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Cesar Millan, best-selling author, star of the new series "Leader of the Pack," and longstanding hit TV show "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan" on National Geographic WILD is coming shares his secrets on how to transform dogs and their owners in this unique and new live multi-media event that has wowed audiences across the world. Fans and dog lovers alike will be inspired by the simplicity of 'Cesar's Way' as he reveals that the secret to happier, healthier relationships between humans and their canine companions starts with transforming ourselves.

Ghostlight Records will release the Original Cast Recording of the musical, DOGFIGHT later this spring. The show - which debuted Off-Broadway at Second Stage Theatre last year - features music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (A Christmas Story), a book by Peter Duchan (IFC Films' Breaking Upwards) and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Wicked, Glengarry Glen Ross).

After decades performing on the Broadway stage, Bill Carmichael relocated to Vergennes, Vermont. He hasn't stopped performing, however, and on Saturday, March 9, he'll appear at Middlebury's Town Hall Theater in a special presentation of the songs of Richard Rodgers.

The 30th Annual Chicago Blues Festival expands to four days with a special opening night concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park the evening of Thursday, June 6 featuring a line-up of the genre's next generation headlined by Shemekia Copeland. Friday, June 7 the festival moves to Grant Park where Bobby Rush kicks-off the festival's journey from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago and the world.

Lucas Hnath's new play, Isaac's Eye directed by Linsay Firman, has had its world premiere run extended through March 10, Ensemble Studio Theatre Artistic Director William Carden announced today (2/19).

Jorge Solis, Board President for Luna Negra Dance Theater, Chicago's only contemporary dance company devoted to the Latino choreographic voice, announces today that Esther Jeles has been named as Luna Negra's new Executive Director, effective immediately. Jeles, 51, has been a business consultant for 19 years and has worked throughout North America as an executive coach, workshop leader and professional speaker. Jeles replaces Joanna Naftali, who left Luna Negra at the close of 2012 to pursue other career opportunities.

With a sound that has become one of the most significant musical accomplishments and stunning success stories of the 20th century, the timeless music of Motown continues to be embraced by every generation and will now be immortalized on Broadway.

Geva Theatre Center unveils its line-up for Plays in Progress 2013 to be held in the Nextstage on February 25, March 18 and March 25. Plays in Progress is a vibrant and innovative mix of plays by some of the most exciting playwrights working today. These plays are so new that they are not even published yet and through Geva's Plays in Progress program, writers can hear their work performed, discuss the play with the audience and then continue to work on the play to its next level.

Capital Stage continues its 2012-13 'Season of Power Plays' with the Sacramento premiere of Katori Hall's THE MOUNTAINTOP - a surrealistic fantasy about a chance encounter between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a mysterious hotel maid who brings him a cup of coffee and prompts him to confront his life, his past, his legacy and the future of his people. THE MOUNTAINTOP runs from March 20th through April 21st with a press opening on March 23rd.

Bay Street Theatre has announced a number of changes underway on the Long Wharf of Sag Harbor.

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Carey Perloff announced today four of the seven shows that will comprise the lineup of the company's 47th subscription season, including 'a brilliant and visionary high-spirited musical, a seductive and sexy cat-and-mouse comedy, a newly adapted Chinese classic starring stage and screen star BD Wong, and a masterwork from acclaimed playwright George Bernard Shaw.'

The off-Broadway show OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES was featured on CBS Sunday Morning this past weekend. In the segment, correspondent Richard Schlesinger tracks the comedy of the Borscht Belt from its birth in the Catskills to its renaissance in the hit show, which has been running in New York since May and will open in Chicago this fall. Watch the video below!

Broadway In Chicago has announced TO MASTER THE ART by William Brown and Doug Frew, directed by William Brown will play the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) for a limited engagement beginning September 10, 2013. The Chicago Commercial Collective will produce the 2010 TimeLine world premiere hit.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater, in association with Todd Gershwin and Daniel Chilewich of One Night Productions, LLC, the Estate of Janis Joplin and Jeff Jampol of JAM, Inc. announced today that One Night With Janis Joplin will be added as a special event at the end of the 2012/13 Season. Hailed by critics as a "feel-good, fist-pumping, must-see" show, One Night With Janis Joplin has left audiences clamoring for tickets in Portland, Cleveland and Washington, D.C. The Milwaukee run of One Night With Janis Joplin is sponsored in part by BMO Harris Private Bank.

After a season of being an itinerant theatre, The Artistic Home has returned to its roots and laid out the welcome mat at a new, intimate storefront space in Chicago's West Town neighborhood.

On Monday, April 22, 2013, National Meningitis Association will hold its annual Give Kids a Shot Gala. The event takes place at the New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South, New York 10019 on Monday, April 22, 2013. Cocktails & Silent Auction begin at 7:00 PM followed by dinner & the NMA Awards. Master of Ceremonies is iconic actor Richard Thomas, a longtime supporter of NMA and winner of the organization's Nancy Ford Springer Inspiration Award.

Penumbra Theatre announced today the opening of SPUNK, adapted by George C. Wolfe from "Three Tales" by Zora Neale Hurston, music by Chic Street Man. The production will open Thursday, March 14 and run through April 7, 2013 at Penumbra Theatre.

Signature Theatre has announced a one-week extension for THE DANCE AND THE RAILROAD written by David Henry Hwang and directed by May Adrales. The production will open on February 25 and will now play through Sunday, March 24 in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Tickets during the extension week start at $50 each.

Primary Stages has announced an extension, due to popular demand for their 20th anniversary revival of All in the Timing by David Ives.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced new members who have been elected to serve on its 2013-2014 Foundation Board of Directors. Mr. John C. Lee, IV, President, Schneider Electric IT Mission Critical Services, Inc. will retain his status as Foundation Board Chairman. Gil Guarino, CACI (Ret.), Guarino & Associates, LLC will serve his second year as Vice Chairman/Secretary of the Foundation Board.