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The Fugard Theatre's production of CABARET begins with a perfectly realised moment of theatre. Before long, the magic of that moment wears off, and this production of the classic John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff musical begins to flounder in Matthew Wild's directionless staging of the piece.

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MILPITAS, Calif., Dec. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ It's the most wonderful time of year, and the Courtyard Milpitas Silicon Valley is ready to spread some good cheer.

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Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation presents its second season at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center -- Three Dog Night on Saturday, January 10 at 8 pm; The Four Tops on Saturday, February 21 at 8 pm; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on Friday, March 27 at 8 pm; The Muppet Movie Sing-a-Long on Saturday, May 16 at 2 pm and Dick Fox Doo Wop Extravaganza on Saturday, June 6 at 7 pm. This four concert season, and the additional attraction The Muppet Movie Sing-A-Long, is presented by the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation and is a means of raising funds to support arts in the schools and maintain this new, state-of-the-art facility.

Why do some actors make it and others don't? Ken Womble sets out to find the answer to this question, one that has fascinated and tormented him for years, in his new book, INSIDE ACT: How Ten Actors Made it and How You Can Too (Hansen Publishing Group, 373 pages, $24.99). To celebrate the release, BroadwayWorld will be featuring chapter previews from the new book. Today, hear from Richard Portnow!

In Celebrating Penny Fuller's stellar career, she will be sharing the stage with Richard Skipper recounting a 50+ year career in theater, television, film and in cabaret. She will be telling these stories to Richard Skipper of 'Richard Skipper Celebrates!' who interviews celebrities by blog and in a live setting such as the Spiral Theater Studio to get the essence of the artist's complete body of work.

In Celebrating Penny Fuller's stellar career, she will be sharing the stage with Richard Skipper recounting a 50+ year career in theater, television, film and in cabaret. She will be telling these stories to Richard Skipper of 'Richard Skipper Celebrates!' who interviews celebrities by blog and in a live setting such as the Spiral Theater Studio to get the essence of the artist's complete body of work.

The Jewish Museum and Bang on a Can are launching a new partnership to produce a series of dynamic musical performances at the Museum from June 2014 to May 2015. Inspired by the Jewish Museum's diverse slate of exhibitions, the five programs will take place throughout the year across the Museum at Fifth Avenue and 92nd Street, Manhattan. The partnership kicks off with Asphalt Orchestra performing during the Museum Mile Festival on June 10, followed by a July 10 concert featuring works by Minimalist composers such as Philip Glass and Louis Andriessen in conjunction with Other Primary Structures, an exhibition of global sculpture from the 1960s.

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The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the details for Fassbinder: Romantic Anarchist (Part 1), May 16 - June 1. Divided into two parts, the retrospective will be the most extensive presentation of Fassbinder's films in New York since 1997, with Part 1 including almost all of his work leading up to 1974 and Part 2 (screening in November) to pick up from 1974 through 1982. The ambitious two-part series will include all of his theatrical features, much of his television work, films he starred in, films that influenced him, and films that were influenced by his work.

Dr. Vincent N. Cefalu confronts the problems in the medical system. As a family practice physician, his first-hand experiences during his 30 year tenure in a Louisiana parish gave him the chance to deal with patients from the rural community. He realized the loopholes that needed attention and which he will highlight in his new publication, 'Through A Doctor's Eyes: Our Problematic System'.

Dr. Vincent N. Cefalu confronts the problems in the medical system. As a family practice physician, his first-hand experiences during his 30 year tenure in a Louisiana parish gave him the chance to deal with patients from the rural community. He realized the loopholes that needed attention and which he will highlight in his new publication, 'Through A Doctor's Eyes: Our Problematic System'.

Dr. Vincent N. Cefalu Sr., a rural physician and coroner of a mid-sized Louisiana parish for 14 years, opens the book of his life to inspire the world of what positivity can do to achieving ultimate success in life. In his inspiring memoir titled 'Achieving So Much With So Little', the author discusses many things from his family background to the difficulties he encountered while trying to achieve success. He also details the many interesting and unusual cases that he handled as coroner. This book promises to offer hope and inspiration to those who are also striving to achieve their life's ultimate goals.

