Theatre Morgan's Production of James Weldon Johnson's "God's Trombones": Fridays and Saturdays, October 10, 11 & 17, 18 @ 7:30PM and Sundays, October 12 & 19 @ 3:00 PM Morgan State University Murphy Fine Arts Center Turpin-Lamb Theater Baltimore, MD 21251 MSU Student/Faculty/Staff - $10 Sr. /Non-MSU - $15 Gen. Ad. - $20.00 CALL 443.885.3625 For Tickets 'All Shook Up' at the Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire Sep 24th Terry James, Executive Producer Andy Hite, Lead Artistic Director Aaron Thielen, Artistic Director Present ALL SHOOK UP The Rock ‘n Roll Broadway Musical Featuring Elvis’ Biggest Hits September 24 – December 7, 2008   The exhilarating Broadway musical ALL SHOOK UP, featuring the songs of the legendary Elvis Presley, previews September 24th, opens October 1st, and runs through December 7th at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive. Led by Chicago’s favorite Director and Choreographer Marc Robin, ALL SHOOK UP will have you dancing in your seats!  Hailed by NBC-TV as “The best rock show since Grease,” ALL SHOOK UP features an electrifying score of over 24 Elvis Presley favorites including “Jailhouse Rock,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Love Me Tender,” “Heartbreak Hotel”, “A Little Less Conversation,” and “Hound Dog.”  The production’s book is by Joe DiPietro, the acclaimed creator I Love You, You’re Perfect Now Change and Over the River and Through the Woods. ALL SHOOK UP, a modern Rock ‘n Roll version of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night, is set in a conservative Midwestern town in the summer of 1955. Chad, a motorcycle ridin’, rovin’ roustabout pulls into town. Natalie, a mechanic at a local gas station, falls madly in love with him and hopes to hit the open road to “Follow that Dream,” but the mayor of the town believes he’s the "Devil in Disguise,” and looks to put a stop to his rock ‘n roll. Audiences of all ages just “Can't Help Falling in Love” with this hot-rod musical which took Broadway by storm.  A feel-good story of how a soulful young roustabout helps a whole town find love and discover the magic of rock ‘n roll, ALL SHOOK UP is a thrilling new musical extravaganza. ALL SHOOK UP stars returning favorite Tyler Hanes as the rovin’ roustabout Chad. Hanes had audiences and critics alike cheering in the Marriott’s 2005 production of FOOTLOOSE.  Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune proclaimed, “To call Hanes a triple-threat doesn’t even begin to evoke his chops or his charm – this handsome kid can act, sing and turn the teenage girls in the front row to jelly.”  Opposite Hanes is Chicago’s newest star, Jessie Mueller as Natalie.  ALL SHOOK UP also stars Melody Betts as Sylvia, Don Forston as Sheriff Earl, Chasten Harmon as Lorraine, Ross Lehman as Jim, Dennis Moench as Dennis, Matt Raftery as Dean Hyde, Paula Scrofano as Mayor Matilda Hyde, and Christine Sherrill as Miss Sandra. The ensemble features Angela Brydon, Nicky Cooper, Nina Fluke, Brandon Koller, Ericka Mac, David Morrison, Ano Okera, Max Quinlan, Jay Reynolds Jr., Jason Shuffler, Cessalee Smith-Stoval, and Jody Cole Wood. The artistic team for ALL SHOOK UP is led by director and choreographer Marc Robin with Musical Direction by Ryan Nelson, Set Design by Tom Ryan, Costume Design by Nancy Missimi, Lighting Design by Diane Ferry Williams, Sound Design by Cecil Averett and Properties Design is by Greg Isaac. Patti Garwood conducts the Marriott Theatre orchestra. The performance schedule for ALL SHOOK UP is Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. With the purchase of a $55 ticket on Wednesdays and Thursdays, dinner in either Kings Wharf or Fairfield Inn restaurants is included. This special offer is based on dining availability. All other performance ticket prices are $45.00, excluding tax and handling fees. A $5.00 discount for students and seniors is valid on Wednesday and Sunday matinee performances. Dinner packages for Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances are available for an additional $40.00 per person at King’s Wharf and $30.00 at Fairfield Inn. Free parking is available at all performances.  To reserve tickets with a major credit card, call The Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com. 'Men of Tortuga' Opens Profiles Theatre Season Oct 9th Profiles Theatre opens 20th Anniversary Season with the acclaimed comedy-drama Men of Tortuga by Jason Wells   The Profiles production marks the first time this play has been produced in the Midwest since its premiere at Steppenwolf’s First Look Series Profiles Theatre opens its 20th Anniversary Season with the acclaimed comedy-drama Men of Tortuga by Jason Wells, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. The production runs October 9-December 7, 2008, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. Men of Tortuga will play for a limited engagement at Profiles through December 7, 2008 only and will not extend. The press opening is Thursday, October 9, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. In an undisclosed location, three men scheme with a weapons specialist to eliminate the opposition in Jason Wells' dark comedy of negotiation, conspiracy and assassination. Tom Avery, Jeff Kling and Kit Maxwell are three power-brokers who will stop at nothing to wreck an historic meeting with an elite political enemy. But when Maxwell takes a young idealist under his wing, his long-dormant conscience begins to reawaken. The cabal is forced to concoct even more outlandish scenarios of annihilation and ponder whether their ends justify their means. The Profiles production marks the first time this play has been produced in the Midwest since its premiere production as part of Steppenwolf’s First Look Series. Men of Tortuga was developed through the New Plays Initiative by Steppenwolf Theatre and was presented as part of the First Look Repertory of New Work in 2005. The show received rave reviews, enjoyed a popular run and was eventually nominated for the Steinberg New Play Award in November 2005. The play then received its World Premiere production in November 2006 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Florida. Mr. Well’s newest play, Perfect Mendacity, was recently produced as part of Steppenwolf’s First Look Repertory and was directed by David Cromer. This is the first production of Profiles Theatre’s 20th Anniversary Season. The next production will be the Midwest premiere of The Thugs by Adam Bock, which begins previews on October 25, 2008.  The Thugs will play in repertory with Men of Tortuga. “We’re very excited to open our 20th Anniversary Season with these two productions,” says Profiles Artistic Director Joe Jahraus.  “Both plays take a unique look at the people behind the scenes in the world of business, with Men of Tortuga giving us a portrait of the ruthless leaders who pull the strings and seek to destroy all who oppose them.  Meanwhile The Thugs explores the lowly temps at a law firm who have lost their direction in life making gossip and rumor turn into paranoia and fear.  These playwrights approach their subjects with their own distinct voice making them very unique experiences for the audience.  Yet they will play together in rep beautifully.” Profiles 20th Anniversary Season also includes the Midwest premiere of Great Falls by Lee Blessing, the U.S. premiere of The Wonderful World of Dissocia by Anthony Neilson and the World premiere of Graceland by Ellen Fairey.  The cast of Men of Tortuga features Profiles’ Associate Artistic Director Darrell W. Cox as Taggert, the role he originated in Steppenwolf’s production.  Profiles’ ensemble member Eric Burgher appears as Allan Fletcher.  Also featured are Tom Lally, Jack McCabe and Fred Wellisch.  The designers include Grant Sabin (set) and Profiles’ ensemble member Eric Burgher (sound).  The assistant director is Brittany M. Lee and the stage manager is Maryann Carlson. PLAYWRIGHT Jason Wells (playwright), originally from St. Louis, Missouri, is a Chicago-based actor with numerous stage, film and television credits. His first screenplay, From Missouri, was accepted for development by the New Harmony Project. Men of Tortuga was his first play, produced at Steppenwolf Theatre’s First Look Repertory in 2005, and subsequently at Asolo Rep in Sarasota, Florida.  His newest play, Perfect Mendacity was produced as part of Steppenwolf’s 4th Annual First Look Repertory of New Work and directed by David Cromer.  The play was commissioned by the Manhattan Theatre Club in New York and will open at Asolo Rep next May. DIRECTOR Rick Snyder (director) most recently directed The Lion in Winter at Writers’ Theatre, The Actor at the Goodman Theatre and Aristocrats at Strawdog Theatre. He has also directed Betrayal at Steppenwolf, Jolly and The Disappearance of the Jews at the Goodman, St. Scarlet at ATC, Bus Stop at Writers’ Theatre and Last of the Boys at Steppenwolf. Other directing credits at Steppenwolf include Tavern Story, Things Being What They Are, Orange Flower Water (which traveled to the Galway Arts Festival), and The Fall to Earth. This season he will also be directing Art at Steppenwolf and Mauritius at Northlight Theatre. As an actor, Rick recently appeared in August: Osage County and The Unmentionables at Steppenwolf Theatre as well as Man From Nebraska and I Never Sang For My Father. Other Steppenwolf Theatre productions include Wedding Band, Time of your Life, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in London and on Broadway, and Sideman in Galway, Ireland. David Copperfield, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, Slaughterhouse Five, Molly Sweeney, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, the Tony Award-winning Grapes of Wrath, The Road to Nirvana, and A Walk in the Woods. He has appeared at the Goodman Theatre in As You Like It, Down the Shore and as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol.  At Northlight Theatre he appeared in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf and The Rear Column. Television credits include Crime Story, First Steps, Lady Blue, Legacy of Lies, The Woman Who Loved Elvis, Overexposed, and guest starring roles on Early Edition, Profiler, Chicago Hope, Angel Street, The Untouchables, Missing Persons, and Mind of the Married Man. Rick has appeared in the films Meet the Applegates, The Tuskegee Airmen, Alien Nation Millenium, The Net starring Sandra Bullock, Whiteboys, and Soul Survivors. He appeared as agent Frank Burrows in U.S. Marshals and recently appeared in The Human Stain. Rick has taught acting classes at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN, as well as advanced acting class at Northwestern University and DePaul.  