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The Saint Sebastian Players originally planned to conclude its 30th Anniversary season with Wendy Wasserstein's The Sisters Rosensweig. However, when the rights became unavailable due to a pending Broadway revival, the company selected a play about a different kind of 'sisterhood'-Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling, which SSP will stage in the round. Performances are April 29-May 22, 2011 at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, in Chicago.

The Columbus Symphony today announced the winners of the 2011 Music Educator Awards, honoring individuals who make a difference in the community through a dedication to music education, and their efforts to promote a greater understanding of and appreciation for music education.

The Museum of Modern Art will acquire two landmark paintings from the 1950s and a group of seven sculptures ranging in date from 1954 to 2005 by Cy Twombly, widely regarded as one of today's most important living artists, announces MoMA Director Glenn D. Lowry. All of the works are from the artist's personal collection, and the sculptures will be the first by Twombly to enter MoMA's collection. With these additions to the eight paintings and numerous works on paper by Twombly, the Museum will immeasurably strengthen its holdings of works by Twombly, representing all six decades of the artist's career.

Here is your chance to meet the creative minds behind PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and PETER AND WENDY. Sit down and have an in depth conversation with Julie Archer, co-creater and designer of PETER AND WENDY, Rick Elice, author of the new play PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Liza Lorwin, co-creator, director and producer of PETER AND WENDY, and Ridley Pearson, author of the original book PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS at the New York Public Library Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 2pm!

Registration is now being taken for the spring term of classes at Go Comedy!'s Go U! The Improv Academy. The new term begins Saturday, March 12 with classes continuing for eight weeks. Each class will culminate in a show for friends & family in May. Registration ($150-$200) is being taken by calling (248) 677-1772 or via Email at classes@gocomedy.net.

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 4 for the 6th Annual Kevin Kline Awards to be presented on Monday, March 28 at 7:30 at the Loretto-Hilton Center Browning Theatre on the campus of Webster University in Webster Groves, Mo. The Awards ceremony, presented by the Professional Theatre Council, will recognize theatre artists in 22 categories (actor, designer, director, etc.).

Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) presents the classic tragedy Hamlet by William Shakespeare in weekend performances March 18 through April 17, 2011.

Legendary comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara will discuss their career in a special program presented by Museum of the Moving Image and the Comedy Hall of Fame. The conversation will launch a series of three evenings devoted to what the Comedy Hall of Fame has dubbed 'The New York School (1955-1965).' 'An Evening with Stiller and Meara' on Thursday, March 10, at 7:00 p.m. will be moderated by Ben Greenman, editor for The New Yorker and author of several acclaimed books on comedy. The evening's live music will be provided by Loungetronica.

It was announced today that the cast of Red State will appear with Kevin Smith at Radio City Music Hall on Saturday, March 5, 2011 for the start of the national Red State Tour. Cast members appearing include Academy Award Winner Melissa Leo, John Goodman, Stephen Root, Kerry Bishé, Nicholas Braun, Michael Angarano, Jennifer Schwalbach, Ralph Garman, and Betty Aberlin.

Fitness sensation The Bar Method, known for its unique full-body exercise program that utilizes a ballet bar technique, is partnering with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to promote dance fitness and a healthy body in celebration of the release of the Academy-Award® nominated film Black Swan, available on Blu-ray Disc and DVD March 29th.

24/6: A Jewish Theater Company and New York's first one dedicated to Sabbath-observant artists, will present A DOLL HOUSE, a radically new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's world-renowned play directed by Ibsen scholar Yoni Oppenheim. The production will play on March 16th at 7:30 pm, March 20th at 9:30 pm and March 23rd at 7:30 pm. at The Tank, 354 West 45th Street (between 8th and 9th). Tickets can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/9726 or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006. On the day of the show, tickets will be available for cash only at the door 30 minutes before the start time of the show.

The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director) announced that a 10th anniversary presentation of GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE, created by and starring Hershey Felder, will play a limited engagement at The Pasadena Playhouse. Performances will begin April 12, 2011, with the official press opening on Sunday, April 17, 2011. A global live radio broadcast of the production on the WFMT Radio Network will take place on May 2nd. The Playhouse will also present the popular Hershey Felder's Great American Songbook Sing-Along, which is scheduled for April 25 and May 9, 2011.

Massachusetts' Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest reaches a record 19,000 students from schools in 78 towns in its sixth year. The Huntington Theatre Company facilitates the Massachusetts segment of the national contest that brings poetry into the classroom in a dynamic way, growing students' speaking skills and self-confidence. The Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Huntington sponsor the Massachusetts contest; the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Poetry Foundation sponsor the competition on the national level.

Opera singer Amber Womack tells the tale of her life's journey to the Big Apple through the genres of musical theater standards, pop, gospel, and country.

A second set of auditions for the acclaimed BROADWAY DREAMS FOUNDATION (BDF) Summer Intensive in partnership with Omaha Performing Arts will be held Sunday, March 20, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Cassling Education Center at the Holland Performing Arts Center at 13th & Douglas streets.

A cabaret featuring new songs will be performed at 7:00 PM on Monday, February 28th, at Don't Tell Mama. The proceeds from the evening will go to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity fights AIDS.

The San Francisco Playhouse is proud to present their next play in their play-reading series, THE WHALE, by Samuel D. Hunter. Directed by Louis Parnell and featuring Martin Rojas-Dietrich, Ryan Tasker, Julia Belinoff, Christy Crowley, Sally Dana, and stage directions are by Jeff Wincek.

Black Elephant Theatre will perform the Chicago premiere of 'Terre Haute', by Edmund White at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport at 8:00pm March 17, 2011. The two person cast features veteran Chicago actor Danne W. Taylor and Cole Simon, making his first appearance with Black Elephant, and is directed by BE artistic director Michael Rashid.

When news broke about the engagement of world-renowned NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and model Samantha Sarcinella, anticipation quickly arose about their upcoming nuptials. Now, fans will get the inside track on the planning and execution of this loving couple's glamorous wedding. From Samantha's search for the perfect dress, to the hilarious bachelor and bachelorette parties, to the over-the-top New Year's Eve ceremony and the reception attended by America's racing elite, cameras document each dramatic moment leading up to the grand finish in the special, 'Fast and Fabulous: A NASCAR Wedding,' premiering Saturday, March 5 at 8pm ET/PT on The Style Network.

Richard Marx is performing live at Mesa Arts Center on Friday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Over the last 20 years he has made his mark on the music industry with over 30 million albums sold and 13 #1 songs.