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Winners of the 2nd Annual Streamy Awards will be announced on a live online broadcast by the International Academy of Web Television, an independent organization of digital entertainment leaders created to recognize excellence in original episodic Web television programming on April 11th. The Streamy Awards is the first and most prestigious live awards show dedicated to honoring the actors, directors, editors, producers, writers, and production talent behind some of the best original programming on the Web. More than 150,000 public submissions, covering 2,000 original shows, were narrowed down to a field of just over 100 nominatees.

Nominations for the 2nd Annual Streamy Awards were announced in a live online broadcast today by the International Academy of Web Television, an independent organization of digital entertainment leaders created to recognize excellence in original episodic Web television programming. The Streamy Awards is the first and most prestigious live awards show dedicated to honoring the actors, directors, editors, producers, writers, and production talent behind some of the best original programming on the Web. More than 150,000 public submissions, covering 2,000 original shows, were narrowed down to a field of just over 100 nominatees. Winners will be announced at two separate ceremonies being held on April 7 and April 11, 2010 in Hollywood, CA.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Cast Party at Birdland a look at what's coming up next week!

This past Sunday and Monday nights, the Broadway at Birdland concert series was in full swing, showcasing two completely different, yet wildly entertaining acts! On Sunday, Nicole Parker (from MAD-TV, Wicked and Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me) took on the persona of Jilane Jenkins, a semi-washed up sit-com star, in the faux-autobiographical 'Suitcase Full of Lies.'

Cheyenne Jackson is an award winning stage and film actor currently starring as Woody in the new Broadway revival of Finian's Rainbow at the ST. James Theatre.

John Waters will perform his new one-man show, A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS, to B.B. Kings at 8pm on Tuesday, December 22.

Returning for the third consecutive year to the Suncoast Showroom, Brandon Bennett embodies 'The King of Rock and Roll' in ELVIS MY WAY November 20, 21 and 22.

Returning for the third consecutive year to the Suncoast Showroom, Brandon Bennett embodies 'The King of Rock and Roll' in ELVIS MY WAY November 20, 21 and 22.

Broadway's Lauren Kennedy, most recently seen as Mary in Second Stages production of 'Vanities,' will host the October 26th Monday Nights, New Voices concert at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre.

Strange and spooky events are happening at the St. George Theatre! News has reached this reporter that the ghosts of the St. George will be freely roaming the grand staircase and halls of the historic theatre on Friday, October 30th during the Halloween Extravaganza.

Returning for the third consecutive year to the Suncoast Showroom, Brandon Bennett embodies 'The King of Rock and Roll' in ELVIS MY WAY November 20, 21 and 22.

The critically acclaimed open mic series, Big Night Out is bigger and better than ever! Billed as a delicious gathering for the musical community, Big Night Out is a unique and supportive environment for performers and composers of all backgrounds to come together and perform the music that they love.

Broadway's Lauren Kennedy, most recently seen as Mary in Second Stages production of 'Vanities,' will host the October 26th Monday Nights, New Voices concert at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre.

The critically acclaimed open mic series, Big Night Out is bigger and better than ever! Billed as a delicious gathering for the musical community, Big Night Out is a unique and supportive environment for performers and composers of all backgrounds to come together and perform the music that they love.

John Waters will perform his new one-man show, A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS, to B.B. Kings at 8pm on Tuesday, December 22.

On September 26, 2009, Alan Cumming will be making his U.S. West Coast debut at the Orange County Performing Arts Center with his one-man cabaret ALAN CUMMING: I BOUGHT A BLUE CAR TODAY. The show earned rave reviews in New York, Sydney and London; now his unique musical stylings will be on display during two shows at the Samueli Theater. Last month, Cumming took a few moments to speak with BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos to talk about his solo concert in Orange County, his upcoming projects (including the much buzzed-about SPIDER-MAN musical), and his work as an equal rights advocate.

Carrie Dunn talks to Alan Cumming about his one-man show, I Bought A Blue Car Today, Liza Minnelli, and what's happening with Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark...

Exiene Lofgren's BE A MAN!!!, directed by Grant Kretchik, gets its world premiere at the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival. BE A MAN!!! begins performances Saturday August 15 and runs through August 28 at the Player's Loft Theatre (115 MacDougal Street). Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by visiting www.ticketweb.com.

Exiene Lofgren's BE A MAN!!!, directed by Grant Kretchik will be premiered at this year's New York International Fringe Festival. It will begin performances on August 15 and run through August 28 at The Player's Loft (115 MacDougal Street). Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by visiting www.ticketweb.com.

Exiene Lofgren's BE A MAN!!!, directed by Grant Kretchik will be premiered at this year's New York International Fringe Festival. It will begin performances on August 15 and run through August 28 at The Player's Loft (115 MacDougal Street). Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by visiting www.ticketweb.com.