He currently teaches Directing 1 at Columbia College in Chicago. Rick has been a member of the Steppenwolf ensemble since 1983, and an instructor for The School at Steppenwolf and Associate Artist at Steppenwolf for the last ten years. CAST Eric Burgher (Allan Fletcher) most recently appeared in This is How it Goes by Neil LaBute and "Land of the Dead" as part of Profiles' Midwest Premiere of LaBute shorts, Things We Said Today. Prior to that, he appeared as Carter in the Midwest Premiere of Fat Pig by Neil LaBute. Eric received an After Dark Award for Outstanding Ensemble in "Bench Seat" as part of Profiles' Midwest Premiere of autobahn. He was also seen as Steve in The Glory of Living, Steve Enloe in The Radiant Abyss, and as Dan in Noise. Eric is a graduate of Columbia College, where he is now an adjunct faculty member and teaches acting. Darrell W. Cox (Taggart) is currently appearing in the Chicago Premiere of Leigh Fondakowski's The People's Temple at American Theatre Company as Jim Jones and Stephan Jones. He was last seen at Profiles as Terry in the Midwest Premiere of In a Dark Dark House. He has been seen at Steppenwolf in the World Premiere of Men of Tortuga (where he originated the role of Taggart), the Midwest Premiere of Orange Flower Water (which traveled to the Galway Arts Festival), and the World Premiere of Wendall Greene. Darrell has also appeared at the Goodman in The Shawl and Home as part of the David Mamet Festival and the World Premiere of Martin Furey’s Shot at TimeLine Theatre, among others. He has received three Jeff Awards for Principal Actor for his performances in Profiles’ productions of Blackbird, Some Voices, and Eye of God. In addition, he has received two After Dark Awards for Outstanding Performance for his work in Profiles’ Popcorn and Carnal Knowledge.  Other recent performances at Profiles include Apple, Fat Pig and The Glory of Living. Tom Lally (Jeff Kling) has recently appeared as included Father Kenney in Bailiwick Rep’s A Man of No Importance, The Old Man in Signal Ensemble’s Fool For Love, Bentley Griffin Theatre Company’s The Constant Wife, Dad in Appetite Theatre’s Saints in Strange Places and Older Guy in Chicago Summer as part of CollaborAction’s Sketchbook 2008.  Other recent productions include: Father Bononi in Bailiwick’s Oh, Holy Allen Ginsberg!, which played in Chicago and Dublin, Ireland, and Walter Bates in Book of Days with Steep Theatre Company. Tom spent over twenty years in the Federal Government (U.S. Department of State and other security agencies and departments), working as a Special Agent performing duties in Executive Protection and Anti-Terrorism until he became a full time actor ten years ago. Jack McCabe (Kit Maxwell) previously appeared at Profiles in the award-winning Autobahn by Neil LaBute.  Last season he appeared in Strawdog’s Aristocrats, directed by Rick Snyder and Richard !!; The Gift Theatre Company’s Three Sisters; Promethean’s Six Characters In Search of An Author and appearances in Collaboraction’s Sketchbook Festival and The Abbie Hoffman Festival.  Other recent productions include Provision Theatre’s Beast on the Moo” and Circle Theatre’s hit comedy Escanaba In the Moonlight (both Jeff-recommended), National Pastime’s The Firebugs, Idle Muses’ Proof, The Side Project’s The Elephant Man and Mr. Paradise. He has appeared in productions at Steppenwolf, Victory Gardens, A Red Orchid, American Blues Theatre Co., Live Bait, European Repertory Theatre, Houlihan Productions, and many others. Jack’s TV and film work includes Fox’s series Murder in Small Town X as well as numerous industrials, commercials, voiceovers and Independent film projects including Tapioca which was featured in the Park City Film Festival and will be distributed this winter. Fred A. Wellisch (Tom Avery) has previously appeared at Profiles in True West as Sol Kimmer, Glengarry Glen Ross as Shelley Levene and Popcorn as Karl Brezner.  Most recently, he played Shylock in Bohemian Theatre Company’s Merchant of Venice and Alan Bennett in The Lady in the Van at Lincoln Square.  He played Frosch in Lyric Opera’s 2006-07 production of Die Fledermaus.  He has also appeared as King Lear at Chase Park and Skelley Mannor in Eclipse Theatre’s Jeff-recommended production of The Rimers of Eldritch.  Other credits include: Steppenwolf (Winesburg, Ohio and Uncle Vanya); Apple Tree (Nine Armenians); Live Bait (Nelson and Simone); Shakespeare on the Green (Measure for Measure); Teatro Vista (Santos and Santos); Red Orchid (Born Guilty); Porchlight (Amadeus); and Strawdog (Detective Story). Tickets for Men of Tortuga are $15 for previews (October 3-8); $25 for Thursdays and Sundays; $30 for Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are available by phone, (773) 549-1815, or online, www.profilestheatre.org.  Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 7:00 p.m. Men of Tortuga will run in repertory with The Thugs, which begins performances on October 25, 2008. The Thugs will run Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Profiles Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre company founded in 1988 by five Eastern Illinois University alumni and has since been continually producing plays. Profiles brings new works to Chicago that illuminate the determination and resiliency of the human spirit. The company produces World, US and Midwest Premieres by new playwrights, as well as established writers whose work has been seen across the country and around the world. Profiles is particularly drawn to playwrights with a unique narrative style and use of language and the company takes pride in carefully selecting scripts that combine integrity with risk. Profiles Theatre is committed to producing plays that tell a story in a captivating way with productions that complement the ensemble and speak to its audience. FACTS Title:  Men of Tortuga Playwright:   Jason Wells Directed by: Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder Featuring:   Profiles ensemble members Darrell W. Cox and Eric Burgher with Tom Lally, Jack McCabe and Fred Wellisch Dates:    Previews: October 3, 4 at 8:00 p.m. October 5 at 7:00 p.m. October 6, 7, 8 at 8:00 p.m. Press opening: October 9, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. Regular run:   October 9–December 7, 2008 Schedule: Thurs, Fri, Sat:        8:00 p.m.  Sun: 7:00 p.m. Location:  Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway Parking is available for $6-$10 at 4100 N. Clarendon (One block east of the theatre at the corner of Clarendon and Belle Plaine) Ticket prices:    Fridays and Saturdays, $30; Thursdays and Sundays, $25; Preview performances, $15; Students and Senior Citizens receive a $5 discount on all performances; Group rates are available. Box Office:    Buy online at www.profilestheatre.org  or call (773) 549-1815 Notes of Interest: •    Profiles Theatre, founded in 1988, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary Season. •    Men of Tortuga will run in repertory with The Thugs, which begins performances on October 25, 2008.  The Thugs will run Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. •    Associate Artistic Director Darrell W. Cox will reprise the role of Taggert, a role he originated in the original staged production at Steppenwolf’s First Look Repertory of New Work.  Darrell is currently appearing in The People’s Temple at ATC as both Jim and Stephan Jones. •    Men of Tortuga was Jason Wells’ first play, produced at Steppenwolf Theatre’s First Look Repertory in 2005, and subsequently at Asolo Rep in Sarasota, Florida.  His newest play, Perfect Mendacity, directed by David Cromer, was produced as part of Steppenwolf’s 4th Annual First Look Repertory of New Work. •    Before changing his full-time career to acting ten years ago, Tom Lally (Jeff Kling) spent over twenty years in the Federal Government (U.S. Department of State and other security agencies and departments), working as a Special Agent performing duties in Executive Protection and Anti-Terrorism. •    Director Rick Snyder previously directed Men of Tortuga for Steppenwolf’s First Look Reportory.  He recently directed The Lion in Winter, which shattered box office records at Writers’ Theatre.  Later this season, he will be directing Art at Steppenwolf and Maritius at Northlight.  He was in the original cast of August: Osage County; he stayed in Chicago to direct, instead of appearing in the Broadway production. Bailey and Beck Join UK's 'Phantom' Cast As It Approaches 22nd Birthday  There will be major cast changes from Monday 8 September in the smash hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" at Her Majesty's Theatre in London, which recently played its 9000th performance and which will celebrate its 22nd birthday on Thursday 9 October.   Gina Beck, who has previously played the role of 'Cosette' in "Les Misérables" will star as 'Christine', and Simon Bailey, a member of Teatro, will play 'Raoul'. Teatro achieved their gold album within four weeks of the release of their eponymous debut album. Simon's previous West End shows include "Les Misérables" & "We Will Rock You". Barry James and Gareth Snook will play 'Monsieur Firmin' & 'Monsieur André'. Barry's many West End credits include "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Disney's Beauty and the Beast", "Chicago" and, most recently, "Cabaret". Gareth's previous credits include "Assassins" & "Company" at the Donmar Warehouse, and he created the role of 'Artie Green' in "Sunset Boulevard". Kate Radmilovic, who will play 'Carlotta', will be making her West End stage debut. In opera, her roles have included 'Violetta' in "La Traviata", 'Mimi' in "La Boheme", & 'Elvira' in "Don Giovanni". Rohan Tickell returns to the role of 'Piangi', having previously appeared in "Mamma Mia!" & "Whistle Down The Wind" in the West End. Tori Johns, who trained with The Royal Ballet School, is making her West End stage debut in the role of 'Meg Giry'.   "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" will continue to star Ramin Karimloo as 'The Phantom' and Heather Jackson as 'Madame Giry'. Robyn North will continue to play the role of 'Christine' at certain performances. "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" became the longest running show in Broadway history on 9 January 2006 when it celebrated its 7,486th performance, surpassing the previous record holder "Cats".  This coincided with the Broadway and the US national touring company celebrating an unprecedented 20,000 performances in the United States.    "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" has won over 50 major theatre awards, including seven Tonys on Broadway and three Olivier Awards in the West End.  It won the 'Most Popular Musical Audience Award', voted by the public, in the 2002 Laurence Olivier Awards.  "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA", which opened at Her Majesty's Theatre on 9 October 1986 starring Michael Crawford as 'The Phantom', Sarah Brightman as 'Christine' and Steve Barton as 'Raoul', is directed by Harold Prince and is produced by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group Limited.   Worldwide, "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" has grossed over £1.7 billion. The box office revenues are higher than any film or stage play in history, including "Titanic", "ET" and "Star Wars".  It has been seen in 124 cities in 25 countries and played to over 100 million people.  "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" is currently showing in London, New York, Budapest, Las Vegas, Singapore and Osaka. A touring production is playing at venues throughout the US and in Australia. "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" is currently booking in London until 25 April 2009. Performance times for the London production are Mondays to Saturdays at 7.30pm, with Tuesday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm.  Tickets are priced from £20.00-£55.00 and are available from Her Majesty's Theatre box office on 0870 890 1106.    Images of the show are available from the Electronic Press Office Tel: +44 20 7968 1560, E-mail: info@epo-online.com, Website: www.epo-online.com Visit "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" website www.thephantomoftheopera.com  Bohemian Theatre Ensemble Presents 'Bernarda Alba' Oct 11th     Bohemian Theatre Ensemble presents Bernarda Alba - a musical by Michael John LaChiusa Directed by Elizabeth Margolius Musically Directed by Andra Velis Simon October 10 through November 16, 2008 As BoHo enters their fifth season, the essence of playwright Federico Garcia Lorca is explored  once again.  The BoHo production of Yerma received critical acclaim for its adaptation which captured the heart and spirit of the main character.  The same is true for the BoHo production of LaChiusa's Bernarda Alba - a musical.  The drama of Lorca's original play (The House of Bernarda Alba) and the hauntingly beautiful score by Michael John LaChiusa combine to bring the story and characters to life in BoHo's wonderfully intimate space.  Bernarda Alba – a musical embraces the goals and vision of BoHo through its blend of music, movement, and drama in what is sure to be another mesmerizing, exhilarating production. BoHo is delighted to announce the talented cast of Bernarda Alba -a musical: DeAnna Boyd (Bernarda Alba) returns to BoHo after portraying Clytemnestra in their production of Electra. Recent roles include; Lydia Brenner/Jessica Tandy in The Birds with Hell in a Handbag productions, Sue in "Penchants & Fantasies" as part of Bailiwick's 2nd Sex Series, Giovanna in Do I Hear A Waltz? at Theatre at the Center in Munster, Indiana, Sister Hannah in New Leaf's production of the Shaker play As It Is In Heaven and Hesther Soloman in the Hypocrites' Jeff Award winning play Equus. Deanna also portrayed Phaedre in Hippolytus in the Greek Theatre Study Abroad program through U. of Detroit Mercy performing in Athens and Spetses; Helene Alter-Dyche (Maria Josepha) has sung leading operatic roles with the Israel National Opera and in Europe appearing in The Magic Flute, Der Rosenkavalier, Tales of Hoffmann, and the title roles of Carmen and Madama Butterfly.   Helene was Edna in Paula Vogel’s The Oldest Profession at Bailiwick and presented her cabaret, Drama Diva, during the recent Cabaret Festival.  She has appeared in Bruce Wood’s The Door.  Helene is an award-winning songwriter/lyricist having 130 songs to her credit.  She is still listed in Marqui’s Who’s Who of American Women; Cat Davis (Adela) has recently been involved with the series Monday Night New Voices, working with composers Thomson and Mann as well as Andrew Lippa.  Other credits include: The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Noble Fool), the staged reading of Funk it up ‘Bout Nothin’ and How Can You Run… (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), and Mack and Mabel (JEFF Citation Recipient, Circle); Debbie DiVerde (Poncia) Stage credits include Vicky Chickory  (Speedating /The Muscial), Truvy (Steel Magnolia’s), Queen Gertrude (Hamlet), Housekeeper (Man of La Mancha), Vera Claythorne (Ten Little Indians); Harmony France (Magdalena) Recent credits: Emma (Bailiwick's premiere of Tell me on a Sunday), P. Burke (Blue Moon Studio Theatre's Weird Romance), and as Zandra (Jerry Springer: the Opera); Jennifer T. Grubb (Amelia) was seen in Phantom at Theatre at the Center.  Other Chicago credits:  Nine (Porchlight); My Dinner with Amy (Diamante Productions); Baby Jane in the American Premiere of Jerry Springer the Opera (Bailiwick), Rose in Meet Me in St. Louis (Circle), Lillian in Weill’s Happy End (Oakton College).  Jennifer has also been fortunate enough to work with such companies as Light Opera Works, Theatre Building Chicago, and Lyric Opera of Chicago; Lisa Liaromatis (Martirio) Chicago credits: Shakespeare Theatre  (Willy Wonka) and BoHo (Jekyll & Hyde).  Her past NY credits include Off Broadway My Big Gay Italian Wedding, Love Me Love Me No, an AIDS Benefit Concerts of Pippin, The Secret Garden, and Rags. Favorite roles: Portia in Cinderella (Wagon Wheel Theatre), Carmen Diaz in Fame (Round Barn), and Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show (Barn Theatre); Kelsey Shearer (Angustias) most recently appeared as Sonia in Godspell at the James Browning Theatre.  Favorite stage credits include: Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun, The Witch in Into the Woods, and Rhetta Cupp in Pumpboys and Dinettes; Danni Smith (Servant / Prudencia) Recent credits include Jekyll & Hyde (BoHo),  Eating Raoul (Hell in a Handbag), Welcome to the Moon (Strangeloop), Oklahoma! (ATC), the Love's Fire benefit (BoHo), and "The Wall Reader" for CityLit's Art of Adaptation festival; Mindy Wetzel (Young Maid) recently graduated from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University in Musical Theatre Performance.  Recent credits include Fiorello! with Timeline Theatre, Half Magic with Lifeline Theatre, and Go Dog, Go! with Chicago Children’s Theatre. BoHo is thrilled to also have the talented director Elizabeth Margolius (director of last year's Songs for a New World) and acclaimed music director Andra Velis Simon (last year's Music Director for Songs for a New World) guiding the cast.   AT A GLANCE: Who/What:  Bohemian Theatre Ensemble presents Bernarda Alba – a musical by Michael John LaChiusa Where: BoHo Theatre, 7016 N. Glenwood  When:  Preview:  Friday, October 10, 2008 at 8:00             Opening:  Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 8:00             Running:  Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00                             ..Sundays at 2:00             Closing:    Sunday, November 16, 2008 Tickets: Call the box office at 866-811-4111 Cost:  $18 - $22 Celebration Theatre Opens Season With 'Procelain' Starting 10/10 Celebration Theatre presents the first show of its 2008-2009 Mainstage Season, Porcelain. Porcelain by Chay Yew opens on Friday, October 10th and runs for six weeks through Sunday, November 9th at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood.  Porcelain is an examination of a young man’s crime of passion. Triply scorned- as an Asian, a homosexual, and now a murderer- nineteen-year-old John Lee has confessed to shooting his lover in a public lavatory in London . A winner of the London Fringe Award for Best Play, PORCELAIN dissects the crime through a prism of conflicting voices: newscasts, flashbacks and John’s own recollections to a prison psychiatrist. PORCELAIN will be directed by Celebration Theatre Resident Director, Michael Matthews.  At Celebration Theatre, Matthews has also directed STUPID KIDS, BEAUTIFUL THING (2007 Ovation Nominations, Best Director and Best Play) and the Los Angeles Premiere of FOUR.  His other credits include: DEAD END (Assistant Director) Ahmanson Theatre and THE CHERRY ORCHARD (Assistant Director) Mark Taper Forum. Chicago: WHAT'S WRONG WITH ANGRY? (2006 Jeff Nominations, Best Director and Best Production), IN THE BLOOD (2004 Jeff Nominations, Best Director and Best Production), and the Chicago Premiere of THE JUDAS KISS all with Circle Theatre, BEING 11 (World Premiere) with Serendipity at Victory Gardens, ...for colored girls who have considered suicide, Journeymen Theatre.  Matthews served as the Artistic Director of Celebration Theatre from 2005-2008.  The scenic design is by Kurt Boetcher. The lighting design is by Tim Swiss.   PORCELAIN is being produced by Jason Moyer. Celebration Theatre’s Artistic Director is Michael A. Shepperd.  Celebration’s Managing Director is Michael Kricfalusi. PORCELAIN opens on Friday, October 10th and runs for five weeks through Sunday, November 9th. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 3pm. Ticket prices are $20.00 for all performances.  PORCELAIN will perform at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood. For Tickets, please call 323-957-1884. For more information or for press comps, please contact David Elzer/DEMAND PR at 818/508-1754 or at ELZERD@aol.com. Celebration Theatre is a community of artists dedicated to presenting innovative, provocative and relevant work that examines the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer experience. We endeavor to challenge society’s perception of this community and give a vibrant voice to its evolving identity.   The theatre is located at 7051B Santa Monica Blvd. (1/2 block east of LaBrea) in Hollywood.  For more information, please visit www.celebrationtheatre.com. InViolet Rep To Present 'Force Majeure' at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex Starting 10/10 InViolet Repertory Theater Company, Artistic Directors Angela Razzano & Michael Henry Harris, will present the World Premiere of Richard Etchison’s Force Majeure, directed by Michelle David. Force Majeure is an ensemble dramady that explores our perception of fate & good vs. evil.  During the course of a week, employees of a consulting firm find themselves confronted with events that test their courage, morality, friendships & lunch breaks. Featured in this AEA Approved Showcase Production are Francis Benhamou, Annie Carlson, Rodrigo Lopresti, Melanie Maras, Timothy Mullins, Simon Romang & Valence Thomas. Force Majeure will run from October 10th – 26th with an official opening on Friday, October 10th @ 8pm. Show times are Thurs – Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 3pm at the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre in the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex (312 West 36th Street ~ 1st Floor) For tickets please visit www.SmartTix.com InViolet Rep To Present 'Force Majeure' at Abington Theatre Arts Complex Starting 10/10 InViolet Repertory Theater Company, Artistic Directors Angela Razzano & Michael Henry Harris, will present the World Premiere of Richard Etchison’s Force Majeure, directed by Michelle David. Force Majeure is an ensemble dramady that explores our perception of fate & good vs. evil.  