Returning to the London stage for the first time in nearly 40 years the inimitable Angela Lansbury reunites with acclaimed director Michael Blakemore to reprise her Tony award-winning Broadway performance as Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit. Opening at the Gielgud Theatre on 18 March 2014, with previews from 1 March, this new production of Noel Coward's sharp comedy of social mores will also star Janie Dee and Charles Edwards.

The Jewish Museum's diverse program offerings in October include gallery talks with artists Elaine Reichek and the avant-garde fashion collective threeASFOUR; an author talk with feminist writer and artist Helene Aylon; a behind-the-scenes tour of threeASFOUR: MER KA BA with Assistant Curator Rebecca Shakyin; and a re-examination of Karl Marx's philosophy in a discussion moderated by communications scholar Liel Leibovitz. These programs are part of an expanded series of lectures, conversations, and events presented by the Museum throughout the fall.

The Old Globe will open its 2013-14 Season with The Last Goodbye, a new musical that marries Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and the incendiary songs of the legendary singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. Conceived and adapted by Michael Kimmel, the rock musical is directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson). Choreography is by Sonya Tayeh ('So You Think You Can Dance'), and orchestrations, music direction and arrangements are by Kris Kukul. The complete creative team and casting, as well as the remainder of the Globe's new season, will be announced at a later date. The Last Goodbye will run on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, Sunday, Sept. 22 - Nov. 3, 2013. Preview performances run Sept. 22- Oct. 5. Opening night is Sunday, Oct. 6. Tickets are currently available by subscription only. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.

Dr. Vincent N. Cefalu Sr., a rural physician and coroner of a mid-sized Louisiana parish for 14 years, opens the book of his life to inspire the world of what positivity can do to achieving ultimate success in life. In his inspiring memoir titled Achieving So Much With So Little, the author discusses many things from his family background to the difficulties he encountered while trying to achieve success. He also details the many interesting and unusual cases that he handled as coroner. This book promises to offer hope and inspiration to those who are also striving to achieve their life's ultimate goals.

As California's capital, Sacramento is where the buck stops. Politicians representing 37 million people meet inside the city's sparkling State Capitol building, where they haggle and twist arms. Now that the California state legislature is back in session, Christopher Arns-author of the new Moon Sacramento & the Gold Country-shares top tips to help visitors plan the perfect 'citizen tourist' experience in Sacramento.

As a hands-on aficionado, Michaels knows the ins and outs of the RV lifestyle and now, for the first time, he's sharing this passion and expertise with travelers and RV fans everywhere in Travel Channel's new original series, ROCK MY RV WITH BRET MICHAELS, premiering Today, May 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Utah's Repertory Dance Theatre was founded in 1966 as a fully-professional modern dance company through a cooperative effort involving the Salt Lake City community, the University of Utah and a major grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. This partnership was created to establish a company which would keep alive that unique, artistic achievement which is American Modern Dance.

The Old Globe will open its 2013-14 Season with The Last Goodbye, a new musical that marries Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and the incendiary songs of the legendary singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. Conceived and adapted by Michael Kimmel, the rock musical is directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson). Choreography is by Sonya Tayeh ("So You Think You Can Dance"), and orchestrations, music direction and arrangements are by Kris Kukul. The complete creative team and casting, as well as the remainder of the Globe's new season, will be announced at a later date. The Last Goodbye will run on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, Sept. 20 - Nov. 3, 2013. Preview performances run Sept. 20 - Oct. 5. Opening night is Sunday, Oct. 6. Tickets are currently available by subscription only. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced that it will present 15 films in their original 70mm glory, featuring a mix of beloved classics and rarely screened gems, all at the Walter Reade Theater - one of the last remaining cinemas in the country equipped to screen 70mm prints.