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The Human Race Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals, has announced the three-play line-up for its 2012 Festival of New Musicals.

Ever popular visitors to Roscommon Arts Centre, Beezneez return with a lovely old Irish comedy, Johnny Britches on Tuesday 24th July. Described by Artistic Director, John McDwyer as being as old as himself, Johnnie's Britches is a lovely old Irish comedy which the company has discovered in the rehearsal process to be full of laughs and seems set to be another massive summer hit for the company.

The Multi-award winning musical, The Last Session receives its European premiere in October 2012, at the Tristan Bates Theatre.

After sold-out shows at the Canal Room and the Laurie Beechman, Cutting-Edge Composers brings its latest concert to NYMF on Monday, July 23rd at 7 and 9:30 pm at the Theatre at St. Clement's (423 w. 46th Street). Up-and-coming musical theatre writers are teamed with Broadway's hottest performers at the concert directed and produced by Laura Pietropinto (Next to Normal), co-produced by Jillian Robbins, and musically directed by Virginia Hart Pike.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport will present RAPUNZEL - A Tangled Fairytale, part of the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Youth Theater Series.

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts will present Get The Led Out-The American Led Zeppelin on Saturday, September 8 at 8:00 p.m. in Uihlein Hall. This performance is presented by the Marcus Center as part of its Marcus Center Presents Series. Tickets go on sale this Sunday, July 15 at 12:00 p.m. at the Marcus Center Box Office.

Over the course of a career spanning more than 40 years, the two-time Grammy winner has amassed a fan base, critical acclaim, Gold albums, and an avalanche of awards. From ballads of sweet soul music such as "Feel the Fire" and "I'm So Into You" to the chart-topping hits such as "If Ever You're in My Arms Again" and "Can You Stop the Rain" to the Oscar-winning duet collaborations with Celine Dion ("Beauty and the Beast") and Regina Belle ("A Whole New World"), Bryson has proven himself the consummate vocal professional.

BARELY LEGAL, a night of new music and budding talent, will take place on Monday, July 23rd at Le Poisson Rouge at 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY . Doors open at 6:30pm and performance begins at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 (plus processing fee) and available at lepoissonrouge.com. For more information please visit www.candgbarelylegal.com.

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Music Director Jacques Lacombe has extended his contract through the 2015-16 season, the Orchestra has announced.

Olney Theatre Center has announced the opening of the musical, Little Shop of Horrors. Little Shop of Horrors will run on the Olney Theatre Center's Mainstage from August 1 to August 26, 2012.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces a one-time-only post-show conversation with Steve Wozniak, Apple Computer, Inc. co-founder and Mike Daisey, creator and performer of The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs on Saturday, August 4th following the 8pm performance. Tickets for this performance and special conversation start at $100.

Disney's THE LION KING continues to reign across North America with a sold-out, record-breaking engagement in Greenville which concluded on Sunday, July 8 at The Peace Center. The premiere four-week engagement, which the Greenville News called, "a stunning theatrical experience," grossed over $5.1 million at the box office and entertained more than 63,500 patrons, making it the highest-grossing theatrical production in Greenville history.

From the brutal double murder in a locked house, to the disappearance of a beautiful young woman, and the dangerous secrets in a stolen letter, these are Detective Dupin's greatest cases.

Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the preeminent Latino dance institution in the United States, announces the 2012 Summer Intensive to be held from July 9-August 10 for students of dance, ages 6-21.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Developmental Reading Series presents The Sugar Hill Sisters, a new musical with book and lyrics by the Lambda and Stonewall Award-winning Bil Wright and music by Joseph-Vernon Banks (Girlfriends!). The reading will be directed by Jade King Carroll (Assoc. director of Broadway's current revival of A Streetcar Named Desire) with music direction by GLAAD Award nominee Dionne McClain-Freeney Kasey Ostopchuck (4000 Miles) will be stage managing.

The summer season continues at Theatre By The Sea with the Rhode Island premiere of Dolly Parton's 9 to 5: The Musical, opening on July 18.

The Busy Body is described as a 'brilliantly witty and fast-paced comedy packed with memorable characters. As the spirited heroine Miranda engages in a battle of wits with her lover, the romantic Isabinda plots to escape her arranged marriage to a wealthy Spaniard. Meanwhile the hapless 'busy body' Marplot tries his utmost to help his friends, but his valiant efforts only succeed in leading them closer towards disaster...'

Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Sandi Thom, best known for her 2006 No.1 hit single I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair), has moved the release date of her upcoming album, Flesh And Blood, from Monday August 27th to the new date of Monday 17th September.

On Saturday September 29, 2012, New London Maritime Society (NLMS) Custom House Maritime Museum will open its doors free of charge along with over 1,400 other participating venues for the eighth annual Museum Day Live! This immensely successful program, in which Custom House Maritime Museum will emulate the free admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution's Washington, D.C.-based facilities, encourages learning and the spread of knowledge nationwide.

Veteran comedian Ralphie May will perform at the historic Victoria Theatre on Tuesday evening, July 24th 2012.