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At a press conference in Tokyo today, New York Philharmonic Music Director Designate Alan Gilbert and President and Executive Director Zarin Mehta announced the details of Asian Horizons: Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic, October 8?24, 2009. This will be the Orchestra?s inaugural international concert tour under the leadership of Alan Gilbert, who will begin his tenure as Music Director in September 2009. Asian Horizons will consist of eleven concerts, spanning five Asian countries, with performances in Tokyo, Japan (a destination of special significance in light of Mr. Gilbert?s Japanese heritage); Seoul, Korea; Singapore; and the Philharmonic?s debut performances in Hanoi, Vietnam, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Pianist Emanuel Ax and violinists Frank Peter Zimmermann and Ye-Eun Choi (Philharmonic debut) are the featured soloists on the tour. Asian Horizons marks the fourth New York Philharmonic concert tour under the aegis of Credit Suisse, the Orchestra?s Global Sponsor, and the second in Asia.

42nd Street Moon kicks off its upcoming 2009-10 Season with its annual fundraiser, this year titled We?re In The Money! -- Hollywood Sings Away the Depression Blues. A one-night-only event at the Alcazar Theatre on Monday, June 22, the evening salutes the whimsical, eccentric, and often, enchanted world of 1930s movie musicals ? the talking picture era.

Natalie Douglas brings a brand new show to Birdland next Monday, June 8th at 7pm. Entitled 'The Heart of the Matter,' it is a collection of songs that transfixed Natalie as a child and teenager in Los Angeles. These are the songs that she would listen to over and over in her bedroom, crying, laughing and, of course, singing as she discovered the power of music and how it could indeed, reach to The Heart of the Matter with intelligent lyrics, beautiful melodies and that dash of magic.

It?s been just over a decade since Jane Monheit first made a name for herself after placing second in the Thelonious Monk competition in 1998. Since then, she?s been touted one of the next great vocalists of her generation, and she?s now on tour in support of her seventh release and second for the Concord Label, The Lovers, the Dreamers and Me. The recording features arrangements by Gil Goldstein and songs ranging from standards by the likes of Cole Porter and Leonard Bernstein, a pop song by Fiona Apple, and love songs like ?The Rainbow Connection,? a children?s song she sings to her son, Jack, who was born during the making of the recording. Monheit will appear at the Blue Note in June during the first leg of the June Vocal Series, which will feature Spencer Day, Sophie Milman, Bilal and Rachelle Ferrell throughout the month.

'How much are you willing to change for the one you love?' is the premise of Bay Street's first Main Stage production of the 2009 Summer Season, the betwitching romantic comedy Bell, Book and Candle. Written by John Van Druten, the play served as the inspiration for the hit television series Betwitched and was also a 1958 film starring Kim Novak and Jimmy Stewart.

The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award-winning smash The Producers, opened on Broadway November 8th 2007 at the Hilton Theatre and opens its national tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center, September 29 - October 4, 2009.

Explore ancient and modern Persian cultures at Safeco Insurance Festál: Iranian Festival, June 20, 11:00 a.m. ? 11:00 p.m., in Center House at Seattle Center. This new addition to the Safeco Insurance Festal roster features a melting pot of experiences as it unites a multifaceted community ? young and old from all walks of life.

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is pleased to announce details for the 2009-10 CCM Mainstage Series of drama, musical theater and opera productions. Brimming with 20th-century American classics along with a British operatic tragedy, the series features six fully-staged works, with performances taking place Oct. 29, 2009 through May 16, 2010.

First Run Theatre, a professional company dedicated to presenting world premiere productions of unpublished plays by local-area playwrights, continues its seventh season with 'The Last Memory of an Ol? Brownie Fan,' a one-man play by Bill Borst. It will be directed by Jim Meady and produced by Brad Slavik. Performance Dates are: evening performances on September 25, 26, and October 1, 2 and 3; and a matinee performance on September 27.

The Drama Studio announces Teen Summer Stock Musical auditions for Godspell. Auditions are set to take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 6:30 PM.

Sally Kellerman, who has of the most recognizable voices in film and television, will appear at the Rrazz Room in the Hotel Nikko Monday, June 29 at 8 PM with a show of jazz and standards. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through ticketweb.com or at 866 468 3399.

Launched in 2006, the Edgerton Foundation New American Play Awards have a growing track record for success, with 24 out of 46 plays living on in subsequent productions, many of which are nominated for prestigious awards. ?That?s a remarkable outcome,? said Teresa Eyring, Executive Director of Theatre Communications Group (TCG). ?Dr. Brad Edgerton and his wife Louise are clearly making a contribution to play development that has an impact on the continuing life of new plays.?

The Flea Theater (Jim Simpson, Artistic Director; Carol Ostrow, Producing Director) presents a Frances Black Production: Even Maybe Tammy (Or, a Cockamamie Bucket of Ruckus, conceived and directed by Christopher Bayes, written by Christopher Bayes and The Company, music by Alex Knox with Barret O?Brien, lyrics by Christopher Bayes and The Company, lighting design by Adrian Rooney, June 3-13 at The Flea Theater (41 White Street, New York, NY).

The Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival has been rebranded as the Philadelphia QFest to celebrate 15 years of bringing the best in new queer cinema from around the world to Philadelphia! In addition to the fresh new name, QFest has been reinvigorated with new venues and a new outlook. QFest will continue its longstanding commitment to screening the year?s best LGBT films during a nearly two week run, this July 9th thru the July 20th.

Just in time for Gay Pride Month, 92YTribeca presents Queer/Art/Film, a new series of all things hybrid and poly-sexual. Curated by Butt Magazine contributing editor Adam Baran and filmmaker Ira Sachs, the series invites some of the most exciting, innovative (and homosexual) artists from the dance/performance/film/visual and literary arts to present and discuss their favorite films, in rare prints, on the big screen.

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre?s Guild, founded seven years ago, announces a pledge of $21,200 to the Theatre?s Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA). This pledge donation is made with a purpose to underwrite an extensive ?wish list? for the Theatre. Some of the items are a digital sound board, a major piece of theatrical equipment that will be used in all productions, two stage platforms, custom cabinets for the hearing-impaired assistive devices and plants for the lobby. In addition the pledge donation will also fund a COPA production. The Guild presented the check to Tricia Trimble, the Theatre's Managing Director on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.

Step right up! There's a new sideshow in town. Sideshow Spontanial will be rolling into Brunswick this July for four shows only. Come visit a place where stories bubble on twilight's brew and eager Impro Melbourne Rookies flex their impro muscles.

On Sunday, May 17th, Mintyfresh Comedy presented the first annual 'Miss Fag Hag Pageant' as a benefit for the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk School. The show was a huge success and played to a packed house full of Broadway, television, radio and comedy stars.

Sports aren?t the only way to stay in shape this summer! The Off Broadway Troupers? summer productions have some great roles for boys.

Cape Rep Theatre begins its 2009 Daytime Children?s Shows with the beloved Pitter Patter Puppets and the Aherns and Flaherty Musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson story The Emperor?s New Clothes.