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Heckman to manage Next Theatre
Kevin Heckman is the new managing director of the Next Theatre of Evanston. Heckman has long been associated with Chicago's Stage Left Theatre, having served as either managing or artistic director since 2000. Next Theatre continues to search for a...

Chicago Sun-Times

Stage Notes

Daily Herald

New playwright finds audience
For many theater people, summer is traditionally a slow time, but for David Alex, a rising, not-so-young Chicago playwright, this summer turns out to be a time of unusual opportunity. He has not one but two shows being done in the next month. ...

Detroit Free Press

Comedy 'Jewsical!' hits Novi stage tonight
Musical "Jewsical!" is a comedic look at Jewish life and culture geared to all ages.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Ten Chimneys plays host to master thespian retreat

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Muny presents elegant and entertaining 'My Fair Lady'

Dallas Morning News

'Avenue Q' makes the most of puppets gone wild
Broadway musicals don't often cater to twenty- and thirtysomethings, but Avenue Q has found its niche with them. With its four-letter words and gross-out sex jokes, it can be a big stretch for the audiences around the country that frequent touring shows. Still, this piece that started in a little house off-Broadway fills up the grand Bass Performance Hall with its silly, giddy energy.

Dallas Morning News Over the Top Blog

New faces at the Dallas Theater Center
The Dallas Theater Center has hired Melinda Nelson as its new marketing director and promoted Jacob Cigainero to public relations ...

Teatro Dallas gala
Teatro Dallas will be having a gala fundraiser at the Latino Cultural Center on Aug. 30. The honored guest will be Mexican playwright Tomas Urtusastegui, several of whose works...

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

'Avenue Q' hits a home run
Puppets say the darnedest things.

Houston Chronicle

Eight Shakespeare plays in one day, really
Nova Arts Project tackles an ambitious undertaking with The War of the Roses Cycle: eight Shakespeare plays in one day.

Arizona Republic

Success is no mystery here
Nothing surprises actor Jim Trapani anymore. ... As a long-time cast member at the Mystery Mansion Dinner Theater, he's seen it all.

Preview: 'The Music Man'
Hale Centre Theatre presents The Music Man July 10 through Aug. 30.