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Alan Menken & Stephen Schwartz Will Write New Songs for DISENCHANTED

“Disenchanted” stars six time Academy Award®-nominated actress Amy Adams as the hopelessly romantic and eternally optimistic Giselle now married and living in Monroeville.
BWW Review: DANGEROUS HOUSE at Williamstown Theatre Festival Shines an Intensely Bright Light Over The Berkshires!

DANGEROUS HOUSE is a powerful and poignant piece that delivers an extremely important message that needs to be seen and heard. Comments overheard upon exiting the theatre suggest that many patrons felt it ranks among one of the festival's best.
Riley Lee and Enigma Quartet to Blend Japanese with European Music at the Independent Theatre

In one of the most ambitious commissioning and performance projects in recent years, world-renowned shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) master, Riley Lee, has joined forces with the Enigma Quartet to create an entirely new genre of music.
THML Theatre Presents New Musical WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD

THML Theatre Company presents Where Angels Fear to Tread, a new musical by Kit Goldstein Grant based on the novel by E.M. Forster. 
Anita Gillette, Julie Halston & More to Join Nick Offerman in A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES in Boston

The Huntington Theatre Company presents the world premiere production of A Confederacy of Dunces, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by John Kennedy Toole, directed by David Esbjornson (Guess Who's Coming to Dinner and All My Sons) and featuring Nick Offerman of NBC's 'Parks and Recreation.'  Performances begin November 11, 2015 and will run through December 13, 2015 at the BU Theatre / Avenue of the Arts. 
Michael C. Hall, Lena Hall, Finn Wittrock & More Set for New York Stage and Film & Vassar's 31st Powerhouse Season

New York Stage and Film and Vassar College, this summer celebrating the 31st Powerhouse Season, have announced the first round of casting for their summer collaboration, which runs June 26 - August 2 at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie.
Photo Flash: McQUEEN, Starring Stephen Wight and Dianna Agron, Celebrates Opening Night at the St. James

This Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May, James Phillips's McQUEEN celebrated press night performances and after parties at St. James Theatre. Principal cast members Stephen Wight, Dianna Agron, Tracy-Ann Oberman, David Shaw-Parker and Laura Rees were joined by a host of special guests including the family of the great Alexander McQueen. Scroll down for photos from the festivities!
Photo Coverage: Off-Broadway's Finest Celebrate Wins at the 60th Annual Obie Awards!

The American Theatre Wing and the Village Voice just presented the winners of the 60th Annual OBIE Awards. The Public Theater's Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda (including special citations for Andy Blankenbuehler, Thomas Kail, and Alex Lacamoire) received the OBIE Award for Best New American Theatre Work, which is accompanied by a $1,000 check. The Signature Theatre's Founding Artistic Director James Houghton received the OBIE Award for Sustained Achievement. The Awards were hosted by OBIE Award-winning actress Lea DeLaria ('Orange is the New Black'). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the winners room below!
HAMILTON, Darko Tresnjak, Ayad Akhtar & More Win 2015 Obie Awards - Full List!

The American Theatre Wing and the Village Voice just announced the winners of the 60th Annual OBIE Awards.
St. James Theatre Launches RE:act Initiative

The St. James Theatre has announced its new initiative designed to support emerging theatre talent and to start a creative conversation with its audiences, St. James RE:act.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Dianna Agron, Stephen Wright and More for MCQUEEN at St. James Theatre

Award-winning actor Stephen Wight takes on the title role of Lee McQueen and Dianna Agron will play Dahlia in the world premiere of James Phillips's play McQUEEN directed by John Caird, which will run at St. James Theatre from 12 May, with press nights on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal!
HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER & More Coming to Nick at Nite Line-Up

Nickelodeon is bringing three of America's favorite family comedies to Nick at Nite with the addition of the complete 208-episode library of “How I Met Your Mother,” the entire 148- episode run of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and the 212-episode library of “Everybody Loves Raymond.”
Amy Herzog's BELLEVILLE Begins Tonight at New York Theatre Workshop

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that performances begin tonight for the New York premiere of Belleville, written by Amy Herzog and directed by Anne Kauffman, at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Opening night is set for Sunday, March 3 at 7pm. Belleville is scheduled to run through Sunday, March 31.
Regional Orchestra of the Week: New Jersey Symphony

BroadwayWorld is excited to announce its newest series - the Featured Symphony Orchestra of the Week! Today, we bring you a look at the New Jersey Symphony thrilling audiences with its classical and popular repertoire since its inception in 1922.
Photo Coverage: NYTW's BELLEVILLE Cast Meets the Press!

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo present the New York premiere of Belleville, written by Amy Herzog and directed by Anne Kauffman, will begin performances Tuesday, February 12 at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Opening night is set for Sunday, March 3 at 7pm. Belleville is scheduled to run through Sunday, March 31. The cast and creative team met the press today and you can check out photo coverage from the festivities below!
Cabaret Theatre Presents TWELVE ANGRY MEN, Opens 10/21

Cabaret Theatre today announced its second show of the season: Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose.
Cabaret Theatre Presents TWELVE ANGRY MEN, Opens 10/21

Cabaret Theatre today announced its second show of the season: Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose.
Keach and Cox Kick Off National Frost/Nixon Tour TONIGHT in Des Moines, IA

Tonight, September 30th the first performance of the national Frost/Nixon tour will begin in Des Moines, IA The 2007 Tony Award® -nominated new play by Peter Morgan, the award-winning author of The Last King of Scotland and The Queen, will run at the Des Moines Civic Center through October 5th.
Keach and Cox To Star In National Frost/Nixon Tour

The full cast for the tour of Frost/Nixon, the 2007 Tony Award® -nominated new play by Peter Morgan, the award-winning author of The Last King of Scotland and The Queen, has been announced.
Clyman's 'Tranced' Opens Feb.1 at SJ Rep; Damashek Directs

Tranced, a politically charged, fast paced thriller, delves into the murky depths of international intrigue. Playwright Robert Clyman (Secret Order) invents an extraordinary mystery fueled by moral deliberation. Clyman pulls into question the very nature of truth and explores the powerful art of persuasion. Performances begin January 26 with performances through February 24.

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