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'God is a Ford Man' by Philip Paradis is one of five new one-act plays to be showcased at Manhattan Repertory Theatre , as part of Manhattan Rep's August Event today and tomorrow, August 19 and 20th at 6:30 pm. Other plays in the Series A showcase include 'One Patient' by Alaina Hammond, 'Sara's Got a Secret' by John Ladd, 'The Way Things Are Now' by Tyson Duffy, 'Freestylin' by Richard Thomas Henle.

'God is a Ford Man' by Philip Paradis is one of five new one-act plays to be showcased at Manhattan Repertory Theatre , as part of Manhattan Rep's August Event on August 19 and 20th at 6:30 pm. Other plays in the Series A showcase include 'One Patient' by Alaina Hammond, 'Sara's Got a Secret' by John Ladd, 'The Way Things Are Now' by Tyson Duffy, 'Freestylin' by Richard Thomas Henle.

And Sondra Morton, Jayme Smith and co. (that would be Act Too) stages their company's latest work at the historic Franklin Theatre - The Sound of Music - starring Kimberly Rye as Maria, Cameron Bortz as Rolf and the inimitable Matt Baugher as Georg Von Trapp. Check it out!

Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all. From personal experience, despite all the datebooks, smart phones, tablets, desktop computers and laptops...it's hard to keep everything straight in this wacky business of the show.

There are four new shows opening in the Middle Tennessee area this weekend, along with several other shows continuing their runs - Nobody's Perfect at Chaffin's Barn, KB Productions' The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife, Mary Poppins and Smoke on the Mountain at Cumberland County Playhouse, along with the final performance of Singin' in the Rain - so there's plenty of theater to keep you entertained through a hot July weekend. It's that time of year, so go have some fun!

Inspired by BroadwayWorld.com's Friday Six, welcome to BroadwayWorld Nashville's latest installment of The Friday Five: five questions designed to help you learn more about the talented people you'll find onstage throughout the Volunteer state. Today, we introduce you to Philip Boston, who Friday night makes his debut as Mark in PACT's embattled production of Rent in Tullahoma.

Summer's theater lull has come to an end and Nashville/Tennessee audiences have a plethora of new openings to choose from iin the next fews days, leading to the season's busiest flush of new shows and productions. Whether it's a relatively new musical based on a fun film, the controversial revival of one of the late 20th century's most iconic musicals or the Nashville premiere of a new film starring some of the region's best known and most talented actors -- there's a lot of good stuff to be seen inside a theater...

Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all. From personal experience, despite all the datebooks, smart phones, tablets, desktop computers and laptops...it's hard to keep everything straight in this wacky business of the show.

Pro wrestler John Hennigan (a.k.a. John Morrison in the WWE and Johnny Mundo in Lucha Underground joins Sunrize Media and Twisted Tall Tale) as the title role in the action horror film “Diablo Steel”

The New Voice Play Festival, opening on June 19 at the Old Opera House in Charles Town, WV, provides the opportunity for audiences to witness completely new and original plays from playwrights all across the nation and vote on which play is their favorite. The four plays chosen this year vary from zany comedies to thought-provoking dramas and present various challenges to the actors and directors.

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ U.S. Healthcare Reform Expert Frank Saltzburg is a Regional Manager and Partner at Healthcare Solutions Team whose corporate offices are located in Lombard, IL. He holds the designation of a Certified Healthcare Reform Specialist (CHRS) and is a graduate of Rutgers University. Frank has joined a select group of entrepreneurs from around the world, along with international best-selling author and keynote speaker Mark Victor Hansen (Chicken Soup for the Soul), to co-write the forthcoming book titled, Boom!: The World's Leading Entrepreneurs and Professionals Reveal Their Secrets to Improving Your Health, Wealth and Lifestyle Through Their Explosive Techniques. Nick Nanton, Esq. along with business partner, JW Dicks, Esq., the leading agents to Celebrity Experts worldwide, recently signed a publishing deal with each of these authors to contribute their expertise to the book, which will be released under their CelebrityPress imprint.

?The 100th anniversary of one of the most extraordinary Christmas events in history will be celebrated with the world premiere of SOLDIER'S CHRISTMAS, a new play by award-winning playwright Phil Paradis, at Northern Kentucky University, tonight, December 12-21.

