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William Parry: Sondheim Stalwart
While some actors' biggest thrill is a showcase song or a scene-stealing turn, Broadway veteran William Parry, a regular presence in Stephen Sondheim's musicals, has relished opportunities to grapple with big questions.

A New Day
When theatres change artistic leaders, actors sometimes feel the ground beneath them is a bit shaky. In the San Francisco Bay Area over the past two years, five major regional theatres have undergone staff changes.

Sandbox and The First Time reviewed by Ron Cohen
With their echoes of absurdist theatre, there's an enervating familiarity about Sandbox and The First Time, the double bill by contemporary Polish playwright Michal Walczak.

Waves reviewed by Gwen Orel
Waves, conceived by director Katie Mitchell and carried out with the video design of Leo Warner for Fifty-Nine Productions Ltd, is a feat of imagination and creativity.

East 10th Street: Self Portrait with Empty House reviewed by Jason Fitzgerald
If you want to tell a New York City ghost story, you'll probably want to set it somewhere between 14th and Delancey streets.

Orlando Sentinel Attention Must Be Paid Blog

Playwright at Rollins Sunday
Playwright Natalie Krasnostein will present a one-woman show, In God's Bedroom, at Rollins' Fred Stone Theatre Sunday afternoon. Krasnostein's work combines theraster with Biblical texts. She's at Rollins as part of the Winter Park Institute. Here's the info:

Playbill

* Hairspray and Branagh Win Variety Club Showbusiness Awards
* Abraham, Brown and Rolle to Star in Pearl Theatre Company's Nathan the Wise
* Avenue Q, Quality of Life, Metcalf, Glover Are Ovation Winners in L.A.
* DeLaria and Gold to Play Boston's Huntington Theatre Company
* Musicals Announced for the Muny's 2009 Summer Season
* Orfeh Will Celebrate New CD at Barnes & Noble Nov. 19
* Dinklage, Hecht, Keenan-Bolger and Yaegash Will Be Part of Let Me Put it This Way
* Broadway Sessions Welcomes Billy Elliot's Kehr and Singer Thompson Nov. 18
* "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" to Feature O'Donnell, Connick, Jr. and More

TheaterMania

* Deborah Gibson to Join Spencer Day, Phantom Cast for One Night Only Benefit
* New Cast Announced for Toronto's Jersey Boys
* Dvorsky, Brennan, et al. Set for NSMT's A Festival of Music

BroadwayWorld

* Commercial Theatre Institute Announces New Courses and Full Schedule for 2008-2009 Season

The Producer's Perspective

Where to do your holiday shopping.
I was a bit of a doomsdayer yesterday, I know.

The Stage UK

Busted's Bourne to write new musical for Youth Music Theatre UK
Former Busted star James Bourne is penning his first stage musical, which will be performed next summer by Youth Music Theatre UK.

Decibel Performing Arts Showcase seeks 'cutting-edge' artists
Arts Council England is calling on artists to take part in the fourth annual Decibel Performing Arts Showcase, which will take place in Manchester from September 15 to 18, 2009.

Whatsonstage.com

Hairspray & Kenneth Branagh Scoop Variety Awards

1st Night Photos: Allen Finds Treasure on SundaysLily and Alfie Allen were on hand last night (17 November 2008, previews from 7 November) at the Theatre Royal Haymarket to see their...

London Theatre Guide

Mumsnet sends kids to Hairspray
musical Hairspray has teamed up with family website Mumsnet.com to offer free children’s tickets for Monday night performances from 5 January.

The First Night Feature: Treasure Island
Sword fights, pirate shanties, adventures on the high seas and sinister spirits of pirates past are all to be found in the Theatre Royal Haymarket’s new family production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic Treasure Island.