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Stages Repertory Theatre is hosting the American Regional Theatre Premiere of ROAD SHOW, a musical with Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a Book by John Weidman. The musical premiered in 1999 under the title WISE GUYS at the New York Theatre Workshop, but a legal case held up further production. A significantly rewritten version of the musical, entitled BOUNCE, premiered in 2003 at the Goldman Theatre in Chicago. BOUNCE then ran at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. with the Chicago cast where mixed-to-negative reviews kept it from being produced in New York City. In 2008, another rewritten version of the show, now entitled ROAD SHOW, opened Off-Broadway at The Public Theater's Newman Theater. This new, streamlined version removed the lead female character of Nellie, who had been added for the 2003 incarnation, and took out the intermission. The title change also reflected John Weidman's desires and hopes to better hone the show's story and themes.

American Express Travel has announced that 25 agency members of its U.S. Representative Travel Network have earned the prestigious Representative Excellence Award for 2012.

Madeline's at Main Street Theater! From Ludwig Bemelman's classic book Madeline's Christmas, this delightful musical version will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from November 13 - December 11 with a special 11:30am performance on Friday, November 26.

Madeline's at Main Street Theater! From Ludwig Bemelman's classic book Madeline's Christmas, this delightful musical version will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from November 13 - December 11 with a special 11:30am performance on Friday, November 26 and a 10:30am performance on December 11. Performances are at Main Street Theater-Chelsea Market, 4617 Montrose Boulevard in the Museum District. Ticket prices for public performances are $12 and $14. Tickets are on sale in person at the Main Street Theater Box Office at 2540 Times Blvd. in Rice Village, via phone at 713.524.6706 or online at mainstreettheater.com. Group rates are available. No children under 3 are admitted in the theater (including sleeping babies).

Madeline's at Main Street Theater! From Ludwig Bemelman's classic book Madeline's Christmas, this delightful musical version will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from November 13 - December 11 with a special 11:30am performance on Friday, November 26.

Richard Scarry's wonderful world is coming to Main Street Theater! From Scarry's book What Do People Do All Day, this musical version, Busytown, will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from October 2 - 23.

Madeline's at Main Street Theater! From Ludwig Bemelman's classic book Madeline's Christmas, this delightful musical version will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from November 13 - December 11 with a special 11:30am performance on Friday, November 26.

Richard Scarry's wonderful world is coming to Main Street Theater! From Scarry's book What Do People Do All Day, this musical version, Busytown, will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from October 2 - 23.

Richard Scarry's wonderful world is coming to Main Street Theater! From Scarry's book What Do People Do All Day, this musical version, Busytown, will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from October 2 - 23.

Main Street Theater opened its 34th season with the English-language premiere of Caridad Svich's The House of the Spirits, based on the best-selling novel by Isabel Allende. With previews September 5, 6, and 9, The House of the Spirits opened Thursday, September 10, and runs through October 11 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd.

Sideways Stories from Wayside School April 18 - May 16, 2009- Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market 'I love this story!' says Theater for Youth Producing Director Vivienne M. St. John. 'It was one of my favorites as a child and still is!' Based on Louis Sachar's Wayside School novels, Sideways Stories from Wayside Schools is a truly magical world where anything can - and does! - happen.

Sideways Stories from Wayside School April 18 - May 16, 2009- Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market 'I love this story!' says Theater for Youth Producing Director Vivienne M. St. John. 'It was one of my favorites as a child and still is!' Based on Louis Sachar's Wayside School novels, Sideways Stories from Wayside Schools is a truly magical world where anything can - and does! - happen.

Florida Studio Theatre continues it's Stage III Series with ...and L.A. is Burning opening March 4 and continues through March 19, 2009. Called 'a powerful examination of a changing nation' by the Houston Press ...and L.A. is Burning recently received the Smith Prize from the National New Play Network for 2008.