During the course of a week, employees of a consulting firm find themselves confronted with events that test their courage, morality, friendships & lunch breaks. Featured in this AEA Approved Showcase Production are Francis Benhamou, Annie Carlson, Rodrigo Lopresti, Melanie Maras, Timothy Mullins*, Simon Romang & Valence Thomas. Force Majeure will run from October 10th – 26th with an official opening on Friday, October 10th @ 8pm. Show times are Thurs – Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 3pm at the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre in the Abington Theatre Arts Complex (312 West 36th Street ~ 1st Floor) For tickets please visit www.SmartTix.com Irish Rep To Present McGuiness's 'Master Builder' The Irish Repertory Theatre will open its 2008-2009 season with the world premiere of Tony Award winning playwright Frank McGuinness’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s THE MASTER BUILDER. McGuinness’ adaptation was commissioned by the Irish Rep and will be directed by Ciaran O’Reilly. Performances begin Friday, October 10, 2008.  The production will have its official opening on Sunday, October 19, 2008 and run through November 30, 2008. Past adaptations of Ibsen’s work by Mr. McGuinness have received world renowned acclaim including a Tony Award for best revival in 1997 for A Doll’s House. THE MASTER BUILDER (1892): Halvard Solness, a successful architect and builder in a small Norwegian town has mercilessly dominated his employees and his wife, Aline. Hilde Wangel, a vivacious young woman arrives unannounced.  Hilde has idolized Solness for ten years, since in the early stages of his career, he built a large church in her hometown and heroically climbed to the top of the tower to celebrate its dedication.   The architect’s presence had a profound effect on the young girl of twelve when he promised to return and, ”build her a kingdom.” Today, the ten years are up and Hilde has come to reap what he has sown. Frank McGuinness was born in Buncrana, Co. Donegal, and now lives in Dublin and lectures in English at University College, Dublin. His plays include: The Factory Girls (Abbey Theatre, Dublin, 1982 and Arcola Theatre, London, January 2006), Baglady (Abbey Theatre, Dublin, 1985), Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme (Abbey Theatre, Dublin, 1985; Hampstead Theatre, London, 1986), Innocence (Gate Theatre, Dublin, 1986), Carthaginians (Abbey Theatre, Dublin, 1988; Hampstead Theatre, London, 1989), Mary and Lizzie (RSC, 1989), The Bread Man (Gate Theatre, Dublin, 1991), Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me (Hampstead, West End and Broadway, 1992, West End 2005), The Bird Sanctuary (Abbey Theatre, Dublin, 1992), Mutabilitie (RNT, 1997), Dolly West’s Kitchen (Abbey, 1999; Old Vic, 2000) and  Gates of Gold (The Gate Theatre, Dublin, 2002, Finborough Theatre, London, 2004). His translations include Ibsen’s Rosmersholm (RNT, 1987), Lorca’s Yerma (Abbey, 1987), Peer Gynt (Gate, 1988; RSC and international tour, 1994; RNT, 2000), Chekhov’s Three Sisters (Gate and Royal Court, 1990), Brecht’s The Threepenny Opera (Gate, 1991), Hedda Gabler (Roundabout Theatre, Broadway, 1994), Uncle Vanya (Field Day Production, 1995), A Doll’s House (Playhouse Theatre, Broadway, 1997), The Caucasian Chalk Circle (RNT, 1997), Sophocles’ Electra (Chichester, Donmar Warehouse, Broadway, 1998), Ovstrovsky’s The Storm (Almeida Theatre, London, 1998), Miss Julie (West End, 2000), Euripides’ Hecuba (Donmar Warehouse, 2004), his adaptation of Du Maurier’s Rebecca (David Pugh Productions, national tour, 2005) and his version of Phaedra (Donmar Warehouse, 2006). Frank’s latest play There Came a Gypsy Riding was produced by the Almeida Theatre in 2007. Henrik Ibsen was born in Skien, Norway, to wealthy parents, who lost their money while he was a young boy. His early experiences with small-town life and genteel poverty sensitized him to the problems that he subsequently dramatized in a number of his plays. At age sixteen he was apprenticed to a druggist; he later thought about studying medicine, but by his early twenties he was earning a living writing and directing plays in various Norwegian cities. By the time of his death he enjoyed an international reputation for his treatment of social issues related to middle-class life. Ibsen’s earliest dramatic works were historical and romantic plays, some in verse. His first truly realistic work was The Pillars of Society (1877), whose title ironically hints at the corruption and hypocrisy exposed in it. The realistic social-problem plays for which he is best known followed. These dramas at once fascinated and shocked international audiences. Among his most produced and admired works are A Doll House (1879), Ghosts (1881), An Enemy of the People (1882), The Wild Duck (1884), Hedda Gabler (1890), and The Master Builder (1892). Ciarán O’Reilly (Producing Director) most recently directed Prisoner of the Crown, Sive, Defender of the Faith, The Hairy Ape (Drama Desk Nom.), The Field, Philadelphia, Here I Come! (Drama Desk Nom.), and The Irish Rep original, The Bells of Christmas.  He also directed The Nightingale and Not The Lark and The Invisible Man by Jennifer Johnston. He was recently seen in the Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of Touch of A Poet with Gabriel Byrne.  Previous to that, he appeared at The Westport Country Playhouse in Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me by Frank McGuiness.  He has appeared at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin and made his Broadway debut in The Corn is Green.  His many Off-Broadway roles include: two productions of The Shadow of a Gunman; Brendan Behan’s The Hostage; Hugh Leonard’s Da, Summer and The Au Pair Man; Brian Friel’s Philadelphia, Here I Come!; J.M. Synge’s The Playboy of the Western World; Harold Prince’s Grandchild of Kings; Geraldine Aron’s Same Old Moon; Tom Murphy’s A Whistle in the Dark; Dion Boucicault’s The Shaughraun; John Murphy’s The Country Boy; and Frank McCourt’s The Irish...and How They Got That Way.  He appeared in The Devil’s Own (starring Harrison Ford), “Law & Order” (NBC), “The Irish...and How They Got That Way” (public television), and “Third Watch” (NBC).  He founded The Irish Repertory Theatre with Charlotte Moore, has appeared in many of their productions, and has produced all of them.  He has been honored by Irish America Magazine with the Irish America Top 100 Irish Award. Performance schedule, cast, and additional information/credits will follow in the coming weeks. ABOUT THE IRISH REPERTORY THEATRE Founded by Ciarán O’Reilly and Charlotte Moore, The Irish Repertory Theatre opened its doors in September 1988 with Sean O’Casey’s The Plough and the Stars. The Irish Repertory Theatre is currently the only year-round theatre company in New York City devoted to bringing Irish and Irish American works to the stage. Recognized with the 2007 Jujamcyn Theatres Award, a special Drama Desk Award for “Excellence in Presenting Distinguished Irish drama,” and the Lucille Lortel Award for "Outstanding Body of Work," the Irish Repertory Theatre has celebrated the very best in Irish theatre for twenty one years, from the masters to the new generation of Irish and Irish American writers who are transforming the stage. More than 35,000 audience members on average annually attend productions at our theatre in the heart of New York’s Off Broadway community. Once here, they witness The Irish Repertory Theatre’s engaging perspective on the Irish and their unique contributions to the world of drama. Joe's Pub 10th Anniversary Gala to Honor Judy Collins The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and Joe’s Pub (Director, Shanta Thake; General Manager Kevin Abbott) are proud to announce the Joe’s Pub 10th Anniversary Weekend featuring 10 for the 10th, a two-day series of 10 free concerts at Joe’s Pub, and an anniversary Gala paying tribute to legendary musician, champion of emerging artists, and New Yorker Judy Collins. On October 11th and 12th, Joe’s Pub’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Series 10 for the 10th will feature 10 free shows showcasing the depth and variety of performances that have made Joe’s Pub the premiere venue for live music in New York City.  A complete schedule of free 10 for the 10th concerts is below. The 10th Anniversary Gala will take place on Friday, October 10th and will begin with a celebration dinner at Chinatown Brasserie followed by an all-star tribute to Judy Collins at The Public’s Anspacher Theater. Produced by Joe’s Pub and Katherine DePaul (President, Wildflower Records), Joe’s Pub 10th Anniversary Gala will be hosted by legendary WFUV DJ Pete Fornatale and will honor Judy Collins’ impressive career that has spanned nearly 50 years, her commitment to the music industry, and her history with the Public Theater and Joe’s Pub. Collins, who appeared in Peer Gynt with Stacy Keach on the stage of the Delacorte Theater in Central Park in 1969, will highlight her history with Joseph Papp by bringing onstage many friends including Rufus Wainwright, Shawn Colvin, and Jimmy Webb along with a handful of Wildflower Records’ artists such as Amy Speace, Kenny White and Ali Eskandarian, to name just a few. The gala also celebrates the new Wildflower Records release Born to the Breed - A Tribute to Judy Collins, Vol. I, which allows fans old and new to explore the hidden treasures of Collins’ own songwriting voice.  Featuring the original writing and poetry of Judy Collins recorded by luminary artists such as Chrissie Hynde, Joan Baez, Rufus Wainwright, Dolly Parton, Shawn Colvin, Leonard Cohen and more, the record is set for an October 14th release date. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of this CD will go to the Jazz Foundation of America. 10 for the 10th Line Up Baby Loves Salsa Saturday October 11 at 11:00 AM Baby Loves Salsa is the third release from the independent Baby Loves Music label, created by Baby Loves Disco co-founder and Ropeadope Records owner Andy Blackman Hurwitz. This nationally acclaimed and award-winning series introduces the youngest kids to various genres of music – jazz, salsa, reggae and more—and features acclaimed artists and top-notch production values. Joe's Pub History: The Baby Loves Music Series presented their first shows at Joe's Pub in 2006 with Baby Loves Jazz to celebrate the release of the CD Go Baby Go featuring Sharon Jones and more.  Baby Loves Salsa will be fronted by Latin-fusion sensation Jose Conde, who alongside his band Ola Fresca has brought the sizzling sounds of Afro-Cuban funk to the Joe's Pub stage four times since January 2005.  