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Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents JOHN BULL'S OTHER ISLAND: an Irish Comedy of Passion and Potcheen by George Bernard Shaw

Americans for the Arts, in conjunction with the Congressional Arts Caucus and 86 national co-sponsors, celebrates Arts Advocacy Day 2010 in which more than 400 grassroots arts supporters from across the U.S. take to Capitol Hill to advocate for pro-arts legislation.

Rosemary Harris, Peter O'Toole, and Martin Short will be among the many honorees at the upcoming 'Players Hall of Fame,' presented by The Players Foundation on April 18th. The event will take place at the Players Club.

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents JOHN BULL'S OTHER ISLAND: an Irish Comedy of Passion and Potcheen by George Bernard Shaw

Producer Theresa Wozunk announced today that LIBERTY: A MONUMENTAL NEW MUSICAL will join New York City in celebration of Immigrant Heritage Week with three special presentations April 16 and 17, 2010. Presentations of the new musical will take place at NYC's New 42nd Street Studios (229 West 42nd Street) on Friday, April 16 at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm and on Saturday, April 17 at 2:00 pm.

Americans for the Arts, in conjunction with the Congressional Arts Caucus and 86 national co-sponsors, celebrates Arts Advocacy Day 2010 in which more than 400 grassroots arts supporters from across the U.S. take to Capitol Hill to advocate for pro-arts legislation.

The Museum of Modern Art presents Picasso: Themes and Variations, an exhibition exploring Pablo Picasso's creative process through the medium of printmaking, from March 28 to September 6, 2010. It features approximately 100 works from the Museum's superlative collection of the artist's prints. The exhibition is organized by Deborah Wye, The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Chief Curator of Prints and Illustrated Books, The Museum of Modern Art.

Jo-Ann Ragosta, Chairperson of the ARTS Scholarships 2010 program, along with the members of the Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center, are pleased to announce today the winners of the ARTS Scholarships 2010 program, sponsored by Textron Inc. with support from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, the Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation, and the PPAC Annual Fund Donors.

TrueNorth Cultural Arts will end the run of their updated version of the Maltby and Shire musical, BABY on March 21st. The cast stars Michael Dempsey as Alan, Natalie Green as Lizzie, Bernadette Hisey as Arlene, David Robeano as Nick Shane Joseph Siniscalchi as Danny, and Maggie Stahl-Floriano as Pam.

The Museum of Modern Art presents Picasso: Themes and Variations, an exhibition exploring Pablo Picasso's creative process through the medium of printmaking, from March 28 to September 6, 2010. It features approximately 100 works from the Museum's superlative collection of the artist's prints. The exhibition is organized by Deborah Wye, The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Chief Curator of Prints and Illustrated Books, The Museum of Modern Art.

On Thursday, March 4, the Broadway League celebrated the 83rd birthday of Sardis with cast members from The Phantom of the Opera and The Happy Hour Guys at their monthly Broadway Late Night event.BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration.

TrueNorth Cultural Arts has announced the cast for their upcoming production of the updated version of the Maltby and Shire musical, BABY. The cast stars Michael Dempsey as Alan, Natalie Green as Lizzie, Bernadette Hisey as Arlene, David Robeano as Nick Shane Joseph Siniscalchi as Danny, and Maggie Stahl-Floriano as Pam. The musical opens at TrueNorth March 5th and runs through March 21st.

Seven new productions, including two company premieres and the first two parts of a new Ring cycle, featuring many of the world's greatest singers and conductors, will highlight the Metropolitan Opera's 2010-11 season.

Kate Aldrich will sing the title role of Carmen on April 28 and May 1, replacing Angela Gheorghiu who has withdrawn from those performances. Gheorghiu issued the following statement: 'To make so important a debut as Carmen, I want to be as prepared dramatically as I am musically. Therefore, I will postpone my role debut until a later date when I can work intensely with the Richard Eyre production.'

TrueNorth Cultural Arts has announced the cast for their upcoming production of the updated version of the Maltby and Shire musical, BABY. The cast stars Michael Dempsey as Alan, Natalie Green as Lizzie, Bernadette Hisey as Arlene, David Robeano as Nick Shane Joseph Siniscalchi as Danny, and Maggie Stahl-Floriano as Pam. The musical opens at TrueNorth March 5th and runs through March 21st.

Benjamin Schrader is a New York based actor, singer and puppeteer currently seen in the highly acclaimed Broadway revival of RAGTIME at the Neil Simon Theatre. His previous credits include Broadway's AVENUE Q, Tom Sawyer in the Broadway revival tour of BIG RIVER, Gabe in NEXT TO NORMAL at NYMF and Off Broadway's DOG SEES GOD. www.benjaminschrader.com

The thrilling new Broadway production of RAGTIME at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52 Street) and officially opens today, Sunday, November 15, 2009.

As the thrilling new Broadway production of RAGTIME at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52 Street) plays its final performance on Sunday, January 10th, BroadwayWorld.com takes a look back at the show's officially opening on Sunday, November 15, 2009. BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were on hand to bring you electrifying highlights and interviews with the cast and creative!

On Thursday, January 7 The Broadway League hosted Mark Aldrich of The Happy Hour Guys and members of the casts of RAGTIME and MEMPHIS on Broadway at Virgil's for warm post-show drinks to beat the cold at Virgils in Times Square. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the social Broadway gathering. A good time was had by all.

Before the show closes however, it will be filmed for the Lincoln Center Archives on Friday night, January 8, 2010.