Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) now beginning its 51st season, will present the third year of Dare To Be Different, a series of five new musicals and three one-night only special events from Nov 2-24  at A.R.T./New York (502 West 53rd St). The Amas Dare to be Different Series of New Musicals and Special Events is as follows: KEATON AND THE WHALE (Mon, Nov 4 at 3:0 PM & 7:00 PM and Tues, Nov 5 at 7:00 PM) with a Book and Lyrics by Molly Reisman, Book and Music by Emily Chiu, directed by Leora Morris.  The 52-hertz whale sings at a frequency higher than any other whale can hear. He is the only one of his kind and is widely known as The Loneliest Whale in the World. No other being has ever communicated with him… Until now.   MIGHTY FUNNY KINDA’ LOVE (A God-sib’s Tale) (Thurs Nov 7 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM and Fri Nov 8 at 7:00 PM) with a Book, Music, and Lyrics by Pamela Baskin-Watson, Book by Nedra Dixon, Directed by Elmore James. When forbidden love and racial tensions take over a small town, eight women are made to confront their fears from the past, as they give birth to a new vision for the future. VICTORY TRAIN (Thurs Nov 14 at 4:00 PM and Fri, Nov 15 at 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM by David Buskin and Jake Holmes, directed by Lynne-Taylor Corbett.  In a country torn apart by social upheaval and the escalating war in Vietnam, two young people try to reach across their differences to find love and honor… however, it may take them 40 years. DUET FOR THREE (Thurs Nov 21 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM and Fri, Nov 22 at 7:00 PM) by David Caudle, Lyrics by Paul James, Music by Kay Swift, Directed by Gabriel Barre. In 1930, Kay Swift composes Fine and Dandy, the first Broadway hit scored by a woman. Her banker husband James Warburg (Paul James) provides the lyrics as her lover, George Gershwin looks on.  WINDY WOO AND HER NAUGHTY NAUGHTY PETS (Sat Nov 23 at 5:00 PM and Sun Nov 24 at 12:00 Pm & 3:00 PM) with a Book, Music and Lyrics by Wendy Ann Gardner, Directed by Jonathan Cerullo. Windy Woo must rally her pets when she learns their building is being sold to a rapacious real estate developer and he wants them out! A new musical for young audiences based on the Gemini nominated, CBC/Cartoon Network Animated TV show and the series of whimsical children's books. MISSING PERSON (Sat Nov 2 at 8:00 PM) by Susan Campanaro, Music and Lyrics by Lynn Portas, directed by Christopher Scott. Starring Ms. Campanaro. The boozy story of a fallen socialite and one-time understudy to Broadway star Betty Buckley, the eternally optimistic Lavinia Draper stumbles and gets up again as she chases her dream of becoming an entertainer. THE DOTTIE MARSCHINO SHOW (Sat Nov 16 at 8:00 PM) starring Dottie Maraschino and the Stems  with Music Director David Caldwell, Directed and Choreographed by Randy Skinner. Michael LaMasa and his alter ego Dottie Maraschino journey through the great American Songbook with a little help from her friends in this jazzy comedy variety show. For reservations, please call 212/563-2565. Press contact: Richard Hillman PR (646/234-5716)...