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CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY at Le Petit Theatre benefits the Guild Coast Oil Spill Fund for the two shows on July 11th. Guests include Bryan Batt, Mario Cantone, Jennifer Coolidge, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Ryan Reynolds, and Jay Thomas.

A whimsical take on a time-honored fairytale comes to Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre when Stars in the Park presents the Prince Street Players' comic musical version of CINDERELLA. Dates and show times are Fridays, July 30 and August 6 at 7 p.m.; Saturdays, July 31 and August 7 at 7 p.m.; and Sundays, August 1 and 8 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on July 30.

This fall, PushPush Theater will begin a new and unique project, 'Slow Down Atlanta,' an original episodic series about a group of out-of-work stooges who've started their own paranormal services company. PushPush will stage the first episodes of the series live before beginning to film the episodes for digital broadcasting and distribution. Utilizing some of Atlanta's top talent in film, theater and improv, the first episodes will be presented to live audiences in August, with the first online broadcast set for the end of 2010. This series will pave the way for a new international project aimed at filming in Berlin and Atlanta.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) is pleased to announce that the John W. Henry Family Foundation will be the lead sponsor for this summer's production of OTHELLO, starring Seth Gilliam as Othello and James Waterston as Iago. The production begins performances on the Boston Common on July 28 and runs through August 15. Established in 2004 the John W. Henry Family Foundation is dedicated to supporting community organizations like CSC whose work make Boston a world-class city brimming not only with excellent sports teams, but also with extraordinary arts organizations.

Beginning July 9, The Whip Its will perform every Friday and Loveshack will perform every Saturday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Suncoast Lounge at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino. Starting August 4 and throughout the remainder of the summer, both groups move poolside from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., The Whip Its on Friday and Loveshack on Saturday.

Nomadic Theatre Company announces its Circus Arts Camp for its 7th year from August 16th to the 20th. It'll be at De LaSalle North (7528 N. Fenwick Avenue) for the week from 10 am toe 3pm. There will be a final performance on the last day, Friday the 20th, at 2pm.

Auditions for all ages and styles are being held August 13-14 for 'Northglenn's Got Talent.' The talent show is a FUNdraiser for the Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation (NAHF). Auditions and performance will be held at the D.L. Parsons Theatre inside the Northglenn Recreation Center at 11801 Community Center Drive in Northglenn. It is sponsored by NAHF and all proceeds benefit the Foundation.

One of the biggest theatrical hits of the last year has announced its final tour this autumn. From humble beginnings MORECAMBE, went on to become the runaway success of the Edinburgh Fringe 2009 and then a hugely successful West End run where it scooped up the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment and a further nomination for Best Actor in a Musical or Entertainment. This Spring the production toured the UK to sell-out houses and MORECAMBE now takes to the road for one final time this autumn beginning at the The New Theatre Cardiff on September 7th and taking its final bow at the Malvern Theatre on November 8th.

On July 9th, New York based Anglo-Trinidadian jazz vocalist, Tessa Souter, has bon voyage duo gig with Legendary guitarist Gene Bertoncini at 55 Bar (55 Christopher Street). There will be two sets, one at 6:15 PM and later at 8 PM. There is no cover, but there is a two drink minimum.

The 29th Annual Baltimore Playwright's Festival continues at The Vagabond Theatre with COMMENCEMENT, written by David Allyn and directed by Karin Crighton, July 16-18 and 23-25. The Baltimore Playwright's Festival at Vagabond Players which is located at 806 S. Broadway. Performance times are Friday and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 7PM. Tickets are $10-$12 and are free for Vagabond members and subscribers.

The Flomenhaft Gallery (547 W. 27th St. Suite 200) present 'A Summer of Photography' from July 8th to August 20th. There will be an opening reception on July 8th from 6 pm to 8pm. an ambitious exhibit of photographs by the following artists: Keliy Anderson-Staley, Neil Folberg, Builder Levy, Rimma Gerlovina & Valeriy Gerlovin, and Carrie Mae Weems. More information can be found at www.flomenhaftgallery.com.

On August 13th, the Cornelia Street Café (29 Cornelia St.) hosts the Anders Bergcrantz Quintet at 9 and 10:30 PM. For more information, please call 212-989-9319 or visit www.corneliastreetcafe.com.

The American Ballet Theatre announces that Hee Seo will be promoted to the rank of Soloist, effectively August 2010. Seo joined the ABT Studio Company (now ABT II) in 2004. She was named an apprentice with the main Company in May 2005 and promoted to the corps de ballet in March 2006.

Internationally known opera star Angela Brown, who honed her craft at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, is on a mission: the down-to-earth soprano with the voice of an angel seeks to bring opera to the masses. Brown will return to Bloomington for a July 30, 8 p.m. performance of her witty solo show, 'Opera from a Sistah's Point of View,' at the Musical Arts Center. Cliff Jackson will accompany her on piano.

The Venetian restaurant and lounge Zorzi, located in Murray Hill (1 East 35th Street), will begin offering jazz on Saturday evenings from 8pm - 11:30pm in their main dining room. On July 10th, the Warren Chiasson Trio will perform.

Kelrik Productions presents its final show in San Luis Obispo with INTO THE WOODS from July 16th to the 18th at the Spanos Theatre at Cal Poly. The show times are Friday and Saturday at 7PM and Sunday at 2PM. Tickets range from $22.50 to $27.50. Please visit the website (www.pacslo.org) or call (805) 756-2787 for tickets.

The Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts (108 Spencer Rd., Airport Highway 220 in Alto) present flamenco guitarist and stage entertainer, Charo. While taking a break from her Vegas show at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, Charo comes to the Spencer Theater on Friday, July 16 at 8 p.m., blending heart and soul in classical Flamenco masterpieces. Accompanied by her multi-instrumental band, this will be an evening full of fast-finger strumming, unique style and playful wit. Excellent seats are available for $79 & $76. Call the Spencer Box Office at 575.336.4800 or go online to www.spencertheater.com for tickets.

The Laguna Playhouse (606 Laguan Canyon Rd.) present the world premieres of I LOVED LUCY from October 5th to the 31st, and DADDY LONG LEGS from November 30th to December 26th. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.lagunaplayhouse.com or by calling (949) 497-2787 ext. 1 (group tickets ext. 229).

Starlight Musical Theatre announce the cast of THE PAJAMA GAME for Starlight's 2nd summertime show which will run from July 15th to August 1st. Leading off the romantic yet torn-apart lovers will be San Diego's own Courtney Corey as Babe Williams and native New Yorker Joey Elrose as Sid Sorokin (Bios of all cast listed below). The comedic and lovable couple, Hines and Gladys, will be played by Joe Joyce, a Broadway veteran, and Rae Henderson, another San Diego native, respectively.

Abingdon Theatre Company concludes its 17th Season with the New York premiere of SISTER MYOTIS'S BIBLE CAMP -- a new play written by and starring Steve Swift about three Southern ladies on a mission to save souls -- in previews beginning June 11, prior to its official press opening June 20 at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan. Jerre Dye to direct.