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Comedian, actor, writer and radio personality D.L. Hughley will bring his popular standup act to The Orleans Showroom, June 8 and 9.

Today, Actors Theatre of Louisville's Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein announce the appointment of Meredith McDonough as the Theatre's Associate Artistic Director.

Vy Higginsen's Mama Foundation for the Arts continues to make musical history in Harlem by presenting two magical, musical matinees, Mama I Want To Sing: The Next Generation and Sing, Harlem, Sing!, every Saturday afternoon at The Dempsey Theater, 127 West 127th Street.

Opera Theater of Connecticut, the state's oldest professional opera company, welcomes an audience for its 15th Amici Vocal Competition on Saturday, May 12, 2012, the only vocal competition in the state specifically for Connecticut singers and students.

New Hampshire Theatre Project presents a one-night only event, SHAKESPEARIENCE on Thursday, May 24 6-8:30pm.

The National Park Service will present an event on Saturday May 5th at 1:00pm as Carla Peterson talks about and signs her new book,'Black Gotham'.

Untitled Theater Company #61 will present The Lathe of Heaven, adapted and directed by Edward Einhorn, from the book by Ursula K. Le Guin, with original music by Henry Akona at 3LD Art + Technology Center, 80 Greenwich St., from June 6 - 30.

On the heels of the U.S. Justice Department issuing its first indictment under the hate crimes protection law afforded by the Matthew Shepard Act, the Bergen County Players (BCP) will present a limited engagement of The Laramie Project, written by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project.

Thalia Kids' Book Club presents Michael Buckley and The Sisters Grimm series on Sunday, May 20th, 1 pm at Symphony Space. Tickets for the event $15.

Principal dancers from the American Ballet Theatre and multimedia artist Herman Kolgen have been added to the summer lineup for the Hollywood Bowl.

The Armonk Players Present Neil Simon's FOOLS, directed by Pia Haas, and starring: Debra Albezer, Bob Lebensold, Laura Menzie, David Morabito, Jeff Schlotman, Hal Simonetti, Bruce Apar, Steven Bendler, Philip Sforzaglia Jr., Benna Dinhofer.

Churchill Theatre Bromley celebrates the launch of Spamalot by working with top local restaurant Ferrari's in order to recreate the famous Monty Python 'Spam' sketch. This was set in the 'Green Midget Cafe' in Bromley.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present an original ensemble created production for the Fredneck in all of us, The All New Grand Ole Hee Haw Hootenanny Hoedown Jamboree. The title says it all, the Jamboree is sure to have you busting a gut, tapping your toes, singing along and pulling the straw from your teeth. The show will feature hilarious original sketches and a revolving roster of guest artists and musical acts. Directed by MET Artistic Director Tad Janes and Associate Artistic Directors Gené Fouché and Julie Herber, the show runs from May 10 through June 3 every Thursday through Sunday at the MET, located in the historic FSK hotel at 31 W Patrick Street.

Rubicon Theatre Artistic Directors KARYL LYNN BURNS and JAMES O'NEIL announced the company's 15th Anniversary Season at a preview event for subscribers, donors and media last earlier this month at the theatre's home in Ventura's Downtown Cultural District.

The strongmen are back for one day only at the Olde Time Coney Island Strongman Spectacular on May 20th at 2:30 p.m.

The Women's Forum of New York will present The 2nd Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefitting The Education Fund of The Women's Forum on Friday, May 18 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The awards, named for The Women's Forum founder Elinor Guggenheimer, will honor outstanding women leaders.

Delco Idol auditions will take place at The Media Theatre on Monday May 21 and Wednesday May 23 at 5:30pm.

THE LOWER EAST SIDE (LES) FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS celebrates its seventeenth year of bringing together under one roof, in just three days, over 100 performing arts organizations, local and international celebrities, independent artists, poets, playwrights, musicians, puppeteers, film makers and many others - all of whom reside, work or have their roots in the culturally diverse, willfully anarchistic Lower East Side - for New York City's most diverse FREE 3-day festival, from Friday, May 25 through Sunday, May 27, at Theater for the New City (155 1st Avenue, between E. 9th and 10th Sts.) in Manhattan. OBIE Award-winning actress Crystal Field is co-founder and Artistic Director of Theater for the New City.

The William V. Musto Cultural Center proudly presents the Opening Gala of Frank Guiller and Juan-Si Gonzalez art exhibit In Transit: Parallel Time with a special musical presentation of 'Haunted" The Show, on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the William V. Musto Cultural Center, 420 - 15th Street in Union City. Refreshments will be served and admission is free.

On Saturday, Watts Village Theater Company (WVTC) street performers traveled along the Expo Line during Opening Ceremonies and performed original, site-specific pieces at USC, Crenshaw, La Cienega and 7th/Metro Stations.