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Homeless youth striving to turn their lives around will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform with Broadway stars at Covenant House's A Night of Broadway Stars gala on Thursday, June 2nd on the stage of Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Marvel Entertainment and ABC Studios are proud to announce Castle: Richard Castle's: Deadly Storm, an all-new hardcover graphic novel inspired by the popular 'Castle' television series. This 112-page hardcover hits comic shops and bookstores everywhere in September 2011. Fans can get a first look at the upcoming graphic novel when Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion) reveals the cover on 'Knockout,' the Season Finale of 'Castle,' airing MONDAY, MAY 16 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The Garden Theatre, located at 160 West Plant Street in historic downtown Winter Garden, is proud to present its second self-produced musical, The Sound of Music, April 22-May 29, 2011. Original show dates were only scheduled through May 15, however, due to already high demand, the Garden Theatre has decided to extend the production to a six-week run.

The Garden Theatre, located at 160 West Plant Street in historic downtown Winter Garden, is proud to present its second self-produced musical, The Sound of Music, April 22-May 29, 2011. Original show dates were only scheduled through May 15, however, due to already high demand, the Garden Theatre has decided to extend the production to a six-week run.

Heiress Productions (www.heiressproductions.org), a not-for-profit theatre company dedicated to raising awareness and funds for cancer organizations through live performance, is pleased to announce that on March 19th, 2011 proceeds from the company's recent run of Critical Mass by Joanne Sydney Lessner were presented to The Lustgarten Foundation, the nation's largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research based in Bethpage, New York.

'Lucky Stiff' - The brutal murder of a lottery winner has Castle and Beckett up to their eyeballs in suspects, envious and angered by the victim's sudden move from the poorhouse to the penthouse. As the precinct buzzes with fantasies of what our cops would do if they won the lottery, Martha struggles with the reality of such a decision when she suddenly inherits money she feels she doesn't deserve, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Corbin Bernsen ('The Young and the Restless,' 'Psyche'), Rebecca Budig ('All My Children'), Cameron Mathison ('All My Children') and Jane Seymour ('Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman') will guest star on 'Castle' for a soap opera-themed storyline to air in March (date TBA). 'Castle' airs Mondays (10:001-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

'Close Encounters of the Murderous Kind' -- After a prominent astrophysicist's body is found in her car -- the victim of explosive decompression - Castle jokingly theorizes that perhaps she was killed in the vacuum of outer space. Yet as they delve deeper into the victim's life, they're confronted with evidence that keeps pointing them back to the impossible -- alien abduction. Lance Henrickson ('Millennium') stars as Benny Stryker, a well known alien abduction expert, and Lyle Lovett ('The Player') plays a mysterious government agent intent on shutting down the investigation, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, JANUARY 31 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 11/15/10)

'Lucky Stiff' - The brutal murder of a lottery winner has Castle and Beckett up to their eyeballs in suspects, envious and angered by the victim's sudden move from the poorhouse to the penthouse. As the precinct buzzes with fantasies of what our cops would do if they won the lottery, Martha struggles with the reality of such a decision when she suddenly inherits money she feels she doesn't deserve, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

'Close Encounters of the Murderous Kind' -- After a prominent astrophysicist's body is found in her car -- the victim of explosive decompression - Castle jokingly theorizes that perhaps she was killed in the vacuum of outer space. Yet as they delve deeper into the victim's life, they're confronted with evidence that keeps pointing them back to the impossible -- alien abduction. Lance Henrickson ('Millennium') stars as Benny Stryker, a well known alien abduction expert, and Lyle Lovett ('The Player') plays a mysterious government agent intent on shutting down the investigation, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, JANUARY 31 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 11/15/10)

'3XK' - When a beautiful woman is found dead in an alley, all clues point to her being a victim of the notorious Triple Killer. The Triple Killer, or 3XK, terrorized New York City four years ago, then mysteriously disappeared. Now he's back. In a deadly battle of wits, Castle and Beckett race against time to stop 3XK before he claims his next victims. Lee Tergesen of 'Oz' (as Marcus Gates, a violent felon and prime suspect in the serial killer investigation) and Michael Mosley of 'Scrubs' (Gates' former cellmate) guest star in '3XK,' one of the most thrilling episodes of the series to date, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, JANUARY 17 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/25/10)

'3XK' - When a beautiful woman is found dead in an alley, all clues point to her being a victim of the notorious Triple Killer. The Triple Killer, or 3XK, terrorized New York City four years ago, then mysteriously disappeared. Now he's back. In a deadly battle of wits, Castle and Beckett race against time to stop 3XK before he claims his next victims. Lee Tergesen of 'Oz' (as Marcus Gates, a violent felon and prime suspect in the serial killer investigation) and Michael Mosley of 'Scrubs' (Gates' former cellmate) guest star in '3XK,' one of the most thrilling episodes of the series to date, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, JANUARY 17 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/25/10)

ABC announced early pick-ups for the 2011-12 season of 'Castle,' 'Cougar Town,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'The Middle,' 'Modern Family' and 'Private Practice.'

