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The Diablo Regional Arts Association (DRAA) has announced Artistic Excellence Awards totaling $239,000, presented in grants to support professional arts organizations at the Lesher Center for the Arts, the premier presenting venue of Contra Costa County and major arts hub of the East Bay.

If you're looking for a quick roundup of all the events in the theatre world, look no further: here are some of the best articles that the week has to offer!

Bailey Hanks, who dazzled audiences as Elle Woods in 'Legally Blonde, The Musical' on Broadway will repeat the lead role in Diablo Theatre Company's production of the show next February, the company announced today.

Andrew Samonsky will replace Clarke Thorell in the role of third-class passenger Jim Farrell in the June 21 benefit concert of TITANIC, Grace Notes reported today. In this role, Samonsky will perform the new song 'Three Days' in its New York debut.

Andrew Samonsky will replace Clarke Thorell in the role of third-class passenger Jim Farrell in the June 21 benefit concert of TITANIC, Grace Notes reported today. In this role, Samonsky will perform the new song 'Three Days' in its New York debut.

The June 21 benefit concert of Broadway's Titanic has announced final casting and a song to make its New York debut. The benefit, which supports the New York Society for Ethical Culture (NYSEC), will take place in NYSEC's 800-seat Concert Hall, located at 2 W. 64th St. at Central Park West. Tickets, priced $15-20, are available at or by telephone at 212-352-3101. The concert is part of an evening of programming that includes a preshow talkback at 6:30, the presentation of the musical at 7:30, and a VIP reception after the performance.

Titanic composer/lyricist Maury Yeston has joined a panel that will precede the June 21 benefit concert of the Tony-winning musical. The conversation will focus on the creative process of creating the original Broadway production, the historical event itself, and the ethical issues brought to light by the sinking and the great loss of life. The talkback will begin at 6:30 PM and is included in the cost of admission to the 7:30 PM concert, which will benefit the New York Society for Ethical Culture (NYSEC). Produced by Sarah Melissa Rotker in association with Josh Wellman, the event will take place in NYSEC's 800-seat Concert Hall, located at 2 W. 64th St. at Central Park West.

Tanya O'Debra 'Miss Bowery,' has been crowned Miss Fag Hag 2010! The Second Annual Miss Fag Hag Pageant, a benefit for The Hetrick-Martin Institute, The Home of the Harvey Milk School was held at Comix last night, May 2nd.

Darius de Haas ('Marie Christine,' 'Rent') and Bailey Hanks ('Legally Blonde') have been added to the growing list of special guests for the second annual Miss Fag Hag Pageant- to be held Sunday, May 2nd at 8pm at Comix.

On Monday, April 26th, New York Theatre Barn will present its monthly showcase for emerging writers and performers at the D-Lounge at the Daryl Roth Theater, which will feature the music of Barbara Anselmi, songs from the 2009 NYMF production of All Fall Down, and songs from NYTB's commissioned musical Speargrove Presents.

A Class Act NY, New York City's award-winning acting studio for kids and teens, will be offering a one day TV Acting Workshop at the JCC in Roslyn on Sunday, April 18th. In the past, A Class Act NY has brought their award-winning programs to the JCC. Most recently they conducted a Billy Elliot Workshop with Thommie Retter, a star from the show as well as a Legally Blonde Workshop with Bailey Hanks, who won the MTV Reality Series, The Search For the Next Elle Woods.

Darius de Haas ('Marie Christine,' 'Rent') and Bailey Hanks ('Legally Blonde') have been added to the growing list of special guests for the second annual Miss Fag Hag Pageant- to be held Sunday, May 2nd at 8pm at Comix.

Julie Larson, the sister of the award-winning composer of 'Rent' Jonathan Larson, took her 16 year old son to see Speargrove Presents.

New York Theatre Barn presents Bailey Hanks and Briana Carlson-Goodman in Speargrove Presents- a new musical based on actual events. With direction by Joe Barros & Laura Brandel the production will celebrate New York Theatre Barn's 3rd Anniversary with this special one-night only benefit. Speargrove Presents will take place on April 5 at 8 PM at the Julia Miles Theatre. Speargrove Presents is the product of UNTITLED 4: Project Collaboration.

A Class Act NY, New York City's award-winning acting studio for kids and teens, will be offering a one day TV Acting Workshop at the JCC in Roslyn on Sunday, April 18th. In the past, A Class Act NY has brought their award-winning programs to the JCC. Most recently they conducted a Billy Elliot Workshop with Thommie Retter, a star from the show as well as a Legally Blonde Workshop with Bailey Hanks, who won the MTV Reality Series, The Search For the Next Elle Woods.

On Monday, March 29th, New York Theatre Barn will present its monthly showcase for emerging writers and performers at the D-Lounge at the Daryl Roth Theater, which will feature the music of Drew Gasparini, a set of performances by Syracuse University alums, and songs from New York Theatre Barn's upcoming musical presentation of Speargrove Presents.

On Monday, March 29th, New York Theatre Barn will present its monthly showcase for emerging writers and performers at the D-Lounge at the Daryl Roth Theater, which will feature the music of Drew Gasparini, a set of performances by Syracuse University alums, and songs from New York Theatre Barn's upcoming musical presentation of Speargrove Presents.

New York Theatre Barn presents Bailey Hanks and Briana Carlson-Goodman in Speargrove Presents- a new musical based on actual events. With direction by Joe Barros & Laura Brandel the production will celebrate New York Theatre Barn's 3rd Anniversary with this special one-night only benefit. Speargrove Presents will take place on April 5 at 8 PM at the Julia Miles Theatre. Speargrove Presents is the product of UNTITLED 4: Project Collaboration.

'Speargrove Presents', an original musical based on a famous incident in Texas that made headlines nationwide, will have its world premiere on Monday, April 5th under the aegis of the New York Theatre Barn', announced Executive Director Reed Prescott.

Bailey Hanks, winner of MTV's reality series, Legally Blonde: The Search for the Next Elle Woods took over the title role on Broadway in 2007. In conjunction with A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio for kids and teens, Bailey taught a Legally Blonde Workshop on Long Island on January 18th.