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Matt Zarley began his career at 12 years old, dancing with Tony The Tiger in a Kellogg's 'Frosted Flakes' commercial. Subsequently, his path took him to Broadway many times. He made his Broadway debut, while still a teen, in A CHORUS LINE. He's also been featured in CATS, CHICAGO, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, and played the title roles in both JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT and THE WHO'S TOMMY.

Multiple award-winning singer/songwriter Chaka Khan will be inducted into theHollywood Bowl Hall of Fame at this year's Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl, Friday, June 22, at 8 pm.

The lucky 7th year of the two-day Jazz in the Gardens music festival returns to Miami Gardens with an incredible line-up sure to put the audience at Sun Life Stadium on their feet on March 17 and 18, 2012.

Sie ist nicht nicht nur eine der schönsten Exporte aus den Niederlanden sondern auch eine der talentiertesten: Maya Hakvoort. Trotz eines vollen Terminkalenders nahm sich die bezaubernde Musicaldarstellerin Zeit für ein Interview mit Broadwayworld.com.

The Highline Ballroom has announced a program including Chick Corea and Sam Sparro for April.

Pepperdine University Center for the Arts presents a solo concert by pianist and singer Bruce Hornsby, who has built one of the most diverse and adventurous careers in contemporary music, at Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 2.

The entire entertainment world is reeling. We have lost one of our most iconic pop, R&B and soundtrack performers this evening - as well as a formidable movie star in her own right - Whitney Houston was just reported dead at the age of 48. Having had one of the most successful and most multimedia of careers of any multi-hyphenate star in recent memory, Houston scored multiple Grammys and racked up countless nominations over the course of her multi-decade recording career, yet her most notable contributions to the world of music reside in her outstanding soundtrack work - most of all, the songs for the film in which she made the transition into feature film leading lady, 1992's THE BODYGUARD. The biggest hit from THE BODYGUARD's blockbuster soundtrack was undoubtedly Houston's rendition of a Dolly Parton song originally recorded in 1974 and later made famous by Parton in the feature film version of the Broadway hit THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, "I Will Always Love You". In addition to Houston's sensational work on that mega-selling soundtrack - one of the Top 5 best-selling soundtracks of all time - she also provided her dramatic and vocal skills to the multi-platinum soundtracks to THE PREACHER'S WIFE and WAITING TO EXHALE, both films which she also starred in to much box office success. An Oscar-winning duet with Mariah Carey, "When You Believe" by WICKED's Stephen Schwartz from THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is yet another diadem in Houston's triple crown of accomplishments in the realms of music, film and television - having dominated all. Theatre fans may know Houston best for her incomparable portrayal of the Fairy Godmother in the incredibly successful 1997 ABC TV adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA starring Brandy and produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. In addition to Houston's contributions to THE BODYGUARD, THE PREACHER'S WIFE, WAITING TO EXHALE, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT and CINDERELLA, Houston also rose to fame early in her career for her rendition of "Home" from THE WIZ on THE Merv Griffin SHOW, as well as made a mark with a Cissy Houston duet on the CHESS international smash, "I Know Him So Well" on her second hit album. The last project Houston was working on prior to her death on Saturday night was the feature film musical SPARKLE, co-starring AMERICAN IDOL winner and Broadway standout Jordin Sparks. SPARKLE reportedly completed production of principal photography and soundtrack sessions, though it is not clear when the musical remake will now be released in light of Houston's unexpected death. No matter the circumstances of her life and death, Whitney Houston most surely left a legacy that will never be forgotten by those that adored her for her vast multitude of talents and many notable accomplishments in all areas of entertainment.

Pepperdine University Center for the Arts presents a solo concert by pianist and singer Bruce Hornsby, who has built one of the most diverse and adventurous careers in contemporary music, at Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 2.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, VH1 and VH1 Classic will pay tribute to the late Don Conelius, creator of SOUL TRAIN.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, VH1 and VH1 Classic will pay tribute to the late Don Conelius, creator of SOUL TRAIN.

The lucky 7th year of the two-day Jazz in the Gardens music festival returns to Miami Gardens with an incredible line-up sure to put the audience at Sun Life Stadium on their feet on March 17 and 18, 2012.

Don't Act Like A Girl is a raucous cabaret with a live three person band, queer teen angst, and plenty of confetti. This one-man show flashes back to the life of an awkward young loner who is misdiagnosed, over prescribed and misunderstood until a fatal trip to fat camp ultimately changes his life. Inspired by David Sedaris, 'Elaine Stritch at Liberty' and Chaka Khan, Don't Act Like A Girl uses monologues and songs to tell true stories of special education, musical theatre, 9/11 and teenage drag queens.

VH1's beloved, popular franchise, VH1' DIVAS CELEBRATES SOUL aired last night and incuded a special tribute to Amy Winehouse.

VH1's beloved franchise 'VH1 Divas' paid tribute to the great cities of soul music tonight including Chicago, Detroit, London, Memphis and Philadelphia. The all-star diva roster included Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Florence + The Machine, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J. and Jill Scott, accompanied by one of the most exciting groups of modern soul, The Roots, with Questlove and Adam Blackstone as musical directors. 'VH1 DIVAS CELEBRATES SOUL premieres Monday, December 19 at 9PM ET/PT on VH1.

VH1's beloved, popular franchise, 'VH1 Divas,' has announced a special tribute to Amy Winehouse at this year's 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' with performances by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine) and Wanda Jackson. 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' premieres Monday, December 19 at 9 PM/8c on VH1.

VH1's beloved, popular franchise, 'VH1 Divas,' announced today additional performers to join this year's tribute to soul music including: Anita Baker, Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson and Ledisi

VH1's beloved, popular franchise, 'VH1 Divas,' has announced a special tribute to Amy Winehouse at this year's 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' with performances by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine) andWanda Jackson. 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' premieres Monday, December 19 at 9 PM/8c on VH1.

The BSO presents A Christmas Carol in Concert, a new twist on Dickens' classic tale performed as a concert with a full symphony orchestra on Friday, December 16th at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.

VH1's beloved, popular franchise, 'VH1 Divas,' has announced a special tribute to Amy Winehouse at this year's 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' with performances by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine) and Wanda Jackson. 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' premieres Monday, December 19 at 9 PM/8c on VH1.

VH1's beloved, popular franchise, 'VH1 Divas,' announced today additional performers to join this year's tribute to soul music including: Anita Baker, Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson and Ledisi