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The Hollywood Bowl previously announced Vannesa Hudgens for the role of Mimi in its production of RENT, which will have three performances August 6, 7, and 8. Today the Bowl is announcing additional casting, led by Emmy winner and Grammy nominee Wayne Brady in the role of Tom Collins.

Ground Up Theatre Co. Presents GAME OVER World Premiere 6/4-7/18

Cabaret at the Castle Proudly Presents Nita Whitaker in The Courage to Dream. The concert will feature Musical Direction by Nelson Kole.

Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller formed one of the best and most prolific songwriting teams of the 50's and 60's in addition to their work as record producers. Their formula was to take their love of R&B music and transform it into songs that appealed to a wide audience through their unforgettable melodies, well-conceived lyrics, and meticulous methods of producing records.

A major regional theatre hit is finally playing the New York metropolitan area. The play is the semi-autobiographical comedy Over the Tavern written by Nyack (Rockland County), New York's own Tom Dudzick. The theatre is Penguin Rep in Stony Point, where Dudzick's comedy Miracle on South Division Street had its premiere last year.

In a recent New York Times article, numerous Broadway producers discuss the demand for theatres and the impact on their upcoming productions.

PIPPIN Plays Final Weekend At The Barn

Following Theatre for Young America's 2pm performance of The Monarchs of KC on May 15, 2010, author Phil S. Dixon will be available at 3pm to sign copies of his new book about Buck O'Neil entitled, John 'Buck' O'Neil, The Rookie, The Man, The Legacy, 1938. The book signing will take place in the lobby of the H&R Block City Stage located on level B in Union Station at 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. The book will be available for purchase at that time, as well as two other of Mr. Dixon's works: Phil Dixon's American Baseball Chronicles, Great Teams, The 1931 Homestead Grays, Volume I and Wilber 'Bullet' Rogan and the Kansas City Monarchs.

Byrd Productions Presents 'Through The Nose' Theatrical Clowning Workshop 5/10

Broadway Producer Barry Weissler has confirmed that Antonio Banderas will headline a revival of Zorba next season.

Tenor saxophonist, composer and arranger Odean Pope returns to the Blue Note with his powerful saxophone choir from May 20 - 23. Pope and the choir will be joined by special guests and modern jazz giants Joe Lovano (May 20 - 21) and Ravi Coltrane (May 22 - 23). Since his 2006 Half Note Records release Locked & Loaded: Live at the Blue Note featuring Lovano, James Carter and the late Michael Brecker, Pope has penned a number of new works for the unique ensemble. *Note Reed's Bass Drum will open for Odean Pope's Saxophone Choir on Thursday, May 20 only from 6:30 to 7:30pm at no additional charge as a part of the Blue Note's Emerging Artist Series presented by Brother Thelonious of North Coast Brewing Company.

GreenStage's 22nd season is filled with love and lovers. Tragic, beautiful, silly, star-crossed, unrequited and out of their minds - they're all here.

YARMY'S ARMY, a madcap review of some of the funniest and most popular comedians of TV and film, was held as a One Night Only fundraiser for the Group Rep on April 21, at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood, California. A reception for the cast and patrons hosted by the members of the Group Rep followed the hilarious show.

History Theatre announces the 2010-2011 Season, featuring two returning favorites and four world premieres, celebrating local legends and rock 'n' roll icons, real heroes and everyday people.

The SF Playhouse (Bill English, Artistic Director; Susi Damilano, Producing Director) announces casting for the second show in their Sandbox Series; dedicated to presenting World Premieres in their second stage.

The Las Vegas Hilton has announced a listing of upcoming events, shows and concerts.

Meat Loaf will embark on a summer North American tour beginning July 3rd in support of his star-studded forthcoming album Hang Cool Teddy Bear. The highly anticipated album is due out on May 11th from Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records. In select markets, each ticket includes an instant grat download of Meat Loaf's new track 'Peace On Earth.'

Conan O'Brien refutes NBC's contention that The Tonight Show he briefly hosted was losing money and also tells Steve Kroft the six months he had the show were not long enough to declare it a failure with viewers. O'Brien appears in his first interview since being forced from his Tonight Show role in a 60 MINUTES segment to be broadcast Sunday, May 2 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network

Another awesome and hilarious guest star is going to be stopping by the TGS set; this time it's Will Forte! The man behind MacGruber explains his character "Paul" is a Jenna Maroney impersonator…in drag. Hear Will describe his awesome guest role in this backstage interview!

As previously reported, multiple Emmy Award winning icon Betty White will host NBC's Saturday Night Live on May 8. White will make her first appearance in Studio 8H. The episode will will feature Saturday Night Live alumni Rachel Dratch, Ana Gastever, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, and Maya Rudolkph. FELA! producer Jay-Z will be the musical guest. Today, new promo spots for the episode have been released.