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TimeLine to extend 'History Boys' into fall; will open fall season at Greenhouse Theatre

The Falls 'Lear' rises again in Washington

Chicago Sun-Times

TimeLine extends 'History Boys' for second time
TimeLine Theatre Company is extending its critically acclaimed production of "The History Boys" for a second time. Slated to close Aug. 2, the play, by Alan Bennett, will now run through Sept. 27 at the theater, 615 W. Wellington.

St. Paul Pioneer Press

Theater 'Flower Drum Song' Reworked version of Rodgers and Hammerstein musical blooms at the Ordway out of longtime friendship
If it wasn't for David Henry Hwang, there would be no Theater Mu. OK, that's ...

MinnesotaPlayList

Scary new NEA Study on arts participation released
Is there any other kind of arts participation study anymore? Seriously, if you find one that isn't depressing, please let us know.

Encore Michigan

* A little nitecap in Dexter: An Evening with Michael Lanning June 26
* Meadow Brook Theatre's 2009-2010 season: Something new for everyone
* Tipping Point Theatre announces 2009-10 season
* A Sunday treat: Staged reading of The Last Five Years at Williamston Theatre

mLive.com

There's still time to see Taylor Hicks in 'Grease'

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

UPAF meets reduced fund-raising target - barely
The United Performing Arts Fund announced Tuesday that it met its annual goal, exceeding its $9 million target by a little more than $1,000.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Kids handle 'Annie' with aplomb

Cleveland Scene

TYSON'S TALE
Cleveland Shakespeare Festival's new leader directs The Winter's Tale by Michael Gill Tyson Douglas Rand has done just about every job the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival offers. Since ...

Cleveland Plain Desler On Stage Blog

PlayhouseSquare kids' series: 'Stellaluna,' 'Very Hungry Caterpillar,' 'Junie B.,' Dream Jam

Dallas Morning News

Theater review: 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' is a fun ride for the family at Fair Park Music Hall

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Be there too much Shakespeare?
North Texas is getting a big dose of the bard's plays, but is this narrow focus necessarily a good thing?

Dame Edna milder, but still entertaining
These days, Barry Humphries and his alter ego have settled comfortably into middle age.

TheaterJones

Quite a Night in Bangkok
Lyric Stage's "The King and I" is a feast. Mark Lowry reviews; plus commentary from composer Gregory Sullivan Isaacs.

Houston Chronicle

Thom Pain is unpredictably inspired

Denver Post

Family to honor Phil Gottlieb by playing on

Slideshow: 2008-09 Henry Awards nominees