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WASHINGTON, Aug.20, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ As dozens of bestselling authors and thousands of book fans converge on Washington, DC this Labor Day weekend for the 15 th Annual Library of Congress National Book Festival, PBS Book View Now will be there to provide audiences nationwide with comprehensive coverage of the all-day literary event. Coverage will be produced by Detroit Public Television (DPTV) made possible thanks to the support of the Wyncote Foundation. The coverage will be hosted by Jeffrey Brown, Senior Correspondent and Chief Arts Correspondent for PBS NewsHour and Book View Now host Rich Fahle.

BroadwayWorld has confirmed the complete casting today for the world premiere musical FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, written by Michael John LaChiusa, and debuting at The Public Theater.

Arnold Scaasi, Canadian fashion designer who created ensembles for the rich and famous, died today, August 4, 2015. He was 85. Scaasi crafted one of his most recognized, and perhaps infamous, outfits for stage and screen star Barbra Streisand. She wore it to the 1969 Academy Awards, where she won the Oscar for her performance in the film FUNNY GIRL. But their relationship didn't end there - scroll down for more shots of Streisand sporting some of Scaasi's signature looks!

There will almost be as much couture candy to see in the audience as there will be on the runway as Dallas fashionistas gather at FIRST SIGHT FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, The Dallas Opera's fantastic 2015-2016 Season kick-off event! The C. Vincent Prothro Lobby in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House will be transformed into a fashion venue complete with runway and Dallas' most glamorous models donning designs. Featured will be the latest from British luxury brand Mulberry, for which a boutique opened this year at NorthPark Center. The extravagant event is chaired by Ellen and Don Winspearwith Honorary chairs Mrs. Micki Rawlings and The Honorable Michael S. Rawlings; Mrs. Rawlings is also the luncheon chair.         

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ZHONG-JING FANG, a member of American Ballet Theatre, and TERRY EDLEFSEN, a former principal dancer of the Stuttgart Ballet and the Australian Ballet, will be on the faculty for the Brandywine Ballet's Summer Intensive.

According to Page Six, the long-time anchor, who was ousted as lead co-anchor of the network's TODAY SHOW in 2012, will officially leave for good.

To celebrate its 10-year partnership with Susan G. Komen®, TCU's Frogs For The Cure is presenting a one-time-only exclusive concert evening, Sing For The Cure, tonight, October 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bass Performance Hall, located at 525 Commerce Street in downtown Fort Worth. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Susan G. Komen® Greater Fort Worth Affiliate.

In a bold undertaking as part of the company's involvement with the multi-year, multi-city National Civil War Project, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has commissioned Our War, a dynamic new theatrical event and collection of short stories that explores-through diverse perspectives-the historical memory and present-day reverberations of the U.S. Civil War. The series launched on October 21 and continues through November 9, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

To celebrate its 10-year partnership with Susan G. Komen®, TCU's Frogs For The Cure is presenting a one-time-only exclusive concert evening, Sing For The Cure, on Wednesday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bass Performance Hall, located at 525 Commerce Street in downtown Fort Worth. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Susan G. Komen® Greater Fort Worth Affiliate.

Difference Matters Magazine (incorporating Work Life Matters) is pleased to announce that CA Technologies, CIGNA, Discovery Communications, Honey Maid, Interpublic Group (IPG), Morgan Stanley, Nielsen, Quest Diagnostics, Turner Construction and Viacom will be honored at its 'TOP Corporate Allies for Diversity' Awards Gala this evening, October 23, in New York City

In a bold undertaking as part of the company's involvement with the multi-year, multi-city National Civil War Project, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has commissioned Our War, a dynamic new theatrical event and collection of short stories that explores-through diverse perspectives-the historical memory and present-day reverberations of the U.S. Civil War. The series launches today, October 21, and continues through November 9, 2014.

In a bold undertaking as part of the company's involvement with the multi-year, multi-city National Civil War Project, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has commissioned Our War, a dynamic new theatrical event and collection of short stories that explores-through diverse perspectives-the historical memory and present-day reverberations of the U.S. Civil War. The company just met the press, and BroadwayWorld has photos below!

Difference Matters Magazine (incorporating Work Life Matters) is pleased to announce that CA Technologies, CIGNA, Discovery Communications, Honey Maid, Interpublic Group (IPG), Morgan Stanley, Nielsen, Quest Diagnostics, Turner Construction and Viacom will be honored at its 'TOP Corporate Allies for Diversity' Awards Gala Thursday evening, October 23, in New York City

In a bold undertaking as part of the company's involvement with the multi-year, multi-city National Civil War Project, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has commissioned Our War, a dynamic new theatrical event and collection of short stories that explores-through diverse perspectives-the historical memory and present-day reverberations of the U.S. Civil War.

It's the place to see and be seen this fall – FIRST SIGHT FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON! The Dallas Opera 2014-15 “Heights of Passion” Season opens with a stunning fashion show featuring styles by world-class Italian designer Roberto Cavalli, as well as, six custom-made gowns created by internationally renowned designers inspired by each of the operas presented this season. The lavish event, co-chaired by Lynn McBee and Nicholas Even, also includes a delectable gourmet luncheon. Elizabeth Kimple is the Chair of the luncheon.

Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA), under the artistic direction of Ben Donenberg, returns to the Japanese Garden at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare Campus for the third consecutive summer, with a Los Angeles-centric summer production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet -- directed by Royal Shakespeare Company and Royal National Theatre alum Kenn Sabberton -- for seventeen performances only, today, July 8 to 26 (press opening July 13).

Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA), under the artistic direction of Ben Donenberg, returns to the Japanese Garden at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare Campus for the third consecutive summer, with a Los Angeles-centric summer production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet -- directed by Royal Shakespeare Company and Royal National Theatre alum Kenn Sabberton -- for seventeen performances only, July 8 to 26 (press opening July 13).

Randy A. Davis, dedicated Broadway Performer, educator, acclaimed choreographer, and Executive Director of the American Theatrical Motion Art foundation, conducts master classes for performing artists in Kansas City, MO from July 14th to July 17th, and in Portland, OR from July 21st to July 29th. Starting immediately “Mr. Randy's” master class “Dance Your Way to Broadway” is available for booking in your area.

Motherhood Out Loud, conceived by Susan R. Rose and Joan Stein, is a play featuring a culturally and gender diverse series of candid monologues on the subject of motherhood, written by a host of celebrated writers. Motherhood Out Loud traverses the experience of motherhood from inception, birth, sexuality, growing up, letting go and the sandwich generation. The show has had successful productions all over the country, including an off-Broadway run at Primary Stages in New York City.