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Seattle Opera kicks off its 2012/13 season this summer in blockbuster fashion with Turandot, Puccini's final masterpiece. Boasting "Nessun dorma," one of the world's most beloved arias, Turandot sweeps audiences away to a fairy-tale China ruled by a harsh princess. The prideful Turandot learns how to love when a life-or-death riddle game, a slave girl's sacrifice, and the passion in a prince's heart transform fear and hatred into hope. Turandot opens on Saturday, August 4, and runs for eight performances through Saturday, August 18.

Adventure Theatre MTC, ATMTC, the twice recipient of the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences 2011 and 2012, today announced its 61st Season. This year ATMTC brings to life 6 main stage productions featuring two world premieres. The 61ST Season represents an exciting line-up of engaging works and world-class artistry as ATMTC continues to cultivate new generations of artists and audiences through superior theatrical experiences.

Producers Randy Taradash, Paul Boskind and Martian Entertainment, and Gregory Rae announced today that the original musical BARE will come to New York this fall, beginning previews Off-Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Monday, November 19, 2012. Opening Night is set for Sunday, December 9, 2012.

Louis Armstrong House Museum was awarded $150,000 in discretionary funds from the Partners in Preservation (PIP) grant contest. The grant contest, sponsored by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, was New York City's first-ever preservation contest. The funds awarded to LAHM will be used to help restore Louis's Garden. Louis Armstrong celebrated his 71st birthday in his beloved garden, and then passed away two days later.

Water Works Theatre Company invites Detroit area Shakespeare and theatre fans to join them this Saturday night in Royal Oak for their annual fundraiser event. Now in its twelfth year, the company depends on donors from across the metro area to produce Michigan's largest outdoor theatre event.

PCPA Theaterfest's upcoming 49th Season features a vibrant assortment of theatrical experiences, from established family favorites to the newest prize-winning plays and musicals. The 2012-13 season marks another bevy of comedies, dramas and literary classics, with some special innovations and renovations, from the Central Coast's resident professional theatre.

Expressions Dance Company's (EDC's) Helpmann and Australian Dance Award winning production, where the heart is returns to the Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for a strictly limited season from the 10 to 18 August 2012.­

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance announces an inaugural five-performance Subscription Series. The 2012-2013 season brings to the stage dramatic storytelling by Pulitzer Prize acclaimed playwrights, two world premieres, a bold adaptation of a cherished classic, and enthralling dance by nationally renowned choreographers.

See what happens when discrimination is put on trial in the Utah premiere of 8, a docudrama inspired by the passage (and overturning) of Proposition 8.

HOT 107.1 & Z2 Entertainment are proud to present DJ Set by James Murphy & Pat Mahoney (DFA/LCD Soundsystem) at the Boulder Theater on Thursday, August 2nd, 2012. Tickets go on sale now for $25.00 advance & $27.50 the day of the show.

The Kiwanis Club of Bradenton voted to submit a letter of intent to the Manatee Players' Board of Directors outlining a completion plan for the performing arts center's second floor which will include classroom space, a sewing room, costume storage, rehearsal space, meeting/conference room and a catering kitchen .

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents the national tour of the new musical The Addams Family, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, in the Opera House July 10 to 29, 2012. Press opening night is Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Carmen Lundy has performed and recorded with such musicians as Ray Barretto, Kenny Barron, Bruce Hornsby, Mulgrew Miller, Terri Lyne Carrington, Kip Hanrahan, Courtney Pine, Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Cobb, Ron Carter, Marian McPartland, Regina Carter, Steve Turre, Geri Allen, Robert Glasper and the late Kenny Kirkland.

Boulder Weekly & Z2 Entertainment will present Shakedown Street playing Cornell University May 8th, 1977 at the Fox Theatre on Friday, August 17th. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, June 22nd for $12.00 in advance and $14.00 day of show.

DiMenna Children's Museum has announced the following upcoming events.

The National School Climate Center's (NSCC) BullyBust Campaign and the Blockbuster Broadway musical WICKED today announced the winners of the 2012 "For Good" Video Contest: Grand Prize winning school Our Lady Queen of Heaven (Lake Charles, LA), and two finalist schools: Jericho Middle School (Jericho, NY) and Grand Valley High School (Orwell, OH).

Rebecca Steele is set to present the world premiere of BRACED in New York City in July and August as a co-production with the 2012 Midtown International Theatre Festival.

Ghostlight Records, alongside Transport Group Theatre Company, has just released the Original Cast Recording of Michael John LaChiusa's critically-acclaimed new musical, QUEEN OF THE MIST. The recording, which was made possible with generous support from The Shen Family Foundation, is available today everywhere music is sold.

Dear Miss Garland, a musical co-written by St. George and award-winning director, Scott Edmiston opens at Stoneham Theatre on Thursday, June 28th.

The company of ANYTHING GOES will welcome Joyce Chittick as 'Erma' beginning tonight and continuing through July 31.