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Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway In Chicago announced today that tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney's Aladdin will go on sale to the public on Monday, December 5.  The hit Broadway musical will launch its North American tour in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre with performances beginning on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.  

Newly appointed Artistic Director of France's La Colline - national theatre, Wajdi Mouawad comes to Philadelphia with his internally acclaimed performance.

The limited Art-Edition will be published in two volumes, containing a total of 1,740 pages, and in the colors white, cardinal-red, black, and gold. The images are complemented by the artist's comments on his work as well as Bible verses from the revised Luther Bible 2017 from the German Bible Society. 'My father's dream will finally come true: Making THE WIEDMANN BIBLE accessible to everyone. We could not have asked for a better partner as a distributor than the German Bible Society,' says Martin Wiedmann, son of the deceased artist. Willy Wiedmann always wanted his Bible to become accessible for Christians around the world. Because certain technologies were not readily available, he was not able to publish it during his lifetime. He therefore buried his vision and kept his Bible hidden in his gallery's attic where it slipped into obscurity until his son revealed the artwork in 2014. '...I felt that my work gave them something special and cause a feeling of content and even some kind of happiness. Ergo my conscious told me, if only these few people already benefited from my work why shouldn't all Christians?' -From Willy Wiedmann's Bible Journal. In order to make this project happen, Martin Wiedmann will produce this unique Art-Edition while the German Bible Society will be responsible for copy editing as well as distribution and sales. 'THE WIEDMANN BIBLE is a very impressive artwork. It visually encourages people to engage with the Bible's content actively. We are very pleased to include this unique book into our repertoire,' says Reiner Hellwig, the German Bible Society's Chief Operating Officer. The limited Art-Edition will be published in German. You can reserve your copy on THE WIEDMANN BIBLE's website. Editions in English and Spanish will follow after the initial German publication. 'THE WIEDMANN BIBLE is another step for our mission foundation: Disseminating the Bible and the opportunity of education with the help of it. Since THE WIEDMANN BIBLE depicts the complete Old and New Testament in images it speaks all languages,' says Horst Scheurenbrand, Director of International Programs of the German Bible Society. In May THE WIEDMANN BIBLE started supporting the United Bible Societies' project which helps people learn how to read and write by means of the Bible. Parts of the proceeds will be donated towards this project. Other parts will be used towards the distribution of THE WIEDMANN BIBLE to make it accessible to everyone. About THE WIEDMANN BIBLE: THE WIEDMANN BIBLE was illustrated by the artist Willy Wiedmann. In 3.333 illustrations the complete Old Testament and New Testament is depicted in the format of a concertina folder. For 16 years (1984 - 2000) Willy Wiedmann worked on this Bible. He created it in his Polycon Painting Style. His work has a total length of approximately 1 mile. For more Information visit: www.thewiedmannbible.com Contact THE WIEDMANN BIBLE: Martin Wiedmann Tel.: +41 79 400 9774 Diana Lammerts Tel.: +49 151 240 77997 Email: press@thewiedmannbible.com About the German Bible Society: The Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft (German Bible Society) is a not-for-profit religious foundation. It is engaged in translation of the Scriptures, the development and dissemination of innovative Bible editions, and in giving all people access to the message of the Bible. It bears international responsibility for scholarly Bible editions in the original languages. Through its international programs, in collaboration with other members of the United Bible Societies, it supports translation and distribution of the Bible worldwide, so that everyone can read the Bible in their own language. Contact German Bible Society (Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft): Reiner Hellwig Tel.: +49 711/7181-249. Email: hellwig@dbg.de Horst Scheurenbrand Tel.: +49 711/7181-270 Email: scheurenbrand@dbg.de For more Information visit: www.die-bibel.de/en/

TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ With personal debt-to-income ratios at an all-time high, it is a little-known fact that the majority of the 12 regional Federal Reserve banks voted to raise interest rates during their two most recent meetings. Yet, the Fed board decided to hold the discount rate steady and kept the main benchmark interest rate unchanged. Could the fact that this is a U.S. presidential election year have anything to do with this? Did you know that the sub-prime crash of 2008 and the dot-com crash of 2000 both occurred during U.S. presidential election years? Politics, the stock market and our personal finances are linked in ways that few people truly understand, according to Financial Life Coach, investor and Certified Financial Planner Roel Sarmago (Coach Roel).

