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Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO) Music Director Jere Flint will lead the ASYO in its Crescendo Concert on Sunday, March 17, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.

In its final concert of the 2012-13 season, CSO Associate Conductor Peter Stafford Wilson will lead the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) in a performance of Gustov Holst's The Planets. The program will also feature trumpeter Liam Bacon, a senior at Linworth Alternative High School, in the Arutunian Trumpet Concerto.

Patrick Hamilton's The Duke in Darkness will be presented at The Tabard Theatre from 16 April to 11 May 2013. In a new version adapted by Orlando Wells, this production will mark the first time Hamilton's 'lost' play returns to the London stage in over 60 years. The production will be directed by Phoebe Barran.

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has announced that Brooklyn Eats will return on June 26 at 630 Flushing Avenue in South Williamsburg. Brooklyn Eats, originally a restaurant food-tasting event, has been relaunched this year as the borough's first Fancy Food-style trade show, supporting manufacturers in an effort to create a Brooklyn-wide community of food producers.

The York Theatre Company, as part of its Winter 2013 Musicals in Mufti Series, presents A Conversation with Anne Kaufman, a one-night only special event on Monday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (Entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue).

Shakespeare & Company has announced its 33rd annual Northeast Regional Tour of Shakespeare, which will bring the beloved comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream to over 50 schools and theatres throughout New England, New York, and New Jersey this spring. For the ninth consecutive year, the Northeast Regional Tour is generously supported by a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts through Arts Midwest, program administrator for NEA's national Shakespeare in American Communities initiative. Shakespeare in American Communities, which began in 2003, brings Shakespeare productions and related educational activities to more than 150 small and mid-sized communities in 50 states. The initiative was created to give middle and high school students throughout America the opportunity to experience professional productions of Shakespeare's plays at a greatly reduced cost. For more information about the program, please visit www.shakespeareinamericancommunities.org.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) and Harvard University are proud to announce their participation in The National Civil War Project, an ambitious multi-city, multi-year collaboration of four universities and five performing arts organizations to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, which launched today in Washington, D.C. Inspired by noted choreographer Liz Lerman, The National Civil War Project will include the commissioning of original theatrical works as well as the creation of new arts-integrated academic programs.

Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) will host its annual Gala at the Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria NY, on Thursday, March 14, 2013. For their extraordinary service to the community and their support of the arts, APAC will be honoring Assembly Member Aravella Simotas and Donna Finn, Principal of the Frank Sinatra School for the Performing Arts. The evening will include a cocktail reception catered by The Astor Room, an opportunity to explore the museum, and a special performance directed by APAC Artistic Director Tom Wojtunik. Tickets are currently on sale at apacny.org. APAC's next show, the musical Blood Brothers, with book, music, and lyrics by Willy Russell, directed by Tom Wojtunik will open at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church on May 2, 2013.

The Los Angeles based Festival of New American Musicals was formed specifically to cultivate new American musicals and nurture America's musical youth. SHOWSEARCH, the Festival's nation-wide search for the best ten minute musical written by 16-to-25-year-olds, will take place March 23rd in Los Angeles at the Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts, in cooperation with the LAUSD.

Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, will offer moviegoers the opportunity to see MURPH: The Protector, a feature documentary based on the extraordinary life of fallen SEAL LT Michael Murphy, beginning Friday, March 22nd, 2013, exclusively at Regal Entertainment Group Theatres.

On Saturday March 16th, The Little Orchestra Society presents the event of the season, a performance of Tubby the Tuba with narration by the legendary Patti Smith. Led by Guest Conductor David Alan Miller, this is described as a unique take on a classic will follow Tubby in his discovery of melody and sound.

In an exclusive event for B Connected members, Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall will host a high-energy, interactive game show event - "America's Greatest Game Shows Live on Stage!" - at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 30.

PlaidBird Productions and The Metropolitan Room will present "Bird Amongst the Blossom-A Tribute to the First Blossom Dearie Songbook" at The Metropolitan Room on Thursday, March 21st, 2013 at 9:30pm. Reservations recommended. Featuring Jaye Maynard (vocals), Jon Delfin(Musical Director/piano) and Leon Lee Dorsey (upright bass). Additional Direction: Mary O'Brady. Tickets are $20.00 and available at 212-206-0440 or http://metropolitanroom.com.

Go Comedy! has announced the first 'best of' sketch show, an improvised re-imagining of the Kurt Vonnegut classic Slaughterhouse-Five, and an original production from Go U! The Improv Academy graduates. Tickets ($5-$15) are on sale now online at www.gocomedy.net or in person at the Go Comedy! box office beginning at 6:00pm Wednesday through Sunday evening. A complete performance schedule follows this release.

Award-winning Canyon Crest Academy's Envision Theatre will present Avenue Q - School Edition, Guest Directed by Dana Carr, with Musical Direction by Stephanie Sabin, from March 21- March 30, 2013 at the Proscenium Theatre.

Z2 Entertainment will present Future at the Fox Theatre on Monday, April 15th. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, March 1st for $22.00 in advance and $25.00 day of show.

The Beatles concert, Experience The Beatles with RAIN, returns to the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall for one night only on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 8:00 PM.

Ars Nova has announced the following upcoming events.

Gareth Gates (Pop Idol), Chico (Dancing On Ice), Louisa Lytton (Eastenders, The Bill, Strictly Come Dancing), Andy Abraham (X Factor) and Shane Richie Jnr will take to the Wyvern Theatre stage in BOOGIE NIGHTS - THE 70'S MUSICAL IN CONCERT from Monday 15 to Saturday 20 April 2013.

Lefra Productions presents Ray Cooney's farce, FUNNY MONEY, in Afrikaans as MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS. Cooney's successful West End comedy is being staged for the first time staged in South Africa in this Afrikaans translation by Peet van Rensburg. Frans Swart is the director.