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The age-old tradition of matchmaking takes a contemporary twist in San Jose Repertory Theatre's world premiere of Love in American Times, by Philip Kan Gotanda. Love in American Times is directed by San Jose Rep's Artistic Director Rick Lombardo, and will run from May 12 through June 5, 2011. Press Opening Night is Wednesday, May 18 at 8 p.m. Proceeds of the company's iconic 'Pay What You Will Night' on Thursday, May 12, will benefit victims of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disasters.

The age-old tradition of matchmaking takes a contemporary twist in San Jose Repertory Theatre's world premiere of Love in American Times, by Philip Kan Gotanda. Love in American Times is directed by San Jose Rep's Artistic Director Rick Lombardo, and will run from May 12 through June 5, 2011. Press Opening Night is Wednesday, May 18 at 8 p.m. Proceeds of the company's iconic 'Pay What You Will Night' on Thursday, May 12, will benefit victims of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disasters.

Currently in its seventh and most prolific season, with 18 concerts, 12 premieres and collaborations with 21 living composers, the Momenta Quartet continues a strong spring indicative of its innovative programming; stylistically diverse and international in scope. After concerts and residencies at Rutgers University, Haverford College and Cornell University in March with acclaimed Indonesian vocalist Nyak Ina Raseuki (aka Ubiet), Momenta launches into May with two world premieres by Chinese American composer Jason Kao Hwang and a Koussevitzky commission by leading Chinese Malaysian composer Kee Yong Chong; a western premiere by Balinese composer Wayan Gde Yudane and New Zealand composer Jack Body as well as delving into the world of Mexican microtonal maven Julián Carrillo. This spring marked the first time in its history that Momenta has brought international collaborators to the United States in the form of Ubiet and Chong.

Red Thread Theater premieres 'Facing the Minotaur' June 3 - 4, 2011 at The Spoon Theater, 38 West 38th Street, New York City. This newly devised work was created by an ensemble process designed to uncover autobiographical material with transformative potential. James Baldwin once wrote that 'Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.' In 'Facing the Minotaur', an ensemble of six directed by Julie Rosier, interweaves three real life journeys of courageous self-confrontation by ensemble members DR Mann Hanson, Quai Nystrom and Kimberly Shelby-Szyszko.

In a virtual parade of some of contemporary dance's leading choreographic voices, The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago presents a tour de force season, beginning in fall 2011 with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, David Gordon's Pick Up Performance Co(s), Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan and, in a co-presentation with the Harris Theater of Music and Dance, the Merce Cunningham Dance Company's Legacy Tour.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Wilmington at the DuPont Theatre from Tuesday, May 10 to Sunday, May 15, 2011. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on the DuPont Theatre stage for a limited eight (8) performances only. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.

Jujamcyn Theaters and True Colors Theatre Company have announced the 3rd Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition, featuring high school students from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, and Seattle performing monologues by the legendary American playwright, to take place on Monday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). The event is free and open to the public!

An experienced, talented cast takes on the age-old tradition of matchmaking with a contemporary twist in San Jose Repertory Theatre's world premiere of Love in American Times, by Philip Kan Gotanda. Love in American Times is directed by San Jose Rep's Artistic Director Rick Lombardo, and will run from May 12 through June 5, 2011.

Yesterday morning, past Tony winners Anika Noni Rose and Matthew Broderick announced the 2011 Tony Awards nominees live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City. Today, BroadwayWorld talked to this year's nominees to hear their exciting stories of their reactions to the news. THE BOOK OF MORMON composer, lyricist, and book writer Robert Lopez went on the record about his double nomination and the story of how he became involved with the production!

