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As part of the New York Philharmonic's celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of its historic Concerts in the Parks, the Philharmonic will present Share the Stage in Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island, inviting local musicians to perform on the stage in their home boroughs before the Orchestra's performances.

Atlantic Theater Company has announced its 2015-2016 Atlantic for Kids season including the world premiere musicals The Velveteen Rabbit and The Pirate La Dee Da.

The Fool, the debut album from singer, songwriter and producer Ryn Weaver, is out now on Mad Love/Interscope Records. To celebrate the release, Weaver will debut her single 'Promises' with a performance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' on June 19.

The Fool, the debut album from singer, songwriter and producer Ryn Weaver, is available today, June 16, on Mad Love/Interscope Records.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its July 2015 schedule, featuring Ravi Coltrane Quartet, John Scofield Trio, The Birdland Big Band, Stacey Kent, John Pizzarelli sings Paul McCartney, The Broadway cast of Phantom of the Opera, Birdland Jazz Party with Carole Bufford, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!

'What is my purpose in life?' is a question asked by many people as they ponder the reasons for their existence. Finding one's raison d'etre could be the ever-elusive challenge, and should you never discover it, you are in good company. It is an existential question that lingers eternally for people who really want to have a life that matters. Now on stage at The Fisher Theatre is the musical PIPPIN, the tale of existential woe.

David Letterman recently opened up about what retirement has been like so far, and he seems to be thriving.

Fresh off his appearance on one of David Letterman's final shows April 16, nationally known stand-up comedian and actor Tom Dreesen brings his exceptional talent to Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, with An Evening of Laughter and Memories of Sinatra, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Frank Sinatra's birth tonight, June 13 at 4 and 8 p.m.

You can catch Frank Caliendo's stand-up live at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, August 21 at 8 p.m. with special guest George Kanter.

A hilarious night of comedy with husband and wife Rich Vos and Bonnie McFarlane returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, August 8, at 8 p.m! 

Today, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts (50 Mark West Springs Road) announced GRAMMY Award-nominated funk/soul band Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings will perform in Santa Rosa for one night only on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Their stop at the Center features material from their 2014 Grammy Award nominated album, Give the People What They Want. Tickets for Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings go on sale Today, Friday, June 12 at noon and may be purchased for $49 and $39 online at wellsfargocenterarts.org, by calling 707-546-3600, and in person at the box office at 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa.

When it comes to Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders, she's outrageously wild and downright hilarious! Two-time Emmy winner, NY Times best-selling author, five-time Grammy nominee, and Broadway darling KATHY GRIFFIN makes a South Bend appearance at the Morris Performing arts Center on Sunday, November 15, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are priced at $38.50, $48.50 and $58.50 and go on sale Friday, June 19, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at The Morris Box Office, by phone at 574-235-9190 or 800-537-6415, or online at www.MorrisCenter.org. The Morris Box Office is open regular business hours Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and is located at 211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana. Tickets can also be purchased with credit card at Morris Ticket Outlets: Hammes Bookstore & Café located in Eddy Street Commons, South Bend, IN; O'Brien Recreation Center, 321 East Walter Street, South Bend; and TG Music, 123 South Main Street, Goshen.

The Columbia Festival of the Arts is pleased to announce its 2015 Summer Festival, featuring diverse free and ticketed events including film, dance, comedy, theatre, art exhibitions, a concert performance by GRAMMY-winning music legends, Blind Boys of Alabama, and a free weekend of outdoor entertainment for the whole family.

JD McPherson's new music video for 'Head Over Heels' premiered  today via the Americana Music Association. Produced by Delo Creative, the video presents the latest single from McPherson's current, critically acclaimed album Let The Good Times Roll. Of the video, McPherson comments, 'We set up our equipment in a roller rink in South Oklahoma City, invited a bunch of folks who skate there regularly, and tried to channel The Sonics. It was a fun shoot.' Take a look at the music video below!

Mario Cantone -- comedian, actor and Broadway star -- is taking the stage this summer with a new stand-up routine called ON THE WAY TO BROADWAY, which features his signature, irreverent humor and wickedly funny impersonations. Cantone just stopped by AOL HQ to talk about the show, which he hopes to actually bring to the Great White Way, and more. Watch the interview below!

BroadwayWorld has decided to round up the best loser's for Best Musical and you will be surprised with some of the losers. Click through the videos below and watch some of Broadway's most iconic musicals that didn't take home the Tony Award for Best Musical.

With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa has found success in film, television and radio as well as on the live stage.  Laughspin.com named Tom's second hour stand-up special, Tom Papa: Freaked Out, one of the “10 Best Comedy Albums” of 2013.  Tom's first hour special, Tom Papa Live in New York City, premiered on Comedy Central in January 2012.

Top Comedian BILL ENGVALL will be performing in BRANSON at the ANDY WILLIAMS MOON RIVER THEATRE September 26, 2015 at 8:00 PM. ENGVALL, one of the best and the busiest in the business, has the unique quality of sharing humor in everyday situations - enabling him to connect with audiences all across the country. He was part of the enormously successful 'Blue Collar Comedy' concert films, which sold more than 9 million copies and are some of the most watched movies and specials in Comedy Central history. Bill has hosted numerous television shows, including the game show 'Lingo' for GNS, 'Country Fried Videos' and 'Mobile Home Disasters' for CMT, as well as several award shows. He had a three episode arc on the TNT show 'Hawthorne,' narrated a documentary for the Speed Channel on Darrel Waltrip, and starred in the Hallmark Channel movie 'Kiss at Pine Lake.' A star of the big screen as well, Bill has appeared in several films including

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, which recently completed its third season in its state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick, along with the legendary comedy club, Catch A Rising Star, are proud to announce the appearance of  “Imus in the Morning's” Rob Bartlett and Tony Powell at Ocean State Theatre on Saturday, June 27 at 7:30pm.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College is pleased to announce the addition of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Darlene Love to its 2015-16 season, performing a concert of her numerous hits on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 8pm. Ms. Love is the latest name added to Brooklyn Center's lineup, which also includes season opener Michael Feinstein, a holiday concert by Vienna Boys Choir, jazz violin virtuoso Regina Carter, and a tribute to Nat King Cole featuring Ramsey Lewis and John Pizzarelli. Tickets for the Darlene Love concert are $40 and can be purchased at BrooklynCenter.org or by calling the Brooklyn Center box office at 718-951-4500.