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Grammy Award-winning musical artist Shawn “JAY Z” Carter has collaborated with writer/producer/director Baz Luhrmann on THE GREAT GATSBY—in the capacity of Executive Producer—to bring the modern “Jazz Age” energy of F. Scott Fitzgerald's original text to the big screen, procuring, performing, producing and arranging for a soundtrack featuring some of the world's top musical artists.

Don't miss Harry Potter : The Exhibition before it closes in just three weeks! The blockbuster exhibition, which returned to New York City by popular demand after its successful 2011 run, will be open at Discovery Times Square through April 7, 2013.

This April, join The Baron's Men as they present William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice at Richard Garriott's Curtain Theater, the only Elizabethan style theater in Austin. This period-themed production embraces and explores the dark and light of the Bard's well-known tragicomedy, as much noted for its challenging and controversial themes as its entertaining plot and memorable characters.

On the day it's announced that Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, will open the 66th Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday May 15, Ruby in the Dust's acclaimed stage production will return for a further London season at Riverside Studios the same week.

Julien's Auctions, the world's premier entertainment celebrity memorabilia auction house, has announced its Hollywood Legends auction of over 800 items including exceptional screen worn wardrobe, props, photographs, jewelry and celebrity owned items to be held on April 5 & 6, 2013 at Julien's Auctions Beverly Hills Gallery. From the only surviving vehicle from the Green Hornet production to the fanciful Munchkin's hats in the all-time classic 'Wizard of Oz,' Julien's will not disappoint at this year's Hollywood spectacular.

The year is 1584. John Dee, the greatest scholar of his age, has turned from reputable science to forbidden magic.

The term "art house" takes on new meaning with a special theatrical series of events as NCM Fathom Events, BY Experience and PhilGrabskyFilms.com bring the world's greatest art exhibitions to U.S. cinemas this year. The "EXHIBITION" cinema series will feature high-definition tours of fine art exhibitions created for movie theater audiences beginning with "Manet: Portraying Life" on Thursday, April 11 featuring a career-encompassing collection of the works of Edouard Manet which is currently on exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, London. The series then celebrates the 150th anniversary of Edvard Munch in "Munch: Munch 150"on Thursday, June 27 as the National Museum and the Munch Museum in Oslo host this "once-in-a-lifetime" exhibition of the greatest number of Munch's works ever. The final exhibition in the series, "Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure" on Thursday, Oct. 10, comes from the National Gallery in London where audiences will see a unique perspective on the masterpieces of Johannes Vermeer. Each cinema event is hosted by art historian Tim Marlow who will go beyond each gallery with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. The series is supported by DSAT Cinema.

More than one hundred years since the sinking of the Titanic, an Austrailian billionaire has announced that he has already started construction on the Titantic 2, a luxury replica of the doomed oceanliner which will be ready to set sail in 2015. Below, Today show reporter Stephanie Gosk looked into the story

Dedicated to providing consumers with an unsurpassed shopping experience TAG Heuer announced the launch of its first online shopping boutique. Paying homage to the brand's eight avant-garde retail boutiques nationwide, the new online boutique will mimic TAG Heuer's 'lifestyle lounge,' which allows consumers to fully immerse themselves in the TAG Heuer brand from any location.

Discovery Times Square today announces the opening of Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS: PULSE opening this Spring. Dr. Gunther von Hagens is the pioneering anatomist and inventor of Plastination, which halts decomposition of the body and makes possible unprecedented ways of studying the human form. This newest of the renowned BODY WORLDS exhibitions that have presented the human body in this groundbreaking way to more than 36 million people around the world brings together anatomy and the latest findings in health and wellness in a visually compelling and highly entertaining and informative exhibition.

Film Society of Lincoln Center & MoMA - 2013 New Directors/New Films Full Schedule The Museum of Modern Art and the Film Society of Lincoln Center announced the full lineup today for the 42nd edition of New Directors/New Films (March 20 - 31).

Discovery Times Square today announces the opening of Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS: PULSEopening this Spring. Dr. Gunther von Hagens is the pioneering anatomist and inventor of Plastination, which halts decomposition of the body and makes possible unprecedented ways of studying the human form. This newest of the renowned BODY WORLDS exhibitions that have presented the human body in this groundbreaking way to more than 36 million people around the world brings together anatomy and the latest findings in health and wellness in a visually compelling and highly entertaining and informative exhibition.

Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin and President and CEO Allison Vulgamore today announce the 2013-14 season of The Philadelphia Orchestra.

Promo Especial Semana del Dia de los Enamorados en Tango Feroz! Por el Dia de los Enamorados, toda la semana, todas las entradas a $100 (todas las localidades de la sala, toda ubicacion). Valido para las funciones del Miercoles 13 al Domingo 17 de Febrero.

This President's Day weekend, New Yorkers will see double when actors James and Oliver Phelps, known to Harry Potter film fans as 'Fred and George Weasley,' visit Harry Potter: The Exhibition at NYC's Discovery Times Square.

Following its acclaimed 16-week run at the Lookingglass Theatre Company this fall, Metamorphoses brings the mythical tales of Ovid to life at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, 10 years after the Broadway premiere. Written and directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman, Metamorphoses is based on David Slavitt's translation and marks the first time Zimmerman will direct the production since its Broadway run. This is also the first time Zimmerman will stage Metamorphoses in the round, and a custom set will be designed with the largest pool of water ever created for this production. Metamorphoses dives onto the Fichandler Stage tonight, February 8-March 17, 2013.

The Bonstelle Theatre (Wayne State University) announces the addition of ARABIAN NIGHTS to replace Playboy of the West Indies in its 2012-2013 season, running for a limited engagement from tonight, February 8 through 17, 2013. Mary Zimmerman, the Tony Award-winning director, revitalizes an age-old story of a young maiden who must captivate her husband with spellbinding narratives in order to prevent him from executing her.

Second Stage Theatre just celebrated its annual All-Star Bowling Classic last night, February 4 at Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge For over 25 years, stars of stage and screen have come out to bowl in support of Second Stage's award-winning seasons and to assist the theatre in its fund-raising efforts. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities and you can check out the second part of photo coverage below. CLICK HERE to check out part 1!

Second Stage Theatre just celebrated its annual All-Star Bowling Classic last night, February 4 at Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge For over 25 years, stars of stage and screen have come out to bowl in support of Second Stage's award-winning seasons and to assist the theatre in its fund-raising efforts. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities and you can check out the first part of photo coverage below. CLICK HERE to check out part 2!

Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys and Scooby-Doo are just a few of many iconic characters that have taught generations of kids the importance of being curious.