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Secret/Heart presents the world premiere of a new adaptation of Billy Budd, directed by Seb Harcombe, adapted by the Company from the novel by Herman Melville. The cast includes Charlie Archer and Oliver King. The show features design by Nicolai Hart-Hansen and lighting by Howard Hudson. For more information, visit www.secretheart.org. Press night is tonight, 19 July at 7.30pm.

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) announced today several of its performing arts presentations for the 2013 Fall Festival, which will explore the theme of Animal: What Makes Us Human, Oct. 13, 20, and Nov. 1-10 at venues across Chicago. CHF will present more performing arts offerings than ever before, spotlighting music, theater, performance art, and dance. Offerings include: a performance of Voice of the Whale featuring flutist and founder of International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) Claire Chase; Chicago-based Jazz band The Fat Babies; pianist Anthony Molinaro; two theater productions:Rainpan 43's homage to magic Elephant Room and Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour's White Rabbit, Red Rabbit; a double feature event with performance artists Holly Hughes and Deke Weaver; and an exploration of South Asian myths by Chicago's Kalapriya Dance.

Billy Budd is the new show from the creators of the Offie-nominated The Illusion and Ladybird. Director Seb Harcombe has assembled a cast of emerging talent - seven fine young actors, the next generation of stage talent. They are joined by two well-known faces from stage and screen for the production, which will run from today, 17 July - 10 August.

Keegan Allen, who stars on ABC Family's “Pretty Little Liars” as Toby Cavanaugh, and Maddie Hasson, who stars as Jo Masterson on “Twisted,” will participate in live chats via Twitter during the East Coast broadcasts of their series today, July 16th starting at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT.

Several members of the “Pretty Little Liars” creative team and Denise Richards, who stars as Karen Desai, the mother of murder suspect Danny Desai, on “Twisted,” will participate in live chats via Twitter during the East Coast broadcasts of their series tonight JULY 9TH

Ryan Guzman, who is currently guest starring on “Pretty Little Liars” as Aria's new friend Jake, and Kylie Bunbury, who stars as Lacey Porter on “Twisted,” will participate in live chats via Twitter during the East Coast broadcasts of their series tomorrow, July 2nd,

BILLY BUDD is the new show from the creators of the Offie-nominated The Illusion and Ladybird. Director Seb Harcombe has assembled a cast of emerging talent - seven fine young actors, the next generation of stage talent. They are joined by two well-known faces from stage and screen for the production, which will run from 17 July - 10 August.

Tyler Blackburn, who plays Caleb Rivers on ABC Family's “Pretty Little Liars” and Brittany Curran, who guest stars as Phoebe on “Twisted,” will participate in live chats via Twitter during the East Coast broadcasts of their series tomorrow, June 25th, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT.

Led by legendary trumpeter, composer, and multitalented cultural phenomenon Wynton Marsalis, the versatile Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra celebrates the 25th anniversary of JLCO with Philadelphia performance tonight, June 15 at 8 p.m. in Verizon Hall.

Sasha Pieterse, “Pretty Little Liars” notorious Queen Bee Alison DiLaurentis, will be tweeting along with fans during the series highly anticipated fourth season premiere, tonight, Tuesday June 11th at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT.

ABC Family's summer of mystery kicks off with a bang when original series “Pretty Little Liars” and “Twisted” premiere with more twists, turns and drama in all-new episodes, starting Tuesday, June 11th.

On Tuesday, June 4th at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT, fans can participate in a live Twitter chat with Janel Parrish during the “Pretty Little Liars: A LiArs Guide to Rosewood” recap special. This trip down memory lane is narrated by Janel's “Pretty Little Liars” character, the all-seeing Mona Vanderwaal.

Led by legendary trumpeter, composer, and multitalented cultural phenomenon Wynton Marsalis, the versatile Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra celebrates the 25th anniversary of JLCO with Philadelphia performance on Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m. in Verizon Hall.

Secret/Heart presents the world premiere of a new adaptation of BILLY BUDD, directed by Seb Harcombe, adapted by the Company from the novel by Herman Melville. The cast includes Charlie Archer and Oliver King. The show features design by Nicolai Hart-Hansen and lighting by Howard Hudson. For more information, visit www.secretheart.org. Press night is Friday 19 July at 7.30pm.

Harlem Blues & Jazz Band will host its 40th Anniversary Celebration tonight, April 19th at 7:30PM at Saint Peter's Church.

Harlem Blues & Jazz Band will host its 40th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, April 19th at 7:30PM at Saint Peter's Church.

The Rosewood Halloween Ghost Train is the perfect setting for all of 'A's' tricks and treats, in 'This Is a Dark Ride,' a special Halloween-themed episode of ABC Family's hit original series PRETTY LITTLE LIARS airing Tuesday, October 23rd Musical guest star Adam Lambert ('American Idol') performs his songs 'Trespassing' and 'Cuckoo,' from his latest album 'Trespassing,' during the Halloween festivities. Get a sneak peek at Lambert's appearance below!