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International City Theatre kicks off its 2011 'Season of Romantic Adventures' with the West Coast premiere of a musical about loving life, loving thinking, loving making art, and loving love. Loving Repeating: A Musical of Gertrude Stein, adapted from Stein's writings by Tony Award winners Stephen Flaherty and Frank Galati, explores the writer's capricious love affair with language, self expression, and her lifelong companion, Alice B. Toklas. caryn desai [sic] directs and Darryl Archibald is musical director. The limited, four-week engagement runs January 21-Februay 13, with low-priced previews on January 18, 19 and 20.

Coming to Plays & Players (P&P) mainstage Jan. 13-29 is William Finn's A New Brain: a semi-autobiographical musical journey through his diagnosis and treatment of a seemingly terminal defect in his brain. Protagonist Gordon Schwinn's greatest fear is dying with his best songs still inside him, so he works day and night from his hospital bed to get them all out. Premiering off-Broadway to rave reviews over a decade ago, P&P is proud to introduce Philadelphia theater-goers and musical-lovers to a harrowing yet heartwarming tale about the healing power of art.

Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County announced - as a special addition to the Broadway in Miami 2010-2011 Season - the return of the beloved hit FORBIDDEN BROADWAY. After breaking box office records at the Center in 2008, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY is set to leave its uproarious mark on Miami once again, on stage in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater from December 14 - 26, 2010. Roasting and toasting Broadway hits - including those on the current Adrienne Arsht Center lineup, from In the Heights to Jersey Boys - the show promises two straight weeks of non-stop laughs.

Spending an evening with Toni Morrell and her Legendary Ladies is one to treasure. This lady, as I've reviewed her in My American Dream, is one hell of a singer and actress who embodies a star, and underneath possesses the warmth and radiance of a genuine human being.

THE 12TH ANNUAL A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, a new entertainment special to be broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, will include moving performances by Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge, Grammy Award-winning group Maroon 5, Grammy Award-winning superstar Ricky Martin and Grammy Award-winning hip hop artist Nelly. The show will open with a performance by pop sensation Katy Perry. The hosts of 'The Talk,' Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Holly Robinson Peete, Leah Remini and Marissa Jaret Winokur, as well as Academy Award and Golden Globe Award winning actress Mira Sorvino ('Mighty Aphrodite') will be among the talent set to present.

Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County announced - as a special addition to the Broadway in Miami 2010-2011 Season - the return of the beloved hit FORBIDDEN BROADWAY. After breaking box office records at the Center in 2008, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY is set to leave its uproarious mark on Miami once again, on stage in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater from December 14 - 26, 2010. Roasting and toasting Broadway hits - including those on the current Adrienne Arsht Center lineup, from In the Heights to Jersey Boys - the show promises two straight weeks of non-stop laughs.

Today we are talking to one of the brightest stars in all of Oz - Australia, that is - the dashing leading man and internationally renowned solo recording artist David Campbell! In this enthusiastic and ingratiating interview, Campbell talks about his life on the stage - having starred in SUNSET BOULEVARD, THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, URINETOWN, SHOUT! and many hit musicals in his homeland - as well his extensive recording and concert tour career, with a special focus on this week's US release of his stellar show tune album ON BROADWAY which features the world premiere recording of one of the best Broadway eleven o'clock numbers of the last twenty years - maybe ever - coming from the forthcoming Marc Shaiman/Scott Wittman score for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (which opens on Broadway near the end of this season). Plus, he addresses the rumors of taking on the role of The Phantom in the Australian premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES and gives us an update on his upcoming US concert appearances. Check out our chat, then be sure to pick up ON BROADWAY which is in stores and on iTunes now! He may sing 'Goodbye' like nobody‘s business, but we are just saying hello to the charismatic David Campbell.

The Waterfront Playhouse announces auditions for 'The New Century' by Paul Rudnick, which is part of their 2010/11 season. The auditions will be held on Thursday, October 14, 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Waterfront Playhouse. Director Rich Simone will be looking for five experienced comedic actors between the ages of 20 to 60. The play requires actors who are comfortable with the verbal demands of the script, as well as fitting the specific types of the characters. A complete character breakdown is on our website: www.WaterfrontPlayhouse.org. Production dates for 'The New Century' are April 5 to April 23 with rehearsals beginning sometime early March. All of the roles are open and all are paid.

The Waterfront Playhouse announces auditions for 'The New Century' by Paul Rudnick, which is part of their 2010/11 season. The auditions will be held on Thursday, October 14, 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Waterfront Playhouse. Director Rich Simone will be looking for five experienced comedic actors between the ages of 20 to 60. The play requires actors who are comfortable with the verbal demands of the script, as well as fitting the specific types of the characters. A complete character breakdown is on our website: www.WaterfrontPlayhouse.org. Production dates for 'The New Century' are April 5 to April 23 with rehearsals beginning sometime early March. All of the roles are open and all are paid.

