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Liverpool's renowned Tmesis Theatre have announced a new production for Winter 2015 - and it's all about love - wanting it, having it, keeping it and losing it.

Jimmy talked to Christopher Walken about starring in a sketch with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin as a kid and why he's so nervous about playing Captain Hook in NBC's Peter Pan Live!

Marking 27 days until Christmas, today we pay tribute to an instantly recognizable Oscar-winning seasonal selection penned by Golden Age Broadway and Hollywood music master Frank Loesser, 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'.

The acclaimed Italian Tenor Luciano Lamonarca, established in Westchester County, NY, has been invited by the United Nations Academic Impact as a special performing guest to close the event on global health, that will serve also to celebrate the 4th anniversary of this UN initiative. The event will take place at the United Nations Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium today, November 18, 2014, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, and it will be broadcasted on the UN Web TV.

The acclaimed Italian Tenor Luciano Lamonarca, established in Westchester County, NY, has been invited by the United Nations Academic Impact as a special performing guest to close the event on global health, that will serve also to celebrate the 4th anniversary of this UN initiative. The event will take place at the United Nations Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, and it will be broadcasted on the UN Web TV.

Will Friedwald's "Clip Joint" - the innovative live video mixtape experience - will return on Thursday, November 13 at 8:00 PM with guest curator Dan Fortune (publicist, DJ, producer). The event will take place at Zebulon Sound and Light (223 West 28th Street, 2nd Floor). There is a $10 house charge. Email levis4402@yahoo.com to make a reservation.

Standards made wildly popular by the great male nightclub singers of the 1950s—Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Bobby Darin and others—electrify the concert hall for the opening of Pacific Symphony's 2014-15 Pops Season. This high-energy show features award-winning vocalist Michael Andrew, who was praised on Larry King Live, “as one of the great singers of all time.” Andrew headlined the world-famous Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Center for two years as its main singer and bandleader. He was also the band leader and singer for Merv Griffin's “Coconut Club” at The Beverly Hilton before creating his hit musical comedy, “Mickey Swingerhead and The Earthgirls” and the 18-piece Atomic Big Band featured in the film “Poseidon.” Now taking orchestras by storm in cities across America, Andrew joins the Symphony, led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, to recall the “good old days” when music was swinging, jazzy and always came with a Big Band.

59E59 Theaters welcomes Pegasus Theatre with the US premiere of BEWARE OF YOUNG GIRLS: KATE DIMBLEBY SINGS THE DORY PREVIN STORY, created and performed by Kate Dimbleby, accompanied by Naadia Sheriff on piano. Written with Amy Rosenthal, and directed by Cal McCrystal, BEWARE OF YOUNG GIRLS begins performances on Tuesday, December 16 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 4. Press opening is Thursday, December 18 at 7:15 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:15 PM; Friday at 8:15 PM; Saturday at 5:15 PM & 8:15 PM; and Sunday at 3:15 PM & 7:15 PM. Please note, there is no performance on December 25; the performances on December 24 and December 31 are at 6:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $35 ($24.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.

Grammy-winning Chanteuse and Comedienne, Lady Rizo, appears for one 'standing room only' performance at The Copa palm Springs on November 1 at 8:00 pm. The cult entertainer New York magazine hails as a 'Cabaret Superstar' has made her mark creating vintage arrangements & theatrical explorations of pop songs from every decade. Lady Rizo (nee Amelia Zirin-Brown) co-created the cult caburlesque spectacular Lady Rizo & the Assettes in 2005.In January 2010 she won her first Grammy on a duet with acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma that was released on a Holiday album featuring Diana Krall, James Taylor and Alison Krauss among others. She also sings and records with multi-platnum recording artist Moby and was nominated for an MVPA for the choreography the video for the single New York, New York featuring Debbie Harry. I had the cahncr to chat with Lady Rizo about her upcoming performance at The Copa and more. Here are a few highlights form that conversation:

Below, get a first look at the official music video for the track from the duo's new album 'Cheek to Cheek'!

getTV pays tribute to Oscar-winning actress Judy Holliday with a special block, every Thursday in November at 7 p.m. ET.

Standards made wildly popular by the great male nightclub singers of the 1950s—Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Bobby Darin and others—electrify the concert hall for the opening of Pacific Symphony's 2014-15 Pops Season. This high-energy show features award-winning vocalist Michael Andrew, who was praised on Larry King Live, “as one of the great singers of all time.” Andrew headlined the world-famous Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Center for two years as its main singer and bandleader. He was also the band leader and singer for Merv Griffin's “Coconut Club” at The Beverly Hilton before creating his hit musical comedy, “Mickey Swingerhead and The Earthgirls” and the 18-piece Atomic Big Band featured in the film “Poseidon.” Now taking orchestras by storm in cities across America, Andrew joins the Symphony, led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, to recall the “good old days” when music was swinging, jazzy and always came with a Big Band.

On Monday, October 13, the Broadway at Birdland concert series welcomed back acclaimed vocalist Jenna esposito for a special Columbus Day salute to some of the most celebrated Italian-American singers in the history of American popular song. Scroll down for photos!

The Bijou Theatre presents 'Vegas Lounge' for the second year in a row after a sold out show last year. 'Vegas Lounge' includes the vocal talent of Steve D'Agostino singing the songs from the Great American Songbook, along with the comedic tales of local comedian, Kevin Dolan. 'Vegas Lounge' is one performance only tonight, October 11th, at 8:00pm.

The Rat Pack, starring sensational Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. impersonators Gary Anthony, Andy DiMino and Lambus Dean, returns to Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston for one show only on Sunday, November 9th at 2:00 pm at the Robinson Theatre (617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452). This remarkable tribute show, featuring the classic hits "Come Fly with Me," "That's Amore," "Mr. Bojangles," "My Way," "Everybody Loves Somebody," "The Candy Man," and so many more, sold out the last time these musical mad men were in town.

The King Center for the Performing Arts has announced six new shows, including acrobats, music and holiday concerts. Scroll down for details!

Jerry Lewis performed at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday night and - for all good reasons - if you were there you'll never forget it.

Birdland Jazz Club is pleased to announce their amazing line-up of talent for October 13 - October 19, including Benny Green Trio, Jenna Esposito & The City Rythym Orchestra, Barbara Carroll, and more!

Boulder Theater will present George Thorogood and the Destroyers to the Boulder Theater tonight, October 2nd, 2014.

A master mimic of more than 200 voices, Rich Little continues to impress throughout the world, with a constant touring schedule of the United States, Canada and abroad, and now he's bringing his show to the DuPont Theatre for one night only! Tickets are on sale now for this chart-topping show which takes place tonight, September 27, 2014 at 8pm.