Elle News

The New York Burlesque Festival - the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind in the world - returns to the city this fall for more lavish and wildly entertaining performances than ever. The festival has attracted sold-out crowds since its premiere in 2003 and this September marks the 12th year for the celebrated event. New York City is regarded as one of the biggest burlesque hot beds in the world. Don't miss your chance to take in the Big Apple's top teasers as well as talent from around the globe!

Jacob Langfelder in association with Burt Rock and Broadway the Hardway present DEARLY BELOVED... A 30th Anniversary Concert Tribute to His Purple Majesty, Monday, October 13th at 8pm at the new 42West (514 West 42nd Street).

Fur Kylie Minogue markiert 'Kiss Me Once' den Beginn einer neuen Ära: 'Dieses Album zu machen, war eine ziemliche Reise, aber ich liebe es. Es entstand in einer Zeit, in der es in meinem Leben eine ganze Menge Veranderungen und neue Anfange gab.' Die zierliche Australierin hat sich damit ein weiteres Mal neu erfunden und ist dennoch ihrem unverfalschten und authentischen Stil treu geblieben.

New York City Ballet's annual Fall Gala will once again celebrate ballet and fashion with a program that will include three world premiere ballets by Justin Peck, Liam Scarlett, and Troy Schumacher, as well as existing works by Peter Martins and Christopher Wheeldon, all featuring costumes designed by an international roster of some of the fashion world's most renowned talents: Thom Browne, Sarah Burton, Valentino Garavani, Carolina Herrera, and Mary Katrantzou. The one- time-only gala evening will take place tonight, September 23, 2014, opening New York City Ballet's four-week Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

Broadway In Chicago presents Evil Dead - The Musical, winner of the 2007 Dora Audience Choice Award as Toronto's favorite show, which will bring mayhem and fun to the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E Chestnut) for a limited three-week engagement tonight, Sept. 23 through Oct. 12, 2014.

Skylight Music Theatre is creating a new production of Rossini's classic opera La Cenerentola. The production runs today, September 19th through October 5th in the Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center (158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI).

Hilton | Asmus Contemporary, 716 N. Wells Street, presents 'Agua Nacida,' by photographer Hugh Arnold, Sept. 19 - Oct. 31, 2014. Arnold's appearance at Hilton | Asmus Contemporary marks his first exhibit in North America. An opening reception with the artist will be held tonight, Sept. 19 from 5:30 - 9 p.m.

Fountain Hills Youth Theater is proud to announce the opening of the delightful musical, 'Peter Pan and Wendy' today, September 19th, 2014!

Stage and screen star Alan Cumming, who is currently starring in Broadway's Cabaret, recently took a brief break from the show to campaign for a cause he has always been vocal about- Scottish independence. In today's New York Times, Cumming speaks out in his own op-ed about the issue. He writes:

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its performances, September 17 through the 28th. Details below!

PLAY/DATE, the hit show that electrified Lower East Side nightspot Fat Baby over the summer, returns Tuesday, September 28 for an Open Ended run. Featuring 22 one-act plays by 17 different playwrights, including Greg Kotis (Urinetown), Clay Mcleod Chapman (The Pumpkin Pie Show), Chad Beckim (And Miles to Go). Conceived by Blake McCarty and directed and designed by Michael Counts, PLAY/DATE is produced by 3-Legged Dog, in association with Michael and Sharon Counts, Blake McCarty, , Dominick Cattarina, and Kevin England.

Marty Thomas Presents DIVA features NYCs finest female vocalists paying tribute to the greatest icons throughout history! The show performs weekly in midtown Manhattan hotspot, Industry Bar. It has also been seen around the country, as well as on Off Broadway and Broadway stages. In its fourth year, the show has featured such acts as Shoshana Bean, Shayna Steele, Rachel Potter, Alysha Umphress, Lena Hall, Eden Espinosa, The Glamazons, The Skivvies, Ramona Keller, N'Kenge, Saycon Sengbloh, Kate Rockwell and many many more.

Hilton | Asmus Contemporary, 716 N. Wells Street, presents 'Agua Nacida,' by photographer Hugh Arnold, Sept. 19 - Oct. 31, 2014. Arnold's appearance at Hilton | Asmus Contemporary marks his first exhibit in North America. An opening reception with the artist will be held Friday, Sept. 19 from 5:30 - 9 p.m.

The Waukesha Civic Theatre presents The Sound of Music, running tonight, September 12th to 28th, 2014.

Dress Circle Publishing has announced the release of famed Sirius XM radio host Seth Rudetsky's first book in a new series titled Seth's Broadway Diary featuring "hi-lairous" stories from such Broadway greats as Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, Raul Esparza, Jonathan Groff and more. Seth's Broadway Diary, the first in a multivolume collection, can be pre-ordered by visiting Dress Circle Publishing and will officially release on October 22, 2014.

Tony Winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) will be performing with her band The Deafening in a special concert at Arlene's Grocery tonight, Sept. 3, celebrating the bands new single which drops today on iTunes.

Everyone's favorite Harvard blonde, Elle Woods, takes the stage by storm in LEGALLY BLONDE JR. Based on the popular movie, this show features an upbeat original score that's sure to leave audiences seeing pink!

Recently, Reese Witherspoon stepped back into her Elle Woods persona to lift the spirits of a young fan. In the video below, the Academy Award-winning actress recorded a special message for a four-year-old boy who was fighting cancer, and relied on LEGALLY BLONDE to lift his spirits.

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