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Photo Flash: 7th Annual On Our Toes in the Hamptons

The 7th Annual 'On Our Toes in The Hamptons' featuring the internationally acclaimed Evidence, A Dance Company under the direction of founder Ronald K. Brown and honoring Prince Kunle Omilana of Nigeria and his wife Princess Keisha Omilana for their support and dedication to The Company will take place at the home of Gala Co-Chairs The Honorable Bernard Jackson and Joyce Mullins Jackson, newly elected Chairman of the Board of the dance company, Water Mill, N.Y. on Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Daniel Beaty Stars In THROUGH THE NIGHT At Union Square Theatre

Producer Daryl Roth today announced that she will present Through the Night, the acclaimed solo show written and performed by Daniel Beaty, in an extended run Off Broadway, beginning performances September 10 at The Union Square Theatre.

7th Annual "On Our Toes in the Hamptons", Saturday, August 21, 2010

The 7th Annual 'On Our Toes in The Hamptons' featuring the internationally acclaimed Evidence, A Dance Company under the direction of founder Ronald K. Brown and honoring Prince Kunle Omilana of Nigeria and his wife Princess Keisha Omilana for their support and dedication to The Company will take place at the home of Gala Co-Chairs The Honorable Bernard Jackson and Joyce Mullins Jackson, newly elected Chairman of the Board of the dance company, Water Mill, N.Y. on Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

GREASE Launches Tour In Denver 10/12 With New Cast Members Joining

The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production ofGREASETM will launch in Denver, CO at the Buell Theatre on October 12, 2010. After spending a hopelessly devoted summer with Sandy Dumbrowski, the new girl intown, Danny Zuko's world is thrown upside down when Sandy appears at Rydell High onthe first day of school.

Cantone Leads 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE A BROOKLYN CHRISTMAS Reading 5/11

MICHAEL RISPOLI ('Kick Ass'), MARIO CANTONE ('Sex and the City'), ROBERT CUCCIOLI ('Jekyll & Hyde') lead a star studded cast in a special industry reading of VINCENT GOGLIORMELLA & CHARLES MESSINA'S screenplay ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE A BROOKLYN CHRISTMAS on May 1 at 45 BLEECKER STREET

Cantone Leads 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE A BROOKLYN CHRISTMAS Reading 5/11

MICHAEL RISPOLI ('Kick Ass'), MARIO CANTONE ('Sex and the City'), ROBERT CUCCIOLI ('Jekyll & Hyde') lead a star studded cast in a special industry reading of VINCENT GOGLIORMELLA & CHARLES MESSINA'S screenplay ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE A BROOKLYN CHRISTMAS on May 1 at 45 BLEECKER STREET

Photo Coverage: FENCES Opening Night Theatre Arrivals

Two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington, alongside co-star Viola Davis, a Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee herself, opened the first Broadway revival of FENCES last night at the Cort Theatre. The 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by August Wilson was directed by Kenny Leon. The strictly limited 13-week engagement began previews on April 14. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the starry arrivals as they arrived in the rain for the big night.

Photo Coverage: 'VICTORIA & FREDERICK FOR PRESIDENT' Opening Night

Victoria & Frederick for President is running August 15th- 22nd at the New School for Drama in the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival. The official opening night took place on Monday, August 17th, and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there!

Photo Coverage: Michael Feinstein and Cheyenne Jackson Debut 'THE POWER OF TWO' at FEINSTEIN'S

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its 10th Anniversary season with the first joint engagement of the club's founder Michael Feinstein and critically-acclaimed Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson from June 2 - 12. Their new duet show 'The Power Of Two' features pop songs, classic standards and songs from Broadway shows like The Pajama Game, City Of Angels and Finian's Rainbow.

Photo Coverage: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Opening Party

The Lincoln Center Theater production of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone, directed by Bartlett Sher, opened on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44 Street) on Thursday, April 16 at 6:45pm. Broadwayworld.com was there to cheer on the cast at the starry after party.

Faison's MOVIN' ON To Open Ailey II Season At The Ailey Citigroup Theatre 4/15

For over forty years George Faison has reigned as one of the dance and theatre world?s most respected director/choreographers. This season, Ailey II, the young and gifted second company of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will feature Mr. Faison?s highly acclaimed ballet ?Movin' On.?

MOVIN' ON Comes To Alvin Ailey Dance Theater 4/15- 4/26

For over forty years George Faison has reigned as one of the dance and theatre world's most respected director/choreographers. This season, AILEY II, the young and gifted second company of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will feature Mr. Faison's highly acclaimed ballet 'MOVIN' ON.'

AILEY II's Season To Include George Faison's MOVIN ON, Beginning 4/15

For over forty years George Faison has reigned as one of the dance and theatre world's most respected director/choreographers. This season, AILEY II, the young and gifted second company of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will feature Mr. Faison?s highly acclaimed ballet 'Movin' On.' The AILEY II's anticipated two week season premieres Wednesday, April 15th at The Ailey Citigroup Theater (405 West 55th Street). The season will run through Sunday, April 26th.

MOVIN' ON Comes To Alvin Ailey Dance Theater 4/15- 4/26

For over forty years George Faison has reigned as one of the dance and theatre world's most respected director/choreographers. This season, AILEY II, the young and gifted second company of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will feature Mr. Faison's highly acclaimed ballet 'MOVIN' ON.'

AILEY II's Season To Include George Faison's MOVIN ON, Beginning 4/15

For over forty years George Faison has reigned as one of the dance and theatre world's most respected director/choreographers. This season, AILEY II, the young and gifted second company of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will feature Mr. Faison?s highly acclaimed ballet 'Movin' On.' The AILEY II's anticipated two week season premieres Wednesday, April 15th at The Ailey Citigroup Theater (405 West 55th Street). The season will run through Sunday, April 26th.

Photo Coverage: The Moet & Chandon Party for The Creative Coalition

Stars such as Alan Cumming, Tim Daly, Matthew Modine, Tamara Tunie and Kerry Washington appeared at Moet & Chandon Dinner at Teatro Goldoni Restaurant for The Creative Coalition in Washington D.C. According to its website, 'The Creative Coalition is the premier nonprofit, nonpartisan social and political advocacy organization of the entertainment industry. Founded in 1989 by prominent figures in the creative community, including actors Alec Baldwin, Ron Silver, Christopher Reeve, Susan Sarandon, Blair Brown and Stephen Collins, TCC educates and mobilizes leaders in the arts community on issues of public importance, specifically in the areas of First Amendment rights, arts advocacy and public education.'

'Emergency' Extended Until June 1st At Geffen Playhouse

Playwright, performer and activist Daniel Beaty has been creating a community-wide buzz with his acclaimed one-man show Emergency that has enabled the Geffen Playhouse to produce a special week-long extension aimed primarily at Title I public schools (three additional performances will also be added for the general public). The production will now close at 2pm on Sunday, June 1.

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