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Play titles such as 3 Egg-cellent Eggs, Flipper's Fright, Three Mice Save the Day and The Postman That Bit Back! represent the creativity in the minds of the Young Playwrights. Florida Studio Theatre will celebrate the achievements of the winning playwrights with the Young Playwrights Festival Day on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Over 300 people will travel to Sarasota from as far as Miami and across the seas (Vladimir, Russia, Tel Mond, Israel and Dunfermline, Scotland) to see the plays and receive recognition.

If you are looking for something original to do on Mothers Day Weekend, this is the perfect solution. Join Sara and Michael as they celebrate the diva songstress, Barbra Streisand. Chock full of your favorite Streisand tunes, and plenty of tidbits for you to share at cocktail parties!

The Sound of Music Sing Along A benefit for Rising Action Theatre at the Manor. 2356 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors

On Sunday, April 17th from 12 pm to 6 pm, everyone is invited to join The PlayGround Theatre's celebration of this newest production by attending CHINATOWN Miami in Miami Shores. CHINATOWN Miami is a Chinese street festival that will fill Miami Shores with the sights, sounds, and tastes of the diverse cultures of China. Six blocks of downtown Miami Shores, NE 2nd Avenue from 94th to 100th streets, will be closed off for CHINATOWN Miami. The Chinese street festival is free and open to the public, and includes a green market, food, arts and crafts vendors, musicians, and shows for children that include magicians and dragons. The 2pm performance of The Red Thread will be followed by a traditional Chinese dragon parade featuring actors from the production, in addition to a post-performance VIP Chinese dining experience next to the theatre (tickets will be required).

In a major coup for the Boca Raton regional theater, Caldwell Theatre Company has successfully booked legendary film and television star Ed Asner to star in a one man show, FDR by Dore Schary. FDR explores the life of one of America's best-loved presidents and the events and decisions that shaped a nation. This powerful play follows the iconic president as he reflects on his years in office, from inauguration to the trials of World War II.

Terri's Broadway appearances have been star-turns in 'Chicago,' 'Finian's Rainbow,' 'Barnum,' 'Ain't Misbehavin',' 'Bubbling Brown Sugar,' 'Stepping Out At Radio City' (with Liza Minelli) and many others. She's also appeared in such Off-Broadway shows as 'Nunsense' and the legendary production of 'The Club' directed by Tommy Tune, as well as many regional and stock appearances.

Long time Forbidden Broadway Diva Christine Pedi sings songs about and made famous by the great ladies of the stage, screen and beyond. With comic flair & warm appreciation, she conjures up Ethel Merman, Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, Julie Andrews and more as well as classic tunes first popularized by many a great dame (real or imagined). Christine Pedi's Great Dames has won the 2008 New York NightLife Award, Backstage Bistro Award, Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs nomination and 'Top Ten Memorable Theatre Moments of the Year' on BroadwayWorld.com.

The Boca Raton Theatre Guild announced that Terry Lawrence's newest play, 'Scott,' will be presented at this year's annual play reading, April 15th - 17th. The readings will take place at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park.(301 South Military Trail, Boca Raton, 33486)

West Palm Beach's longest residing professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, will launch its 12th Anniversary season with Arthur Miller's acclaimed play 'All My Sons' on Saturday, November 12th (8PM) at their brand new Clematis Street theatre (201 Clematis Street). The season will continue with a distinguished roster of plays including 'The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds' by Paul Zindel, 'The Pitmen Painters' by Lee Hall, 'Master Harold'...and the boys' by Athol Fugard and 'Proof' by David Auburn.

Rodgers and Hart's Broadway classic Pal Joey comes to the University of Miami Jerry Herman Ring Theatre this spring. Running from April 13 - 23, 2011, Pal Joey tells the story of Joey - a nightclub habitué in the habit of loving and leaving women. Despite that, he is also thoroughly lovable.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents AN EVENING WITH DAME EDNA. The glittering, effervescent, tirelessly funny DAME EDNA EVERAGE will light up the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall with her purple-hued hair and sassy Aussie wit on April 13 and 14, 2011. The Tony Award-winning dame from Down Under brings her stage show to Miami for two evenings of glitz, glamour, and her signature gladiolas. AN EVENING WITH DAME EDNA is part of the inaugural season of the 2010-2011 Adrienne Arsht Center comedy series, COMEDY PLANET.

THE COLOR PURPLE is based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous, GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is about hope and the healing power of love.

DAVID OSBORNE TRIO Nationally known as 'The Pianist to the Presidents,' David Osborne has played for every U.S. President since Jimmy Carter, who once called him 'one of the finest pianists in the United States.' And, following a White House concert, George W. Bush once gushed, 'That boy can play!'

Terri's Broadway appearances have been star-turns in 'Chicago,' 'Finian's Rainbow,' 'Barnum,' 'Ain't Misbehavin',' 'Bubbling Brown Sugar,' 'Stepping Out At Radio City' (with Liza Minelli) and many others. She's also appeared in such Off-Broadway shows as 'Nunsense' and the legendary production of 'The Club' directed by Tommy Tune, as well as many regional and stock appearances.

New American Theater (NAT) has announced two new shows in their NAT Cabaret Series. Currently onstage is Songs For A New World, with performances thru April 10th. After that, two great cabaret series shows including the return of 'Elvis' and a tribute to Peggy Lee.

The University of Miami announced the return of alumnus Joshua Henry (B.M. ‘06) for an evening of theater songs and backstage stories on Sunday, April 10th at 8 PM in Gusman Hall (1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables). The event called 'Broadway Unplugged' is a fundraiser to benefit his N.Y. theater company - Jaradoa Theater.

Kravis Center to Offer a Nonstop Series of Dazzling Performers & Productions During April, May & June 2011 Highlights Include the Beach Boys, Bill Maher, Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell, Smokey Robinson, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Yanni, The Color Purple & 18th Annual Reach for the Stars

Recent University of Central Florida graduate and now New York city based actress, Abby Rockwell Savage, plays Aiofe in Reina Hardy's newest work, Glassheart, at Orlando Shakespeare Theatre's Playfest running April 8-17th. 'I couldn't pass up the opportunity to be back in Orlando for Playfest again,' says Savage. I've participated in it for the last three years as either a theatre goer or an actress. To me, it is an amazing example of artists coming together in the spirit of community and collaboration and has become my favorite 'must-see attraction' when I am in the city. I couldn't wait to come back and I jumped at the chance to play this role.'

The final play of Florida Stage's 24th subscription season is the world premiere of a darkly funny, electric and timely new play by Carter W. Lewis, The Cha-Cha of a Camel Spider. From the award-winning author of The Storytelling Ability of a Boy and Women Who Steal, The Cha-Cha of a Camel Spider asks the questions, what happens when our 'soldiers of fortune' outnumber our army troops and can art really make a difference in a corporatized world? The Cha-Cha of a Camel Spider continues Florida Stage's first season as the resident company in the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.