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The Mosaic Singers are taking audiences from Detroit straight to the bright lights of Broadway! Filled with their signature powerhouse vocal performances, the critically acclaimed group will bring Singsation! Mosaic Singers in Concert presented by Pepsi to the Detroit Film Theatre inside the DIA on March 12th and 13th, 2011.

At a media announcement today, Dancap Productions added two new shows to their 2011 line-up at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts: DONNY & MARIE and COLM WILKINSON IN CONCERT: BROADWAY AND BEYOND; and one new show at the Toronto Centre for the Arts, the explosive Broadway musical GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT.

Penned by Charlene Kaye and Recorded with Long-Time Friend and Glee Favorite Darren Criss, The catchy Duet 'Dress & Tie' is now available at iTunes. See Her Live Saturday, March 5 at Littlefield in Brooklyn, NY; Monday, March 14 at Echo (formerly Jet Lounge) in Houston, TX; Sunday, April 24 at Don Hill's - 511 Greenwich St, NYC; Friday, May 27 at Blind Pig, Ann Arbor, MI; Saturday, May 28 at The Strutt in Kalamazoo, MI.

The Mosaic Singers are taking audiences from Detroit straight to the bright lights of Broadway! Filled with their signature powerhouse vocal performances, the critically acclaimed group will bring Singsation! Mosaic Singers in Concert presented by Pepsi to the Detroit Film Theatre inside the DIA on March 12th and 13th, 2011.

Vanderbilt University's Master of Liberal Arts and Science (MLAS) program, Nashville Film Festival, and Tennessee Repertory Theatre will join together for an enrichment event in conjunction with Tennessee Rep's upcoming production of Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps.

VH1 announced today its lineup for the 15th anniversary season of the renowned music franchise 'VH1 Storytellers.' Featured bands and artists this season will include Cee Lo Green, Death Cab For Cutie, Kings of Leon, Maxwell, My Morning Jacket and Ray LaMontagne. Hailing back to the show's early roots, the new season will aim to provide a truly personal showcase for some of the greatest songwriters of today. The 'VH1 Storytellers' music specials focus on the anecdotes, artistic musings and stories that inspired the artists and their music. These performers aren't afraid to tell all as they expose the most intimate details of their creative process for the audience. Kings of Leon will kick off the new season of 'VH1 Storytellers' beginning this May.

Vanderbilt University's Master of Liberal Arts and Science (MLAS) program, Nashville Film Festival, and Tennessee Repertory Theatre will join together for an enrichment event in conjunction with Tennessee Rep's upcoming production of Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps.

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage is proud to present Scott Bryce and Jodi Stevens in 'Love Letters' by A.R. Gurney. One of the most beloved American plays of all time captures the romance of a lifetime as told through the couple's correspondence, and will be brought to life by celebrity couple and Connecticut residents Scott Bryce (Emmy nominee for ABC-TV's 'As the World Turns') and Jodi Stevens (Star of Broadway's 'Jekyll and Hyde' and 'Urban Cowboy'). Perfect for Valentine's Day, this limited engagement of 'Love Letters' will begin performances on February 4.

This very special evening, hosted by Doris Anne and Tim Sadler, with critically acclaimed Jazz and Blues artist Catherine Russell.

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the line-up for the 2011 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival, March 3-13 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

42nd Street's renowned music venue, B. B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL, has debuted a completely redesigned Web site. The homepage boasts a jukebox, 'Request an Artist' tab, photo gallery and, of course, upcoming show description and ticket buy links.

AZ's Black History Month Gospel Celebration! Arizona's Elite Choirs Come and Sing their Hearts Out to Celebrate the Roots Of Our Music, during a Live Audio & Video Taping!

This very special evening, hosted by Doris Anne and Tim Sadler, with critically acclaimed Jazz and Blues artist Catherine Russell.

Green America and its partner Q4 Marketing have launched Green Deals (http://www.GreenDeals.org), a Web site that provides people who care about good deals and going green with daily deals from local and national online green companies. Over 100,000 people are already signed on to Green Deals. All participating companies meet Green America's strict standards for social and environmental responsibility in their policies, practices, and products.

Further casting has been announced for (re:) Directions Theatre Company's upcoming benefit concert of the rarely-seen Seesaw. RTC previously announced stars Celina Carvajal (Toxic Avenger, Tarzan, Dracula) as Gittel Moscal, Kilty Reidy (Drowsy Chaperone, In My Life) as Jerry Ryan, Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) as David, Erik Sisco (Stonewall Sensation Winner) as Oscar and LaDonna Burns as Sophie.

Tracie Thoms (Cold Case, Rent), Jenna Leigh Green (Wicked), and Alexa Green (Wicked) have been added to the all-star lineup of Broadway stars performing at the upcoming concert of music from Jawbreaker, a new musical based on the cult-classic film, on Sunday, December 12th, 2010 at 9pm at the Canal Room in New York City. They join the previously announced cast, which includes Shoshana Bean (Wicked), Morgan James (Addams Family), Carrie Manolakos (Mamma Mia), and Deborah S. Craig (Spelling Bee).

In continuing its mission to preserve and celebrate music year-round, The Recording Academy® announces the newest additions to its legendary GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® collection. Established by The Academy's National Trustees in 1973, the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame was created to honor recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance that are at least 25 years old. Recordings are reviewed annually by a special member committee of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the recording arts, and final approval is made by The Recording Academy Trustees. With 30 new titles, the list currently totals 881 and is displayed at The GRAMMY Museum®.

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill is located at 237 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues) New York, NY 10036 Tickets may be purchased via Ticketmaster - www.ticketmaster.com / 1-800-745-3000 or at the B.B. King's Box Office: 10:30am - Midnight ($2 per ticket service charge)

Tracie Thoms (Cold Case, Rent), Jenna Leigh Green (Wicked), and Alexa Green (Wicked) have been added to the all-star lineup of Broadway stars performing at the upcoming concert of music from Jawbreaker, a new musical based on the cult-classic film, on Sunday, December 12th, 2010 at 9pm at the Canal Room in New York City. They join the previously announced cast, which includes Shoshana Bean (Wicked), Morgan James (Addams Family), Carrie Manolakos (Mamma Mia), and Deborah S. Craig (Spelling Bee).

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