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NEW YORK, May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Most people today live under the misconception that sleep limits their ability to be productive and reduces their chance of achieving success in their daily life, whether it's in business, school, or athletic and creative pursuits. Two nationally recognized experts are here to debunk that myth and show that sufficient sleep and success go hand in hand.

Better Sleep Council spokesperson, Terry Cralle, RN, MS and W. David Brown, PhD, DABSM, CBSM, have written a new book that helps to disprove the myth that sleep hinders the ability to succeed. Entitled 'Sleeping Your Way to the Top-How to Get the Sleep You Need to Succeed', the book was published on April 5, 2016 and shows how sufficient sleep and success go hand in hand.

In tradition with their captivating visuals on screen, WRAY is back with the video for “Pined,” a witchy tale reminiscent of the down-South gothic first season of True Detective.

NBC Sports Group earned 28 Sports Emmy Award nominations for 2015, highlighted by 10 nominations for its NFL coverage, five nominations for its coverage of horseracing's Triple Crown, and three for its first season of NASCAR coverage.

Emmy and Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin, the creator and mastermind behind the beloved NBC drama 'The West Wing,' is returning to the network with a live presentation of A FEW GOOD MEN, set to air in early 2017.

MILWAUKEE, WIS. 03/08/2016– The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra announces two concerts performed on back to back weekends at the Pabst Theater highlighting the works of Mozart. Mozart + More features guest conductor Ben Gernon and cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan on March 31, April 1, and 2. Mozart's “Jupiter” features guest conductor Courtney Lewis on April 8, 9 and 10.

MILWAUKEE, WIS. 03/08/2016– The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra announces two concerts performed on back to back weekends at the Pabst Theater highlighting the works of Mozart. Mozart + More features guest conductor Ben Gernon and cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan on March 31, April 1, and 2. Mozart's “Jupiter” features guest conductor Courtney Lewis on April 8, 9 and 10.

The Sonic Boom Festival returns for its 29th year of contemporary classical music (new music).  Year after year, Vancouver Pro Musica continues to bring artists and new music together for 4 brilliant evening performances that are not to be missed. This truly unique musical experience will run from March 17-20th, in three acoustically beautiful venues in Vancouver - the Orpheum Annex, Western Front and Pyatt Hall.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ In Snoozby and the Great Big Bedtime Battle, by sleep clinicians, Terry Cralle, RN and Dr. W. David Brown,Sam 'fights' bedtime to stay awake and play. Snoozby, an animated pillow, does his very best to 'defend' sleep to no avail. While Sam may win the bedtime battle that night, he loses the war when the following day at school is completely disrupted due to his lack of sleep.

Susan Vencl began choreographing late in life -- when she was almost old enough to collect Social Security -- and she gets philosophical about the passage of time. 'Your past and future are embedded in the present moment,' she says. That idea drives 'Long Before Afterward,' her dance of sliding movement, sweeping turns and Grecian patterns which play with our perspective in sometimes mathematical ways. The Hawkins- and Limon-influenced piece will be performed to a suite of nine expressionistic works by acclaimed composer Arlene Sierra and will be presented by Susan Vencl Dance for its debut February 19, 20 and 21 at 8:00 PM at Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, 55 Bethune Street.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ In Snoozby and the Great Big Bedtime Battle, by Terry Cralle, RN and Dr. W. David Brown,Sam 'fights' bedtime to stay awake and play. Snoozby, an animated pillow, does his very best to 'defend' sleep to no avail. While Sam may win the bedtime battle, he loses the war when the following day at school is completely disrupted due to his lack of sleep.

Susan Vencl began choreographing late in life -- when she was almost old enough to collect Social Security -- and she gets philosophical about the passage of time.  'Your past and future are embedded in the present moment,' she says.  That idea drives 'Long Before Afterward,' her dance of sliding movement, sweeping turns and Grecian patterns which play with our perspective in sometimes mathematical ways.  The Hawkins- and Limon-influenced piece will be performed to a suite of nine expressionistic works by acclaimed composer Arlene Sierra and will be presented by Susan Vencl Dance for its debut February 19, 20 and 21 at 8:00 PM at Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, 55 Bethune Street.

Birmingham, Alabama based Wray is a rare band that effortlessly blends intelligent sonic pluralities into a seamless whole without losing any DIY grit.

In 1962, Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett made history with their iconic TV special 'Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall.' They followed their smashing success with hit specials in 1971 and 1989. Now, they come to Feinstein's at the Nikko for one performance - Wednesday, March 9 at 7 p.m. - as played by Sharon Rietkerk (Julie) and Eliza Leoni (Carol). Enjoy the very best of the duo's work in all three specials, including gorgeous medleys, relentless teasing, and full dance choruses (as performed by just two women on the Feinstein's stage). You'll feel like you're spending an evening with the icons - right down to their signature accents - in this hilarious celebration of lifelong friendship. With David Brown on piano. Tickets for Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall are $27.50 and available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

In one quick-moving hour and with a memorably melodic score, Passion in Pigskin tells the tragi-comic story of a love triangle between two New York Knights football players, Billy a dashing, cynical running back, Eddie, a sincere slow-witted tackle, and Mary Jo, a sweetly innocent cheerleader.

It's one of Shakespeare's more raucous comedies so in order to do it right it's best to just let it happen and not get in its way too much. Luckily director Jane Nichols and the folks at Seattle Shakespeare Company understand that about "The Comedy of Errors" but that didn't stop them from adding in some glorious bits of slapstick and physical comedy to this already funny tale, elevating it to hilarious.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, a fast and funny farce filled with mixed up mayhem, leads off Seattle Shakespeare Company's 25th Anniversary Season. Directed by Jane Nichols, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS will play at the Leo K. Theatre at Seattle Repertory Theatre, tonight, September 17-October 11, 2015.

Theater for the New City (Executive Director, Crystal Field) presents the world premiere of the musical comedy Heather Smiley for President, which will begin previews on Thursday, October 1st, at the Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue at 10th Street), with an opening set for Sunday, October 11th.    The musical has a book and lyrics by Tom Attea with music composed by Arthur Abrams. The production is directed by Mark Marcante and choreographed by Angela Harriell. Heather Smiley for President will play a limited engagement through October 25th. Tickets are $15 ($10 for seniors) and can be purchased online at www.TheaterfortheNewCity.net or http://www.smarttix.com or at the box office and by calling 212-254-1109.  

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, a fast and funny farce filled with mixed up mayhem, leads off Seattle Shakespeare Company's 25th Anniversary Season. Directed by Jane Nichols, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS will play at the Leo K. Theatre at Seattle Repertory Theatre, September 17-October 11, 2015.

For the second production in their 44th annual season of professional summer theatre, Cortland Repertory Theatre presents the revolutionary musical '1776', by Peter Stone, with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards. Performances of this fascinating, family-friendly show will run from tonight, June 17, through July 4 with evening performances at 7:30. Matinees are available on June 19, 21, 24, 26, 28 and July 1 at 2:00 PM. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!