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Legendary Talent Agent Sam Cohn Dies at 79

Sam Cohn, a powerful talent agent for some of Hollywood and Broadway's biggest stars as well as a pantheon of directors, writers and playwrights, has died. He was 79.

THE WIZ Author William F. Brown Holds Post Show Q&A 4/26

Playhouse on the Green, Bridgeport's not-for-profit community theater, is pleased to announce that the author of the book to the Tony Award® winning musical The Wiz, William F. Brown of Fairfield, will participate in a post-show Q&A session about the show and his career on Broadway and off on Sunday, April 26, 2009, following the 3PM matinee performance.

Our American Theater Presents 'DON'T DRINK THE WATER' Staged Readings 4/20 -21

Before Woody Allen started making movies, he wrote this slapstick comedy that takes place in an embassy behind the Iron Curtain. First produced in 1966 on Broadway, and later made into a film starring Jackie Gleason, this circus of miss matched and bumbling characters make for a bracing and laugh filled evening with topical humor that rings remarkably true today.

Clarkson, Common, Lady GaGa Set For GRAMMY Celebration Concert Tour, Lewis To DJ

The Recording Academy and T-Mobile Sidekick announced the full lineup for the second GRAMMY Celebration Concert Tour Presented By T-Mobile Sidekick that includes some of today's most talented and recognizable musical acts including Natasha Bedingfield, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Estelle, Lady GaGa, Leona Lewis, LL Cool J, N.E.R.D., Katy Perry and Gavin Rossdale. In addition, the resident DJ for the entire tour will be recording artist and 'American Idol' runner-up Blake Lewis.

Our American Theater Presents 'DON'T DRINK THE WATER' Staged Readings 4/20 -21

Before Woody Allen started making movies, he wrote this slapstick comedy that takes place in an embassy behind the Iron Curtain. First produced in 1966 on Broadway, and later made into a film starring Jackie Gleason, this circus of miss matched and bumbling characters make for a bracing and laugh filled evening with topical humor that rings remarkably true today.

THE WIZ Author William F. Brown Holds Post Show Q&A 4/26

Playhouse on the Green, Bridgeport's not-for-profit community theater, is pleased to announce that the author of the book to the Tony Award® winning musical The Wiz, William F. Brown of Fairfield, will participate in a post-show Q&A session about the show and his career on Broadway and off on Sunday, April 26, 2009, following the 3PM matinee performance.

Legendary Publicist Charlie Cinnamon to Receive 'Champion of the Arts Award' on March 11th in Miami

On Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at the 'Citizens Interested in Arts' Membership Luncheon in Miami Beach, Florida, the prestigous organization's first-ever 'Champion of the Arts' Award will be presented to legendary publicist Charlie Cinnamon at the newly renovated, historic Eden Roc Hotel, in the Ocean Tower Ballroom. Presenting him with the award will be longtime friend, director/producer Richard Jay-Alexander.

Foothills Theater Brings Back STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT 3/7

Foothills Theatre is bringing back Stand-up Comedy Night on Saturday, March 7th at 8:00 pm! Come for an evening of laughter when three great comics perform on Foothills stage! Often called 'the funniest man you've never heard of,' Ken Rogerson 'makes the absurd seem logical,' according to The Boston Herald, while Las Vegas Magazine wrote, 'As far as pure stand-up goes, it doesn't get any better.'

Legendary Publicist Charlie Cinnamon to Receive 'Champion of the Arts Award' on March 11th in Miami

On Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at the 'Citizens Interested in Arts' Membership Luncheon in Miami Beach, Florida, the prestigous organization's first-ever 'Champion of the Arts' Award will be presented to legendary publicist Charlie Cinnamon at the newly renovated, historic Eden Roc Hotel, in the Ocean Tower Ballroom. Presenting him with the award will be longtime friend, director/producer Richard Jay-Alexander.

Foothills Theater Brings Back STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT 3/7

Foothills Theatre is bringing back Stand-up Comedy Night on Saturday, March 7th at 8:00 pm! Come for an evening of laughter when three great comics perform on Foothills stage! Often called 'the funniest man you've never heard of,' Ken Rogerson 'makes the absurd seem logical,' according to The Boston Herald, while Las Vegas Magazine wrote, 'As far as pure stand-up goes, it doesn't get any better.'

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