To conclude the Los Angeles Master Chorale's 47th Season and Music Director Grant Gershon's 10th Anniversary Season, the Maestro and chorus spotlight the musical genius and the deeply spiritual side of jazz legend Duke Ellington with highlights from his legendary Sacred Concerts on Sunday, May 22, 2011, 7:00 p.m., at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Due to strong demand, an additional performance has been added to the Detroit stop of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World TourTM at Joe Louis Arena. The new performance is Sunday, October 16, 2011 which is in addition to the previously announced performance on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

The age-old tradition of matchmaking takes a contemporary twist in San Jose Repertory Theatre's world premiere of Love in American Times, by Philip Kan Gotanda. Love in American Times is directed by San Jose Rep's Artistic Director Rick Lombardo, and will run from May 12 through June 5, 2011. Press Opening Night is Wednesday, May 18 at 8 p.m. Proceeds of the company's iconic 'Pay What You Will Night' on Thursday, May 12, will benefit victims of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disasters.

Jujamcyn Theaters and True Colors Theatre Company have announced the 3rd Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition, featuring high school students from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, and Seattle performing monologues by the legendary American playwright, to take place on Monday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). The event is free and open to the public!

The Brown Paper Box Co. presents Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney's award-winning spoof, REEFER MADNESS! THE MUSICAL, as a one-night remount fundraiser of their sold-out 2010 hit. Performances are Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Studio BE (3110 N. Sheffield Ave.) in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. Tickets and information can be found at www.brownpaperbox.org or by calling 773.248.5900.

Its here! The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's 2011-2012 buzz-worthy Broadway Season--ten fantastic Broadway shows, highlighted by five outstanding Broadway "specials."

Tickets are on sale now for Lincoln Center's 23rd season of Midsummer Night Swing taking place every Tuesday through Saturday, June 28-July 16, with an added opening event on Monday, June 27th.

Singer, songwriter and producer, Alicia Keys will release a special 10th Anniversary Deluxe and Collector's edition on J Records / Legacy Recordings of her groundbreaking debut album songs in A minor on June 28th, 2011.

?Straight from a six-week tour of Australia, Chicago Shakespeare Theater's (CST) acclaimed Funk It Up About Nothin' makes its London debut at Theatre Royal Stratford East beginning April 8, 2011.

For its spring 2011 season, Harlem Stage-one of the country's leading producers and presenters of performances by artists of color-amps up its tradition of honoring Harlem's cultural history with a roster of contemporary artists in dance, music and film, who take inspiration from the past.

Today we are talking to one of the stars of the smash hit Broadway revival of Frank Loesser's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, co-starring Daniel Radcliffe, Tammy Blanchard and John Larroquette, at the Al Hirschfeld Theater, this actor can also be seen in the just-concluded final season of HBO's BIG LOVE and in a recurring role on ABC's BROTHERS & SISTERS - Mr. Christopher J. Hanke! Discussing everything from HAIR and hippies to business suits and HOW TO SUCCEED, as well as a thorough analysis of his CRY BABY experience and even a little IN MY LIFE, Hanke opens up about his co-stars, characters, collaborators and even shares a few audition stories.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Wilmington at the DuPont Theatre from Tuesday, May 10 to Sunday, May 15, 2011. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on the DuPont Theatre stage for a limited eight (8) performances only. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.

Columbia University School of the Arts Theatre Arts Program Presents ORESTEIA- Adapted and Directed by JONATHAN VANDENBERG After AESCHYLUS April 20-23, 2011 at The Riverside Theatre (91 Claremont Avenue Between 120th and 122nd Streets).

The 2011 Festival of New American Musicals, a five-month musical theatre festival, will be held April 1 through August 28, 2011, throughout Southern California.

The 2011 Festival of New American Musicals, a five-month musical theatre festival, will be held April 1 through August 28, 2011, throughout Southern California. Marcia Seligson, Bob Klein, and Linda Shusett are the Executive Producers of the annual festival, now in its fourth year. This year's Festival includes 16 world premieres, and an additional 10 west coast premieres.

Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity, today announced the Festival's 2011 programs. The fifth edition of Luminato's annual multi-disciplinary celebration of theatre, dance, music, literature, food, visual arts, fashion, film, and more takes place from June 10-19, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.