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Accordning to The New York Times jazz pianist Hank Jones died Sunday at Calvary Hospital Hospice. He was 91.

According to Deadline.com Disney has made a million dollar pitch deal for a live action version of 'Cinderella.' The new film will be written by Aline Brosh McKenna, the screenwriter of such hit films as 'The Devil Wears Prada,' 'Laws Of Attraction' and '27 Dresses.' McKenna also penned the upcoming film 'Morning Glory' starring Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford and Patrick Wilson.

As previously reported international recording artist Simon Webbe will join the cast of SISTER ACT on Monday May 31. Simon will play the role of Curtis Shank, the bad-boy lover of the story's heroine Deloris Van Cartier. Shank's various job titles include nightclub owner, gangster and love machine.

Williamstown Theatre Festival Presents an all-male production of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM June 30 through July 11. Directing the production will be Jessica Stone. Starring as Pseudolus is Tony Award nominee Christopher Fitzgerald. Also starring in the production are Graham Rowat, Josh Grisetti, Kevin Cahoon and Paul Castree, as well as David Costibile, Zackary Grady, Adam Lerman, Chivas Michael, Bryce Pinkham, Joe Reid, Jeremy Shamos, David Turner and John Patrick Walker.

Elliott Forrest of WQXR Radio will emcee the Arts & Buisness Council of New York's 45th annual Encore Awards on May 25. The ceremony will be held at TheTimesCenter beginning at 5pm. Begin honored that night will be WNYC & WQXR, Free Arts NYC & Deutsche Bank, New York Musical Theatre Festial (NYMF) & TheatreMania and Marianne C. Lockwood, the President of the Orchestra of St. Luke's.

The Forum Theatre Presents 'They Changed Broadway: From Berlin to Bernstein and Beyond' a benefit performance June 13 at 4pm. 'They Changed Broadway' will benefit Congregation Neve Shalom of Metuchen New Jersey.

According to the New York Times,The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is threatening the downtown theatre group 3-Legged Dog with eviction from its Greenwich St location. The eviction process could begin as early as today, May 17 if 3-Legged Dog doesn't pay over $306,000 in back rent and interest..

According to The Hollywood Reporter Stanley Tucci, Zachary Quinto, Carla Guino and Kevin Spacey have signed on to star in 'Margin Call' a few film from writer-director J.C. Chandor. 'Margin Call' takes place in an investment bank during the 2008 financial collapse.

Rosie O'Donnell is set to be a panelist for 'Why Documentaries Matter' at the 92nd Street Y on May 26. Leading the panel will be Sheila Nevins, who has produced nearly 1000 documentaries. Nevins is the president of HBO Documentary Films.

On May 13 Dan Le Franc was awarded the 2010 New York Times Outstanding Playwright Away for isplay SIXTY MILES TO SILVER LAKE. During the ceremony Arthur Sulzberger, Jr, publisher of the New York Times presented Le Franc the award and a check for $5,000.

Guy Adkins died May 12 after a long battle with colon cancer. He was 41. Adkins was widly praised for his stage work in Chicago over the last decade. Adkins took on plays and musicals in his career, starring as the title role in Hamlet in 2002 and as Leo Bloom in The Producers in 2007.

According to The New York Times NBC has confirmed that 'Law & Order' has been canceled. The epic crime drama has been in production in New York City since 1990. 'Law & Order' will finish its 20th season on May 24.

Tony Award Winner Lin-Manuel Miranda and MEMPHIS' James Monroe Iglehart are set to appear in a performance of 'Freestyle Love Supreme' on May 17 at Le Poisson Rouge.

Cameron Mackintosh, famed West End Producer, has reduced prices for five of his West End musicals. The shows include, the long-running LES MISERABLES, THE PHANTOMOF THE OPERA, OLIVER!, AVENUE Q and the newly transfered HAIR.

Tony Award winner Brent Carver is set to star in JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival beginning May 14. The musical revue features the songs of Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel. This production will be directed by Stafford Arima. JACQUES BREL will begin previews on May 14 and will officially open on June 11 and is set to close on September 25.

Edward Herrmann and Jill Clayburgh will headline a reading of CHASING THE TIGER, a new play by Gail Sheehy, on June 5 to benefit Community Mental Health Affiliates Methodist Church.

Liza Minnelli will perform 'Liza Minnelli In Concert' for one night only on November 20, at the St. George Theatre in Staten Island, the singer has announced on her official website.

A staged reading of the new musical THE WATER DREAM, with music and lyrics by Shawn Cody will be presented st Shelter Studios on May 16 and 17 at 8pm.

In an interview with Varitey out today Patti LuPone opens up about the inspiration for her solo show 'Matters of the Heart,' her love for GLEE and the musical turn television has been taking of late, and her new book, Patti Lupone: A Memoir, out now by Harmony.

London's Royal Court Theatre will present its very first family Christmas show. The show is entitled GET SANTA! and is appropriate for children seven and older. GET SANTA! is written and directed by Anthony Neilson and will open on December 14. GET SANTA! will close on January 15, 2011.