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Marissa Pontecorvo today announced her first tour.

On June 7th, 2012 Theatre Pro Rata will hold its first annual Spring Gala fundraiser, titled 'Meet the Candidates', at the Soo Visual Arts Gallery in Minneapolis.

In a concert devoted to the music of composer Aaron Siegel, the award-winning Young People's Chorus of New York City will join members of Mantra Percussion in the world premiere of Mr. Siegel'sThe Light Come Down, commissioned by Mantra Percussion, for the 'Music at First' series at First Presbyterian Church (124 Henry Street) in Brooklyn Heights on Friday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m.

Olney Theatre Center today announced the opening of the mystery thriller, Sleuth, as well as says goodbye to long-time Artistic Director Jim Petosa. Sleuth will play Olney Theatre Center's Mainstage from June 13 to July 8, 2012.

THE LION KING will welcome Dashaun Young back to Broadway as Simba, beginning performances Wednesday, May 16. Young has previously played the role of Simba on Broadway, North American tour, and most recently in the Las Vegas company.

Danielle Mone' Truitt will present her One Woman show 3, the first installment of the 'Nappy Hair and Other Black Girl Blues' Series. The show will debut at The Artisan Theatre on June 7, 2012 at 8pm and run until June 10, 2012.

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts presents "FELA!," the recipient of three 2010 Tony Awards, as part of the Ordway's 2011-2012 Theater Season. "FELA!" is 'a provocative hybrid of dance, theater and music exploring the extravagant world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti.'

Ellsworth Kelly Plant Drawings-at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from June 5 through September 3, 2012-will be the first major museum exhibition dedicated exclusively to the artist's drawings of plants, flowers, and leaves.

Z2 Entertainment will present Michal Menert at the Boulder Theater on Saturday, July 14th. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 18th for $15.00 in advance and $17.00 day of show.

NETworks Presentations, LLC and Blue Man Productions today announced a new theatrical touring production will stop at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, June 15-24, 1012. Blue Man Group is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as part of its 2011/12 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season. Tickets are on sale now. For information or to purchase tickets, please visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.

Among the former Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre nominees and winners are Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway, Tony award winner Laura Benanti and 2011 Tony Award winner, Nikki M. James.

The Ford's Theatre Society announced that the Tony Award-winning musical "1776," directed by Peter Flynn, has surpassed revenue records to become the highest grossing theatrical production since the historic theatre reopened as a working playhouse in 1968. Due to previous commitments by the actors and Ford's Theatre, "1776" must close Saturday, May 19, 2012.

Magic Theatre, the Bay Area's original home for new plays and playwrights, today announced its 2012-13 season featuring two world premieres, a West Coast premiere, a Bay Area premiere, and one last show still to be announced.

Z2 Entertainment, Sierra Nevada & Colorado Daily will present Eminence Ensemble at the Boulder Theater on Wednesday, July 4th. Tickets are now on sale for $10.00 in advance and $12.00 day of show.

Milan Stitt's drama THE RUNNER STUMBLES, presented by Retro Productions and The Bleecker Company, in association with The Arclight Theatre at The Arclight Theatre (152 West 71st Street) concludes its limited Off-Broadway run on Sunday, May 20. Peter Zinn, who helmed Retro Productions' revivals Michael Frayn's BENEFACTORS and Sally Nemeth's HOLY DAYS, directs.

Live Nation welcomes comedian Kevin Hart to the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend, IN on Friday, June 8th at 7pm & 10pm.

Tennessee Repertory Theatre has announced its schedule for the Martha R. Ingram New Works Festival. The festival will be held May 30 - June 9 and will feature staged readings of new plays from four regional playwrights as well as nationally-renowned playwright Steven Dietz. Dietz is this year's recipient of the Ingram New Works Fellowship.

Detroit theatre fans have even more to look forward to in the new season! The international musical sensation Jekyll & Hyde, starring Tony Award® Nominee Constantine Maroulis in the dual title role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde and Grammy® Nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox as Lucy, will play the Fisher Theatre, November 27 - December 2, 2012.

"End of the Rainbow," the acclaimed new play with music by Peter Quilter, starring two-time Olivier Award-winner and current Tony Award-nominee Tracie Bennett as Judy Garland and directed by Tony Award-winner Terry Johnson, is announced for the 2012-2013 season at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center.

Gotham Dance Festival returns for two weeks, presenting five programs that feature the work of more than ten choreographers, including a program celebrating the choreographic work of American women, both established and emerging talents. May 30 - June 10, 2012 at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, NYC. Tickets are $10-$39 and are available at 212-242-0800 or joyce.org.