This year, ASCAP brings its 100th birthday celebration into the holiday season by unwrapping the top 30 ASCAP holiday songs of all time. Topping the list is 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,' written by Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie.

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (ADM21) will present 15 show-stopping musical theater dance numbers performed by stars from the musical theater and dance worlds during its Joyce Theater debut today, November 11-16, announced Nikki Feirt Atkins, Founder and Executive Artistic Director and Margo Sappington, Artistic Director. All performances will feature live music and will be directed by Margo Sappington with musical direction by Eugene Gwozdz.

?The 100th anniversary of one of the most extraordinary Christmas events in history will be celebrated with the world premiere of SOLDIER'S CHRISTMAS, a new play by award-winning playwright Phil Paradis, at Northern Kentucky University, December 12-21.

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (ADM21) will present 15 show-stopping musical theater dance numbers performed by stars from the musical theater and dance worlds during its Joyce Theater debut November 11-16, today announced Nikki Feirt Atkins, Founder and Executive Artistic Director and Margo Sappington, Artistic Director. All performances will feature live music and will be directed by Margo Sappington with musical direction by Eugene Gwozdz.

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Best-selling author Luka Hocevar, Owner of Hocevar Performance and Vigor Ground Functional Training Center, has joined a select group of the world's leading fitness and wellness experts co-write the forthcoming book titled, Rapid Body Makeover: The World's Leading Experts Reveal Proven Health, Fitness & Nutrition Secrets to Help You Achieve the Body You've Always Wanted but Couldn't Have Until Now! Nick Nanton, Esq., along with business partner, JW Dicks, Esq., recently signed a publishing deal with Luka and the other authors to contribute their expertise to the book, which will be released under their CelebrityPress imprint. Luka will contribute a chapter titled, 'Laying the Foundation For Transformation Success.' Since he was wee little kid, Luka was entrepreneurial. Unfortunately, many times it took him down the wrong path. Sports and fitness saved him. That is why these days he is all about running his businesses that are his purpose - his gym Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance which is located in Seattle, WA, and the gym he started in Slovenia, Vigor Move & Live. To serve his clients and change their lives is the internal alarm clock that gets him up in the morning. Luka also co-wrote the national best seller, The Fit Formula and self- published The Fitness Business Mixtape. He has also written for a number of top fitness and lifestyle blogs. More than anything, he loves writing to get all the things in his head out on paper and help people find solutions (or maybe help tip them out of ambivalence on a certain matter). From CelebrityPress: The guidance you can get from the PremierExperts in this book will take you through various body makeovers under a variety of conditions. However, regardless of your present condition, these authors can invariably show you how to accomplish your desired objective. They are experts by virtue of having 'been there and done that.' Regardless of the shape you're in, this book will answer some most important questions, focusing on three categories that influence a Rapid Body Makeover: mindset, nutrition and exercise. The coaching you will receive will help you to make long-lasting changes that will affect your life, your health and your appearance. The book is expected to be published in the summer of 2014. To find out more about Luka, go to: www.VigorGroundFitness.com or: www.LukaHocevar.com About Luka Hocevar: Luka is an entrepreneur, author, strength/fitness/business coach (yes, all that), world traveler, life enjoyer (is that even a word?) and former pro-basketball player who is working on hooping consistently again. There's a lot more to him, but he'll tell you those stories over a drink some time (or maybe you can read about them on his blog). Sport and fitness saved Luka's life. He was a knucklehead when he was younger. His coaches, team, family and drive to be the best basketball player (and the most capable athlete) is what tipped the scales and made him turn down a different path. When he was done with playing professional basketball, he went into fitness (he was actually in it all that time, but that's a story for another day) and for the last decade he has been purposeful about helping people change their life through the vehicle that changed his. Luka trains athletes, youth, and anyone that has a goal and desire to change for the better (those who don't; he helps them find it!). About Celebrity Press: Celebrity Press is a leading business, health and wellness book publisher that publishes books from thought leaders around the world. Celebrity Press has published books alongside Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Dan Kennedy, Dr. Ivan Misner, Robert Allen and many of the biggest experts across diverse fields. CelebrityPress has helped launch over 1400 best-selling authors to date. Learn more at http://www.celebritypresspublishing.com

The Old Opera House Theatre Company presents Neil Simon's dramatic comedy The Dinner Party, directed by Glenn Frail, tonight, April 25 and April 26, 27, May 2, 3, 4, 2014.