The Studio Theatre is proud to partner with breakout New York theatre company The Civilians to present the World Premiere of their latest play, This Beautiful City. The second event in The Studio Theatre's new Opening Our Doors initiative, This Beautiful City takes on the Evangelical movement in America. In The Civilians' signature style, the six company members mix docu-drama with cabaret, weaving engaging songs into a script based on interviews with actual people.

Ouroboros Theatre Company becomes an Actors Equity company and announces the world premiere play CYRANO: TRANSLATED at Theatre Building Chicago, July 11 - August 3, featuring Chicago veteran Ron.

The Detroit Opera House Summer Dance Intensive returns to the Margo V. Cohen Center for Dance at the Detroit Opera House July 21 through August 8, 2008, and will offer a diverse experience for the serious dancer. This rigorous dance intensive provides the serious dance student with optimal technical and performance training in a positive, nurturing environment.

American Conservatory Theater will bring San Francisco audiences an evening with stage, film, and television actor Roger Rees, in his acclaimed one-man show What You Will. This hysterical (and somewhat historical) 90-minute gallop through all things Shakespearean plays for a limited engagement, July 18 (press opening Monday, July 21) through August 9, 2008 at American Conservatory Theater.

Yeee Ha! A brand new UK tour of the sensational Seven Brides For Seven Brothers high kicks into Blackpool's Grand Theatre on Friday 22nd August direct from the West End and starring Steven Houghton (London's Burning, Bugs) and Susan McFadden (ITV's Grease Is The Word winner).

Alley Theatre will produce one of Agatha Christie's favorite murder mysteries, Agatha Christie's The Unexpected Guest during its popular ExxonMobil Summer Chills series. ExxonMobil Summer Chills productions are perfect summer outings for families and friends seeking a cool respite from the Houston summer heat.

Be a bright spark! Bring your little chimps to see the cuddliest character in town as The Grand Theatre's Matcham Monkey swings into Blackpool Illuminations Open Day on Thursday 10th July to bring his own cheeky brand of monkey business to the fun.

Loughlin Deegan, Director of the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival said he was delighted to announce that after a sell out run on Broadway and hugely successful run in London, Oscar and multi award-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave would perform 'The Year of Magical Thinking' in this year's Festival in Dublin. This poignant and powerful production is directed by Academy Award and Tony Award nominee David Hare.

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Company is delighted to reveal yet another outstanding season under artistic director Mark Thomson for 2008/09. Directors Tony Cownie and John Dove and composer Philip Pinsky will continue their work for the company as associate artists to assist Thomson in delivering and enhancing their commitment to producing exceptional drama.

This summer, Michigan Opera Theatre’s Department of Community Programs will be celebrating two landmark anniversaries: the 10th anniversary of Learning at the Opera House, and the 30th anniversary of the Department of Community Programs. Learning at the Opera House, Michigan Opera Theatre’s summer educational program, is back, running from June 30th through August 12th at the Detroit Opera House.

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Gordon Edelstein, Artistic Director, and Joan Channick, Managing Director, begins its summer schedule with the presentation of a Windwood Theatricals production of Altar Boyz from July 8 through September 13 on the Mainstage.

The legendary Belgrade Theatre panto returns this Christmas with Dick Whittington, from 25 November 2008 to 10 January 2009.