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SNL alum Nora Dunn (who also appears in the upcoming Seth Rogen/James Franco film 'Pineapple Express') completes the cast for previously announced L.A. Theatre Works production of Stephen Karam's hot new play, 'Speech & Debate'. She joins previously announced cast members Andrea Bowen ('Desperate Housewives', 'Les Miserables'), Gideon Glick (Broadway's 'Spring Awakening', Off Broadway's 'Speech & Debate') and Bobby Steggert (Outer Critics Circle nominee for Broadway's '110 in the Shade').

manhattantheatresource's spring benefit will feature a special Spontaneous Combustion - a program of sketches created on the fly by writers from TV's ingenuous comedy 'Family Guy' - Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the theatre's Greenwich Village home (177 MacDougal St.). Performances are at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm.

Aspiring stars-to-be from South Bay area high schools will be showcased in a gala evening celebrating their achievements in musical theatre.

Dr. Dan Wanner, Chair of the Music Department at Los Angeles City College (LACC), has announced The Harmony Project, a non-profit organization serving the cultural and artistic needs of underprivileged children in the Los Angeles area, with over 200 students taking music courses at the LACC Music Department, will present a free concert, 'FOR MOM, WITH LOVE,' in observance of Mother's Day, at Forest Lawn's Hall of Liberty; 6300 Forest Lawn Drive; Hollywood Hills, CA 90068 on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 2:00 p.m

The Music Center of Los Angeles County announces the sixth season of the Dance at the Music Center series. The season opens with the return of Miami City Ballet led by Artistic Director Edward Villella, performing the much anticipated, West Coast premiere of NIGHTSPOT a Twyla Tharp and Elvis Costello collaboration, October 24-26. Known for her innovation and creativity, Twyla Tharp has created some of the most memorable dances in modern repertory.

Les Waters, the associate artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre, heads east again this week to open the world premiere of Cardenio in Cambridge.

In her Duplex cabaret debut Elena Gronlund has taken the classic cabaret and added a sexy and fresh twist. Her own interpretation of Gershwin's classic 'I Got Rhythm' is a sure crowd pleaser as well as a new and sassy twist to Disney's classic 'So This Is Love' from Cinderella. In addition to the old favorites, Elena has added an obscure vaudeville song and modern day material from Mel Brooks' The Producers.

Lincoln Center Theater's Platform Series, a forum for public discussion between Lincoln Center Theater artists and interested theatergoers, will continue its 2007-2008 season on Wednesday, May 7, at 6:00 pm with a pre-performance talk with the award-winning playwright, Paul Rudnick, whose play The New Century, recently opened to critical acclaim at the Mitzi E. Newhouse.

Roundabout Theatre Company is thrilled to announce an exclusive, live online chat with legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim (Sunday in the Park with George) and Roundabout's Artistic Director Todd Haimes on Tuesday, May 6th at 7:00pm.

Curt Columbus' new musical is perfectly entertaining and packs an unexpected emotional punch.

After a productive and encouraging month of preview performances, JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will celebrate its Opening Night on Saturday, May 3 at The Palazzo Las Vegas. .

The latest biennial economic impact study by The Broadway League, 'Broadway's Economic Contribution to New York City: 2006-2007 Season,' reveals that the impact derived from Broadway-related spending has hit $5.1 billion - a 44% increase from the $3.5 billion in impact contributed in the 1998-1999 season. The Broadway industry also supported an estimated 44,000 full-time jobs during the 2006-2007 season.

The Milk Can Theatre Company presents 'The 5 Borough Plays,' A Marathon Evening of Theatre Through the Five Boroughs of New York City, May 3rd through May 18th.

AVENUE Q is the hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent, Tony® Award-winning book and score. The three-time Tony® Award winner, including Best Musical, will make its Miami debut at The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County May 13 - 18, 2008.

Saturday Night at the Palace is without a doubt the most disturbing play I have seen this year proving the ugliness of racism is as much an issue today as it was when this play first premiered...

In celebration of its 21st year, Philadelphia Young Playwrights will hold its annual benefit, Write On! A Philadelphia Young Playwrights' Celebration, on Wednesday, June 4th from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia). Young Playwrights will honor Mayor Michael A. Nutter with the newly created Civics Award, created for the Mayor to honor his commitment to the concepts of civility and respect for others.

Northlight Theatre continues its record-breaking 2007-2008 Season with the Midwest premiere of David Rambo's 'The Lady with All the Answers'…

On Monday, May 19, 2008, the original Off-Broadway cast of the acclaimed 2006 musical comedy I LOVE YOU BECAUSE will reunite for a special one-night only concert presentation at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, NYC).