Raúl Midón Saturday, October 11 at 2:30 PM Singer-composer-guitarist Raúl Midón, is a rising star discovered at Joe's Pub in 2003. The New Mexico-born, New York-based Midón plays a remarkable mélange of soul, R&B, pop, folk, jazz and Latin music, highlighting earnest, lyrical songwriting; full-bodied vocals steeped in soul; a singular, syncopated, flamenco- and jazz-infused acoustic guitar style; a unique vocal trumpet improvisation; and a hopeful disposition. While you can hear traces of Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Jose Feliciano, and Richie Havens in his music, Midón is an extraordinary original whose passion is expressed in his indelible songs. Joe's Pub History: Since 2002, Joe's Pub has had the honor of presenting virtuoso singer/songwriter-guitarist Raul Midón numerous times. Midón was discovered at Joe's Pub where he's made a home singing his mélange of Flamenco-Pop-Jazz both solo and alongside Pub family members, including a show with fellow 10 for the 10th performer Imani Uzuri in 2005. Jill Sobule with special guest TBD Saturday, October 11 at 6:00 PM A remarkable songwriter, Jill Sobule sings smart, funny and poignant pop songs that transcend being witty and clever to strike deep emotional chords, set to irresistible, well-crafted melodies.  Her insightful songwriting and strong guitar work have made her a favorite among musicians like Lloyd Cole (with whom she played in The Negatives), Don Henley, Warren Zevon and others.  Sobule is best known for the 1995 single "I Kissed a Girl", and "Supermodel" from the soundtrack of the 1995 film Clueless. Joe's Pub History: Beloved singer-songwriter Jill Sobule first played at Joe's Pub in January 2003.  Since then, she has graced the Pub stage many times and played the 2007 installment of Joe's Pub in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Imani Uzuri Presents Mosaic with special guests Saturday, October 11 at 9:30 PM Imani Uzuri, eclectic and dynamic, is often compared to artists like Grace Jones and Nina Simone as one who defies category. Featured at numerous international venues, this bohemian spirit "... never fails to mesmerize audiences with her narcotic blend of...ethereal sounds." (Time Out New York). Uzuri has collaborated and recorded with the likes of Herbie Hancock, John Legend, 4-Hero, Talib Kweli, King Britt, and Sly and Robbie. Joe's Pub History: Imani Uzuri first joined the Joe's Pub family in May 2000, presenting her uniquely ambient sound combining electronica, string-rock, jazz and soul.  This includes a performance alongside fellow 10 for the 10th artist Raul Midon in 2005 and a premier of her CD Her Holy Water: A Black Girl's Rock Opera in 2006. The Budos Band LATE NIGHT PERFORMANCE on Sunday, October 12 at 12:30 AM The Budos Band returns to Joe's Pub, with its twenty-two legs, three horns, and hallucinogenic venom, the un-heralded emperors of Instrumental Staten Island Afro-Soul, continue to rule. The band commands their listeners to follow them on their second journey into the depths of their poisonous vision. While their debut album was itself heralded as a groundbreaking exploration of funk, afro-beat and soul music, few could predict that their second effort would not only match but surpass the realm of mind-expansion embodied on their first sessions.   Joe's Pub History: The Budos Band made their unforgettable debut on the Joe's Pub stage in August 2007 with the boisterous release of their CD Budos Band II.  The Budos Band also includes members of Antibalas who have graced the Joe's Pub stage many times and performed at the 2005 edition of globalFEST. Allen Toussaint Sunday, October 12 at 11:00 AM Allen Toussaint, one of America's greatest musical treasures, returns for his now-famous New Orleans brunch series. Singer, pianist, songwriter, arranger and producer — the New Orleans native and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has been making hit records for over forty years. His massive influence on American music reaches deep into the idioms of rhythm and blues, pop, country, musical theater, blues and jazz. In 1996, he co-founded NYNO Records with Joshua Feigenbaum, devoted to presenting the indigenous music of New Orleans, and released his first solo album in 17 years, Connected. In New Orleans, Toussaint is revered for his distinguished record in public service, consistently devoting his talents to a variety of community and charity programs. Joe's Pub History: Since beginning his relationship with Joe's Pub with a series of 5 concerts to benefit post-Katrina New Orleans between 2005 and 2006, Allen Toussaint has made our stage his home in New York City, and became and remained an integral, long-standing family member of the Pub. Included in his appearances on the Joe's Pub stage was his remarkable performance in the 2007 Joe's Pub in the Park series; and his intimate solo brunch-matinees have become a Joe's Pub staple. Roy Nathanson and friends Sunday, October 12 at 2:30 PM Roy Nathanson has a varied career as a saxophonist, composer, band-leader, actor and teacher. He is leader and principal composer of the Jazz Passengers, a six piece group that he founded with Curtis Fowlkes in 1987. In 1994, the band released an original vocal album, Jazz Passengers In Love, which was produced by Hal Willner and Huge Dwyer for which Mr. Nathanson, composed a variety of songs. A number of guest vocalists were featured, including Jimmy Scott, Jeff Buckley and Deborah Harry. Since the summer of 1995 The Jazz Passengers have toured Europe and America with Ms. Harry and an occasional guest appearance by vocalist Elvis Costello. Nathanson will be joined by bassist Tim Kiah; trombonist Curtis Fowlkes; vibraphonist Bill Ware III, and other special guests. Joe's Pub History:  Avant-Jazz great Roy Nathanson has been performing and experimenting on the Joe's Pub stage since 2004 both on his own and alongside his legendary seven-piece group The Jazz Passengers.  He made his first solo Pub splash when he released his acclaimed CD Sotto Voce in April 2006, and has since then continued on in his tradition of story/song projects, mixing eccentric genres like hard-bop and jazz-groove. Reggie Watts with SPECIAL GUESTS Sunday, October 12 at 6:00 PM No man on Earth is like Reggie Watts. He is a tornado on a stage, hypnotizing his audiences with improvised music and absurd comedy. Like a dream, there is no ground to stand on. You cannot guess his next step, yet every moment is euphoric while you are in it. Reggie is classically trained pianist and jazz singer, and one of six Americans in possession of full vocal range (ten octaves of tone plus 300 distinct vocal styles). Joe's Pub History: Reggie Watts' comedy-meets-R&B extravaganzas became a special spotlight at Joe's Pub back in 2005, when he played a double-bill with chanteuse Sonya Kitchell. Watt's vocal-acrobatics and musical-tangents have gone on to mystify Pub audiences as part of the recurrent Sxip's Hour of Charm series as well as a recent residency in spring of 2008. The Stew Songbook featuring Penny Arcade, John Cameron Mitchell and more! Sunday, October 12 at 9:30 PM After six months on Broadway with Passing Strange, Stew is tired of hearing himself sing (and Heidi is just tired of Stew, period).  But they're not tired of their wonderfully talented friends, whom they've invited tonight to sing their songs on this very special evening. Come witness a palette-cleansing collaboration featuring some of New York's grooviest luminaries from downtown to uptown and beyond. Joe's Pub History: Stew carved his place into the Joe's Pub heart back in 2003 with his band The Negro Problem, and has mixed up musical genres with his poetic, hook-filled "Afro-Baroque" since then. Stew's relationship with the theatrical world continued to form and thrive at Joe's Pub, where he and band-mate Heidi Rodewald would go on to present their initial ideas and the first workshops of the future Public Theater production Passing Strange which went on to Broadway. BE IN: A Night of Music & Love with members of the Public Theater's Cast of HAIR LATE NIGHT PERFORMANCE on Monday, October 13 12:30 AM Members of the cast of The Public Theater's production of Hair are holding a Be-In! Come celebrate with the Tribe as they sing songs of peace, love, and freedom in a night that will leave you inspired to "Let Love Rule". An evening of surprise guests and great music will surely be the perfect soundtrack for your very own "Summer of Love". Joe's Pub History: The Public Theater's revival of Hair began in the summer of 2007 when it was presented as a concert-version interwoven with the musical events of Joe's Pub in the Park at the Delacorte Theater. Hair then became part of the Public Theater's 2008 Summer Season in the Park, and since then, the cast has made Joe's Pub the home of their reincarnation of the "Be-In" – a core part of the hippie life that Hair captures so perfectly. Two-times presented to a sold-out house, their Be-In has enchanted Joe's Pub audiences with its '60s songbook selections and the free-flowing vibes of beads, flowers, freedom, and happiness. 10 for the 10th Ticketing Information Tickets for the 10 free shows will be available by the Joe's Pub Virtual Line, accessible on www.joespub.com.  After registering, visitors may log on between Midnight October 1st and 11:59 pm October 5th to submit a request for up to two tickets per show.  People may select as many shows as they would like to attend.  They must then log-on again on October 6th to see if they have been selected to receive a pair of tickets. The tickets are held at the box office and a valid photo ID is required.  The selection process is completely random and is not determined by what time of day a person submits a request for tickets. Once you have been notified that you have been selected for one or more shows, please call 212-539-8778 to secure a dining reservation.   Gala Ticketing Information A $10,000 contribution includes VIP seating for 8 at the pre-performance dinner at Chinatown Brasserie, 8 VIP tickets to the Judy Collins Tribute with VIP seating location, and VIP access to the post-performance party. A $5,000 contribution includes VIP seating for 4 at the pre-performance dinner at Chinatown Brasserie, 4 VIP tickets to the Judy Collins Tribute with VIP seating location, and VIP access to the post-performance party.  