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Schools, colleges, amateur & community productions can now make their own Playbills online & distribute them in theatres PLAYBILL Express Service Powered by: Music Theatre International, Rodgers & Hammerstein and Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.

Andrew Jackson was a rock and roll GOD. The multiple Tony nominee and Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle winning high-octane rock musical will explode on Plays & Players’ mainstage Jan 17-Feb 10.

Brat Productions, in association with Plays & Players, brings The Diary of Lisa Q to Plays & Players Theatre (1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103) this Friday, January 18, 2013 at 6:00pm and Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 2:00pm and 6:00pm.

The theater celebrates its 25th anniversary by staging "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickelby" - a two part, once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience

A fantastic musical revue of big, Broadway standards starring 4 Leading Men (Jeff Coon, John D. Smitherman, Keith Spencer and Don Winsor) all sharing one stage for an intimate, funny, wonderful time at the theatre!

Sandy Hey's Creative Powers back in Minneapolis as the Queen of Interactive Theater joins forces with The Ultimate Pajama Party ® Theater Experience.

The Broadway Theatre of Pitman is pleased to announce John D. Smitherman will be joining our staff as Producing Artistic Director. Effective January 1, 2013, Smitherman will oversee all productions at the Broadway Theatre.

Showboat depicts a journey into the lives, loves and heartbreaks of three generations of show folk on the Cotton Blossom, a Mississippi River showboat. This is a classic Broadway musical that will leave you humming showtunes days after you leave!

Wild Cats everywhere, get you tickets to Applause Academy's production of Disney’s High School Musical. Call 508-828-8942 for tickets or visit www.applauseacademyma.com for more information.

PHASTAR Corporation unveils plans for Davis Aerospace Academy & Maritime Fall 2013 Launch. Fundraising initiatives will be advanced to support the development of the Academy including an auction, robust donation campaign, and the stage play.

Off-Broadway "Black Angels Over Tuskegee" Set To Launch 2013 Tour

Hear the songs of famous composers such as Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and more!

The daughter of a riverboat captain falls in love with a charming gambler, but their fairytale romance is threatened when his luck turns sour.

Theater review website StageGrade -- the objective report card of the critical consensus for every play and musical in New York City -- has been acquired by Davenport Media Enterprises

Witness spectacular magic and mystery presented in a humorous fashion!

Free Range Opera presents historic music and theater. Vocal Gems of the Ragtime Era contains enduring favorites from the era along with "lost gems". By experiencing the popular music of the day, the audience learns what life was like 100 years ago.

Witness spectacular magic and mystery presented in a humorous fashion!

The Broadway Theatre of Pitman and Mr. Malcolm have teamed up to present a full line of theatrical productions that you and your family can enjoy.

Hear seven-time Lottery Game Grand Prize winner Richard Lustig, author of the book “Learn How To Increase Your Chances Of Winning The Lottery”. Come learn the ins & outs and the dos & don'ts of buying lottery tickets.

Authors, Paul Marcus, Ph.D. and Gabriela Marcus are pleased to announce their book, Theater As Life: Practical Wisdom Drawn from Great Acting Teachers, Actors and Actresses.

The co-production (appropriate for all ages), will preview on December 13 and run through December 30, 2012 (Press Opening: Saturday, December 15 at 8:00pm, no performances on Friday, December 14 and Saturday, December 29).

Shakespeare with Benefits presents Sandy Relief: A Bard-Based Variety Show to benefit Hurricane Sandy victims via New York Cares at The West End Theatre, Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 263 West 86th St, Monday, December 17 at 7:30 pm.

Theatrix USA expands production schedule in coming 2013 season

Broemmel Media to sponsor scheduled June production in Mile High city

Announcing Fort Point Theatre Channel’s Winter-Spring 2013 Productions. For the first half of 2013, FPTC will present Boston with a set of totally different major productions.

hiSTORYstage debuts a new version of the traditional English folk play, Saint George and the Dragon, 12/20 – 12/22 at Burning Coal Theatre (224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC). Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 pm and Saturday at 2pm.

