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The Amazing GaliNewtoVinci Show: Devotion to the Notion of Motion by Tom Width and Paul Deiss, will play Swift Creek Mill Theatre from today, February 4 to March 1, 2013. Performances will run at 10:15 AM and 12:00 Noon.

S2BN Entertainment announced today that FUERZA BRUTA NYC will continue its incredible five-year run at the Daryl Roth Theatre indefinitely due to record-breaking audience numbers and shattering success at the box-office.

Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all North American rights to Charlie Paul's directorial debut, FOR NO GOOD REASON from Itch Film. Foreign sales are being handled by Independent Film Sales.

Somerset House and King's Cultural Institute present a dreamthinkspeak production: IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE END, a large-scale site responsive promenade production, inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci, The Book of Revelation and the ever-evolving world of Mechatronics. Conceived by Tristan Sharps, the show will run today, 28 January - 30 March 2013 at Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA.

Nickelodeon and Fila today announced a collaboration to create limited-edition sneaker styles inspired by the Nickelodeon's TTEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES series, one representing the Turtles and the other representing Shredder. The Turtles sneaker will is available today, with the Shredder sneaker set to be released in March.

The Producers of the eight time Tony award-winning musical Once today announce that Declan Bennett and Zrinka Cviteši? will lead the cast as Guy and Girl respectively in John Tiffany's West End production of the Broadway hit musical opening at the Phoenix Theatre in Spring 2013.

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As reported last night, the producers of the eight-time Tony award-winning musical Once today announce that Declan Bennett and Zrinka Cviteši? will lead the cast as Guy and Girl respectively in John Tiffany's West End production of the Broadway hit musical opening at the Phoenix Theatre in Spring 2013.

Yale Repertory Theatre presents Paul Giamatti in HAMLET by William Shakespeare, directed by James Bundy, at the University Theatre (222 York Street), March 15-April 13. Opening Night is Thursday, March 21, at 7:30PM.

Wealth-X, the ultra high net worth (UHNW) business development solution for Global Private Banks, Luxury Brands, Educational Institutions and Non-Profits, has just released a list of the top 10 wealthiest Italians.

The 65th annual Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, under the leadership of General Manager Bernard Foccroulle, will feature five opera productions, a selection of orchestral concerts, recitals, chamber music performances, world music programs, and more than 50 events from the 16th annual European Academy of Music. The Festival marks important milestones this year: Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner's 200th birthday anniversaries; Benjamin Britten's centennial; the 50th anniversary of Francis Poulenc's death; and celebrates Marseille-Provence 2013, European Cultural Capital for the year. All events unfold in extraordinary venues, many of them open-air, in and around the picturesque ancient Provencal city: a Medieval archbishop's palace, an 18th century Italian-style theatre, a private courtyard hidden behind doors dating back to the time of Louis XV, and an 11th century Romanesque chapel inside the grounds of a Renaissance castle - as well as a state of the art, 1,350-seat theatre. The official portion of the Festival runs from July 4 to 27, 2013.

The 65th annual Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, under the leadership of General Manager Bernard Foccroulle, will feature five opera productions, a selection of orchestral concerts, recitals, chamber music performances, world music programs, and more than 50 events from the 16th annual European Academy of Music. The Festival marks important milestones this year: Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner's 200th birthday anniversaries; Benjamin Britten's centennial; the 50th anniversary of Francis Poulenc's death; and celebrates Marseille-Provence 2013, European Cultural Capital for the year. All events unfold in extraordinary venues, many of them open-air, in and around the picturesque ancient Provencal city: a Medieval archbishop's palace, an 18th century Italian-style theatre, a private courtyard hidden behind doors dating back to the time of Louis XV, and an 11th century Romanesque chapel inside the grounds of a Renaissance castle - as well as a state of the art, 1,350-seat theatre. The official portion of the Festival runs from July 4 to 27, 2013.

According to The NY Post, it may be a while until Leonardo DiCaprio fans will be seeing their idol up on the big screen. In a recent interview with the German newspaper 'Bild,' the actor revealed, 'I'm a little bit drained. I am now going to take a long long break.' he added, 'I'm just worn out.'

A total of 35 established and emerging writers, composers and lyricists will converge on the Goodspeed campus this month to participate in the first-ever Johnny Mercer Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals. The writing teams, representing more than twenty new musicals, will populate the campus, creating a truly exciting environment for discovery and inspiration.

Deadline has reported that Martin Scorses staged a reading of the script for his upcoming mob movie, THE IRISHMAN. And the reading was packed with stars.

Check out a brand new trailer for Starz's upcoming series DA VINCI'S DEMONS below! DEMONS will premiere in Spring of 2013 and will star Tom Riley as Da Vinci. Get a first look below!

In a partnership with ColumbusStateCommunity College, CATCO presents its version of Beauty and the Beast, entitled "Beauty and the Beast: Isabella e la Bestia" in Studio One at the Riffe Center now through January 27th. Set in Venice, this rendition bears virtually no resemblance to the Disney animated version bearing its name, but as it was attended by many Groveport Elementary students during its matinee, I can attest, it is still enjoyable for a younger crowd.

Ieri, 17 gennaio, ha debuttato in anteprima nazionale, presso l'Aula Magna della Sapienza, FANTASMI A ROMA, la favola musicale - basata sull'omonimo film del 1961 scritto e diretto da Antonio Pietrangeli - che aveva catturato la nostra attenzione grazie allo show case presentato il 30 giugno in piazza S. Silvestro e che finalmente abbiamo avuto modo di apprezzare nella sua interezza in forma di allestimento semi-scenico prodotto da Nota Preziosa di Massimo Sigillò Massara.

Deadline reports that Quentin Tarantino's blockbuster Django Unchained has become the director's highest grossing film of his career.

MIPTV today announces that Starz Entertainment's brand new drama Da Vinci's Demons, will debut as MIPTV's 2013 World Premiere TV Screening in Cannes, France. International buyers and media will get an exclusive international preview of the eight-part series' first episode in the Palais des Festivals' Grand Auditorium on Monday 8 April. Organised by Reed MIDEM, MIPTV will take place in Cannes from 8-11 April 2013.