A $1,000 contribution includes premium seating for 1 at the pre-performance dinner at Chinatown Brasserie, 1 premium ticket to the Judy Collins Tribute with prime seating location, and access to the post-performance party. A $500 contribution includes seating for 1 at the pre-performance dinner at Chinatown Brasserie, 1 ticket to the Judy Collins Tribute with preferred seating location, and access to the post-performance party. A $350 contribution includes 1 ticket to the Judy Collins Tribute, and access to the post performance party at Joe's Pub. For more information regarding the 10th Anniversary Gala, please call (212) 539-8779, email gala@joespub.com or visit www.joespub.com. Joe's Pub at The Public Theater (Director, Shanta Thake; General Manager, Kevin Abbott) debuted in October of 1998 as a performance space dedicated to presenting artists across a variety of genres, and was founded on the principle of showcasing affordable, accessible, and quality entertainment to the people of New York. The intimate space quickly became one of New York's most in demand venues for music, theater, cabaret, dance, and comedy, presenting artists from over 90 countries.  The Village Voice voted Joe's Pub the "Best Excuse to Let a Single Venue Dictate Your Taste".  Newsweek calls the club "one of the country's best small stages" and New York Magazine raves "you never know what you'll find next at Joe's Pub, but you can count on the fact that it will be good, very good." THE PUBLIC THEATER (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew Hamingson) was founded by Joseph Papp in 1954 as the Shakespeare Workshop and is now one of the nation's preeminent cultural institutions, producing new plays, musicals, productions of Shakespeare, and other classics at its headquarters on Lafayette Street and at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.  The Public's mandate to create theater for all New Yorkers continues to this day on stage and through its extensive outreach and education programs.  Each year, over 250,000 people attend Public Theater-related productions and events at six downtown stages, including Joe's Pub, and Shakespeare in the Park.  The Public has won 41 Tony Awards, 145 Obies, 39 Drama Desk Awards, 24 Lucille Lortel Awards and 4 Pulitzer Prizes. Wildflower Records is a grassroots artist-driven record label. Based in New York and launched in 1999 by Judy Collins-Owner, Founder and CEO of the company. Katherine DePaul is President and Co-Founder of the label. Wildflower Records' mission is to find and nurture artists, giving back support as Judy Collins received by the music industry in her early recording years.  Wildflower Records boasts an eclectic and ever-growing roster.  The 2008 Wildflower lineup features exciting young talent as well as seasoned musicians such as Amy Speace, The Saints, and Kenny White.  To date, the talent-fostering label has expanded to a handful of artists - each unique enough to call Wildflower home. For more information, please visit: www.wildflowerrecords.com   Live at the Hudson Theatre to Present Benefit with Betty Buckley On October 10th, 2008 Live at the Hudson Theatre NYC presents a benefit evening celebration for acclaimed modern dance company Doug Varone and Dancers, with the legendary icon of Broadway, film and television, Betty Buckley, accompanied by the renowned American Jazz pianist, Kenny Werner.  The evening will take place at the historic Hudson Theatre in the Millennium Hotel, located in the heart of Times Square. The evening will pair the extraordinary talents of Betty Buckley and Doug Varone.  The Company will take the stage at 7:30 with one of Varone’s signature works, the propulsive Rise.  Created in 1993, Rise makes its way back to the stage for this special evening. This explosive work, set to John Adams’ Fearful Symmetries explores a cacophony of movement that delves deep into Adams’ wonderfully cinematic score.  Ms. Buckley will sing favorites leading up to the culmination of a final onstage collaboration with the Company Dancers. The Honorary Committee for this event includes:  Joseph V. Melillo, Molissa Fenley, Peggy Baker, Beverly D’Anne, Charles Reinhart, Laura Faure, John Jasperse, Merce Cunningham, Lawrence Rhodes, Wendall Harrington, Paul Taylor, and Meredith Monk. EVENING’S EVENTS 6:30 Pre-Performance Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres 7:30 Performance on the historic Hudson Theatre Stage 8:30 Seated dinner with the Artists in the Hudson’s Orchestra Pit Funds raised this evening will go directly to support the creation and presentation of new work in the 2008-2009 season. Table Packages range from $5,000-$10,000 Individual Tickets range from $250-$1,000 Performance Only Tickets are $40 & $100 Photo Credit Peter James Zielinski Live at the Hudson Theatre to Present Benefit with Buckley On October 10th, 2008 Live at the Hudson Theatre NYC presents a benefit evening celebration for acclaimed modern dance company Doug Varone and Dancers, with the legendary icon of Broadway, film and television, Betty Buckley, accompanied by the renowned American Jazz pianist, Kenny Werner.  The evening will take place at the historic Hudson Theatre in the Millennium Hotel, located in the heart of Times Square. The evening will pair the extraordinary talents of Betty Buckley and Doug Varone.  The Company will take the stage at 7:30 with one of Varone’s signature works, the propulsive Rise.  Created in 1993, Rise makes its way back to the stage for this special evening. This explosive work, set to John Adams’ Fearful Symmetries explores a cacophony of movement that delves deep into Adams’ wonderfully cinematic score.  Ms. Buckley will sing favorites leading up to the culmination of a final onstage collaboration with the Company Dancers. The Honorary Committee for this event includes:  Joseph V. Melillo, Molissa Fenley, Peggy Baker, Beverly D’Anne, Charles Reinhart, Laura Faure, John Jasperse, Merce Cunningham, Lawrence Rhodes, Wendall Harrington, Paul Taylor, and Meredith Monk. EVENING’S EVENTS 6:30 Pre-Performance Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres 7:30 Performance on the historic Hudson Theatre Stage 8:30 Seated dinner with the Artists in the Hudson’s Orchestra Pit Funds raised this evening will go directly to support the creation and presentation of new work in the 2008-2009 season. Table Packages range from $5,000-$10,000 Individual Tickets range from $250-$1,000 Performance Only Tickets are $40 & $100 Live from the Hudson featuring Betty Buckley Live from the Hudson Theatre NYC Friday, October 10, 2008 DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS featuring BETTY BUCKLEY with renowned Jazz pianist Kenny Werner A Gala Celebration to Benefit the Company at The Hudson Theatre, NYC 145 West 44th Street NYC 10036 Performance begins @ 7:30pm Gala and performance only tickets are available by calling #212-279-3344 or by visiting www.dougvaroneanddancers.org New York, NY. – Live at the Hudson Theatre NYC, a benefit evening celebration for acclaimed modern dance company Doug Varone and Dancers, with the legendary icon of Broadway, film and television, Betty Buckley, accompanied by the renowned American Jazz pianist, Kenny Werner. The evening will take place at the historic Hudson Theatre in the Millennium Hotel, located in the heart of Times Square. The evening will pair the extraordinary talents of Betty Buckley and Doug Varone. The Company will take the stage at 7:30 with one of Varone’s signature works, the propulsive Rise. Created in 1993, Rise makes its way back to the stage for this special evening. This explosive work, set to John Adams’ Fearful Symmetries explores a cacophony of movement that delves deep into Adams’ wonderfully cinematic score. Ms. Buckley will sing favorites leading up to the culmination of a final onstage collaboration with the Company Dancers. The Honorary Committee for this event includes: Joseph V. Melillo, Molissa Fenley, Peggy Baker, Beverly D’Anne, Charles Reinhart, Laura Faure, John Jasperse, Merce Cunningham, Lawrence Rhodes, Wendall Harrington, Paul Taylor, and Meredith Monk. EVENING’S EVENTS 6:30 Pre-Performance Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres 7:30 Performance on the historic Hudson Theatre Stage 8:30 Seated dinner with the Artists in the Hudson’s Orchestra Pit Funds raised this evening will go directly to support the creation and presentation of new work in the 2008-2009 season. Table Packages range from $5,000-$10,000 Individual Tickets range from $250-$1,000 Performance Only Tickets are $40 & $100 Mame Set in the roaring twenties, Mame is one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals. Enjoy the unexpected as wildly eccentric Auntie Mame provides a rather unconventional upbringing for her 10 year old nephew, Patrick. A notable score by Jerry Herman includes such favorites as Bosom Buddies, That’s How Young I Feel, and We Need a Little Christmas. Embark on this timeless classic now and “Live, live, live”! Runs October 9 – December 21, 2008 at The Drury Lane Oakbrook. Call the Box Office: (630) 530-0111. Steppenwolf for Young Adults presents 'The Glass Menagerie' Steppenwolf for Young Adults presents The Glass Menagerie October 21 – November 9, 2008 Steppenwolf Theatre Company launches its Steppenwolf for Young Adults 2008-2009 Season with The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov. The production, featuring James T. Alfred, Shanésia Davis, Anthony Fleming III and Nambi E. Kelley, runs October 21 – November 9, 2008 in the Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted.  Tickets are available to the general public for weekend performances only, with all additional shows reserved for school groups. The press performance is Saturday, October 25 at 11 a.m. A unique production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play” featuring an all African-American cast. Delicately weaving truth and imagination, The Glass Menagerie centers on the Wingfield family in Depression-era St. Louis: Tom, an aspiring poet who spends his days in a warehouse, eager to start out on his own life’s journey; his overbearing mother, Amanda who yearns for the glamour of the past and his incredibly shy sister, who dreams of a brighter future and a happiness that seems just out of reach. “As we move into our 2008-2009 season that Steppenwolf has titled ‘the season of the imagination,’ I want to take this opportunity to re-examine the American Dream, how the next generation imagines it and their place in the creation of it,” comments Hallie Gordon, Artistic and Education Director of Steppenwolf for Young Adults. Ensemble member Yasen Peyankov appeared in Steppenwolf’s 2007-2008 production of Superior Donuts, a world premiere play by Pulitzer Prize-winning ensemble member Tracy Letts. He is the co-founder of Chicago’s European Repertory Company and an Associate Professor and Director of Theatre Studies in the Performing Arts Department at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has directed at UIC, European Rep. and Rushfort in Los Angeles. The design team includes: Martin Andrew (sets), Natasha Vuchurovich Djukich (costumes), Keith Parham (lights), and Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen (original music and sound).  