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La MaMa will begin its 51st season -- the theatre's 2nd half-century as one of the world's most influential experimental theatres -- with works by Neil LaBute, Marco Calvani, Jean-Claude van Itallie, Ping Chong, Catherine Filloux, Yara Arts Group, John Jahnke and The Hotel Savant, Sheila Callaghan and foolsFURY, The Foundry Theatre featuring Taylor Mac and companies from New York, the U.S., Poland, Uganda and other countries around the world, it has been announced by Mia Yoo, La MaMa's artistic director.

Pipeline Theatre Company in association with Theater for the New City and Crystal Field (Artistic Director) are set to present GIANT KILLER SLUGS from August 22 through September 2 at Theater for the New City's Johnson Theater (155 First Ave) as part of the Dream Up Festival. It is written by Colby Day and will be directed by Daniel Johnsen.

The press party in Pittsburgh featured full length songs from the new musical DATE ME, DO ME, DUMP ME, conceived and written by Steven V. Mitchell.

Gail P. Luna and 204 Main presents SONGS FROM A GLASS HALF FULL, a musical revue, about the different perspectives we take toward the moments in our lives, with lyrics by Sharon Springs' very own Drew Taylor and music by Robert Cioffi, will be tested on July 27 and 28th at BANK in Sharon Springs, New York, in anticipation for its Manhattan premiere. The premiere in Sharon Springs will help to benefit the renovation/restoration of Chalybeate Park.

American Thymele Theatre's NYC Euripides Summer Festival Series presents Euripides' rarely staged and timely play CHILDREN OF HERCULES from August 7th thru 11th with outdoor performances at the East River Park Amphitheatre (8/7 and 8/8), the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park (8/9) and at Theatre 500 in the Times Square Arts Center (8/11). Stephen Diacrussi directs a cast of 25 headed by Michael Raimondi, Diana Swinburne, Tara Bancroft, Stephen Powell, Nicholas Sattinger, Paul Kirchmeyr and Ian Scott. The chorus is led by David Bushman.

Five Star features Denise Pearson who recently appeared on BBC1's THE VOICE. The band will appear at both Rewind Festivals in the UK in July and August. The first of the two festivals takes place at Scone Palace, Perth, Scotland from today, July 20-July 22. The second Rewind Festival will take place at Temple Island Meadows, Henley-on-Thames from Friday, August 17-19.

HIST 123 is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Alexandra Panzer, Tara Schuster, and Alice Winslow's I <3 REVOLUTION, directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh. I <3 REVOLUTON will play a limited engagement at The Living Theatre.

Now in its 17th year,Festival Latino returns to downtown Columbus' Genoa Park on Saturday, August 11, and Sunday, August 12. Produced by CAPA and presented by HONDA, the free, two-day event will offer children's activities, food,dance, and music from the heart of Latin America, including performances from Saturday night headliner Obie Bermudez and Sunday night headliner Miriam Cruz.

The Raleigh company present three wonderful performances: a musical performance by the renown Ed Stephenson & the Paco Band, performances of Durang/Durang by Bare Theatre, both at Burning Coal, and a performance by Opera NC in Cary.

The Dø, an incredible French/Finnish duo (vocalist Olivia Merilahti & multi-instrumentalist Dan Levy, conjure up an unlikely blend of indie rock, folk, dance, and mid-20th century pop.

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH CAROL BURNETT has been postponed from its July 26th date in light of host Kristin Chenoweth's injury. The event will be scheduled for a later date TBA.

Five Star features Denise Pearson who recently appeared on BBC1's THE VOICE. The band will appear at both Rewind Festivals in the UK in July and August. The first of the two festivals takes place at Scone Palace, Perth, Scotland from Friday, July 20-22. The second Rewind Festival will take place at Temple Island Meadows, Henley-on-Thames from Friday, August 17-19.

Hugh Cornwell has unveiled the artwork and track listing for his forthcoming studio album TOTEM AND TABOO, which is released in the UK on Monday 10th September through Cadiz Music.

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis will be producing TWELFTH NIGHT for the 2013 season, it was announced today by Rick Dildine, executive director of the annual outdoor festival at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park.

Josiah Theatre Works presents the one night only PRE-4TH ANNIVERSARY GALA CONCERT featuring SOPHIA LOREN COFFEE at the Harlem Tavern at 7PM. This distinguished event will lead up to the world premier musical SANGIN' THE TEARS AWAY.

Looking Glass Theatre announces its acceptance of #BFAPROBLEMS: THE MUSICAL to its Space Grant Program. This new musical cabaret written by Kyle Fox, Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld, and Nicole Weiss will get its world premiere in New York this summer. Directed by Kyle Fox, and starring Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld and Nicole Weiss, the piece will feature sketch comedy, musical theatre, and original songs written by the creative team, as well as original arrangements by the music director Benjamin Rauhala.