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The events in honor of the late Broadway actor/singer George 'Best' Costacos are continuing in his native Greece on the beautiful island of Aegina, where George was laid to rest last November. The first George 'Best' Costacos Memorial Marathon will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009.

Rogue Machine presents the second production in its second season, the Los Angeles premiere of Diana Son's STOP KISS. Directed by Elina de Santos and Matthew Elkins, the cast features Christian Anderson, Kristina Harrison, Justin Okin, Deborah Puette, Inger Tudor, and Jeorge Watson.

This July The Un-Common Theatre Co's Young Adult performers will present the legendary cult show 'Anyone Can Whistle'. This wacky, intelligent, highly unconventional musical satire points ahead to Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking work in the 1970s even as it keeps a foot firmly rooted in the musical theatre's golden age.

The National Youth Brass Band is celebrating 50 years since the first band was formed in 1959. To celebrate they are performing three concerts nationally (Christchurch, Wellington & Auckland).

ReVision Theatre presents a star studded cast featuring Steven Brinberg as Barbra Streisand with special guest Lainie Kazan in a benefit performance of Funny Girl. The one night only event will be at the Paramount Theatre on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park on Saturday, July 11th, at 8 pm.

A second performance by Emma Hunton of Spring Awakening has been added to Joe's Pub by popular demand. In addition to July 20 at 11:30pm, Hunton will also be performing August 9 at 9:30 pm.

Keeping with a tradition begun during last year's Free For All Movie Mondays, the Orange County Performing Arts Center will again hold fun and entertaining pre-performance theme contests for this summer's free film screenings of Annie (July 20), Footloose (July 27) and Mamma Mia! (August 3).

In preparation for the opening of the theater's renovated complex in Southwest D.C., Arena Stage has undertaken ARENA RESTAGED-a two-year festival of American voices. Part Two will continue the remarkable exploration of American work and provide the theater with necessary time to move into the new Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in time for the Fall 2010 opening.

Stageworks Theatre's 2009-2010 season features MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA!, GOLDA'S BALCONY, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, EURYDICE, A PERFECT GANESH, and BAD DATES.

Downstage launches Soundstage, an experiment in music presentation aimed at showcasing Wellington's hottest bands. Tailored for fans that prefer not to do battle with late nights and intoxicated punters, Sunday evening Soundstage gigs are the perfect chance to sit back with some friends, a glass of wine and enjoy the show.

Ars Nova presents Story Pirates After Dark on Saturday, July 25 at 8pm and Friday, August 28 at 8pm. Tickets are $15. After Dark shows are for adults only.

Official reports state that in Flower Mound, TX on June 10, 2009, a tornado touched down spreading damage across the city. There were numerous reports of roof damage, downed trees and flattened fences. For more information as this story unfolds, please see INTO THE WOODS at FMPAT July 10 through 18!

Comedy Works is pleased to announce that Bill Burr will perform at the Comedy Works Larimer Square Thursday, July 23 at 8:00 PM for $20.00; Friday, July 24 at 8:00 & 10:00 PM for $30.00; and Saturday, July 25 at 6:30, 8:30 & 10:30 PM for $30.00.

ShenanArts presents a Musical Breakfast Extravaganza on Saturday, July 18 from 8:00 to 10:00 am. Let our talented actors delight you with musical theatre songs while you enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes.

Recording Artist and Multi-award winning Broadway Star Chester Gregory returns to the musical stage as the lead in the revival of 'Dreamgirls'. 'Dreamgirls' tells the rags-to-riches story of an up-and-coming 1960's girl group from Chicago, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.

Rabbit Hole Ensemble is pleased to announce the world premiere of CANDIDE AMERICANA by Stanton Wood, based on Voltaire's classic satire.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents God's Pottery on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 9:00pm at Chop Suey.

The following are preview screenings of upcoming films that will be shown at the Emelin Theatre in July. Each features a Q&A with film makers and stars moderated by host Marshall Fine.

To celebrate its 15th anniversary, The Landor Theatre is delighted to announce a revival of the first musical ever produced at the venue, Stephen Sondheim's enchanting 'Into The Woods'.

On Friday, August 7th at 8pm, Joan Rivers is coming to the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts at Sarofim Hall.