Cassie Wolgamott is the stage manager.  Title:    The Glass Menagerie Directed by: Yasen Peyankov Playwright:  Tennessee Williams Featuring:   James T. Alfred (Tom), Shanésia Davis (Amanda), Anthony Fleming III (The Gentleman Caller) and Nambi E. Kelley (Laura). Location:  Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted  Dates:  October 21 – November 9, 2008 Press Preview:  Saturday, October 25 at 11 a.m. Public Performances:  October 25, November 1-2 and 8-9 at 11 a.m. (All additional performances are reserved for school groups) Ticket price:  $20 Audience Services:  1650 N. Halsted, (312) 335-1650 Online ticketing available at www.steppenwolf.org For information on Steppenwolf for Young Adult weekday school performances, contact the SYA Education Coordinator at (312) 654-5639. About The Steppenwolf for Young Adults Programs: Steppenwolf for Young Adults is Steppenwolf’s educational program for students, teachers and families, and is focused on making the theater accessible to the most underserved populations in Chicago.  Steppenwolf for Young Adults consists of complementary programming components that are designed to enhance education, build self-esteem and social tolerance and encourage lifelong appreciation of the arts. At the core of Steppenwolf for Young Adults are the professional, full-scale productions produced specifically for young adult audiences each season. Productions for Students and Families Professional productions of established plays, original adaptations of novels and new works are presented for young adults through weekday student matinees and weekend family performances.  The Residency Program provides teaching artists in the classroom before and after each production.  SYA provides teachers and students with scripts, study guides and tours of the theater. The Young Adults Council A small group of high school students from across Chicago devoted to exploring the collaborative possibilities between the theater and young adults.  Council members work with their peers, Steppenwolf staff and artists to create programs that speak to their interests, ideas and creative goals.  The Council participates in various workshops and discussions, sees productions and creates their own programming for young adults at Steppenwolf. Educator Workshops The Teacher Theater Immersion Course is designed to help teachers integrate theater arts into their core curriculum.  Our advanced Immersion 2 Course uses arts integration methods to approach a range of non-fiction works related to themes of our two productions.  The Master Teacher Workshops help teachers improve student comprehension of literature through drama, using texts related to our Steppenwolf for Young Adults productions.  All offer the opportunity to earn CPDU credits. Steppenwolf for Young Adults is a citywide partner of the Chicago Public Schools School Partner Program. Steppenwolf is located near all forms of public transportation and is wheelchair accessible.  Street and lot parking are available.  Assistive listening devices are available for every performance in the Upstairs or Downstairs Theatres.                         Committed to the principle of ensemble performance through the collaboration of a company of actors, directors and playwrights, Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s mission is to advance the vitality and diversity of American theater by nurturing artists, encouraging repeatable creative relationships and contributing new works to the national canon.  The company, formed in 1976 by a collective of actors, is dedicated to perpetuating an ethic of mutual respect and the development of artists through on-going group work.  Steppenwolf has grown into an internationally renowned company of forty-one artists whose talents include acting, directing, playwriting, filmmaking and textual adaptation. T. Schreiber Studio To Present 'Twelfth Night' Starting 10/9 T. SCHREIBER STUDIO is pleased to announce their production of TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL, directed by Cat Parker. TWELFTH NIGHT plays a seven-week limited engagement at the Gloria Maddox Theater at T. Schreiber Studio (151 West 26th Street, 7th Floor). Performances begin Thursday, October 9th and continue through Sunday, November, 23rd. Press are invited starting Friday, October 17th at 8 p.m. T. Schreiber Studio's Gloria Maddox Theatre will be transformed into the mythological world of Illyria using the visual style of "steampunk," an aesthetic characterized by a feeling of Victorian era romance, coupled with a modern twist, meant to enhance the magical world of Shakespeare's timeless play, Twelfth Night, or What You Will. This gender-bending classic of a woman in a man's world runs the gamut from laughter to tears. Enhancing the emotional rollercoaster will be the music of the whimisical indie rock band, Cloud Cult. The production features scenic design by George Allison (IT Award Recipient for his work on T. Schreiber's Picasso at the Lapin Agile), costume design by Karen Ann Ledger, sound design by Chris Rummel and lighting design by Paul Hackenmueller. Page Clements is the dramaturge, Matt McKennon is the technical director and Liz Richards is the stage manager. Ben Paganelli will be providing video content and Arela Rivas is assistant directing. TWELFTH NIGHT plays the following regular schedule through Sunday, November 23th: Thursdays at 8 p.m. Fridays at 8 p.m. Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 3 p.m. Press are invited to attend as of Friday, October 17th. A suggested donation of $25.00 (Senior $20; General Student $22) is requested, and advance tickets can be purchased online at tschreiber.org or by calling 212-352-3101. Tickets may also be purchased in person one hour prior to the show at The Gloria Maddox Theatre. CAT PARKER (Director) Cat Parker is a freelance director, as well as the Producing Director at TSS. She has worked regionally at Dallas Theater Center, Dorset Theatre Festival, and Oklahoma City Rep. Recently, she assisted Jerry Zaks on the Broadway debut of A Bronx Tale, featuring Chazz Palmenteri. In New York, Cat has directed at The WorkShop Theater Company, Creative Place NYC, Mid-Town International Theatre Festival, Abingdon Theatre, Irish Repertory Theatre, and UrbanStages. She has worked on productions such as Picasso at the Lapin Agile (NYIT Award Winner), Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Towards Zero and, a personal favorite, A Doll's House. Working on new and developing plays is a special love of Cat's, and she recently directed the New York premiere of "Sister Cities" for TSS. She has directed and shaped many original works, including En Passant, Riders of the Golden Sphinx, Echoes of Radioland (a theatrical radio show) Lovers of Verona (an original commedia del'arte piece), Lilith, Blind Study, Safekeeping, Switch, Gone Astray, Shadow Pier, Beachwood Drive, The Chekhov Dreams, Native Stone, Underpass, Rapture, and most recently, Sister Cities. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (Playwright) is one of the most renowned playwrights in history. His illustrious plays have been performed all over the world. Shakespeare's work transcends time with familiar themes such as romance, jealousy, and ambition. CLOUD CULT (Music) have crafted sprawling, cathartic albums that have won them the attention of the New York Times, MTV, Spin, Billboard, and a devoted following of fans, since 1995. During that time, the band has grown from the solo project of singer/songwriter Craig Minowa to include cellist Sarah Young, violinist Shannon Frid, painters Connie Minowa and Scott West (who create paintings live at the band's performances), and recent addition bassist Shawn Neary (formerly of Tapes 'n' Tapes), and Arlen Peiffer. Despite offers from major labels, Cloud Cult has chosen to remain independent, recording and releasing their albums through Earthology Records, a not-for-profit environmental record label established by Minowa in 1998. T. Schreiber Studio - Offering the best in professional training since 1969, TSS is acknowledged as one of the foremost professional theatre studios in New York City. Established in 1969, the Studio has been the training ground for more than 300 actors each year, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in theatre, film and television. The award-winning productions continue to reinforce a reputation for excellence among audiences and the theatrical community. Taye Diggs' Dance Company to Present 'the people' Starting 10/9 Contemporary dance company dre.dance (Andrew Palermo and Taye Diggs) and composer Rob Reddy embark on a world premiere, evening-length work. Beginning October 9 at Tribeca Performing Arts Center, "the people" combines Reddy's unique and stirring sound with dre.dance's propulsive and emotional choreography. "the people" is an interpretive narrative dance-theater work that weaves together important historical text, choreography, and live compositions to illuminate socio-political issues. This hour long piece uses the loose setting of a party to mirror events and interactions within our nation.  Various political factions are represented, from evangelical right to radical left.  "the people" challenges our notions of  the fundamental principles that were meant to unite us. "the people" is performed by Janelle Abbott, Christina Black, Vince DeGeorge, Kathryn Fraggos, Jaqlyn Medlock, Kyle Mullins, Antuan Raimone, and Tommy Scrivens. In addition to music by Rob Reddy performed a live band, the production features text design by John Stroud, and lighting by Collin Costa. Andrew Palermo and Taye Diggs founded dre.dance in 2004. Emotion and power drive the company's aesthetic, while simultaneously maintaining the directors' most important quality, authenticity.  Childhood friends from Rochester, New York, Palermo and Diggs have worked together for over eighteen years.  They have presented three full-length New York seasons (two at Ailey Citigroup Theatre, one at Joyce Soho), as well as performances at the New York City Festival of Dance, Dance New Amsterdam's 'In the Company of Men Festival', TriPAC's  Work and Show Festival, John Jay College, and a solo for Desmond Richardson, originally presented as part of Complexions Contemporary Ballet's 2007 Joyce season. Outside of dre.dance, Andrew Palermo's stage choreography credits include Great Joy at New Amsterdam Theatre, Kristin Chenoweth at Carnegie Hall, X'posed/Jai Rodriquez at Hudson Theatre, Journey to the West at 37 Arts, New York City Festival of Dance 2005 featuring Idina Menzel, Bright Lights Big City at Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, Aida at Music Theatre of Wichita, Man of La Mancha at Sacramento Music Circus, as well as Hair (director/choreographer) and The Wild Party at Wichita State University. He has also choreographed for Comedy Central's 'Stella', the film Holey Habits, as well as commercials for G-Shock and the Showtime Network/Apple Computers. Taye Diggs currently appears on ABC-TV's 'Private Practice'. His television credits also include 'Kevin Hill' (UPN), 'Ally McBeal' (Fox), and 'Daybreak' (ABC). His feature film credits include How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Brown Sugar, Chicago, Rent, and others.  