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CAPA's 2009 Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 39th anniversary with a lineup of classics, cult favorites, and most beloved films. The 2009 series will run July 17 - August 30, at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.), and is made possible through the generous support of National City, now a part of PNC.

Two new musicals celebrating Hollywood legends will bookend International City Theatre's 25th Anniversary Season in 2010.

In I'VE SLEPT WITH EVERYBODY BY SONDRA LEE Sondra Lee, New York legend of stage and screen, introduces us to some of her closest friends and our most treasured luminaries in a book that explores the relationships and bonds between artists

CAPA's 2009 Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 39th anniversary with a lineup of classics, cult favorites, and most beloved films. The 2009 series will run July 17 - August 30, at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.), and is made possible through the generous support of National City, now a part of PNC.

The 92nd Street Y announces the 2010 line-up for Lyrics & Lyricists, the 40th anniversary season of 92Y's legendary American Songbook series. DEBORAH GRACE WINER returns for her second season as artistic director of the series, as well as one of the shows. Guest artistic directors are LUCIE ARNAZ, DARYL SHERMAN, ROB FISHER, TED SPERLING and ROBERT KIMBALL.

Some of the world?s most celebrated artists will take to the stage in the nation?s capital next week as part of the 2009 Washington International Piano Festival concert series.

CAPA's 2009 Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 39th anniversary with a lineup of classics, cult favorites, and most beloved films. The 2009 series will run July 17 - August 30, at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.), and is made possible through the generous support of National City, now a part of PNC.

Marc Webb directed Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel in this dance video - which is totally independent from (500) DAYS OF SUMMER - about romance amidst a bank heist. Zooey gives a brief introduction. Watch and enjoy it right here on STAGE TUBE!

Some of the world?s most celebrated artists will take to the stage in the nation?s capital next week as part of the 2009 Washington International Piano Festival concert series.

After the surprising news of Johnny Depp revealing that his dream role would be to portray Carol Channing, star of stage and screen for most of the 20th century, on film, BroadwayWorld wanted to know what the legendary Channing thought of the announcement.

The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre continues its 49th season with Jerry Herman?s sensational musical Hello, Dolly!, running July 8th through July 18th. Based on Thornton Wilders? play, The Matchmaker, Hello, Dolly! won an impressive 10 Tony Awards in 1964 .

On July 18th, for one night only, Carol Channing returns home to where she belongs in her first appearance after having to cancel late last year due to breaking her leg. Joining the Broadway Icon and San Francisco native are the bawdy, brassy and hysterically funny Carole Cook (and the worlds second Dolly), singer Joyce Aimee and the magical stylings of Walt Anthony. An unplugged evening that follows a simple format, Carol offers memories, humorous storytelling and, of course, several of her signature tunes, including 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend,' ' Little Girl From Little Rock' and, of course, the title song from 'Hello, Dolly!' that brings the audience up close and personal with the Ultimate Broadway Baby.

Johnny Depp has played a pirate, a boy with blades for hands and a man who loved a blade or two himself, Sweeney Todd, but Depp reveals to the UK Mirror that his dream role would be to play a beloved Broadway icon. The actor told the Mirror that he would love to portray singer/actress Carol Channing in a biopic.

The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre continues its 49th season with Jerry Herman?s sensational musical Hello, Dolly!, running July 8th through July 18th. Based on Thornton Wilders? play, The Matchmaker, Hello, Dolly! won an impressive 10 Tony Awards in 1964 .

The 92nd Street Y announces the 2010 line-up for Lyrics & Lyricists, the 40th anniversary season of 92Y's legendary American Songbook series. DEBORAH GRACE WINER returns for her second season as artistic director of the series, as well as one of the shows. Guest artistic directors are LUCIE ARNAZ, DARYL SHERMAN, ROB FISHER, TED SPERLING and ROBERT KIMBALL.

On July 18th, for one night only, Carol Channing returns home to where she belongs in her first appearance after having to cancel late last year due to breaking her leg. Joining the Broadway Icon and San Francisco native are the bawdy, brassy and hysterically funny Carole Cook (and the worlds second Dolly), singer Joyce Aimee and the magical stylings of Walt Anthony. An unplugged evening that follows a simple format, Carol offers memories, humorous storytelling and, of course, several of her signature tunes, including 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend,' ' Little Girl From Little Rock' and, of course, the title song from 'Hello, Dolly!' that brings the audience up close and personal with the Ultimate Broadway Baby.

Among the many topics discussed on Sunday June 21st at the Magic Castle's Inner Circle gathering featuring the comedic icon Phyllis Diller, was how she was one of the long and impressive list of Dolly's such as Carol Channing, Ginger Rogers, Pearl Bailey and Ethel Merman to perform at the St James Theatre in Jerry Herman's HELLO DOLLY! 'David Merrick wanted either George Burns or Jack Benny to do Dolly in drag, but couldn't get them so he settled for me,' says Ms. Diller, whom everyone referred to as Madam. 'Can you imagine? It would still be running on Broadway today!'

A staged-reading of Ian Talks - Louie Walks A One Man Show (With A Bunch Of Other People) A Musical Oddity will be presented Tuesday, June 9 at 2PM & 4PM Friday, June 12 at 4PM

A staged-reading of Ian Talks - Louie Walks A One Man Show (With A Bunch Of Other People) A Musical Oddity will be presented Tuesday, June 9 at 2PM & 4PM Friday, June 12 at 4PM

CAPA's 2009 Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 39th anniversary with a lineup of classics, cult favorites, and most beloved films. The 2009 series will run July 17 - August 30, at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.), and is made possible through the generous support of National City, now a part of PNC.