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Musicals ink is taking a 'grass roots', independent approach to funding its premier production, Nevermore: The Musical, by 'breaking the fourth wall' and turning to the audience to ask, 'Would you like to see this type of show?' Musicals ink feels that this type of funding gives the audience a voice in the type of shows that get produced; allowing the theatergoer themselves get involved and help out those productions they believe in.

Bringing you some furious funk and the sweetest of soul classics, the Utah Cultural Celebration Center is proud to present one of the Valley's finest entertainment groups; The Soulistics. The Soulistics are a 10-piece band boasting some of the best musicians in the Intermountain West.

Bay City Players will hold auditions for its upcoming musical production, THE FANTASTICKS. Book and Lyrics by TOM JONES, Music by HARVEY SCHMIDT, on Friday, September 10th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 11th, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Callback Only: Sunday, September 12th at 1:00 p.m.

Guest curator Joel Harrison has assembled some of the world's finest improvising guitarists for a three day festival at Cornelia St. Cafe focusing on duos that bring together unusual, (mostly) first-time, pairings. The emphasis is on fearless innovators and improvisers- jazz, country, blues, rock, prog, noise, Indian, and classical will seamlessly meld together. Surprise will be the order of the day.

Abbey Pub Announces their Fall Show Schedule. Tickets for new shows go on sale Saturday, 8/7, at Noon. All shows are 21+.

Continuing its commitment to bring neglected European playwrights to the attention of new audiences in Britain, Frogme Theatre Company presents the UK premiere of Visits by 2010 Ibsen Award winner Jon Fosse in the scrap assemblages of Theatre Delicatessen's unique space. The production is supported by Royal Norwegian Embassy in the UK. It will be directed by Lars Harald Gathe, designed by Christopher Faulds, produced by Berislav Juraic, lighting design by Chris Randall, and feature Cornelius Garrett, Ben Hale, Ami Sayers, and Nikki Squire in the cast.

Scenery First, a team of brilliant scenery design and manufacture specialists located just outside of Philadelphia, helps rebuild dream home for local family.

Producer Jonathan Randall announced today that a brand new stage production of Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that wowed Toronto for a fun-filled 33 weeks in 2004 and inspired a major motion picture is returning to Toronto's Bathurst Street Theatre for 5 performances only - September 30 - October 3, 2010.

Comedienne, author, actress, teacher, writer, philanthropist and LGBT activist Kate Clinton brings her newest one-woman-show to the Dixon Place stage. From October 1st through 3rd, audiences will be able to experience Clinton's unique blend of feminism, humor and political commentary, when her Lady Ha Ha tour arrives at Dixon Place.

The Old Opera House's 4th Annual Summertime Arts Soiree on begins on Friday, August 6th and continues through Saturday, August 7th in Charles Town, WV. This event is one of the area's premier art shows and has attracted many of the area's most talented artists.

New York City- based jazz vocalist Antoinette Montague announces Summer performance schedule to promote her second CD release, 'Behind the Smile.'

Mark Edward Lang and Alison J. Murphy, who have performed extensively with East Lynne Theater Company, as well as with theaters in New York and across the country, return to the Avalon Free Public Library with their popular acting class 'Scenes and Monologues.' The classes are free and for three sessions only, all on Tuesdays: August 3, 10, and 17 from 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m.

Marin Theatre Company is accepting submissions for its annual playwright prizes, the 2011 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize and the 2011 David Calicchio Emerging American Playwright Prize through August 31, 2010.

Dragonchase Productions presents Katharine Heller's return to the Fringe with her solo show, My Dad's Crazier Than Your Dad: A Scientific Inquiry at the 2010 New York International Fringe Festival, August 13- 27 at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street).

New England based JAC Publishing's play library has acquired new collections from playwrights Julie Greene and Kevin T. Baldwin, the company has announced.

Hartt's fall main stage concert, Hartt Dances, includes excerpts of 'Concerto Barroco', a George Balanchine masterpiece, set to the music of J.S. Bach; the poignant full version of 'Dark Elegies' by Anthony Tudor, set to the music of Gustav Mahler; Jose Limon's soulful 'Mazurkas', to music of Frederic Chopin; the exuberant '2 Celebrations in 3 Parts' by Stephen Pier, with a powerful rhythmic score of Steve Martland; and a new work by Katie Stevenson Nollet. This concert includes not only the artistry of Hartt dancers, but also features live music for most pieces spanning an impressive range from classical to hard driving contemporary performed by Hartt's Performance 20/20 chamber ensemble.

Red-hot pop sensation Jason Derulo will embark on his first headlining tour of the U.S. beginning September 27th in Philadelphia, PA. The tour, which features special guest Auburn, will criss-cross the country before winding up October 29th in Fairfield, CT. Pre-sale tickets for AOL AIM Presents Jason Derulo powered by Samsung Mobile will be available August 5th through Ticketmaster and go on-sale to the general public on August 6th and 7th. Confirmed tour dates are listed below.