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The course of true love never did run smooth, Lysander tells his distraught lover Hermia at the beginning of A Midsummer Night?s Dream. Mischief, mayhem, moonbeams, and magic potions abound as four young Athenian lovers encounter more than they imagined possible in one of Shakespeare?s best known romantic comedies.

The course of true love never did run smooth, Lysander tells his distraught lover Hermia at the beginning of A Midsummer Night?s Dream. Mischief, mayhem, moonbeams, and magic potions abound as four young Athenian lovers encounter more than they imagined possible in one of Shakespeare?s best known romantic comedies.

Idina Menzel's official website is announcing that the upcoming Chess in Concert cd is now available in a limited edition for pre-order on-line.

Barbra News is reporting that Saturday night's CBS TV special STREISAND: LIVE IN CONCERT hit a solid rating, winning the time slot and the 'Barbra Streisand The Concerts' DVD set nabbed the #1 spot on Sunday at Amazon.com.

Royal Albert Hall's CHESS IN CONCERT, originally presented May 12-13 2008 is set to air on PBS stations this June.

Lace up your shiny big shoes, its time for this year?s The Golden Nose Awards, the award show that offers all the glitz and glam of the ?other?awards show with slightly less make-up. The Golden Nose Awards is the only Clown Awards Show in North America. Presented by The New York Downtown Clown, This years Golden Nose Awards will take place on Monday, April 20th. Red Carpet arrivals at 7:30pm (complete with the Clown Paparazzi), with the presentation set to begin at 8pm at the Kriane Theatre 85 E 4th St (btwn 2nd Ave & Bowery). Dress: formal attire - noses optional.

Following concert tours across Canada and the US, tenor Ken Lavigne, Canada's acclaimed crossover classical singer will make his New York debut in Ken Lavigne in Concert on Thursday, January 22nd (8PM) at New York's legendary Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage --154 West 57th Street). Presented by Goodnight Gracie Entertainment and accompanied by the acclaimed 51 piece New York Pops Orchestra, Mr. Lavigne's exciting blend of classical tenor sound with modern style will showcase to New York audiences his singular vocal talent, which has been met with ovations across Canada.

Following concert tours across Canada and the US, tenor Ken Lavigne, Canada's acclaimed crossover classical singer will make his New York debut in Ken Lavigne in Concert on Thursday, January 22nd (8PM) at New York's legendary Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage --154 West 57th Street). Presented by Goodnight Gracie Entertainment and accompanied by the acclaimed 51 piece New York Pops Orchestra, Mr. Lavigne's exciting blend of classical tenor sound with modern style will showcase to New York audiences his singular vocal talent, which has been met with ovations across Canada.

Air dates have not yet been set, but Wicked's Idina Menzel and Rent's Adam Pascal will join Great Performances favorite Josh Groban in a spectacular London concert revival of Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' 1986 cult musical Chess, this summer on Great Performances (check local listings). Presented by THIRTEEN in 5.1 digital surround sound on PBS HD, and featuring diamond-sharp lyrics by Tim Rice (Evita, The Lion King), the hit-filled production ('One Night in Bangkok,' 'I Know Him So Well,' 'The Anthem') was recorded in performance at Royal Albert Hall. 'A fantastic night' proclaimed musiccomh.com, while thestage.co asked 'Is there an original pop musical stuffed with better melodies?' neatly echoing Time's initial 1988 assessment: 'One of the best rock scores ever produced.' Adding to the excitement is the 50-piece City of London Philharmonic, led by David Firman, and the 100-voice West End Chorus.

Following concert tours across Canada and the US, tenor Ken Lavigne, Canada's acclaimed crossover classical singer will make his New York debut in Ken Lavigne in Concert on Thursday, January 22nd (8PM) at New York's legendary Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage --154 West 57th Street). Presented by Goodnight Gracie Entertainment and accompanied by the acclaimed 51 piece New York Pops Orchestra, Mr. Lavigne's exciting blend of classical tenor sound with modern style will showcase to New York audiences his singular vocal talent, which has been met with ovations across Canada.

Actor Dominic Cooper has been cast in the role of Hippolytus in the National Theatre's upcoming revival of Ph?dre. Co-starring Helen Mirren in the title role and directed by Nicholas Hytner, Artistic Director of the National Theatre, Jean Racine's 1677 classic tragedy is based on a Greek myth about a queen who falls passionately in love with her stepson in her husband's absence.

Following concert tours across Canada and the US, tenor Ken Lavigne, Canada's acclaimed crossover classical singer will make his New York debut in Ken Lavigne in Concert on Thursday, January 22nd (8PM) at New York's legendary Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage --154 West 57th Street). Presented by Goodnight Gracie Entertainment and accompanied by the acclaimed 51 piece New York Pops Orchestra, Mr. Lavigne's exciting blend of classical tenor sound with modern style will showcase to New York audiences his singular vocal talent, which has been met with ovations across Canada.

Here it is - the year end 'holiday roundup' of books, which, by the way, make for a perfect gift...and an affordable one, that will last much longer than flowers, cookies or fruitcake (that no one wants anyway).

Betty Boop, a new musical, will feature music by 15-time Grammy Award winner David Foster, with book by Sally Robinson and Oscar Williams. The show is planning to debut on Broadway in the 2010-2011 season at a Nederlander theatre to be announced.

Critically acclaimed Broadway performer Neile Adams ('Kismet,' 'The Pajama Game') returns to The Big Apple with her new cabaret show, 'Something Cool,' an autobiographical musical celebration of her life and early days in New York on Broadway, where she met her late first husband, actor Steve McQueen.

Director Billy Porter and Grammy nominee Ledisi mark their debuts with Reprise Theatre Company in the 1990 musical 'Once on This Island,' opening the 2008-2009 season, September 2 to 14 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. The press opening is September 3.

Cavern Club Theater will present entertainer Neile Adams in her new 60-minute cabaret show, 'Something Cool,' directed by Ted Sprague, with Andy Howe serving as Musical Director.