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STOPPED BRIDGE OF DREAMS, the newest work from the Obie Award-winning and MacArthur Fellow writer, director, multi-media innovator and long-time La MaMa artist John Jesurun. STOPPED BRIDGE OF DREAMS marks Mr. Jesurun's return to La MaMa for the first time in a decade. The production performs at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.), with a press opening set for Sunday, January 22. Heading the cast of STOPPED BRIDGE OF DREAMS is the celebrated downtown actress Black-Eyed Susan.

Cornish College of the Arts has announced its spring 2012 events calendar. The spring schedule of events features a diverse schedule of exhibitions, music, theater and dance performances.

'The Quiet Beatle' inspires some noise the Rum House when The Newest Old Cocktail Lounge in Times Square presents a night of tributes to the music of George Harrison. Led by grammy-nominated songwriter JC Hopkins.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

It's all about guitar heroes this January at The Iridium, as some of the instrument's most versatile players including Grammy-winner Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), Jimmy Vivino (Conan), Jim Weider (The Band), Joe Louis Walker, Oz Noy, Chris Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughan), and more take the stage. Here are just some of the highlights:

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

As BroadwayWorld reported this morning, Austin Powers may soon be singing and dancing on a Broadway stage.

'The Quiet Beatle' inspires some noise the Rum House when The Newest Old Cocktail Lounge in Times Square presents a night of tributes to the music of George Harrison. Led by grammy-nominated songwriter JC Hopkins.

The Town Hall, Broadway's landmark theatre and concert venue, (123 West 43rd Street) announces its 91tst Anniversary season with a star-studded lineup that includes some of the biggest names in television, theatre and music.

THE SIMPSONS SEASON 14 Blu-ray and DVD are loaded with bonus features including the incredible 300th episode starring Tony Hawk and blink-182. Additionally, the Blu-ray and DVD are packed with deleted scenes, features and never-before-seen footage, audio commentaries, sketch galleries, original animated menus, a special language feature and much more.

The Town Hall, Broadway's landmark theatre and concert venue, (123 West 43rd Street) announces its 91tst Anniversary season with a star-studded lineup that includes some of the biggest names in television, theatre and music. Headliners include Grammy nominated musician David Bromberg with the legendary Allen Toussaint as a special guest, the acclaimed musical comedy troupe Capitol Steps, The Soul of Cuba: Sierra Maestra, Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, Tony Award® Winner and 30 Rock star Jane Krakowski, Grammy Award® Winners Loudon Wainwright III, Judy Collins and Madeleine Peyroux.

Live Nation Entertainment today announced key appointments to the New York office and the North American Touring team.

Live Nation Entertainment (LYV: NYSE), the leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, today announced key appointments to the New York office and the North American Touring team. Veteran entertainment executive and concert promoter Alan Ostfield will fill the newly created position of President, North Atlantic for Live Nation encompassing the New York and Philadelphia regions. Jason Miller is named President of New York for Live Nation. He replaces Kevin Morrow who will return to his hometown of Los Angeles to join the North American Touring office as Senior Vice President. Ron Delsener will continue in his role as Chairman of the New York market. Geoffrey Gordon remains President of Philadelphia, taking on an expanded role as tour producer. 'Alan comes to Live Nation with an incredible wealth of experience in managing major sports and entertainment businesses and facilities,' said Mark Campana, Co-President of North America Concerts. 'Jason Miller who will be running our New York office has deep artist relationships from his work over the last 20 years, and then add in the iconic Ron Delsener, I believe we have a big team playing in New York.'

The Royal Albert Hall was built to fulfil the vision of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort) of a 'Central Hall' that would be used to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences and would stand at the heart of the South Kensington estate, surrounded by museums and places of learning.

On November 29, the British singer-songwriter used his website to dissuade fans from buying his own new boxed set, The Return of the Spectacular Spinning Songbook, noting that its suggested retail price of $329.99 "appears to be either a misprint or a satire." Instead, his message urged them to make a different purchase. "If you should really want to buy something special for your loved one at this time of seasonal giving," he wrote, "we can whole-heartedly recommend, Ambassador Of Jazz - a cute little imitation suitcase, covered in travel stickers and embossed with the name 'Satchmo' but more importantly containing TEN re-mastered albums by one of the most beautiful and loving revolutionaries who ever lived - Louis Armstrong. The box should be available for under one hundred and fifty American dollars and includes a number of other tricks and treats. Frankly, the music is vastly superior."

Just one day after what would have been his 69th birthday, the fourth edition of The Rum House's Bespoke Music Series celebrates the work of the legendary Jimi Hendrix, led by a musician who shares that birthday, award-winning NYC bassist Kenball Zwerin.

Bob Lappin and The Palm Beach Pops are setting the stage for a tribute to The Music of Burt Bacharach, Cole Porter & More from November 29th - December 5th.The concert will feature John Pagano, Bacharach's lead singer for over 15 years and Broadway star Christine Andreas who just ended performing in La Cage Aux Folles with Kelsey Grammar. Songs that will be featured during this concert include Alfie, What The World Needs Now, Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head, Let's Fall in Love, Any Day Now and more.

Legendary artist Paul Simon has announced that he will return to the road this fall. The dates will include a very special Atlantic City performance at Trump Taj Mahal on Saturday, November 26.

Music Director Grant Llewellyn leads the North Carolina Symphony in a celebration of the holiday season, Carolina style, when Greensboro-based singer-songwriter Laurelyn Dossett, Grammy-winners Rhiannon Giddens Laffan and Mike Compton, guitar wizard Joe Newberry and the Concert Singers of Cary all join the orchestra for 'A Carolina Christmas.'