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Rap's Hawaii, adapted from the beloved comedy of Rap Reiplinger, makes its hilarious return to the Honolulu Theatre for Youth stage for the New Year.

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Rocco Landesman announced November 27, 2012, that Imagination Stage is one of 832 non-profit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant. Imagination Stage is recommended for a $30,000 grant to support Anime Momotaro, the largest grant the theatre has ever received from the NEA.

Anime Momotaro is a staging of a famous Japanese folktale that teaches powerful lessons about inner strength and the ability to stand up against bullying. Created and premiered by the Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Imagination Stage is bringing Eric Johnson (adaptor/director) and Alvin Chan (adaptor/choreographer) from Hawaii to develop an expanded version for Imagination Stage audiences.

A beloved tradition is back for the holidays at Honolulu Theatre for Youth. Christmas Talk Story, a collection of original tales by local authors, returns with a few favorites, a few new works, and enough laughter, live music and joy to warm everyone's hearts for the season.

A beloved tradition is back for the holidays at Honolulu Theatre for Youth. Christmas Talk Story, a collection of original tales by local authors, returns with a few favorites, a few new works, and enough laughter, live music and joy to warm everyone's hearts for the season.

Westchester Broadway Theatre presents Fiddler On The Roof, with Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics Sheldon Harnick and Book by Joseph Stein. This production is directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford with musical direction by Leo P. Carusone. The show runs now through November 25, 2012, and returns January 3 - February 3, 2013, starring Bill Nolte as Tevye. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!

Westchester Broadway Theatre presents Fiddler On The Roof, with Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics Sheldon Harnick and Book by Joseph Stein. This production will be directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford with musical direction by Leo P. Carusone. The show runs tonight, October 11 - November 25, 2012, and returns January 3 - February 3, 2013, starring Bill Nolte as Tevye.

Westchester Broadway Theatre presents Fiddler On The Roof, with Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics Sheldon Harnick and Book by Joseph Stein. This production will be directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford with musical direction by Leo P. Carusone. The show runs October 11 - November 25, 2012, and returns January 3 - February 3, 2013, starring Bill Nolte as Tevye. Check out costume sketches from designers Michael Bottari and Ronald Case below!

ABC News was recognized Monday night with seven News and Documentary Emmy Awards for reporting that aired across several broadcasts and platforms, including "Nightline," which was recognized in five categories, "20/20," "World News with Diane Sawyer" and "Good Morning America. The following reports were honored by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS):

Westchester Broadway Theatre presents Fiddler On The Roof, with Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics Sheldon Harnick and Book by Joseph Stein. This production will be directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford with musical direction by Leo P. Carusone. The show runs October 11 - November 25, 2012, and returns January 3 - February 3, 2013, starring Bill Nolte as Tevye.

Iconic British brand Marshall, world famous and revolutionary amp producer, celebrates its Golden Anniversary year. To celebrate 50 legendary years of musical innovation, Marshall is taking over Wembley Arena for a full on Rock n Roll riot tonight, 22nd September. The artist line-up includes global rock royalty from bands including Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Whitesnake, Chickenfoot, The Cult, Black Label Society and many more….. Tickets can be purchased via www.livenation.co.uk.

Ana Gazzola is best known in Los Angeles for her work with Brasil Brazil, a troupe she created with Sonia Santos, a fellow singer and songwriter from Brazil. Their high-energy blend of jazz and Brazilian music has made them one of the city's most exciting acts. Gazzola has also made two solo albums of MPB styled music - Brazilicious, a collection of original love songs and Brazility, covers of tunes by her favorite writers including Tom Jobim, Kurt Cobain, Gilberto Gil, and The Rolling Stones.

For the first time in many years, Honolulu Theatre for Youth will tour a theatre performance statewide to public audiences.

EWonline reports that Thomas Gibson is set to direct an episode of the upcoming eighth season of CBS's CRMINAL MINDS. The actor portrays Aaron Hotchner on the long-running crime drama series.

On the August 9th episode of ABC's drama ROOKIE BLUE titled 'Out of Time', the officers of 15 Division are forced to release a suspected predator for lack of evidence. But when Dov and Chris make a grim discovery - a missing girl's body, hidden in a deserted ravine - all bets are off. Get a sneak peek below!

For the first time in many years, Honolulu Theatre for Youth will tour a theatre performance statewide to public audiences. HTY's 2012-13 season opener, the world premiere of Five Chinese Brothers, will be presented.

For the first time in many years, Honolulu Theatre for Youth will tour a theatre performance statewide to public audiences.

ABC News has been nominated for 17 News and Documentary Emmy Awards in 11 categories. ABC News was recognized with nominations for reporting on 'World News with Diane Sawyer,' 'Good Morning America,' 'Nightline' and '20/20.'

Electric guitarist Eric Johnson will kick off his first ever solo UK tour at the Holmfirth Picturedrome tomorrow night (Friday 6th July). Originally a 5-date tour, Johnson added a second London date at the Leicester Square Theatre, due to phenomenal public demand. This tour will showcase material from his current album "Up Close", and from his rich back catalogue.

Dancing birds. Flying peaches. Magical pixie dust. Bullying ogres. Not so clever pirates. Imagination Stage, the region's leading theatre dedicated to children, will be flying high during its 2012-2013 season of professional theatre. The upcoming season features the world premiere of Roald Dahl's The Magic Finger, and the East Coast premiere of the action-packed Anime Momotaro.