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Next week will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE – New York’s newest hotspot for intimate dining and extraordinary music –will present James Jackson, Jr. in his new show “On Broadway” on Monday, May 1 at 7:00 PM.

Miami City Ballet has announced that Juan José Escalante will be joining Miami City Ballet as its new Executive Director, reporting to the Board. He will start in his new role with MCB on February 6, 2023. Escalante brings to MCB more than 30 years of experience in arts management, mainly centered on financial and executive leadership positions.

New costumes, new stage magic effects, redesigned ghosts and a brand new set bring a fresh look and feel to Theater Works' holiday tradition of Ebenezer Scrooge's haunting story of redemption, compassion and ultimately kindness. One fact remains unchanged: A Christmas Carol is still the best Christmas tale ever told.

Entering its 37th season of dance this October, Miami City Ballet (MCB) will welcome four new members of its board. Mamie Joeveer (who previously served on MCB's board from 2016-2020) and Eleanor Pao have joined the Board of Directors. Pearl Johnson and Dr. Elissa Kramer have joined the Board of Trustees. Chair Jeff Davis currently leads MCB's board.

Below are the CW Network's Primetime listings for the week of May 22nd. All times in the schedules are EST. 

Jazz Choreography Enterprises, Inc., presents The JCE Jazz  Dance Project on April 23-24th, 2022, celebrating 15 years of its semiannual dance concert devoted exclusively to jazz. This year, they will be presenting works by Jess LeProtto, So You  Think You Can Dance alum and Broadway dancer who recently danced in Steven Spielberg's 

The Delray Beach Playhouse will open their season with a classic mystery.  Dame Agatha Christie's A Spider's Web, a unique blend of suspense and humor, will open at the Playhouse on December 3rd, and run through December 19th. 

The “Teen Wolf” movie takes fans back to Beacon Hills, in which all shapeshifters, including Banshees, Werecoyotes, and Hellhounds, must be gathered by Scott McCall, the series' protagonist. The now grownup McCall must working to set new allies and old friends in a new fight against the largest enemy they have ever faced.

Additional details have been announced for the one-night only, bi-coastal livestream jamfest Rock of Ages: All-Star Reunion Concert tomorrow night, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 8:00PM ET. All ticket purchasers will have the option of watching the concert live and/or on demand for an additional 24 hours through Monday, April 26.

Rock of Ages, the 30th longest running show in Broadway history, will play a one-night only, bi-coastal livestream jamfest Rock of Ages: The All-Star Reunion Concert on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 7 p.m. (CT), available exclusively on the premium streaming platform Stellar.

The 35th annual Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival will offer two consecutive weekends of virtual programming in March 2021: a virtual Writer’s Retreat followed by a weekend of traditional events presented online. The Writer’s Retreat, March 19-21, will include online writing workshops, author events, and a writing marathon. 

Broadway Producers Matthew Weaver, Scott Prisand, and Joan Grande with Diamond Dog Entertainment have announced the five-time Tony Award-nominated musical Rock of Ages will play a one-night only, bi-coastal livestream jamfest Rock of Ages: All-Star Reunion Concert on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 8:00PM ET.

FOX Entertainment has entered into a broadcast first-look deal with Emmy Award-nominated writers, directors and producers John Requa and Glenn Ficarra (NEXT, 'This Is Us,' 'Crazy, Stupid, Love'), it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President of Entertainment, FOX Entertainment.

Emmy Award and Golden Globe nominee Denis Leary (THE MOODYS, “Rescue Me”) and FOX Entertainment have jointly entered a broadcast development deal, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President of Entertainment of FOX Entertainment.

FOX Entertainment and Emmy Award-winning creator Dan Harmon (“Rick and Morty,” “Community”) have entered a broadcast network-only exclusive direct animation deal, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President of Entertainment, FOX Entertainment. 

MTV today announced its new digital format, 'MTV Reunions,' will launch with the cast and creator of the iconic series 'Teen Wolf' on Friday, June 5th at 12PM ET/PT for its 9th anniversary.

Harry Townsend's Last Stand, which recently extended its limited run through April 5th due to enormous response from critics and audience alike welcomed some stars for a backstage visit! Check out photos below!

Harry Townsend's Last Stand a new play written by George Eastman (The Snow Job; Bitter Exchange) and directed by Karen Carpenter (Love, Loss and What I Wore; Handle With Care), has extended its limited run through April 5th due to enormous response from critics and audience alike, it was announced today by producerDennis Grimaldi (A Gentlemen's Guide...; Love Letters, Angels in America, Other People's Money). This is the final extension and the play must close on that date.