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Mentored by Michael Feinstein and Andrea Marcovicci (The Queen of Cabaret), and sister to Fiona Apple, Maude Maggart is one of the cabaret circuit's finest interpreters of the Great American Songbook. Maude's bright, warm and ethereal vocals breathe new life into classic composers like Duke Ellington, Richard Rogers, Ira Gershwin and Hoagy Carmichael.

TimeLine Theatre Company presents the world premiere of To Master the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew, directed by William Brown, October 30 - December 19, 2010 (previews October 26 through October 29) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

It's a Jazz jubilee at the Spencer Saturday, October 2 with two distinctive concerts performed by the best of the best in this great American genre of music.

This fall, some of the brightest names in film, television, theater, books, popular music, technology and culinary arts are sitting down with New York Times journalists for TimesTalks events at TheTimesCenter. Yesterday evening, September 20, TimesTalks hosted James Earl Jones, the award-winning actor in conversation with the New York Time's Patrick Healy. Jones is returning to Broadway in October in 'Driving Miss Daisy' alongside Vanessa Redgrave, and discussed his work in theater, film and TV. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the photo op and brings you coverage below!

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce that the United States House of Representatives has declared September 12-18, 2010 as National Arts in Education Week.

Mentored by Michael Feinstein and Andrea Marcovicci (The Queen of Cabaret), and sister to Fiona Apple, Maude Maggart is one of the cabaret circuit's finest interpreters of the Great American Songbook. Maude's bright, warm and ethereal vocals breathe new life into classic composers like Duke Ellington, Richard Rogers, Ira Gershwin and Hoagy Carmichael.

This fall, some of the brightest names in film, television, theater, books, popular music, technology and culinary arts will sit down with New York Times journalists for TimesTalks events at TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street in New York City.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce that the United States House of Representatives has declared September 12-18, 2010 as National Arts in Education Week.

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's 2010-2011 season features some of the most exciting and talented performers in the entertainment world from such greats as Mandy Patinkin, Michael Bolton, Dionne Warwick and Shirley MacLaine to hot favorites like Diana Krall, Clay Aiken and so many more!

Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the Pittsburgh premiere of Triple Espresso: a highly caffeinated comedy, which runs September 9, 2010 through January 9, 2011 at the CLO Cabaret. Tickets are available at CLOCabaret.com or by calling 412-456-6666.

Internationally known opera star Angela Brown, who honed her craft at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, is on a mission: the down-to-earth soprano with the voice of an angel seeks to bring opera to the masses. Brown will return to Bloomington for a July 30, 8 p.m. performance of her witty solo show, 'Opera from a Sistah's Point of View,' at the Musical Arts Center. Cliff Jackson will accompany her on piano.

Comedian Paula Poundstone to Take the NVOH Stage This Summer

The fall 2010-2011 season at The Town Hall is set to include the annual BROADWAY CABARET FESTIVAL. All Broadway Music! All Broadway Stars! All Weekend Long, October 15 - 17, 2010.

Karen Akers and the cast of the final concert of the Town Hall Summer Broadway Festival will perform on July 26th in ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN', directed and choreographed by Jeffry Denman (YANK!). The 4th Annual Summer Broadway Festival created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, is presented on three consecutive Monday nights in July at 8PM

The Town Hall presents the 4th Annual Summer Broadway Festival created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Presented on three consecutive Monday nights in July at 8PM, the series will end July 26 with ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' on July 26th.

Tony nominated, Nightlife Award Legend winner Karen Akers will join the cast of the final concert of the Town Hall Summer Broadway Festival on July 26th, ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN', directed and choreographed by Jeffry Denman (YANK!).

Students from AMDA, CAP21, Julliard, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Carnegie Melon, Marymount and The New School made their Broadway debut on the stage of The Town Hall last night, July 19, at the 4th Annual Summer Broadway Festival, created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. This Broadway's Rising Stars program featured music and dance, coupled with witty insider tidbits, all performed by Broadway's finest rising talent from these leading theatrical institutions. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

The Town Hall presents the Fourth Annual Summer Broadway Festival created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Presented on three consecutive Monday nights in July at 8PM are BROADWAY WINNERS: THE AWARD-WINNING MUSIC OF BROADWAY! on July 12th, BROADWAY'S RISING STARS on July 19th, and ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' on July 26th. The evenings will feature music and dance coupled with witty insider tidbits, all performed by Broadway's finest. Tickets for BROADWAY WINNERS and ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' are $50 and $40. Tickets for BROADWAY'S RISING STARS are $30 and $25. All tickets are on sale through TicketMaster (800-982-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com) or The Town Hall Box Office (123 West 43 Street) between noon and 6PM (except Sundays) at 212-840-2824.

Students from AMDA, CAP21, Julliard, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Carnegie Melon, Marymount and The New School will make their Broadway debut on the stage of The Town Hall.

The Town Hall presents the 4th Annual Summer Broadway Festival created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall.