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'The Real World,' which revolutionized MTV and created reality TV as we know it, is turning 25 and is ready to celebrate in style as seven strangers take over Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. In true Real World fashion, a high roller's suite in Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will be transformed into the ultimate party loft as the series premieres in the 1st quarter of 2011. The news comes following a strong season for 'The Real World: New Orleans,' averaging nearly 2 million viewers, a 25% increase versus last season.

You remember the headlines: 'Tiger in Harlem; Animal Keeper Mauled.' It was shocking. Wild animals are kept as pets and hidden in plain sight right in the middle of New York City. Antoine Yates had brought a pair of tiger and lion cubs to share his tiny Harlem apartment. Antoine secluded himself among his 'pets' in his home, which he saw as an Eden for wild animals and a safe haven for himself - never recognizing his situation as dangerous and never suspecting that his haven away from the violence on the streets could actually be just the last place he'd ever see. Antoine's beloved 500-pound tiger, Ming, nearly killed him, but he has no regrets. In fact, he hopes that one day he and his attacker will be reunited. 'I want to bring Ming back and rekindle our relationship,' said Antoine. 'I think about him always, but I try to remain strong.'

Jubilee Theatre is excited to announce the beginning of its 30th Anniversary Season with HOME previewing October 1 and running through October 31. HOME first debuted at Jubilee Theatre in 1983. Bringing this coming of age tale back to the Jubilee stage is an exciting, poignant way to begin the celebratory 2010 - 2011 season.

Japan Society proudly presents a two-night-only limited engagement of Yoshi Oida's comic one-man play Interrogations: Words of the Zen Masters in its current Performing Arts Season spanning Fall 2010 through Spring 2011. This production plays Friday, October 8 and Saturday, October 9 at 7:30 PM at Japan Society (333 East 47th Street).

11th Hour Theatre Company presents a benefit concert supporting 11th Hour Theatre Company, The Mazzoni Center and LGBT Health & Well-Being.

Arvada Center presents the Denver debut of SUNSET BOULEVARD featuring Broadway veterans Ann Crumb and Kevin Earley. Performances will run through October 10.

The Borletti-Buitoni Trust (BBT) presents an eventful Autumn 2010 with two world premieres, six CD releases, the launch of a new series and three special showcase concerts.

South Coast Rep will present IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Casey Stangl, September 26 - October 17 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

The Arts Forum at The New York Times presents 'The Give and Take of Cultural Branding' on Monday, October 25 at 9:30 a.m.

Enjoy the best of downtown arts & culture at the FAB! Festival and Block Party. On Saturday, September 25th from 1:00PM-5:00PM, FAB (Fourth Arts Block) offers a FREE preview of the fall season. See below for a list of the multiple stages for performances, the selection of local artisans and gourmet food vendors, film screenings, installations, hands-on activities, and classes all on one block, there is something for everyone.

GAN-e-meed Theatre Project announces the final play of their inaugural 2010 season, Moira Buffini's 'Silence,' a modern Dark Ages comedy of power, gender, identity, and desire, at the Elizabeth Peabody House in Somerville, directed by SerahRose Roth (Producing Artistic Director).

The Fountain Theatre continues its ongoing relationship with Athol Fugard with the U.S. premiere of the master playwright's newest play. Stephen Sachs directs Morlan Higgins and Adolphus Ward in The Train Driver, opening on October 16. Low-priced previews begin October 8.

Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer, the critically acclaimed dance pair and the first joint recipients of a Guggenheim Fellowship (2008), bring their work to the Ordway stage on October 12 at 7:30 p.m. for a one-night-only engagement kicking off the 2010-2011 Target® World Music and Dance Series.

The Invisible Dog, a new art center in Brooklyn, and Crossing the Line will present 'Electrochroma' by Richard Garet. There will be an opening party Saturday, September 25 from 6 to 10 at 61Local.

Bay Street Players will hold auditions for 'GI Holiday Jukebox,' a musical by Rick Lewis, on September 20 and 21 at 7:30pm. Auditions will be held at the historic State Theatre at 109 N. Bay Street in Eustis. Artistic Director, David Clevinger, and Musical Director, Don Hopkinson, are looking for two men and two women ages 20-40 capable of strong four-part harmony. Newcomers are welcome. Those auditioning are requested, but not required, to prepare a musical selection, preferably in the style of the production, and to bring sheet music in their key. In addition, some may be asked to read selections from the script. Anyone not interested in performing onstage is invited to join our team of volunteers and to learn of backstage opportunities needed for this production.

The Kennedy Center presents the world premiere Kennedy Center production of Locomotion which runs October 23-31, 2010 in the Family Theater. Co-commissioned with the Orlando Repertory Theatre, Newbery Honor Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson adapts her book Locomotion into a family play. Locomotion is directed by Jennifer L. Nelson and the production is recommended for audiences aged nine and up.

EVENING PRIMROSE, the 1966 made-for-television Stephen Sondheim musical about a secret society of people living in department stores, will make its first appearance onstage on October 25, in a performance benefitting the St. George's Anglo-American Cultural Awards. The star-studded cast will include Candice Bergen, John McMartin, Sean Palmer, Bill Duell, John Windsor Cunningham, Carmen de Lavallade, Frederic Franklin, and Sondra Lee. The rest of the cast has yet to be announced.

Hennepin Theatre Trust will host a special 5 p.m. Billy Elliot 'Happy Hour' On Sale Event set for Thursday, Sept. 23 at the State Theatre Box Office in downtown Minneapolis to launch single ticket sales and give those in attendance the best chance for great seats. On that day starting at 5 p.m., tickets will only be sold in person at the State Theatre. Added Happy Hour attractions include refreshments, exclusive offers by Trust restaurant partners and an appearance by BT, the Cities 97 Radio personality. The first 97 people in line will also receive a free Billy Elliot CD cast recording with purchase.

Hollywood funnymen Vince Vaughn and Kevin James are set to embark on a 14 city national tour of the 'Vince Vaughn and Kevin James Comedy Roadshow,' featuring live sketch comedy by Kevin James, Vince Vaughn and surprise special guests, as well as, stand up comedy performances by national recognized comedians Richie Minervini, Owen Benjamin and Steve Byrne. The 'Vince Vaughn and Kevin James Comedy Roadshow' is presented by Wild West Picture Show Productions and promoted by Live Nation.

The Haugh Center for the Arts will present Quinn Lemley in BURLESQUE TO BROADWAY with Natalie Loftin Bell & Stacey Harris, this Sunday, September 19 at 2PM at Haugh Center for the Arts at Citrus College, located at 1000 West Foothill Blvd., Glendora, California.