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Little Shop of Horrors will unveil an “Audrey II” Times Square Installation this month. The 8’ X 7’ statue, weighing in at 500 pounds, was designed by the show’s ad agency SpotCo, based on designs by Nicholas Mahon & original puppet design by Martin P. Robinson, with original puppet build by Monkey Boys Productions, and installation fabricated by Ideko. The installation will be unveiled in a special event on Thursday, September 19 at 12:00PM ET in Times Square (north end of Broadway Plaza btwn 46th & 47th Streets) and will feature: appearances by all-star alumni, current cast, and creative team; a special cast performance; and the announcement of the production’s next Audrey and Seymour. The installation will then be on display in Times Square for the next 4 weeks, through October 17, to be enjoyed by folks from “Cleveland! And Des Moines! And Peoria! And New York!” and More!

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to Unveil 'Audrey II' Times Square Installation

Los Angeles, CA

Cirque du Soleil clown Daniel Passer and award-winning director Beth F. Milles will bring a clown ode to loss and remembrance to the Odyssey Theatre stage, exploring the unexpected humor and discoveries to be found in the loss of memory, and deeply honoring the experience of people whose memories are fading. The West Coast premiere of Heading Into Night: A clown play about... [forgetting] will run October 5 through November 17 at the Odyssey’s venue in West L.A., with two preview performances on Thursday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 4.

HEADING INTO NIGHT to Have West Coast Premiere at Odyssey Theatre

The York Theatre Company, in association with the Noël Coward Foundation, will present I Like America, a special ONE-NIGHT-ONLY concert celebrating 125 years of Noël Coward and in particular his lifelong association with America, featuring Steve Ross, KT Sullivan and Simon Jones. The evening, devised and directed by...

The York Theatre Company To Celebrate Noël Coward At I LIKE AMERICA Concert

The Acting Company by special arrangement with Eric Falkenstein, presents Holiday, a new adaptation by Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain), from the play by Philip Barry. The one-night-only play-reading will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 7PM at The Gerald...

Rachel Brosnahan & David Corenswet To Star In HOLIDAY One-Night-Only Benefit Reading

The Fulton Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team of its upcoming production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. This captivating show will run from September 20th to October 20th, 2024, bringing Carole King's inspiring story and timeless music to life on the Fulton Theatre stage. The Fulton's...

Broadway's Sara Sheperd Leads BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At Fulton Theatre

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(MA) get ready to meet a pocket-sized Chihuahua who is ready to dive straight into your heart and home. Tooty is a 6-pound Chihuahua cutie who came into Last Hope K 9 rescue's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely in a pack of pups with a foster family but is eager to find the family she can call her own. Could she be looking for YOU?

Tiny 6-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been over twenty-five years since actor/photographer Roddy McDowall died of lung cancer in 1998. McDowall, despite some career challenges, was one of that breed of rare former child actors who successfully transitioned into Hollywood adulthood. He was also, however, one of the industry's "openly closeted" actors, which came with its own sense of issues. This is his story.

The Not-So-Secret Gay Life of Actor Roddy McDowell: 25 Years After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

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One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Theatre Group and The Trustees of Reservations are launching a collaboration that offers patrons a unique and immersive experience this fall season. With a shared commitment to delivering exceptional entertainment and cultural experiences, this partnership promises an unforgettable blend of theater and autumn festivities, perfect for the Halloween season.

BTG to Offer Discounted Tickets for THE WEIR Ticketholders To Naumkeag's Pumpkin Show

A captivating new play chronicling the journey of a clerical sexual abuse survivor from Philadelphia makes its New York premiere at The NY Irish Center, 1040 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, for two nights, Wednesday and Thursday September 25 & 26 (both at 7pm). Tickets are now on sale at www.newyorkirishcenter.org.

UNRECONCILED Comes to the NY Irish Center This Month

Seattle, WA

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School may be back in session, but that doesn't mean that summer fun is completely over. After all, the season isn’t technically done until the last day of summer on September 22nd. In the meantime, we’re expecting great weather this weekend, making it perfect for taking the kids out to beat the back to school blues. There’s also plenty going on to keep adults happy.

Big List of Festivals and Family Friendly Events This Weekend

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Port Royal, SC

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You know the saying. "All good things must come to an end." And, after a dozen years in business in Port Royal, Fat Patties restaurant has made the announcement that it will be closing up shop with a last day of service on August 24th.

After 12 years, popular local burger joint closing its doors in August

Jacksons Lane has announced full casting for its world première stage adaptation of Tove Jansson’s classic tale, Christmas Comes to Moominvalley. Adapted and directed by Kaveh Rahnama, Christmas Comes to Moominvalley will feature a multi-disciplinary cast of physical performers including Xenia Garden (The Crowning of Witchy White, Tackroom Theatre), Myles Macdonald (circus and physical theatre performer), Aya Nakamura (puppeteer on Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres world tour), Carys Nicholls (acrobat and co-founder of Hands Down Circus), andLawrence Swaddle (actor and circus performer).

Full Cast Set For CHRISTMAS COMES TO MOOMINVALLEY

Kansas City, MO

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Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

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Asheville, NC

Following the celebrated release of her album, Formless, and successful headlining tours throughout North America & Europe, Ora Cogan will be flying out east with her close-knit band this October. The tour kicks off on the 15th in Asheville, North Carolina, and runs through November 3, ending with 6 dates opening for Emma Ruth Rundle. All dates can be found below.

Ora Cogan Embarking on East Coast U.S. Tour

On the original Perry MasonTV legal series (CBS, 1957-1966), actor William Hopper portrayed Raymond Burr's loyal private detective Paul Drake. On and off screen, Hopper smoked incessently. Four years after the Mason series ended, the actor, son of famed Hollywood gossip columinist Hedda Hopper and DeWolf Hopper Sr., suffered a stroke on Valentine's Day 1970. Three weeks later, on March 6, Willam Hopper died of pneumonia. He was only 55 years old. This is his story.

In Memory of Actor William Hopper (From TV's 1st 'Perry Mason'): 5 Decades After His Tragic Death

Grass Valley, CA

Sierra Stages will present its latest production, The Shorts, a captivating collection of four fun and fast-paced plays by Broadway’s most-produced female playwright, Theresa Rebeck. This dynamic new show will run from October 3 - October 19 at The Unchurch in Grass Valley, CA. The Shorts starts by digging...

Sierra Stages to Present THE SHORTS: Four Fast-Paced Plays by Theresa Rebeck

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MOULIN ROUGE! To Welcome Solea Pfeiffer, John Cardoza & Pepe Muñoz In October

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Solea Pfeiffer as Satine, John Cardoza as Christian and Pepe Muñoz as Santiago to the...

MOULIN ROUGE! To Welcome Solea Pfeiffer, John Cardoza & Pepe Muñoz In October

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