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Jim Caruso is proud to present the return of Tony Award-winning actress/singer CHRISTINE EBERSOLE in concert on Monday, June 21 at 7pm. This evening is a continuation of the award-winning series, Broadway at Birdland. Ebersole has just announced that jazz violin virtuoso Aaron Weinstein will be joining the show as special guest.

Jim Caruso is proud to present the return of Tony Award-winning actress/singer CHRISTINE EBERSOLE in concert on Monday, June 21 at 7pm. This evening is a continuation of the award-winning series, Broadway at Birdland.

Harlem Stage, one of the country's top presenters, producers and supporters of works by artists of color, announces four performances by EVIDENCE, A Dance Company (Ronald K. Brown, founder and Artistic Director) in celebration of the company's 25th Anniversary.

Harlem Stage, one of the country's top presenters, producers and supporters of works by artists of color, announces four performances by EVIDENCE, A Dance Company (Ronald K. Brown, founder and Artistic Director) in celebration of the company's 25th Anniversary.

As part of its three-week, nine-concert schedule at The Mann, The Philadelphia Orchestra will share the stage with a star studded line-up of special guest artists - from the king of daytime TV, Regis Philbin and his wife Joy narrating 'Peter and the Wolf' to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in an unforgettable night of her greatest hits and opera arias. Special guest and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will accompany 'The Queen' at the piano and perform with the orchestra.

Gordon Edward, the legendary founder, leader and bass player of 'Stuff', will perform at the Creole Restaurant. Gordon has played with many of the world's most notable artists from Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Joe Cocker, to Van McCoy. Alongside Gordon Edwards will be Alex Foster (sax), Roy Bennett (vocals/bass), Wally Gator (drums), Mick Gaffney (guitar), and Jimmy Smith (piano).

As part of its three-week, nine-concert schedule at The Mann, The Philadelphia Orchestra will share the stage with a star studded line-up of special guest artists - from the king of daytime TV, Regis Philbin and his wife Joy narrating 'Peter and the Wolf' to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in an unforgettable night of her greatest hits and opera arias. Special guest and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will accompany 'The Queen' at the piano and perform with the orchestra.

Yesterday, June 14, the Apollo Theater hosted the 'Spring Benefit Concert & Awards Ceremony' in New York City, NY. The night's host was comedian Jamie Foxx. This year will feature the induction of two royal new honorees into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame: the undisputed King of Pop Michael Jackson, and the one and only Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. The Benefit concludes with a grand tented after-party, the Apollo Supper Club. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below. Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images

Yesterday, June 14, the Apollo Theater hosted the 'Spring Benefit Concert & Awards Ceremony' in New York City, NY. The night's host was comedian, multi-platinum recording artist and Oscar-award winning, actor Jamie Foxx. This year will feature the induction of two royal new honorees into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame: the undisputed King of Pop Michael Jackson, and the one and only Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. The Benefit concludes with a grand tented after-party, the Apollo Supper Club. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.

Last night, June 13, the 64th Annual Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall. Hosted by PROMISES, PROMISES star Sean Hayes and Broadcast on CBS, the evening honored movie stars (Catherine Zeta-Jones, Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Scarlett Johansson), industry vets (Katie Finneran, Bill T. Jones, Michael Grandage), Broadway newcomers (Eddie Redmayne, David Bryan, Douglas Hodge) and more!

The 2010 Tony Awards are airing live on CBS, on Sunday, June 13th 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT time delay) and are presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will continue its all-star Spring 2010 season with the New York concert debut of LAKISHA JONES, the 'American Idol' finalist and star of Broadway's The Color Purple, on Monday, June 14.

@BroadwayGirlNYC is live blogging and tweeting all throughout the 2010 Tony Awards! To follow her along on Twitter, click here!

The Triad and the Just A Piano Concert Series presents recording artist Jane Burbank in 'A Tribute to Queens' on June 10 at 7pm. Celebrating a third CD release ('My Romance' currently available at JaneBurbank.com and soon on iTunes), Ms. Burbank's vocal abilities have been critically acclaimed with such quotes as '...Polished...Gorgeous voice...' from the New York Post and many other publications.

Each month, BroadwayWorld will be shining the spotlight on a stage actor making their Broadway debut as part of our 'Debut of the Month' series. This month, we are featuring Chris Chalk, making his Broadway debut as Cory in the Broadway revival of August Wilson's Fences. The play stars two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award winner Viola Davis.

Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar (254 W. 72nd St at Broadway and West End Ave) presents Chris Parker & Friends on Friday, June 4th. The show is from 8 PM to midnight. Admission is $10.

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre will present a production of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFÉ to be staged from June 4 to 27, 2010.

Shoshana Bean, star of the Broadway smash hits Wicked and Hairspray, has released a music video for her song, 'Jungle Jim.'

Jim Caruso is proud to present the return of Tony Award-winning actress/singer CHRISTINE EBERSOLE in concert on Monday, June 21 at 7pm. This evening is a continuation of the award-winning series, Broadway at Birdland. Ebersole has just announced that jazz violin virtuoso Aaron Weinstein will be joining the show as special guest.