disabled and Deaf artists, aged between 12 and 30 by providing them with a platform to perform in front of large audiences.

Pasadena Playhouse Announces Before- & After-Show Activities for PYGMALION, Running thru 4/12

The Pasadena Playhouse announces before and after-show activities to be offered during the run of George Bernard Shaw's PYGMALION, performing March 17 - April 12, 2015 with the official press night on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Directed by Jessica Kubzansky, PYGMALION remains Shaw's most popular play, which is most widely known for being the inspiration behind the highly romanticized Broadway musical and film My Fair Lady.

SANDPITS AVENUE and LEAGUE OF ST GEORGE Are First Shows at Hope Theatre, Now thru Nov 30

Boneyard Theatre & Bricks and Mortar Theatre in association with The Hope Theatre present a double bill of Sandpits Avenue & The League of St George by Nathalie Wain & Georgia Bliss. The first production at London's newest new writing fringe venue: The Hope Theatre on Upper Street, Islington! Press night is set for 7.30pm Thursday 7th November 2013.

BWW Reviews: ASSASSINS Hit Their Mark

The Red Herring Productions' choice to stage Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS at the Riffe Center Studio One Theater couldn't have been more ironic. Less than a gunshot away from a stoic statue of William McKinley, Leon Czolgosz (played by Jay Rittberger) will assassinate McKinley for seven times between Oct. 31 and Nov. 9 and earn applause for it.

Sandcastle Film Wins Best Cinematography At London Liff And Will Screen At La Femme Film Fest On 20th October

Director of Photography Ritam Banerjee WON Best Cinematography today at the London International Film Festival. Sandcastle has also been selected to screen at LA Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles on Sunday October 20th at 10am.

SANDPITS AVENUE and LEAGUE OF ST GEORGE Are First Shows at Hope Theatre, Nov 5-30

Boneyard Theatre & Bricks and Mortar Theatre in association with The Hope Theatre present a double bill of Sandpits Avenue & The League of St George by Nathalie Wain & Georgia Bliss. The first production at London's newest new writing fringe venue: The Hope Theatre on Upper Street, Islington! Press night is set for 7.30pm Thursday 7th November 2013.

Sandra Brown Neahusan Releases HOW COULD I WISH YOU BACK FROM HEAVEN?

Sandra Brown Neahusan had a very difficult time after her husband passed away in June 2010. The path of grief she walked has been very hard, taking her through the most difficult times of her life. She also recieved many blessings as she leaned on God and rested in His love and protection. Her faith and trust in God were the guiding forces of her grief recovery.

Superstorm Sandy Live Town Hall Event to Air on THIRTEEN, 5/16

Monmouth County, NJ-More than six months after Superstorm Sandy caused $50 billion in damage, questions still remain regarding the region's infrastructure, its disaster response capabilities, and what the future holds. Seeking answers and conversation about the storm and recovery efforts, New Jersey and New York public television stations are teaming up to broadcast a special multi-platform live Town Hall event. Hosted by Mike Schneider, managing editor of the NJTV news program NJ Today with Mike Schneider, expert panelists will field questions before live studio audiences at Monmouth University's Pollak Theatre in West Long Branch, NJ, and the Tisch WNET Studios at Lincoln Center in Manhattan next week.

Sandra Brown Neahusan Shares Story of Grief in 'How Could I Wish You Back From Heaven?'

Sandra had a very difficult time after her husband passed away in June 2010. The path of grief she walked has been very hard, taking her through the toughest times of her life. She also recieved many blessings as she leaned on God and rested in His love and protection. Her faith and trust in God were the guiding forces of her grief recovery.

NJ Symphony Presents 16th Annual UJA Benefit Concert Today

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ present the 16th annual benefit concert in support of the United Jewish Appeal of MetroWest NJ (UJA) today, April 21, at 3 pm, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark. Clarinetist David Krakauer joins the Orchestra for Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, along with traditional klezmer works Synagogue Wail and Der Heyser Bulgar. Guest conductor Stefan Sanderling leads the Orchestra in the one-performance-only program, which opens with Copland's Appalachian Spring.

New Jersey Symphony to Present 16th Annual UJA Benefit Concert, 4/21

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ present the 16th annual benefit concert in support of the United Jewish Appeal of MetroWest NJ (UJA) on Sunday, April 21, at 3 pm, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark. Clarinetist David Krakauer joins the Orchestra for Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, along with traditional klezmer works Synagogue Wail and Der Heyser Bulgar. Guest conductor Stefan Sanderling leads the Orchestra in the one-performance-only program, which opens with Copland's Appalachian Spring.

HOW COULD I WISH YOU BACK FROM HEAVEN? by Sandra Brown Neahusan is Released

Sandra and her husband, Ron, were planning a full-time move to Florida when he suddenly passed away. The path has been very hard at times, leading her through the toughest trials of her life. There have also been many blessings as she has leaned on God and rested in His love and protection. She credits her faith and trust in God as the force behind her grief recovery.

Sandra Brown Neahusan Announces New Book Describing Her Path Of Grief Recovery

Sandra and her husband, Ron, were planning a full-time move to Florida when he suddenly passed away. The path has been very hard at times, leading her through the toughest trials of her life. There have also been many blessings as she has leaned on God and rested in His love and protection. She credits her faith and trust in God as the force behind her grief recovery.

Playwrights Theatre to Conduct Writing Programs in Newark

Playwrights Theatre will be conducting various writing residencies this spring in Newark through their New Jersey Writer's Project, a co-sponsored program with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Playwrights Theatre was one of eighteen organizations pre-qualified to provide educational services to the Newark Board of Education.

Sandra Lee Set For Two New Series on Cooking Channel & Food Network, Beg. Tonight, 10/14

Multi-Emmy ® award-winner Sandra Lee shines in and out of the kitchen this October in two new series on Food Network and Cooking Channel.

Sandra Lee Set For Two New Series on Cooking Channel & Food Network

Multi-Emmy ® award-winner Sandra Lee shines in and out of the kitchen this October in two new series on Food Network and Cooking Channel.

Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Wine Auction Raises $1.8 million

On Friday, February 10, Lyric Opera of Chicago's Wine Auction 2012 raised an unprecedented $1.8 million in net proceeds.

CBS to Air THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM, 12/31

THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM, starring Academy Award winners Matt Damon ('Good Will Hunting'), Julia Stiles ('Mona Lisa Smile') and David Strathairn ('Good Night and Good Luck') and based on novelist Robert Ludlum's best-selling spy thriller, will be broadcast on Saturday, Dec. 31 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.