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Riverside's celebrated 2014-2015 Season continues with the most anticipated show of the season, West Side Story. Conceived by Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins, West Side Story tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers from different worlds who fight to keep their passion alive. West Side Story performs on the Stark Stage from tonight, February 17 - March 8, 2015 and is sponsored by The O'Haire Fessler Group/Merrill Lynch Wealth Management along with Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers.

The Morrisson Theatre Chorus, under the musical direction of César Cancino, will present its Spring Concert: The Magic of Movies and Music on March 20 and March 21 at 8:00pm and March 22, 2015, at 2:00pm. The Spring Concert will feature music from many great and beloved films, including 'Casablanca,' 'Titanic,' 'The Mission,' 'The Wizard of Oz,' and many more! Also featured will be a medley of James Bond movie 'hits.'

Tonight, January 30, 2015, at 8:00 pm, El Paso City Ballet welcomes New York City's Ballets with a Twist to the Plaza Theatre for the Texas premiere of Cocktail Hour: The Show.

Entertainment Weekly has confirmed that EGOT winner Rita Moreno will guest star on The CW's runaway hit drama JANE THE VIRGIN.

Riverside's celebrated 2014-2015 Season continues with the most anticipated show of the season, West Side Story. Conceived by Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins, West Side Story tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers from different worlds who fight to keep their passion alive. West Side Story performs on the Stark Stage from February 17 - March 8, 2015 and is sponsored by The O'Haire Fessler Group/Merrill Lynch Wealth Management along with Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers.

The Maxwell C. King Center for Performing Arts will be hosting a 'Girls' Night Out: A Gray Tie Affair' fundraising event tonight, January 24th at 6pm. The evening will include a ticket to see 50 Shades! The Musical Parody, a reserved parking pass, a pre-show party pass, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and one drink, plus a meet and greet with the cast of the show. Desserts will be served at intermission. The cost for a Gray Tie Party Pass is $115. Gentlemen are welcome. A special area will be reserved in the King Center lobby for pre-show party pass attendees.

New Brunswick's George Street Playhouse celebrates the end of another successful season on Sunday, May 3 with their Annual Gala Benefit, themed 'A Starry Night.' As part of the celebration, the Thomas H. Kean Arts Advocacy Award will be conferred upon Stephen K. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson Health System by the former Governor himself. The first award was given to Governor Kean in 1990 and thereafter, named in his honor to pay tribute to an individual, corporation or foundation whose dedication to the arts enhances the cultural life of the citizens of New Jersey. In addition, this year the Playhouse established The Arthur Laurents Award for Distinguished Artistic Achievement, to be conferred upon an outstanding individual that reflects Mr. Laurents' high artistic standard. The recipient will be announced at a later date.

Following the internationally acclaimed production with sold-out engagements on Broadway and London's West End, television legend, Oscar recipient and five-time Tony Award-winner Angela Lansburyreturns to the stage in an exciting North American tour of Noel Coward's smash-hit comedic play, BLITHE SPIRIT. The tour makes its Washington premiere Tuesday, March 17 through Sunday, March 29 at the National Theatre, where Ms. Lansbury made her first pre-Broadway stage debut nearly 58 years ago to the day in Hotel Paradiso.

Kiss Me Kate -- Cole Porter's 1953 hit musical filmed with the most advanced 3D technology during the medium's "golden era" - will be released March 3 in a new restored Blu-ray edition by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

On Friday, January 30, 2015, at 8:00 pm, El Paso City Ballet welcomes New York City's Ballets with a Twist to the Plaza Theatre for the Texas premiere of Cocktail Hour: The Show.

Carrie Fisher will present the 51st SAG Life Achievement Award to her mother, Debbie Reynolds, at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®, Executive Producer Kathy Connell announced today.

Franklin Performing Arts Company's annual, free Family Concert Series kicks off this season with “Jazz4kidz Featuring Mark Poniatowski and Friends” on Sunday, January 11 at 1 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. Joining Poniatowski are vocalist April Hall, drummer Kenny Hadley, guitarist Mark White and pianist Joe Mulholland. Family Concert Series events are especially geared to children in length and presentation and provide young audiences with a fun introduction to the world of live music. The performances introduce audiences of all ages to music of many genres and feature talented, professional musicians in an engaging, entertaining and interactive format. Audience participation is encouraged.

The Maxwell C. King Center for Performing Arts will be hosting a "Girls' Night Out: A Gray Tie Affair" fundraising event on Saturday, January 24th at 6pm. The evening will include a ticket to see 50 Shades! The Musical Parody, a reserved parking pass, a pre-show party pass, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and one drink, plus a meet and greet with the cast of the show. Desserts will be served at intermission. The cost for a Gray Tie Party Pass is $115. Gentlemen are welcome. A special area will be reserved in the King Center lobby for pre-show party pass attendees.

SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS, directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman, is set to open this week in LA at Sundance Sunset Cinema, Laemmle Town Center 5, and Edwards Westpark 8 and in New York at AMC Empire 25 today, December 12, 2014.

The Morrisson Theatre Chorus, under the musical direction of Cesar Cancino, will present its Holiday Concert: Special Songs for a Special Time of the Year tonight, December 11, December 12 and December 13 at 8:00pm and December 14 at 2:00pm. The Holiday Concert will feature a selection of sacred classical works, popular holiday songs, gospel and spiritual selections, as well as audience sing-a-long pieces.

SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS, directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman, is set to open this week in LA at Sundance Sunset Cinema, Laemmle Town Center 5, and Edwards Westpark 8 and in New York at AMC Empire 25 on Friday, December 12, 2014.

Well, as promised ... we have a CHRISTMAS DAY (night) BONUS to our 12 Days of Christmas 'video' features series that ended yesterday. And SPECIAL it is. Once again, we dove into the VAULTS of BroadwayWorld.com on ICE, a benefit we did, back in 2006, with proceeds going to BC/EFA.

The SAG Awards® Holiday Auction benefiting the Screen Actors Guild Foundation's Children's Literacy and Assistance programs is live at sagawards.org/auction.

The SAG Awards® Holiday Auction benefiting the Screen Actors Guild Foundation's Children's Literacy and Assistance programs begins online today at 6 p.m. (PST) at sagawards.org/auction. The SAG Awards® Holiday Auction features a VIP package to attend the SAG Awards® ceremony and gala on Saturday, January 25, 2015 and offers autographed film and television collectibles from Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno, Amy Poehler, Carl Reiner, and Emma Thompson as well as the casts of "Game of Thrones," "How to Get Away with Murder," "Sons of Anarchy," "True Blood," "The Walking Dead" and more. Also up for bid are unique gifts such as a Round of Golf for 4 at the Trump National Golf Club with a $1,000 Pro-shop gift certificate, a one week stay at a Timbers Resorts Escape Private Residence Club and a 'Hollyscoop' Red Carpet Makeover. Bidding begins online today, December 4, 2014 at 6 p.m. (PT) and concludes on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 6 p.m. (PT) at sagawards.org/auction.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of X's and O's (A Football Love Story), a hard-hitting docudrama that examines our country's passion for a game that is life-giving yet lethal. Our singularly American sport is intricately woven into our culture and rituals, yet its traumatic effect on players and their families has us reexamining its place in our country's story.