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Artistic Directors Ronan Mara and Joseph Stearns announced the next two productions in Signal Ensemble Theatre's 2008-2009, sixth anniversary season, 'Six Degrees of Separation' and 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,' presenting a diverse slate which focuses on different individuals and their struggles with the pressures of society and the consequences of their choices. Both productions will be directed by Artistic Director Ronan Marra.

Oslo Elsewhere, now in its 4th season, will present the U.S. premiere of Jon Fosse's 'SA KA LA,' directed and translated by Sarah Cameron Sunde. 'SA KA LA' will be presented at The Green Room / The Theatres at 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker Street (at Lafayette). Performances will begin on September 6, and the official Opening Night will be Monday, September 8 at 8:00 p.m. Performances will run through September 27.

American Buffalo is now officially confirmed to begin performances on 10/31, with an opening night date of 11/17, the play is considered one of David Mamet's signature works. The drama details the bungled heist of an old nickel by three lowlifes based in a Chicago pawnshop suggests how the language and practice of American business and power politics are insidious forces in our society.John Leguizamo and Cedric The Entertainer will star.

Red Bull Theater, artistic director Jesse Berger, announced the return of 'Revelation Readings', the Obie Award-winning reading series exploring new and classic plays of heightened language.

Ambitious production at the Theatre Project Merits Attention

Oslo Elsewhere, now in its 4th season, will present the U.S. premiere of Jon Fosse's 'SA KA LA,' directed and translated by Sarah Cameron Sunde. 'SA KA LA' will be presented at The Green Room / The Theatres at 45 Bleecker, 45 Bleecker Street (at Lafayette).

Internationally acclaimed performance artist KAREN FINLEY honors the 7th Anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center with an encore engagement of her critically acclaimed piece MAKE LOVE.

Film actress Elizabeth McGovern will be coming the UK Stage in the role of Jackie Kennedy in the new play Aristo by Bent author Martin Sherman.

Spring Awakening and recent Les Miserables in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl star Lea Michele closes out her sold run of concerts, tonight, 8/17 at Upright Cabaret in Mark's Restaurant (861 N. La Cienega Blvd. All three, Fri, Sat and Sun night shows were complete sell outs!

What's On Stage is reporting that the South African play Itsoseng will transfer next month to the Soho Theatre in London. The play won the 'Fringe First' award at Edinburgh today.

In 16 days even the most intrepid theatergoer can only sample a small fraction of the over 200 offerings at the New York International Fringe Festival. Now in its third year, the FringeNYC Encore Series gives theatre lovers a second chance at seeing some of the Festival's favorite shows.

'Ward 9' is being presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, 248 West 60th Street (bet Amsterdam Ave. & 11th Ave.)

Following its recent production of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet at Jermyn Street Theatre, burgeoning young theatre company Antic Disposition returns to London for two nights only later this year to present a brand new staging of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Cochrane Theatre on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September 2008. It arrives in London following a summer season at seven outdoor locations in South West France.

Razors Edge Productions presents the World Premiere of Zombie as part of the 12th annual New York International Fringe Festival.

BOUND IN A NUTSHELL is a 90-minute adaptation of 'Hamlet' -- every word of which is Shakespeare's own -- set in a modern-day prison, complete with security cameras, prison guards and torture chambers.

Drury Lane Oakbrook's opening night benefit photos from 'The Boys From Syracuse'. The benefit was held to help raise funds for The Chicago Academy for the Arts…

WHITE NOISE is a cautionary musical that re-imagines the adage 'when good men do nothing evil happens.' Its tale is how hate can be taught, fear can be learned and intolerance can be sold when harnessed, polished and packaged correctly.

Due to the overwhelming demand, producers Eric Krebs and Chase Mishkin have announced a second extension for their Off-Broadway hit, The Castle which will now play through September 27th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

Andrea McArdle is currently making her Metropolitan Room debut with 'You Don't Know Me'. Show dates and times are Aug. 13 at 7:30 PM. Subsequent shows are scheduled for Aug. 14 at 7:30 PM, Aug. 15 at 7:30 PM, Aug. 16 at 7:30 PM, Aug. 22 at 7:30 PM, Aug. 23 at 7:30 PM, Aug. 24 at 7 PM and Aug. 25 at 7:30 PM.

On Thursday August 14th, 2008 the upcoming Broadway production of A Man for All Seasons held a 'Meet & Greet' for the press and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the event.

Joe's Pub has announced some additions to their August and September lineup of performances:

WAKE UP MARCONI! is pleased to announce the production of THE SPITFIRE GRILL, directed by Robert Francis Perillo.