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Ivoryton: In the town of Winchester in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, there is a gravestone that says: 'Death Cannot Kill What Never Dies: Love.' It is a tribute to the late singer Patsy Cline. Cline died at age 30 on March 5, 1963, which was almost 49 years ago. Her music lives on partly through such stage tributes as Always. Patsy Cline, which opened the season at the Ivoryton Playhouse on March 14th.

In recognition of The Barn's 45 years of bringing the magic of live theater to the stage, we continue our special series of Onstage at The Barn: Memories from The First 45 Years, with actress Lisa Marie Wright, who made her debut at the Barn in A Christmas Cactus in 1998, and most recently was onstage playing the Christine Penmark, the mom of the dastardly Rhoda Penmark in The Bad Seed at Street Theatre Company…

Always Patsy Cline, playing at the Ivoryton Playhouse brings to life the true friendship between Patsy (Jacqueline Petroccia) and one of her biggest fans, Louise Seger (Laurie Dawn). Penned and originally directed by Ted Swindley, the show packs almost 30 tunes around the story of how the women met and continued their friendship through letters in the late 1950s and early '60s until Cline's death in a plane crash at the age of 30.

In recognition of The Barn's 45 years of bringing the magic of live theater to the stage, we continue our special series of Onstage at The Barn: Memories from The First 45 Years, with actress Joy Tilley Perryman, who this past holiday season starred in It's A Country Christmas, Carol. Today, Joy shares her memories of her Barn experiences to the ones that we've been sharing for two weeks to celebrate the 45th anniversary…

Ivoryton: In the town of Winchester in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, there is a gravestone that says: 'Death Cannot Kill What Never Dies: Love.' It is a tribute to the late singer Patsy Cline. Cline died at age 30 on March 5, 1963, which was almost 49 years ago. Her music lives on partly through such stage tributes as Always. Patsy Cline, which opens the season at the Ivoryton Playhouse on March 14th.

Always…Patsy Cline has enjoyed great success all over the United States, including a successful run off-Broadway. It is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer. The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death.

Always…Patsy Cline has enjoyed great success all over the United States, including a successful run off-Broadway. It is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer. The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death.

Ivoryton: In the town of Winchester in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, there is a gravestone that says: 'Death Cannot Kill What Never Dies: Love.' It is a tribute to the late singer Patsy Cline. Cline died at age 30 on March 5, 1963, which was almost 49 years ago. Her music lives on partly through such stage tributes as Always. Patsy Cline, which opens the season at the Ivoryton Playhouse on March 14th.

In the town of Winchester in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, there is a gravestone that probably says it best: "Death Cannot Kill What Never Dies: Love." It is a tribute to the late, great singer Patsy Cline. Not many singers remain legends so long after their death, especially after a short career of slightly more than five years. Cline died tragically at age 30 on March 5, 1963, which was almost 49 years ago. Her music lives on partly through such wonderful stage tributes as Always… Patsy Cline, which opens the season at the Ivoryton Playhouse on March 14th.

Broadway By The Bay, the Peninsula's premier musical theatre company, has finalized its casting for Hairspray, the first show of its 2012 season. This will be the second year of performances at the company's new home, the historic Fox Theatre in Redwood City and the 47th season in their history. The season will feature three full-scale productions and the return of the hit Broadway By The Year® series. Hairspray runs April 5 - 22 and tickets as well as season subscriptions are available now by calling 650-579-5565 or at www.broadwaybythebay.org.

Cledus T. Judd is an American country music artist well known primarily for his parodies of popular country music songs. He has been called the 'Weird Al' Yankovic' of country music. He has released over 20 music videos, nine studio albums and two EPs, with several of the singles entering Billboard's Hot Country Songs charts.

Actor Daniel Radcliffe and legendary recording artist Elton John will appear as guests on ABC'S GOOD MORNING AMERICA on Monday, January 30th. Radcliffe will be discussing his upcoming film 'The Woman in Black', while John will chat about his new Super Bowl ad.

Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. is preparing for what promises to be one of the biggest years in the Elvis world as plans take shape for a year-long celebration of the life and legacy of the Rock 'n Roll icon on the 35th anniversary of the late singer's passing.

Last year, BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theater website on the Internet, launched a comprehensive Student Database listing college and university performing arts programs across the country. This free service makes it easier for prospective students by showcasing programs searchable by schools, location, degrees and concentrations.

Award-winning actress Maureen McVerry will direct the second musical of 42nd Street Moon's l9th season: George and Ira Gershwin's OH, KAY! (1926).

Love is a battlefield. From Jerome Avenue to Jerusalem, two brothers with big dreams for the stage and the beloved girl upstairs confront their own personal conflicts in The Seed of Abraham, a new musical coming to The New York International Fringe Festival this August.

First Night: The Honors Gala is set for Sunday, September 4, at the Troutt Theatre at Belmont University, which kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with the Red Carpet Event, hosted by Jennifer Richmond and Trey Palmer, with fashion commentary by Cary Street, Joshua Waldrep and Lisa Garner Harrison. Impresario Johnny Delarocco (aka John Pyka) will produce a special Red Carpet performance by his company just for First Night.