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Choice Theatricals, in association with T. Schreiber Studio will present an industry reading of Elizabeth S. Davis's new play, Crazy Head Space, directed by Gabriel Barre. Presentations will be on Thursday, August 20th at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and Friday, August 21st at 1:00 PM at The Gloria Maddox Theater (151 W. 26th St., 7th Floor).

David Troughton joins Kevin Spacey to lead the cast in Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee's explosive courtroom classic Inherit the Wind directed by Trevor Nunn. Inherit the Wind plays at The Old Vic, London 18 September - 20 December 2009, with a Press Night set for Thursday, 1 October 2009.

Weekend Movie Box Office Update: August 07 - August 13, 2009

On Tuesday, August 11th, the cast of SHREK THE MUSICAL will perform live on NBC's 'The Today Show.' Sutton Foster and cast members will perform 'Morning Person' in the 8:30-9:00 a.m. half hour. Check your local listings.

This fall, a once-in-a-lifetime experience comes to New York as Howard Shore's Grammy® and Academy Award®-winning score for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring comes to life at the world-famous Radio City Music Hall for two performances only, on Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th. Beneath an immense 60-foot screen, Mr. Shore's complete original score will be performed live to Peter Jackson's award-winning epic.

Twiggy celebrates the music of the Twenties, Thirties and Forties with this impressive collection of melodies from the golden age of song. Performing the songs of Noel Coward, Cole Porter and Richard Rodgers in her own inimitable style, Twiggy recaptures the essence and originality of these timeless classics. Released to coincide with Twiggy's 60th birthday - this album showcases Twiggy as a song stylist and torch singer.

The Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble (1972 Broadway at 66th St) has announced its schedule of upcoming events. Among those scheduled to appear are Ang Lee and James Schamus to discuss their new film, 'Taking Woodstock', a CD signing from the Broadway cast of HAIR, popular singer Kate Pazakis, and more.

Could noted director Rob Marshall be next in line to helm the 'Pirates Of The Carribean' film franchise? Trade paper Variety is reporting this could indeed be the case.

The Showboat Majestic will continue the 87th summer season with a brilliant musical about musicals called The Musical of Musicals - The Musical! Performances run July 8 - July 26, 2009.

Eithne Walls, a former dancer with RIVERDANCE, was one of the passengers aboard the missing Air France flight. The plane, which disappeared Monday, contained 228 people and is thought to have crashed into the Atlantic Ocean.

Universal Pictures has acquired the feature film project Sinatra from Mandalay Pictures for Academy Award® winner Martin Scorsese to direct, it was announced today.

Tony Award-winner Faith Prince, currently starring on Broadway as the evil Ursula in Disney's The Little Mermaid, has been added to the starry line-up for The Actor's Company Theatre (TACT) 'Sweet Sixteen' gala honoring legendary actress Angela Lansbury on Monday, May 11th at The Hudson Theatre (145 W. 44th Street). Ms. Prince will perform 'If He Walked Into My Life,' the eleven o'clock number from Jerry Herman's Broadway musical Mame. The celebratory evening kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and silent auction. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. TACT company member Simon Jones (who stars with Ms. Lansbury in Blithe Spirit) will serve as master of ceremonies and introduce the evening's entertainment set to commence at 8:30 p.m.