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Gary Naylor sees some more loveable Cockneys havin' a knees up in tough times.

The Toronto Masque Theatre (TMT) presents its final production of the season, "Masques of Orpheus", which features two deeply affecting versions of the story synonymous with opera itself: Orpheus' journey to the underworld, where he uses his music and poetry to convince Pluto to restore his beloved Eurydice to life.

Arts Council of Sonoma County and Community Foundation Sonoma County are delighted to announce the winners of the 2011 Sonoma County Artist Awards for Performing, Music and Literary Arts. Eliot Fintushel (Santa Rosa), Steve Pile (Santa Rosa), and Joan Frank (Santa Rosa) will each receive a $5,000 unrestricted cash award in recognition of their outstanding work and to advance their development as artists.

The Canadian Opera Company has announced their performances and events for this May. That month will see new productions, concerts and discussions on famous operas. COC has also begun registration for its summer programs for children.

From Saturday, September 4, 2010 to Monday, September 6, 2010, the Kennedy Center will host its ninth annual Page to Stage new play festival, featuring more than 40 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work.

From Saturday, September 4, 2010 to Monday, September 6, 2010, the Kennedy Center will host its ninth annual Page to Stage new play festival, featuring more than 40 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work.

From Saturday, September 4, 2010 to Monday, September 6, 2010, the Kennedy Center will host its ninth annual Page to Stage new play festival, featuring more than 40 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work.

As the denizens who frequent Manhattan's halls where two-drink minimums reign are well aware, the lass or laddie serving your cocktail is often an artist of greater experience and show-stopping talent than the perfectly fine entertainer who is on stage putting his or her own personal spin on 'This Is The Moment.' Being a serious, full-time cabaret singer usually means being the president, CEO, investor and product of your own unintentionally non-profit corporation in a world where hobbyists with deep pockets and lots of friends who don't need to think twic

Gorilla Rep Presents The World Premiere of Joan of Arc, Written by Robert Steven Ackerman and Directed by Christopher Carter Sanderson.

Gorilla Rep Presents The World Premiere of Joan of Arc, Written by Robert Steven Ackerman and Directed by Christopher Carter Sanderson.

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