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Catherine Bush's light romance draws from a historic meeting of literary minds

Fiddler on the Roof's Haviland Stillwell arrives on the cabaret scene in this impressive evening that runs the gamut of musical styles.

This week focuses on Jim Caruso's Cast Party with highlights of performances from Liza Minnelli, Betty Comden, Christine Ebersole, Leslie Gore and more

San Diego - The Old Globe is pleased to present the world-premiere musical Himself and Nora, by Jonathan Brielle (composer and co-lyricist) and Sheila Walsh (author and co-lyricist), directed by Globe Associate Artist Joseph Hardy and Jeff Calhoun. This fascinating new piece about James Joyce and his relationship with his lover and 'muse' Nora Barnacle runs in the Old Globe Theatre March 16 through April 24 (press opening: March 24).

LAByrinth Theater Company and The Public Theater announce that, due to audience demand, the world premiere of THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, a new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman, will extend its run through Sunday, April 3rd. Previews began in The Public Theater's Martinson Hall on Tuesday, February 8th. The press opening is Wednesday, March 2nd. The production was originally scheduled to close Sunday, March 20th.

On the Leesh Productions (Alicia Arinella, Producing Director) to present Sin, 8 sinful one-acts about the 7 deadly sins.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey announced that subscriptions to its 2005 Main Stage and Outdoor Stage season will go on sale to the public starting Friday, March 11 .

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents Anthony Mackie and Michael O'Keefe in the world premiere of Stephen Belber's play McREELE, staged by Tony Award© nominated director Doug Hughes. McREELE began previews on Friday, February 4, 2005 and officially opens tomorrow February 24, 2005 at the Laura Pels Theatre (Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre; 111 West 46th Street). Limited engagement concludes Sunday, May 1.

MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director, John G. Schultz, Executive Director), is proud to announce its third production of the 2004-2005 season: WHAT OF THE NIGHT, an American premiere based on the writings of Djuna Barnes, created for the stage by Jane Alexander, Noreen Tomassi, Birgitta Trommler, directed and choreographed by Ms. Trommler, and starring Ms. Alexander (The Great White Hope; Kramer vs. Kramer; Testament; The Sisters Rosenzweig). The production marks Trommler's New York directorial debut.

Drama Desk Award-winning Melting Pot Theatre Company (Artistic Director Larry Hirschhorn, Managing Director Sean Patrick Flahaven) is proud to present the world premiere of Garth Wingfield's drama about the enigmatic Charles Lindbergh, in Flight at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher St. between Hudson and Bleecker St.). Previews begin Sunday, May 8th at 7 PM; opens Monday, May 16th at 7 PM; and closes June 19th, running Mondays, Wednesdays - Fridays at 8 PM, Saturdays at 2 PM & 8 PM and Sundays at 3 PM. Tickets are $55 and may be purchased by calling Ticket Central at 212.279.4200 or by visiting www.TicketCentral.com. For more information, please visit www.MeltingPotTheatre.org.

Rick Crom's Newsical at Upstairs at Studio 54 (located at 254 West 54th Street between 8th and Broadway) announces the collaboration between celebrity buzz buff Michael Musto and Newsical creator Rick Crom. Every month, Musto will tip Crom off to his imminent scoops, complete with extra salacious details when applicable. Crom, in a frenzy, will then churn out what is essentially a musicalized version of the column, with a few more added endowments. The song will be called 'The Michael Musto Song', and will premiere at the Wednesday, March 2nd performance. Each new 'Musto Song' will premiere on the first Wednesday of every month.

Broadway lovers and teddy bear collectors came together on Sunday, February 23 at the BROADWAY BEARS VIII auction, which raised a grand total of $116, 817!

Tickets are on sale now for STEEL MAGNOLIAS starring Delta Burke as Truvy, Christine Ebersole as M'Lynn, Rebecca Gayheart as Shelby, Marsha Mason as Ouiser, Lily Rabe as Annelle and Frances Sternhagen as Clairee.

Cabaret has never been hotter than right now in New York City with the arrival of Kristopher McDowell performing 'Le Jazz Hot'tonight at Helen's Hideaway Room, 169 Eighth Avenue at West 19th Street.

Photos from Haviland Stillwell's 'The Real Secret' at Opia

A contemporary rendering of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice

The Pillowman begins previews March 10th, and opens on April 21st at the Booth Theatre.

Messina's 'The Great Divide', Featuring Members Of The 'Tony 'n Tina's Wedding' Cast, Allows The Audience To Decide The Ending

'RAW' is the inaugural show for the new Cedar Lake Arts (a new theatrical/performing arts center in Chelsea 647 West 26th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues).

On February 20th was BROADWAY BEARS VIII at B.B. King Blues Club in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Frank Bouley, a lifelong friend of John Raitt's, who credits him for 'accidentally' matchmaking him with his now wife of 50 years.

- MANHATTAN THEATRE CLUB (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) has announced the lineup for the 35th anniversary season of its famed 'WRITERS IN PERFORMANCE' (WIP) literary series. Under the direction of Steve Lawson, WIP's eclectic five-event program will celebrate the best in drama, literature and song with tributes to Tennessee Williams, Kurt Weill, Cervantes' Don Quixote, George S. Kaufman and an appearance by opera great (and first-time author) Renee Fleming.

Tomorrow concludes the four-week series of post-show discussions with cast members, prominent legal experts and jurors from recent famous trials, including the Martha Stewart & Tyco trials.

Musicals in concert are tricky. Sometimes you hit and sometimes you miss. Sometimes it's a combination of the two.