Last night I had the unbelievable treat of talking to one of the finest actors alive - whether playing to a select audience off-Broadway or to millions of moviegoers - Oscar-winning actor (and now film director), and a part of many of the finest films of the twenty-first century, the charming and compelling Philip Seymour Hoffman! In this exclusive interview, Hoffman candidly covers the many highlights of his stage and screen career in addition to providing a thorough discussion of his new film JACK GOES BOATING which opens in selected cities this month! It's like an acting class with a class act - and one hell of - of an actor. Whether you are a fan of Hollywood, Broadway or both this is an entertainment junkie's purple dragon dream interview made real!

With a preview performance on August 19th and its opening August 20th, THE NEW CENTURY plays at Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré in the historic French Quarter on a three week run until September 5th. It will be in the 125-seat Muriel's Cabaret Theatre, an intimate setting for a production that tackles a series of challenging topics with wit and grace, and leaves the most telling questions unanswered. THE NEW CENTURY offers adults a witty child-free night out (content not suitable for audiences under 18). It is a provocative and outrageous adult comedy, featuring a collection of hilarious characters in a sequence of four interconnected short plays.

International City Theatre, Long Beach's Professional Resident Theater Company at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, has announced an engaging lineup of five plays for 2011.

With a preview performance on August 19th and its opening August 20th, THE NEW CENTURY plays at Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré in the historic French Quarter on a three week run until September 5th. It will be in the 125-seat Muriel's Cabaret Theatre, an intimate setting for a production that tackles a series of challenging topics with wit and grace, and leaves the most telling questions unanswered. THE NEW CENTURY offers adults a witty child-free night out (content not suitable for audiences under 18). It is a provocative and outrageous adult comedy, featuring a collection of hilarious characters in a sequence of four interconnected short plays.

'Honey, there's no way I'm letting you out of the house in that outfit.' 'Mom, please put something else on, you're embarrassing me!' Fashion fist-a-cuffs between mothers and daughters are inevitable and wardrobe wars have been waged since the beginning of time. WE tv sets out to make peace in these complex, but loving mother-daughter relationships with its new half-hour original series, YOU'RE WEARING THAT?!? premiering with back-to-back episodes Thursday, August 19th at 10PM ET/PT. While mothers scoff at their daughters' sense of style (or lack thereof) and daughters are not shy about expressing their disdain for mom's wardrobe choices, Luciene Salomone, New York-based stylist and YOU'RE WEARING THAT?!? host, has a very clear goal: to help these ladies find common ground and develop a mutual respect for each other's style sensibility. The premiere season of this nine-part series features celebrity mother/daughter duos including former 'American Idol' alum, Kimberley Locke; Charlene Tilton, star of the hit 80s series, 'Dallas,' and professional poker player, Annie Duke.

With a preview performance on August 19th and its opening August 20th, THE NEW CENTURY plays at Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré in the historic French Quarter on a three week run until September 5th. It will be in the 125-seat Muriel's Cabaret Theatre, an intimate setting for a production that tackles a series of challenging topics with wit and grace, and leaves the most telling questions unanswered. THE NEW CENTURY offers adults a witty child-free night out (content not suitable for audiences under 18). It is a provocative and outrageous adult comedy, featuring a collection of hilarious characters in a sequence of four interconnected short plays.

'Honey, there's no way I'm letting you out of the house in that outfit.' 'Mom, please put something else on, you're embarrassing me!' Fashion fist-a-cuffs between mothers and daughters are inevitable and wardrobe wars have been waged since the beginning of time. WE tv sets out to make peace in these complex, but loving mother-daughter relationships with its new half-hour original series, YOU'RE WEARING THAT?!? premiering with back-to-back episodes Thursday, August 19th at 10PM ET/PT. While mothers scoff at their daughters' sense of style (or lack thereof) and daughters are not shy about expressing their disdain for mom's wardrobe choices, Luciene Salomone, New York-based stylist and YOU'RE WEARING THAT?!? host, has a very clear goal: to help these ladies find common ground and develop a mutual respect for each other's style sensibility. The premiere season of this nine-part series features celebrity mother/daughter duos including former 'American Idol' alum, Kimberley Locke; Charlene Tilton, star of the hit 80s series, 'Dallas,' and professional poker player, Annie Duke.

A college tour is not new for Nhojj. In 2004 he toured American colleges to promote his critically acclaimed 'Someday Peace Love & Freedom' CD. This time around there is no album to promote - just a deep rooted conviction that this is what he should do right now. In a society where homophobia still exists, Nhojj wants to share strength, hope, and pride with Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) youth everywhere. The message is - Love is a gift from God, and regardless of sexual orientation 'Love Is Love.'

The Windham Theatre Guild will hold open auditions for the comedy On Golden Pond. . Before the film version starring Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn, there was the Tony Award winning play.

The Windham Theatre Guild will hold open auditions for the comedy On Golden Pond. . Before the film version starring Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn, there was the Tony Award winning play.

On July 13, WaterTower Music will release the new live concert recording of Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, the eagerly-anticipated sequel to Bugs Bunny on Broadway, the record-setting orchestra-and-film concert that reinvented a new genre of symphony orchestra concert when it debuted in 1990.