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Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are proud to welcome world-renowned artist, Vonda Shepard, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - tonight, March 21 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, March 22 (7 p.m.).

The Cabaret celebrates Black History Month with Broadway star Chester Gregory in his award-winning show The Eve of Jackie. Gregory reveals the sometimes tragic side of the man who recorded over 50 hit singles from 1957-1975 from 'Lonely Teardrops' to '(Your Love Keeps Liftin' Me) Higher and Higher' and inspired generations of entertainers from Elvis Presley to Al Green to Michael Jackson.

The Cabaret celebrates Black History Month with Broadway star Chester Gregory in his award-winning show The Eve of Jackie. Gregory reveals the sometimes tragic side of the man who recorded over 50 hit singles from 1957-1975 from "Lonely Teardrops" to "(Your Love Keeps Liftin' Me) Higher and Higher" and inspired generations of entertainers from Elvis Presley to Al Green to Michael Jackson.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are proud to welcome world-renowned artist, Vonda Shepard, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - Friday, March 21 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, March 22 (7 p.m.). Making her Feinstein's at the Nikko debut, Shepard, on the acoustic piano, will be accompanied by her all-star players - James Ralston on guitar (Tina Turner for 22 years) and Jim Hanson on bass (Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen). Featuring intimate versions of Vonda's songs - as well as some of their favorite covers, including The Sweet Inspirations' 'Sweet Inspiration' - this show is guaranteed to get audiences on their feet! Shepard encourages song requests for her show via her Facebook page...or you can yell out your request from the audience, so don't be shy! Tickets for Vonda Shepard range in price from $40-$55 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) has announced the celebration of its fifth year and the launch of a new online Theatre Greening Advisor. The BGA is an industry-wide initiative focused on enhancing Broadway's environmental profile by adopting preferable practices and promoting awareness in the creation and presentation of Broadway shows.

The legendary Grammy Award winner, Barry Gibb , announced today his Mythology: The Tour Live will kick off on May 15 in Boston, MA at the TD Garden.

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's award-winning professional theatre company, continues its 2013/2014 Season with the Tony Award winning comedy 'God of Carnage' by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton. Performances are January 31 - February 16, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, with matinees Saturdays at 4pm and Sundays at 2pm, at MTC MainStage Studio Theatre, 246 Post Road East (Colonial Green/Lower Level) in downtown Westport, CT. Tickets range from $25-$45 ($5 discount for seniors/students) and are available by calling 203.454.3883 or visiting www.musictheatreofct.com

New theatre company Inky Cloak has announced its launch production will be a bold new adaptation of John Webster's The Duchess Of Malfi featuring a third gender performer in the title role and an all-male cast.

Bergen Performance Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey presents Martin Sexton tonight, January 11, 2014 8PM.

Earlier today, the NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee, National Football League, Verizon, and Broadway Green Alliance united in Duffy Square to collect and safely recycle Electronic Waste. Cast members from AVENUE Q, JERSEY BOYS, KINKY BOOTS, THE LION KING, MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and WICKED were all in attendance to discard electronic devices such as computers, televisions, or cell phones. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special event an dyou can check out photo coverage below!

For the second year in a row year, two leaves tea company is delighted to announce that it has been recognized with an award at the North American Tea Championship. Last year, the company's Jasmine Petal green tea won a first place award in the 2012 Packaged Single-Service Class competition. This year, Paisley Brand Tea Organic Chai took second place in its category.

Speaking to reporters backstage following Wednesday night's live performance show on THE X FACTOR, pop star Demi Lovato confirmed rumors that she will not be at the judge's table if and when the FOX singing competition returns for a fourth season.

'The Cabaret is thrilled to be celebrating its 5th Anniversary,' says Shannon Forsell, The Cabaret's Executive Director. 'This season we are celebrating with a cocktail of cabaret created for even the most discerning of cabaret connoisseurs; a mixture of classic and contemporary, high-brow and low-brow, European and American with a splash of Broadway, popular music and Jazz.'

Bergen Performance Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey presents Martin Sexton on Saturday, January 11, 2014 8PM.

After a sold-out run in September, The Sister Rosettas are back with five more performances. A revival of the rock/pop-punk/cabaret music of world touring MING DYNASTY, last seen on City Stages in 2009 alongside Diana Ross, Ben Harper, and Al Green, now brings new front woman Diana Oh and bassist/songwriter Philippe Arman to the stage. The story of how this new collaboration was formed fuses old songs and new and is led by veterans Eric Miranda, Kole Smith and Matt Harrington.

Organic food advocate Colle Farmers Market responds to an article published by Baltimore Sun on November 26th, which states that Johns Hopkins University has exchanged traditional dining hall food for organic food options.

It's lights, camera, soul in the great city of Las Vegas as some of music's biggest hit makers grace the stage on this year's SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013.

It's lights, camera, soul in the great city of Las Vegas as some of music's biggest hit makers grace the stage on this year's SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013.

Side Splitters Comedy Club will welcome April Macie tonight, November 14-17 and Sebastian Maniscalco, November 21-23 in Tampa. Details below!