The Palace Theater is offering its monthly guided tour on Friday, November 4 from 11:00AM - 12:30PM. The tours are an opportunity for lovers of history, architecture and theater to learn   about what makes the magic happen behind the curtain along with the myths and lore of being a ninety-five year old  theatrical landmark. Admission is $5.00 per person and can be purchased online atwww.palacetheaterct.org, by phone at 203-346-2000, or in person at the Box Office, 100 East Main St. in Waterbury. Groups larger than ten people are asked to contact the Box Office to book their reservations in advance.

PERTH, Australia and WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ 244 Team USA athletes, age 35-90+, are headed to Perth, Australia, to compete in the World Masters Athletics Championships October 26-November 6. The USA team includes 16 returning world champions and 20 national age group champions.Team USA joins the meet's over 4000 athletes and 90 countries.

Any Broadway musical aficionado will be very familiar with the mere mention of Kelli O'Hara. Since landing her first Broadway role in JEKYLL & HYDE in 2000, Kelli has become the go-to staple for strong, three-dimensional women - who just happens to possess the voice of an angel. Long overdue for her Tony Award recognition, her name was called for her role in THE KING & I.

The veil between worlds has been lifted. Welcome to Purgatory, hell on earth. This Halloween Season 4th Dimension Theatricals, is bringing New York State's largest, longest, and only full contact haunted house, to New York City. THE UNINVITED: AWAKENING, will bring the fright to select nights from September 30th through November 6th at the Historic Graham Court, 151 W 116th Street, NY, NY on the northwest corner of 116th street and 7th Avenue.

PALMYRA, Va., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Readers who pre-order 'How to Be a Financial Grownup: Proven Advice from High Achievers on How to Live Your Dreams and Have Financial Freedom' by Bobbi Rebell between now and October 18 th will receive a free gift card to use in support of a financial literacy project on DonorsChoose.org as part of Rebell's Giving Back program. The DonorsChoose.org campaign is co-sponsored by HighTower, whose founder and CEO Elliot Weissbluth is featured in the book as a financial Role Model. For more details, visit: www.bobbirebell.com/about/giving-back.

 Friday, October 15 is your chance to learn some of what makes the magic happen behind the curtain along with the history and lore steeped in  ninety-five years as an entertainment venue during the Waterbury Palace Theater's upcoming monthly tour from 11a.m. to 12:30p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person and can be purchased online at www.palacetheaterct.org, by phone at 203-346-2000, or in person at the Box Office, 100 East Main St. in Waterbury. Groups larger than ten people are asked to contact the Box Office to book their reservations in advance.

Saturday, September 9 is your chance to peek behind the curtain and learn some of the  95 years of history and lore during the Waterbury Palace Theater's upcoming monthly tour from 11a.m. to 12:30p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person and can be purchased online atwww.palacetheaterct.org, by phone at 203-346-2000, or in person at the Box Office, 100 East Main St. in Waterbury. Groups larger than ten people are asked to contact the Box Office to book their reservations in advance.

The veil between worlds has been lifted. Welcome to Purgatory, hell on earth. This Halloween Season 4th Dimension Theatricals, is bringing New York State's largest, longest, and only full contact haunted house, to New York City. THE UNINVITED: AWAKENING, will bring the fright to select nights from September 30th through November 6th at the Historic Graham Court, 151 W 116th Street, NY, NY on the northwest corner of 116th street and 7th Avenue.

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce casting for the Chicago engagement of Disney's NEWSIES. The Tony Award-winning production will begin performances at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W Randolph) on Thursday, July 28 for a limited engagement through Sunday, August 7.

The 70th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 12th at 8/9c hosted by James Corden. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize.

