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The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA.org • Facebook • Twitter), comprised of over 130 professional critics and entertainment journalists nationwide, today released its choices for the best in movies and television of 2015.

Don't let the title fool you; Urinetown is not a pipeline straight to dirty toilet humor! Urinetown is a satirical and cerebral look at how greed and corruption can impact a community. Most of all, Urinetown is a hilarious evening of theatre that indulges in making fun of itself. The ten-time Tony nominated show (2002 winner of Best Score, Best Book and Best Direction), also won the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical. Bayou City Theatrics brings the absurd musical comedy to The Kaleidoscope January 8 through 24, 2016.

How does one find "the real"? That is the question that "Youth" the protagonist in PASSING STRANGE asks himself as he takes the audience along on his long journey of self-discovery. In this the second production of their seventh season, Playhouse on Park in West Hartford has taken a chance on a lesser known piece - one that, while it did receive critical acclaim in its original New York production, is not necessarily a household name, even among theater aficionados. But sometimes, a lack of previous knowledge or a following can be just the key to creating a new and fresh experience as an audience. And this reviewer certainly experienced something unique and brilliant, and dare I say "real" on the Playhouse stage.

From Bayou Theatrics comes THE FANTASTICKS, the world's longest-running musical, to THE KALEIDOSCOPE.

THE FANTASTICKS, based on Edmond Rostand's Les Romanesques, opened off-Broadway in 1960. With unprecedented music by Harvey Schmidt and imaginative lyrics by Tom Jones, the show has become a paramount production in the United States, as well as internationally. THE FANTASTICKS tells an offbeat love story, packed full of sidesplitting comedy and colorful twists. Bayou City Theatrics' production of THE FANTASTICKS runs November 6 through November 22, at the Kaleidoscope.

From Bayou Theatrics comes THE FANTASTICKS, the world's longest-running musical, to THE KALEIDOSCOPE.

THE FANTASTICKS, based on Edmond Rostand's Les Romanesques, opened off-Broadway in 1960. With unprecedented music by Harvey Schmidt and imaginative lyrics by Tom Jones, the show has become a paramount production in the United States, as well as internationally. THE FANTASTICKS tells an offbeat love story, packed full of sidesplitting comedy and colorful twists. Bayou City Theatrics' production of THE FANTASTICKS runs November 6 through November 22, at the Kaleidoscope.

On the heels of Bayou City Theatrics' wildly popular regional premiere of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS in December, the Peanuts gang returns to The Kaleidoscope, tonight, October 10, through the 24th. Charles Schulz's beloved comic comes to life in Clark Gesner's classic musical, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN.

On the heels of Bayou City Theatrics' wildly popular regional premiere of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS in December, the Peanuts gang returns to The Kaleidoscope, October 10 through 24. Charles Schulz's beloved comic comes to life in Clark Gesner's classic musical, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN.

The Ivoryton Playhouse leaves the sunny tropical shores of the South Pacific in August and travels to the sizzling backstreets of '50s MEMPHIS. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

I'm gonna make this nice and simple: if you're not watching the HBO comedy series THE COMEBACK, you should be. The sitcom stars Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish, a former A-list actress who agrees to document her attempt at rediscovering fame by being the subject of a reality show. It's genuinely hilarious and full of heart – and boasts an extensive list of guest stars, to boot (I'm looking at you, Sean Hayes and Seth Rogen). If you don't believe me, maybe you'll listen to the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which just recognized the series with an Emmy nomination for Lisa Kudrow for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. 

The Ivoryton Playhouse leaves the sunny tropical shores of the South Pacific in August and travels to the sizzling backstreets of '50s MEMPHIS. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

?The Ivoryton Playhouse leaves the sunny tropical shores of the South Pacific in August and travels to the sizzling backstreets of '50s MEMPHIS.

On the next episode of HBO's THE COMEBACK titled "Valerie Cooks in the Desert", Valerie tries to plan a special date night for her and Mark (Damian Young), but a grueling day-long reshoot in the desert thwarts her plans.

HBO has shared episode descriptions for December for their hit comedy series THE COMEBACK.

On the next episode of HBO's THE COMEBACK, Valerie's set up for an exclusive interview by the network's publicity department

On the next episode of HBO's THE COMEBACK, Val's publicist, Billy, gets her an appointment with celebrity stylist Brad Goreski for the Golden Globes.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's marble sculpture Adam by Tullio Lombardo (ca. 1455–1532) will return to public view on November 11, 2014-July 2015, following a tragic accident in 2002 and an unprecedented 12-year conservation project. It is the first life-sized nude marble statue since antiquity and the most important Italian Renaissance sculpture in North America. Tullio carved Adam in the early 1490s for the monumental tomb of doge Andrea Vendramin, now in the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice, and it is the only signed sculpture from that iconic monument.

“B level” TV star Valerie Cherish was a pioneer of reality television. Now, it's ten years later – there's more TV than ever and she wants back in.

Lisa Kudrow returns in HBO's THE COMBACK for an eight-episode season premiering comes back Sunday, November 9th at 10PM, only on HBO. Check out an all-new trailer for the show below!