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Associated Press

Arab Festival Opens at Kennedy Center in DC
Lebanese dancers, a Shakespeare production from Kuwait portraying Saddam Hussein as ''Richard III'' and incredible wedding dresses from the Arab world are showcased in an unprecedented arts festival opening at the Kennedy Center.

Variety

Winter break offers Broadway boost
Winter vacations kicked in at some East Coast schools last week -- and they brought with them an attendant boost to family-friendly Broadway shows.

Playbill

* The New Group to Present Bruce's Groundswell in Spring
* U.S. Premiere of The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd Extends Off-Broadway
* Ruehl Will Star in U.S. Premiere of Buffini's Dinner at Bay Street
* Middle East Family Drama, Scorched Gets Second U.S. Staging, in Philly
* Premiere of "Forever Plaid, the Movie" to Benefit Musical Theatre West
* Chicago Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Will Be Flooded, Starting March 29

TheaterMania

* Mercedes Ruehl to Star in Bay Street Theatre's Dinner
* A.C.T. Announces Cast, Creative Team for Volleygirls Premiere
* Contra Costa Musical Theatre Announces Cast, Creative Team for Evita
* Full Cast, Creative Team Set for Touch at New Leaf Theatre