Manhattan Concert Productions is pleased to announce the fifth installment of its Broadway Series, the Gershwin musical comedy, Crazy For You in its 25th Anniversary year. The concert performance will take place at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center on February 19, 2017 at 8pm. Crazy For You joins previous acclaimed concert performances of Ragtime, Titanic, Parade, and The Secret Garden. The concert performance of Crazy For You will feature a chorus of over 200 singers from the across the United States, a professional cast and creative team, and the enlarged forces of the New York City Chamber Orchestra. 

Artists at Play hosts its annual Summer Salon at the Armory Center for the Arts today, May 28. The Summer Salon includes a champagne brunch and a special presentation of DINNER WITH FRIENDS by Donald Margulies, directed by Artists at Play founding member, Peter J. Kuo. All proceeds from the Summer Salon go towards Artists at Play's world premiere this fall of The Two Kids that Blow Shit Up by Carla Ching. To make a reservation, contact AAP.BoxOffice@gmail.com.

Tome Cousin is an interdisciplinary artist who has molded an award winning international career that includes collaboration and performance on Broadway, television, film, dance, theater, music, photography, and literature. He holds a Bachelors of Arts in Dance History and Choreography and a Masters of Fine Art in New Media Art and Performance. He is an Associate Professor of Dance at the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama.

When the summer heat turns up, it's time to fire up the grill. FST hosts a Southern-style Back Lot BBQ fundraiser on June 8 at 6pm, and everyone's invited. Complete with live music from the Manatee River Bluegrass Band and all the fixin's - cooked low and slow. Ribs, chicken, pork, you name it…we're grilling it. Enjoy a cold beverage and bring your appetite to the back lot behind the Sudakoff Theatre building. Tickets are $100, of which $60 is tax deductible. A $1000 sponsorship includes 6 tickets, and your own reserved picnic table. For tickets, contact Steve Turrisi, Development Associate, by phone at

?Embark on a journey through 94 years of theater magic during the Waterbury Palace Theater's upcoming monthly tour scheduled for Friday, June 3, from 11a.m. to 12:30p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person and can be purchased online at www.palacetheaterct.org, by phone at 203-346-2000, or in person at the Box Office, 100 East Main St. in Waterbury. Groups larger than ten people are asked to contact the Box Office to book their reservations in advance.

MELBOURNE, Australia, April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Ideas are a defining topic for business. A new iBook, 'Ideas Breaking Through: Be a Game-Changer,' uncovers what happens to ideas on their way to great outcomes. It spans more than 2000 years in 231 pages. This includes evidence about the role of ideas among our major value-adding decisions, and game-changing activities.

Cosmic Gate is transporting us to the early 2000's with a fresh remix of their original hit “Exploration of Space.” Five years ago the duo updated “Exploration of Space” for the first time calling it their 'Back 2 Future Remix'

Today in 2000, Contact opened at the Vivien Beaumont Theatre, where it ran for 1010 performances.Contact: The Musical is a musical 'dance play' (some deemed it a ballet) that was developed by Susan Stroman and John Weidman, with its 'book' by Weidman and both choreography and direction by Stroman. It consists of three separate one-act dance plays. The show was received with much critical acclaim and won the 2000 Tony Award for Best Musical. A West End production opened at the Queen's Theatre in October 2002, and closed on May 10, 2003.

San Diego Repertory Theatre extends the run of "R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE" due to popular demand with four additional performances. Written and directed by D.W. Jacobs, co-founder of San Diego REPertory Theatre, and performed by Ron Campbell, the return engagement now runs through April 10, 2016.