The 21st Annual production of the beloved holiday classic THE NUTCRACKER will show in Malibu December 7th, 8th and 9th.

Dialogue with Three Chords present playwright Sean Meehan's show "Lots" to benefit veteran-run charity On Behalf of a Grateful Nation. $3 suggested donation. All proceeds benefit NY and New England vets. 11/29, 8pm at Mr. Dennehy’s in Manhattan.

Kids Scripts to donate play scripts to 50 schools during 2013

Tony is bringing HEADLINER COMEDY to the westside. You usually only get one of these BIG NAMES in Vegas or any where else. He is recording these for broadcast. Coming Soon on Comedy Central, HBO, SHOWTIME, etc.

Torchmark Media to make regular financial contributions to ASPCA during 2013

Theatrix USA announced today its desire to produce plays written by first time playwrights

When the nut cracks the magic begins with snowflake-throwing ballerinas, dancing baklava, jazzy candy canes, hip-hopping gumdrops and other sweets. The CoSA will be showcasing a most unusual take on the Tchaikovsky holiday favorite, The NutCracker.

Theatrix USA establishes panel of theatrical professionals to review script submissions

The Projection Booth will host a cult movie night at the renovated Maple Theater in West Bloomfield, MI on December 12, 2012.

National theater company to produce "The Baptism" by Mike Broemmel in select cities

Broemmel Media, the international media relations firm to sponsor love theater productions in the Mile High city during 2013

FORUM brings playwrights, actors & audience members together to enjoy the creative process of bringing a play to life. Staged readings of 16 new plays by some of the country’s best writers with discussions between author & audience following.

Theatrix USA plans expansion into New Mexico with original shows slated for Albuquerque as well

An Evening Celebrating Life and Hope Pink Carpet Cancer Charity Event will feature the classical musical Yahweh On Broadway with Grammy Nominee Joel Diamond as Music Director,

An Evening of Opera, Dance & Civil Rights History - "CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENTS" featuring Joel Hall Dancers & THE MARCH: A Civil Rights Opera - November 10th, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Ravenswood Event Center - Chicago, IL

The Sweet Adelines International Region 25 1st Place chorus, The Talk of Tulsa Show Chorus is partnering with the Union Choral Parents to present its annual show, Something to Talk About at 7:30pm on Nov. 17th at the Union PAC, 6636 S. Mingo Road.

A new edition of Bill Johnson's popular writing workbook, A Story is a Promise & The Spirit of Storytelling, is now available on Amazon's Kindle. This new edition features a full review of The Lovely Bones and a TOC for easy navigation.

“Lovecraft in Brooklyn” a staged reading from playwright Stephen Gracia and director Michael LoPorto exploring H.P. Lovecraft’s tumultuous time living in Brooklyn. October 25 downstairs at Mr. Dennehy’s pub in Manhattan.

Tony Award Winner Jon Jory Delivers Keynote Speech on November 3, 2012

This show is in Santa Monica, Ca. The Ratpack of Comedy will be doing its first show at this relatively new venue. This show is hosted by Tony Milazzo and features Headliners only! Comedians, Helen Hong, Monique Marvez, Roger Rodd & Johnny Cardinale.

Tellabration! stories of the Frogtown Storytelling Guild span the oral tradition: folktales, wisdom tales, legends, romantic sagas, humorous accounts, and personal narratives that explore the richness of the human condition.

Hoboken's Hudson Theatre Ensemble Silly on Sixth! Children’s Series presents Aesop’s Fables a zany adaptation! Saturday November 17, 2012 at 11AM & 1PM Sunday November 18, 2012 at 11AM & 1PM Sunday November 25, 2012 at 11AM & 1PM

Students will enjoy the tastes of the South and experience the show of high energy choreography and rock ’n’ roll in MEMPHIS, winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including “Best Musical.”

The 2013 schedule includes two Chicago premieres. The Gift Theatre Company is located in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Chicago. They tell great stories on stage in an intimate setting. For more information visit www.thegifttheatre.org.