Diggs and Palermo's Broadway credits include Rent, Wicked, Chicago, Annie Get Your Gun, How to Succeed..., and Carousel. Saxophonist and composer Rob Reddy is "an impressive and open-minded tunesmith," raves AllAboutJazz.com.  "Since the early 1990s, Rob Reddy has been forging a way uniquely his own as a jazz composer, saxophone player and bandleader in New York," says Downtown Express. His recording include Post-War Euphoria (Songlines Recordings, 1996), Songs That You Can Trust (Koch Jazz, 1999), However Humble (Koch Jazz, 2000) and Seeing By The Light Of My Own Candle (Knitting Factory Records, 2001) and A Hundred Jumping Devils (Reddy Music, 2006). He has collaborated with artists including bassist Dom Richards, drummer Guillermo E. Brown, violinist Charles Burnham, cellist Rufus Cappadocia, and trumpeter John Carlson. "the people" runs October 9 -11, Thursday - Saturday at 8pm. Tickets are $25, $15 students/seniors. Tribeca Performing Arts Center is located at the Borough of Manhattan Community College at 199 Chambers Street (between Greenwich and the West Side highway, accessible from the 1, 2, 3, A, C, E , N, R , 4, 5, 6, J, M  trains New Jersey Path train and the M20 & M22 buses). For tickets or more information call 212-220-1460 or visit www.TribecaPAC.org. The All-American Classic 'Mame' at Drury Lane Oakbrook!         Drury Lane Oakbrook        Presents THE ALL-AMERICAN CLASSIC   MAME  Previews October 9 and opens October 16     Based on the 1955 best-selling novel by Patrick Dennis and the 1956 hit Broadway play Auntie Mame, MAME will preview October 9, open October 16 and run through December 21 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Two of the most recognized women in Chicago theater will star in this production of the Tony Award winning musical. Jeff Award winner Barbara Robertson, who recently starred as “Madame Morrible” in the Chicago production of WICKED, will portray “Mame” through November 16.  November 19 through the end of the run will feature one of Chicago’s most beloved actors Kat Taylor in the role. Taylor has starred in the National Tours of LES MISERABLES as “Fantine” and PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.  Artistic Director William Osetek will direct.   MAME tells the hilarious story of an eccentric socialite who finds her chaotic Manhattan lifestyle turned upside down when she is appointed guardian of her orphaned nephew. Auntie Mame takes him on one whirlwind adventure after another, proving that "life is a banquet."  The irresistible score by Jerry Herman (Hello, Dolly!, La Cage aux Folles) includes the title song “Mame”, "If He Walked Into My Life" and "We Need A Little Christmas." The original source material, Patrick Dennis' novel Auntie Mame, was the surprise literary sensation of 1955. Mame's madcap adventures as a free-thinking heiress spent 112 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, selling more than two million copies in five languages. Once Mame was introduced to the intrigued public, no one medium was big enough to hold her story. Mame moved triumphantly from page to stage to screen, then, in musical form, back to stage and again to screen. In 1956, Rosalind Russell brought Mame to life on stage in the Broadway play. The stage musical MAME opened in 1966 to great acclaim, giving star Angela Lansbury (who won a Tony for the role) a new career as a Broadway diva. In 1969, MAME premiered in the West End on the Theatre Royale stage at the Drury Lane Theatre and in 1974, Lucille Ball took on the role in a movie musical version of the classic story. An all-star Chicago cast will star in the roles of many memorable characters that have touched the hearts of audiences everywhere including Alene Robertson, Jeff Kuhl, Kelly Cronin, Marilynn Bogetich, David Kortemeier, Tammy Mader, FrEd Stone, Ryan Reilly, Joey Stone, Anne Acker, Max Chung, Kelly Clark, Jastine Dumlao, Michael Ehlers, Michael Glazer, Kent Haina, Karl Hamilton, Galen Murphy-Hoffman, Danielle Plisz, Jacqueline Ritz, Mary Robin Roth, Derek Rippe and Liam Byrnes will star as “Patrick”. The performance schedule is as follows: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. ($28), Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. ($28) and 8 p.m. ($31), Fridays at 8:30 p.m. ($33), Saturdays at 5 p.m. ($33) and 8:30 p.m. ($33) and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. ($33) and 6 p.m. ($31). Dinner packages range from $42.75 to $54 (depending on the day of the week).  Inquire at box office or website for details and prices. For reservations, phone (630) 530-0111 or call TicketMaster at 312-559-1212. You may also visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com. The Critically Acclaimed 'Disturbed' is Back for Halloween Oracle Continues the Horrific Tradition The Critically Acclaimed Disturbed series is Back for Halloween This October, Oracle Productions submits their third installment of horrifying Halloween entertainment. Opening October 10th, the warped minds of Oracle’s artistic collective are at it again with Disturbed III, a 15-minute theatre-of-horror series that is becoming a Halloween staple among Chicago thrill-seekers. Further expanding on the model of an inverted haunted house, Oracle’s intimate space requires the audience to stay stationary, while the action pops out of every unexpected corner in a twisted, confined environment. This year, Oracle unabashedly closes the gap between imagination and realism in the gallery of a brainsick artist who has turned human anatomy into a medium of gruesome, surgical sculpture. Professional acting, complex multimedia sequences, dramatic narrative, and explicit themes set Disturbed III apart from traditional Halloween entertainment. Performances run every 30 minutes, 8PM to 11:30PM October 10-11, 16-19, 23-26, 28-11/01 at Oracle Theatre, 3809 N. Broadway. Tickets are $9. Visit www.oracletheatre.org for schedules and online ticket sales; phone and voicemail reservations are not accepted for this event. Time Out Chicago called the original Disturbed, “crap-your-pants scary,” claiming, “…the storefront mind-fuck…makes for a wicked (Halloween) alternative.” Last year, Metromix Chicago described Disturbed II as “More Bone Chilling than any haunted spectacle.” Once again combining live action, multimedia, prosthetic make-up and special effects, Disturbed III will twist and gnarl the psyche of participants. Series creator Brad Jayhan-Little explained, "There is a difference between startle and scare. Haunted houses just startle people. Disturbed will really scare them." In the same vein, Disturbed II, created and directed by Colby Hanik, presented a live-action styling of a gory ‘Slasher Film’ to audiences standing only five feet from the action. Inspired by the horror of Poe and the fantastical fiction of H. G. Wells, Disturbed III brings an all-new twisted plot and spectacles worthy of the Grand-Guignol that promise to leave this year’s audiences nothing less than...DISTURBED. WARNING: Due to explicit imagery and violent action, Disturbed III is for adults 18 and older ONLY.  More specifically, it is for participants who enjoy the once-a-year thrills of a horrifying haunted house. Performances run every 30 minutes, 8PM to 11:30PM October 10-11, 16-19, 22-26, 28-11/01 at Oracle Theatre, 3809 N. Broadway. Tickets are $9. Visit www.oracletheatre.org for schedules and online ticket sales; phone and voicemail reservations are not accepted for this event.  Press are invited to all performances. Happy Halloween...

Theatre Morgan's Production of James Weldon Johnson's "God's Trombones": Fridays and Saturdays, October 10, 11 & 17, 18 @ 7:30PM and Sundays, October 12 & 19 @ 3:00 PM Morgan State University Murphy Fine Arts Center Turpin-Lamb Theater Baltimore, MD 21251 MSU Student/Faculty/Staff - $10 Sr. /Non-MSU - $15 Gen. Ad. - $20.00 CALL 443.885.3625 For Tickets 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' New World Reperatory! New World Repertory Theater Begins Sixth Season With William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”   WHAT:            “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare. This rollicking roll through the forest includes wild fairies and mixed-up lovers, all with the modern twist that made last season’s “Hamlet Remix’d” so popular. Directed by Jean Gottlieb, the show runs about two hours with one intermission.    WHEN:           “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens Saturday,                          October 11, 2008, 7:30 p.m.(reception preceding)                          Preview on Friday, October 10, 2008, 7:30 p.m.                          Closes on Saturday, November 8, 2008             Runs Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m.                          Added 10 a.m. school matinee on Friday, October 17   WHERE:           New World Repertory Theater, 923 Curtiss St. in Downers Grove, IL Handicapped accessible with chair lift, with street and lot parking availability. The Metra line from downtown Chicago is the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Chicago to Aurora - Main St. Downers Grove stop.   TICKETS:   630-663-1489, www.newworldrep.org    $20 for adults             $15 for seniors and students, and for each ticket in groups of             ten or more             $12 matinees on Sundays $10 for preview, and for school matinee on October 17, 10 a.m. (10/17 free for chaperones)   CAST:             Emily Carlson (Helena), Patrick Doolan (Demetrius), Rob Grabowski (Peter Quince), Will Hare (Bottom), Jeff Harris (Egeus/Snug), Stephanie Limesand (Hermia), Maggie Clennon Reberg (Hippolyta/Titania), Rocco Renda (Starveling/Mustardseed), Jeff Taylor (Snout), Patrick Tierney (Flute/Cobweb), Matt Tucker (Theseus/Oberon), Tom Wells (Puck), Conor Woods (Lysander); and featuring the young performers Blythe Gilio (Peaseblossom), Sam Gottlieb (Nightshade) and Natasha Prosek (Moth).   CREW:           Jean Gottlieb (Director), Alison Henderson (Producer), Jennifer Aparicio (Stage Manager), CAl Turner (Lighting Design), Rocco Renda (Costume Design), and Jenny Inglis (Assistant Director). 'All Shook Up' at the Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire Sep 24th Terry James, Executive Producer Andy Hite, Lead Artistic Director Aaron Thielen, Artistic Director Present ALL SHOOK UP The Rock ‘n Roll Broadway Musical Featuring Elvis’ Biggest Hits September 24 – December 7, 2008