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Directed with sharp focus by David Shamburger and featuring the expert musical direction of Jo Lynn Burks and the terrific, dance club-infused choreography of Emily Tello Speck, BUMT's Footloose seems far removed from the silly musical theater oddity that debuted on Broadway in 1998, another example of producers seeking to capitalize on a film's success by transferring it to the stage.

Circle in the Square Theatre School will present LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, a musical for children (Grades K-6), at Broadway's famed Circle in the Square Theatre (50th St., between Broadway and Eighth Avenue), at 10:30 a.m. from Monday, November 26 through Friday, November 30.

FOX has just released a new trailer for its upcoming 'edge-of-your-seat' thriller THE FOLLOWING. The series, starring Kevin Bacon, will premiere January 21 at 9/8c on Fox. Get a first look below!

RINGER's Mike Colter, and COMMON LAW's Warren Kole have officially signed on to join the upcoming Kevin Bacon-lead Fox series, THE FOLLOWING, TV Line reports. The series premieres Jan. 21, 2013.

The American Red Cross and NBCUniversal announced yesterday that 'Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together,' a live, one-hour benefit telethon, generated nearly $23 million in support of victims impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Check out the photos below for a look back at the fundraiser, which aired Friday night.

Hosted by NBC 'Today' anchor Matt Lauer, the live telethon featured performances by Christina Aguilera (NBC's 'The Voice'), Mary J. Blige, Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel,Joe Perry, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Sting and Steven Tyler as well as appearances by Kevin Bacon, Jimmy Fallon (NBC's 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'), Tina Fey, Whoopi Goldberg, Jon Stewart and NBC News' Brian Williams.

Steven Tyler and Joe Perry (Aerosmith) and Whoopi Goldberg are the newest stars to join NBCUniversal's broadcast of 'Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together.' The one-hour live benefit telethon will air tonight -- Friday, November 2, (8-9 pm ET) -- across the networks of NBCUniversal, including NBC, Bravo, CNBC, E!, G4, MSNBC, Style, Syfy and USA. The NBC Sports Network and The Weather Channel also have now signed on to air the event.

Multiple television, radio and digital platforms have joined forces with NBCUniversal to broadcast 'Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together,' a benefit to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy airing tonight, November 2 (8 - 9 pm/ET).

Kevin Bacon, Mary J. Blige, Tina Fey (NBC's '30 Rock'), James Gandolfini, Al Roker (NBC's 'Today') and Jon Stewart are the newest stars to join NBCUniversal's broadcast of 'Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together.' The one-hour live benefit telethon will air Friday, November 2, (8-9 pm ET) across the networks of NBCUniversal, including NBC, Bravo, CNBC, E!, G4, MSNBC, Style, Syfy and USA. The NBC Sports Network and The Weather Channel also have now signed on to air the event.

Independent film company Louder and Louder has launched a 60-day campaign to raise the finishing funds for 'Turn It UP!,' a feature-length documentary celebrating the electric guitar.

The Crown Center has announced the following upcoming events.

Vineyard Theatre will open its 30th Anniversary season with the world premiere production of Douglas McGrath's play CHECKERS. Opening night is set for tonight, October 28th. The production will be directed by Terry Kinney, it has been announced by The Vineyard's Artistic Director Douglas Aibel and Co-Artistic Director Sarah Stern.

THE FOLLOWING, a psychological thriller created by Kevin Williamson ("The Vampire Diaries," "Dawson's Creek," "Scream" franchise) and starring Golden Globe Award-winning actor Kevin Bacon ("X-Men: The Last Stand," "Frost/Nixon") and James Purefoy ("Rome"), launches Monday, Jan. 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

Producer Charlie Lyons (The Water Horse, The Guardian, Ladder 49), director Jay Russell (The Water Horse, Ladder 49, My Dog Skip) and actor Tim Guinee (NBC's "Revolution", Showtime's "Homeland", "Iron Man I & II") worked for two years to acquire the theatrical stage rights to the most famous and beloved of all noir short stories, "Rear Window" (aka "It Had to be Murder"). This unique producing consortium announced today their plans to mount a Broadway production of the iconic and haunting tale of the wheelchair bound witness to a possible murder in his neighboring New York City apartment. Although the Broadway rights in this story have been repeatedly sought over the years from the Sheldon Abend Revocable Trust and its predecessors, this is the first option ever granted.

Rob Sedgwick, accomplished New York actor, will join the cast of Warren Manzi's Perfect Crime, the longest running play in the history of New York theater, as Lionel McAuley, the deranged patient of physiatrist Margaret Brent. Sedgwick will perform a special limited run beginning Oct. 15 and running through Oct. 20.

666 Park Avenue stars Terry O'Quinn (Lost) and Vanessa Williams (Desperate Housewives); Arrow stars Stephen Amell (Private Practice), Katie Cassidy (Supernatural) and Willa Holland (Gossip Girl) are among the many talented performers and producers from Warner Bros. Television series confirmed to attend New York Comic Con 2012 for panel sessions and autograph signings with fans today, October 13, and Sunday, October 14.

Vineyard Theatre will open its 30th Anniversary season with the world premiere production of Douglas McGrath's play CHECKERS. Preview performances begin tonight, and opening night is set for October 28th. The production will be directed by Terry Kinney, it has been announced by The Vineyard's Artistic Director Douglas Aibel and Co-Artistic Director Sarah Stern.