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Today we are talking to a remarkably accomplished writer and director who has amassed numerous top entertainment trophies over the course of his long and distinguished career, including multiple Emmy Awards, Tony Awards and even a Grammy - the uniquely talented Martin Charnin. Sharing his thoughts on the forthcoming big screen adaptation of his hit musical property ANNIE as well as previewing what we can expect from the forthcoming 2014-2015 national tour, Charnin also reflects on the original production of the classic Depression-era musical and analyzes why it remains a continual cultural touchstone for generations new and old while also looking ahead to a potential Broadway production of the sequel, written with original composer Charles Strouse, ANNIE WARBUCKS. Also, Charnin touches upon his time as a member of the original cast of iconic musical WEST SIDE STORY and recounts working alongside legends such as Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Arthur Laurents and more. Additionally, Charnin sheds some light on his illustrious string of collaborations with recently deceased composer Mary Rodgers Guettel, ranging from more than 50 songs written as a team to a string of special TV musicals as well as working together on the stage musicals HOT SPOT and THE MADWOMAN OF CENTRAL PARK WEST. Besides of all of that, Charnin also looks back to his heyday as a TV variety special helmer, having created award-winning tributes to a slew of Broadway's best composers and lyricists including George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Cole Porter and many more. Plus, Charnin shares his thoughts on GLEE, how show business has changed, the possible future life for TWO BY TWO and much, much more in this wide-ranging chat with a major Broadway notable.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform? Are you curious what it is like when one becomes a drag queen? Are you curious about gender? If you answered yes or no to any of these questions, Donald C. Shorter's original one-man show GENDEROSITY is sure to entertain and enlighten you. Recently, I chatted with Shorter about his invigorating and fresh project and what audiences can expect from it.

Seven years was a long time to wait for another appearance by the fabulous Parisian cabaret chanteuse, Caroline Nin, but the wait was more than worth it.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will host its 29th annual Film & Television Music Awards on Wednesday, June 25th

This weekend past weekend, the Philadelphia Museum of Art opened an important retrospective featuring the life and works of fashion designer Patrick Kelly. Almost 25 years after Kelly's untimely death of AIDS in 1990, we continue to experience his profound impact on fashion. Yet, 'Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love' is the first of its kind to comprehensively display the breadth and diversity of this designer's influential work.

The Black Rock Coalition (BRC) in association with Joe's Pub at The Public, presents the Black Rock Coalition Orchestra in residency at Joe's Pub. Under the creative supervision of BRC co-founder and Living Colour founder Vernon Reid, the BRC Orchestra will perform three shows throughout 2014, each celebrating Black rock pioneers and movements of the American pop canon. The first show is Santana Retrospective Redux, Volume 1, an exploration of the Grammy Award-winning guitar legend's expansive musical career, on Tuesday, April 8.

Today, February 20, the Brooklyn Museum will launch Off the Wall, a Thursday evening series featuring site-specific performances inspired by exhibitions on view. The first Off the Wall will explore Wangechi Mutu's futuristc vision through an original performance by musician and performer Dav'; art-making with artist Saya Woolfalk; an Octavia Butler-inspired reading with Kiini Ibura Salaam; and a curator-led tour with Saisha Grayson of the exhibition Wangechi Mutu: A Fantastic Journey, on view until March 9.

Fresh of off the heels of her smash cabaret showcase 'Vanity' at Joe's Pub and the re-airing of the debut entry of Logo TV's hit series Rupaul's Drag Race, dubbed 'The Lost Season,' for which she was the last queen standing, BeBe Zahara Benet will release her hotly anticipated new single, 'Face,' March 3rd.

Island Records and Indiegogo have announced an innovative partnership, launching 'Fan Republic” as the first collaboration of its kind between a music label and a crowdfunding platform.

On February 20, the Brooklyn Museum will launch Off the Wall, a Thursday evening series featuring site-specific performances inspired by exhibitions on view. The first Off the Wall will explore Wangechi Mutu's futuristc vision through an original performance by musician and performer Davi; art-making with artist Saya Woolfalk; an Octavia Butler-inspired reading with Kiini Ibura Salaam; and a curator-led tour with Saisha Grayson of the exhibition Wangechi Mutu: A Fantastic Journey, on view until March 9.

THE DIXON PLACE NON-DENOMINATIONAL, NON-SECTARIAN, NON-PARTISAN, NON-OFFENSIVE HOLIDAY SPECTACLE! is set for tonight, December 5 at 6:30pm at Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie Street, New York, NY 10002.

THE DIXON PLACE NON-DENOMINATIONAL, NON-SECTARIAN, NON-PARTISAN, NON-OFFENSIVE HOLIDAY SPECTACLE! is set for Thursday, December 5 at 6:30pm at Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie Street, New York, NY 10002.

New-York Historical Society (170 Central Park West, New York, NY) has announced its November 2013 exhibitions. Details below!

Today, October 19 at 11:00AM, the Carrollwood Players will present a staged reading of Zombies! A Musical?, written and directed by Tiger von Pagel.

This Saturday, October 19 at 11:00AM, the Carrollwood Players will present a staged reading of Zombies! A Musical?, written and directed by Tiger von Pagel.

Bebe Zahara Benet, one of the most celebrated drag entertainers in America, follows the success of CREATURE with the premiere of a new show VANITY at Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette Street, on October 22 at 7:30 p.m. This one-night-only show is an intimate showcase pairing original music from Bebe's upcoming new album with new interpretations of jazz standards and pop classics in a way only BeBe can deliver.

Oxygen Media goes behind the pulpit in an authentic new docu-series, 'Preachers of L.A.' premiering tonight, October 9 at 10 PM ET/PT.

Mary Gatchell will be performing her great music with her NYC Band at the beautiful Leddy Center at Verdant Pastures on Ladd's Lane in Epping, NH, this evening, October 4, at 7:30pm.

What happens when a contemporary icon of regional gospel music sits in with a new-wave sound machine? A cultural meeting of the musical minds? Gospel and rock coming together? A sharing of touring war stories? Guess again! It was disbelief - 'You want me to sing what?' were the first words uttered by Josephine Howell, now Radio Raheem lead singer, and soulful presence.