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On Stage Touring, LLC, in association with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE), announced today the tribute artists who will be performing in ELVIS LIVES this January through May and that the 2013 tour has expanded to include more markets.

Signature Theatre has announced the world premiere of OLD HATS, created and performed by Tony Award winners Bill Irwin and David Shiner, with music by and featuring Nellie McKay, and directed by Tina Landau.

Austin Lyric Opera (ALO) has announced that it has been awarded a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) "Art Works" grant for $15,000 for its 2012-13 Season production of Gounod's Faust. This grant supports ALO's commitment to create art that meets the highest standards of excellence, engages the public with diverse and excellent art, supports lifelong learning and strengthens the community through the arts. For more information, visit www.AustinLyricOpera.org.

Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES have announced that Joey Calveri, who currently plays the ensemble role of Joey Primo, will step into the spotlight as wild rock idol Stacee Jaxx beginning Monday, December 17 at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 W 44th Street). Andrew Call (American Idiot) will join the company as Joey Primo on December 17. Original Broadway Cast member Jeremy Woodard, who originated the role of Joey Primo off & on Broadway and has performed the role of Stacee Jaxx since September 2011, will play his final performance on Sunday, December 16.

Comedic star Alonzo Bodden has entertained crowds worldwide with his hilarious stand-up routine. This February, Bodden will take his international touring act to the Comix stage for four shows starting Thursday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m., with additional performances Friday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for advance general admission ($30 day of show) and $40 for advance VIP admission ($50 day of show). VIP admission includes priority club access and reserved table selection before general seating begins. A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets, which are on sale now. This show is for mature audiences only.

Landmark on Main Street's new Landmark Laughs Series Presents BIG AND TALL: An Evening of Comedy with Bruce Vilanch & Judy Gold on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 8 PM. Landmark thanks our Program Sponsors The Sani Family and Beth & Andy Lipset. Landmark also gratefully acknowledges our Season Sponsor Pall Corporation and our Partners in Performing Arts: Harding Real Estate, Town of North Hempstead, Bank of America, The Peter & Jeri Dejana Family Foundation and Winthrop University Hospital for their support of our full season of programming.

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts has announced that JACK HANNA'S INTO THE WILD LIVE presented by Nationwide Insurance is coming to the Marcus Center on Friday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. in Uihlein Hall for one performance only. This performance is presented by the Marcus Center as part of its continuing series Marcus Center Presents. Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 11 at 12:00 p.m. at the Marcus Center Box Office.

On November 6, Musical America Worldwide announced that it would name Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel "Musician of the Year" and the founder of "El Sistema," Jose Antonio Abreu, "Educator of the Year" for 2013. The Musical America Awards, sponsored by Deutsche Grammophon, recognize artistic excellence and achievement in the arts. The award ceremony will take place tonight, at 6 pm, at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.

Today the Stratford Festival unveils its latest app: Stratford Behind the Scenes. This interactive voyage through an entire season reveals the secrets of theatrical production, demonstrating that the artistry that takes place behind the scenes is every bit as magical as the performance itself.

This summer, BroadwayWorld reported on KENNEDY, based on the life of the 35th president, which was preparing for workshops in anticipation of a Broadway opening. The musical, a heavily reworked version of ONE SHINING MOMENT, is still aiming for Broadway, perhaps as early as next fall.

Merrily We Roll Along at the Menier Chocolate Factory announced today that it will now be booking through the 9th March 2013.

Playwright Brian Yorkey shines a spotlight on one suburban family coping with emotional crisis in the eagerly awaited South Bay debut of the contemporary musical, Next to Normal. Featuring an electrifying pop-rock score of more than 30 songs, Next to Normal is described as an intense, tender, and ultimately hopeful musical that aims straight for the heart.

Country-pop sensations Jetset Getset will celebrate their new album 'Saturday Night' (Playback Records) when they help open for rising star Blane Howard at the Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, December 19. The show comes on the heels of the teenage group's recent album release concert in Cincinnati, Ohio, which drew a standing room-only crowd of several hundred.

On tonight's episode of The X Factor, each contestant is going to sing twice - an acoustic song and a Pepsi Challenge song. I assume this means people voted, but they say 'Pepsi' about ten thousand times and episode, so I tend to tune it out. Whether you missed the episode or just want a recap of the performances, read on!

Arts Centre Melbourne Chief Executive Judith Isherwood today expressed the sadness felt at the centre and around the world at the passing of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE today.

Juilliard Dance premieres four newly-choreographed works by choreographers Camille A. Brown (1st-Year Class), Emery LeCrone (2nd-Year Class), Susan Shields (3rd-Year Class), and Jarek Cemerek (4th-Year Class) in this year's New Dances: Edition 2012, under the direction of Artistic Director Lawrence Rhodes. All Juilliard Dance Division students perform on the program, and they have been working closely with these four innovative choreographers as they create new works on each of the Dance Division's classes.

IFC Films announced today that director Mike Birbiglia's critical and box office hit Sleepwalk With Me will be available to purchase exclusively on iTunes in the US & Canada from December 4th through December 17th. Beginning December 18th, fans will also be able to rent the film on iTunes.

It's a week of big shows and big stars in New York City as THE TALK, network television's fastest growing daytime talk show, returns to the Big Apple for the third time for a week of holiday shows, Monday, Dec. 10 - Friday, Dec. 14 (2:00 PM, ET / 1:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held for WICKED, which is returning to The Fabulous Fox Theatre with performances from December 12 through January 6. Two hours prior to each performance, people who present themselves at the Fox Theatre box office will have their names placed in a lottery drum; thirty minutes later, names will be drawn for a limited number of orchestra seats at $25 each, cash only. This lottery is available only in-person at the box office, with a limit of two tickets per person. Lottery participants must have a valid photo ID when submitting their entry form and, if chosen, when purchasing tickets.

oin Broadway star Janet Dacal for a master class on what it's like to audition and be on Broadway. This talk back/coaching session will give participants the unique opportunity to talk one-on-one with a Drama Desk Award-winning leading lady about her journey to Broadway. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions, hear backstage stories and learn some of the tricks of the trade. After the talk back session, participants are asked to come prepared with a headshot, resume and song of their choice, as Janet will coach them through their material.