Author and screenwriter, Joe Barfield is described by his peers as a 'creative storyteller' who has led an adventurous life. Barfield states, 'the most important thing I ever did was to raise my children. I was 'mister mom' before it was popular.' He likes adventure. His book entitled, 'Formula 2000, the Dream' is a book where every chapter depicts actual racing stories that he or his son, well-known race car driver, Beaux Barfield experienced firsthand. Barfield stated in an interview last fall that he loves children and animals, and he 'makes it a point,' continued Barfield, 'to include at least one child or animal as a character in each of his books.' He takes real life depictions, matters of the heart, and creates engaging fictional stories, wanting each book, by its conclusion to provide a message of hope for his readers. This is the actual consensus according to those who know his stories first hand and his abilities in storytelling. 'Live for Today' is about what happened to Barfield in high school in terms of much of the content. One of the main characters in the book is Marilyn. Barfield states, 'I dated her when I was 18. She was beautiful.' The book 'Live for Today' is a faith based story written to prevent suicide and and to encourage bullies to stop being cruel in their words and to look for the immense good in themselves and others always. One must another build up and never tear down. The story 'Live for Today,' both the forthcoming feature film production and the novel are an effort to demonstrate that there is always hope and with faith anything can be overcome. 'Brightest days often occur following one's darkest days, one just needs to hold on, as better days present themselves always,' Barfield continues, 'in terms of the message of the book, it's to inspire hope, that things do get better, and that suicide is not ever the answer.' 'Live for Today' is available for download on both smashwords.com and amazon.com and is available in its paperback edition on both sites. It is also available on barnesandnoble.com. Barfield incorporates characters who are relatable, as well as noteworthy. In terms of Barfield recalling high school in the 60s, in his novel 'Live for Today' he recounts time spent with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, as he is a character in the book. Barfield and Gibbons attended high school together, Gibbons graduating a year after Barfield. Barfield produced his first film production based on the novel, 'Live for Today' on a modest budget and premiered the film in Katy, TX, working with mostly high school students who were involved as talent and production staff. Many of the youth in town, very dedicated to the cause and the story, stepped forward to be a part of the production. The website is www.K-TFilms.com. Barfield stated in a recent interview, he has plans to develop 'Live for Today' into a full length feature film. Pre-production to begin at some point in 2016. He indicated possibly bringing back some of the same cast from the low budget, yet high quality feature that was filmed and distributed in Katy, TX based on the novel. The forthcoming feature, yet to be produced, will be distributed at least domestically and through the film festival circuit, as it is an important film to be made considering the positive message it gives many who may be struggling. It tells a story that many will find relatable. 'It will help them to know all can be overcome' and that there is always hope. A portion of proceeds from book and / or download sales, will be contributed to the forthcoming 'Live for Today' film project. There will be a crowdfunding campaign launched sometime this spring by well known social justice advocate, animal advocate, an anti-bullying ambassador and film producer/director/actress, Lisa Pellegrene. Barfield has completed nine novels and nine scripts to date. His script, 'The Company' won best script in a fan based best story contest. His websites are www.K-TFilms.com, and www.jbarfield.com. He plans to include, 'Live for Today' feature film updates for the forthcoming features on both websites. Barfield resides with his lovely wife in Katy, TX. Press release prepared by Publicist/Media Relations contact Lisa Pellegrene. Ms. Pellegrene is a social justice advocate and an ambassador/spokesperson for the anti-bullying organization, Rise and Stand. Ms. Pellegrene is an international animal advocate, a four year vegan, Director of Pittie's Angel's, and the Southern California Branch of Mid-West Rottweiler Rescue. She is also the Director/Chairperson of the Santa Monica Branch of ALL/Women's Economic Forum (NGO), a global organization with women ambassadors worldwide, who stand for empowerment for all, and to be a sense of encouragement and strength for others. There will be a crowdfunding campaign launched sometime this spring by Ms. Pellegrene on behalf of Barfield and the forthcoming film production, 'Live for Today.' In addition to being a well known social justice advocate, animal advocate/vegan, an anti-bullying ambassador, she is a film producer/director/actress and publicist/journalist and has operated a consulting practice based in Los Angeles for the past 15 years to effectively assist philanthropists, filmmakers, authors, talent, artists and entrepreneurs. Media who would like to interview Barfield or who have questions about this release, please contact Publicist/Media Relations Contact, Lisa Pellegrene via email at ideaanalyst@gmail.com.

One of San Diego REPertory Theatre's most acclaimed productions, R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER: THE HISTORY (AND MYSTERY) OF THE UNIVERSE returns to the Lyceum Stage after 16 years. Written and directed by D.W. Jacobs, co-founder of San Diego REPertory Theatre, and performed by Ron Campbell, the show opens tonight, March 16 at 7 p.m. and runs through Sunday, April 3 on the Lyceum Stage.