'Poof! You're Dead' - When the owner of historic Drake's Magic Shop in New York is found drowned in Houdini's famous water torture tank, Castle and Beckett must delve into the world of magic, magicians and their secrets to find his killer. As part of their investigation, Castle & Beckett meet master magician Tobias Strange (guest star Gilles Marini, 'Brothers & Sisters,' 'Dancing With the Stars'). Meanwhile, the magicians aren't the only ones keeping secrets, as a new romantic relationship is revealed for Esposito and Lanie, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, JANUARY 10 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET). Also in the episode, Carrie Genzel ('All My Children') guest stars as Naomi Dahl, a former model and wife to a savvy billionaire philanthropist.

'Nikki Heat' - Castle's novel 'Heat Wave' is being turned into a movie, and the Hollywood hottie cast as the movie's lead shows up at Beckett's invitation to better understand the character she's going to play. Laura Prepon ('October Road,' 'That '70s Show') guest stars as actress Natalie Rhodes. As our threesome investigates the murder of a high-class matchmaker, Natalie goes to extremes in the name of 'character research,' transforming herself into the spitting image of Beckett -- much to Castle's delight and Beckett's dismay. Also in the episode, Melody Thomas Scott ('Young & the Restless') and Thomas Calabro ('Melrose Place') guest star, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, JANUARY 3 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET).

'Poof! You're Dead' - When the owner of historic Drake's Magic Shop in New York is found drowned in Houdini's famous water torture tank, Castle and Beckett must delve into the world of magic, magicians and their secrets to find his killer. As part of their investigation, Castle & Beckett meet master magician Tobias Strange (guest star Gilles Marini, 'Brothers & Sisters,' 'Dancing With the Stars'). Meanwhile, the magicians aren't the only ones keeping secrets, as a new romantic relationship is revealed for Esposito and Lanie, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, JANUARY 10 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET). Also in the episode, Carrie Genzel ('All My Children') guest stars as Naomi Dahl, a former model and wife to a savvy billionaire philanthropist.

'Anatomy of a Murder' -- Mysteries abound when pallbearers at a funeral lose control of a surprisingly heavy casket only to have a second unknown woman tumble out along with the original deceased. When Castle and Beckett learn that the victim was a doctor at County Hospital, their investigation takes them into the world of amorous, bed-hopping physicians. Did jealousy turn to murder, or did the doctor's mysterious work outside the hospital lead to her demise? Meanwhile, Castle's relationship with Gina is challenged when she tries to bond with Alexis, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, DECEMBER 27 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/18/10)

'Anatomy of a Murder' -- Mysteries abound when pallbearers at a funeral lose control of a surprisingly heavy casket only to have a second unknown woman tumble out along with the original deceased. When Castle and Beckett learn that the victim was a doctor at County Hospital, their investigation takes them into the world of amorous, bed-hopping physicians. Did jealousy turn to murder, or did the doctor's mysterious work outside the hospital lead to her demise? Meanwhile, Castle's relationship with Gina is challenged when she tries to bond with Alexis, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, DECEMBER 27 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/18/10)

'Nikki Heat' - Castle's novel 'Heat Wave' is being turned into a movie, and the Hollywood hottie cast as the movie's lead shows up at Beckett's invitation to better understand the character she's going to play. Laura Prepon ('October Road,' 'That '70s Show') guest stars as actress Natalie Rhodes. As our threesome investigates the murder of a high-class matchmaker, Natalie goes to extremes in the name of 'character research,' transforming herself into the spitting image of Beckett -- much to Castle's delight and Beckett's dismay. Also in the episode, Melody Thomas Scott ('Young & the Restless') and Thomas Calabro ('Melrose Place') guest star, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, JANUARY 3 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET).

First, in 'A Deadly Game,' nothing is as it seems when Castle and Beckett investigate what appears to be the assassination of an intelligence operative. Meanwhile, Beckett's romance with Demming threatens her relationship with Castle, forcing them to confront their feelings for each other. Stephen J. Cannell, Michael Connelly and James Patterson guest star as themselves playing poker with Castle (Rebroadcast. OAD 5/17/10).