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Aerial artists who do acrobatics body-wrapped in fabrics, perform on metal hula loop-like devices suspended from ceilings and participate in unique aerial pole dancing will take part in the first US Aerial Championships Feb. 6-8, at Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Ave. Hosted by US Aerial, Inc., the event will promote aerial arts in the US by showcasing professional aerial artists on a professional stage and offering them a platform to use as a springboard for their careers. 45 contestants will participate over 3 days. 15 each day.

Fifty years after the passage of the Civil Rights Act, the New York Festival of Songbrings back one of its most beloved shows, HARLEM RENAISSANCE, tonight, December 9, 2014 at 8:00 pm as it continues the 2014-15 Mainstage series at Merkin Concert Hall.

Fifty years after the passage of the Civil Rights Act, the New York Festival of Songbrings back one of its most beloved shows, HARLEM RENAISSANCE, on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 8:00 pm as it continues the 2014-15 Mainstage series atMerkin Concert Hall.

HERO Theatre announced an upcoming presentation of 'Waiting for Lefty' by Clifford Odets that will be featured in a production titled 'An Evening of Clifford Odets: Waiting for Lefty and other Odets Classics.' 'Waiting for Lefty' will be featured in its entirety alongside scenes from Clifford Odets favorites 'Golden Boy,' 'Awake & Sing' and 'Paradise Lost.' It will be directed by Korey Jackson. The show dates are January 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and February 1st. It will be presented at the Rosenthal Theater at Inner-City Arts in Los Angeles, CA.

Prominent contemporary menswear store, Uncle Otis today announced its second collaboration with one of the world's leading manufacturers of extreme weather outerwear, Canada Goose. This fall, Uncle Otis will offer 150 units of the Otis Parka, a bespoke quilted charcoal jacket, designed in partnership with fellow Canadian brand, Canada Goose. The Otis Parka retails for $1,150 and is specifically designed for the style-conscious male. Starting Tues. Sept. 30, the Otis Parka will be available exclusively at Uncle Otis (26 Bellair St.) in Toronto as well as online at UncleOtis.com.

In Revolution Farm, a brand new adaptation of Animal Farm, writer James Kenworth takes Orwell's classic satire and gives it a fresh, contemporary twist, injecting its timeless tale of a revolution that went wrong with a gritty, urban, in-yer-face language perfectly suited to being staged on one of London's longest established and largest inner city farms, Newham City Farm, Stansfeld Rd, London E6 5LT. Revolution Farm will run for eight performances between Tuesday 19 and Sunday 24 August. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!

In a brand new adaptation of Animal Farm, When Chaplin Met Gandhi writer James Kenworth takes Orwell's classic satire and gives it a fresh, contemporary twist, injecting its timeless tale of a revolution that went wrong with a gritty, urban, in-yer-face language perfectly suited to being staged on one of London's longest established and largest inner city farms, Newham City Farm, Stansfeld Rd, London E6 5LT.

New York Festival of Song announces 2014-15 season. Four Great Series Return Classic: NYFOS MAINSTAGE at Merkin Concert Hall (4 concerts) Future: NYFOS NEXT at Opera America's National Opera Center (3 concerts) Cabaret: NYFOS AFTER HOURS at Henry's Restaurant (3 concerts) Mentoring: NYFOS EMERGING ARTISTS at North Fork, Juilliard, Caramoor (3 concerts)

In a brand new adaptation of Animal Farm, When Chaplin Met Gandhi writer James Kenworth takes Orwell's classic satire and gives it a fresh, contemporary twist, injecting its timeless tale of a revolution that went wrong with a gritty, urban, in-yer-face language perfectly suited to being staged on one of London's longest established and largest inner city farms, Newham City Farm, Stansfeld Rd, London E6 5LT.

The York Theatre Company presented Remembering Mary Martin, a one-night only special event on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at The York Theatre Company's home at Saint Peter's. The panel included Carleton Carpenter, Ed Gaynes, Sondra Lee, Robert Schear, and John Sheridan, all colleagues of the legendary Broadway icon, Mary Martin. James Morgan, York Theatre Company Producing Artistic Director, and Stephen Cole, writer, co-creator and director of the upcoming world premier production of Inventing Mary Martin at The York Theatre, moderated the discussion about Ms. Martin's is illustrious and extensive career, with an evening that was full of history, laughter, and little gems from the Golden Age of Musical Theatre. Check out a look back below!

CEMA dance and Lindsey Mandolini present two New York premieres during DUAL PERSPECTIVE, a self-produced split-bill featuring innovative contemporary works from two young, Brooklyn-based choreographers. DUAL PERSPECTIVE will be held at the Center for Performance Research tonight and tomorrow, March 20 & 21 at 7:30pm.

Working Progress Theatre Company and Hartshorn Hook Productions present AWAY FROM HOME by Rob Ward & Martin Jameson in a Spring 2014 tour. The production will stop at the Jermyn Street Theatre with press night set for tonight, March 13, 2014 at 7.00pm.

CEMA dance and Lindsey Mandolini present two New York premieres during DUAL PERSPECTIVE, a self-produced split-bill featuring innovative contemporary works from two young, Brooklyn-based choreographers. DUAL PERSPECTIVE will be held at the Center for Performance Research on March 20 & 21 at 7:30pm.

The film just made its NYC premiere and BroadwayWorld brings you a look back at the red carpet arrivals below!

Working Progress Theatre Company and Hartshorn Hook Productions present AWAY FROM HOME by Rob Ward & Martin Jameson in a Spring 2014 tour. The production will stop at the Jermyn Street Theatre with press night set for March 13, 2014 at 7.00pm.

Premier Digital Publishing is honored to announce that novelist, essayist and screenwriter Christine Wiltz has been named recipient of the prestigious Louisiana Writer Award for 2013. The Louisiana Writer Award is chosen annually by a State Library-appointed committee to recognize extraordinary contributions to Louisiana's literary and intellectual life.

Coward by James Martin Charlton will play the White Bear Theatre, London, directed by Terrence Mann, tonight 22nd of October - Sunday 10th of November 2013. Press night is set for Wednesday 23th October at 7:30pm.

Coward by James Martin Charlton will play the White Bear Theatre, London, directed by Terrence Mann, Tuesday 22nd of October - Sunday 10th of November 2013. Press night is set for Wednesday 23th October at 7:30pm.

'The Daily Show's' John Oliver is pulling double duty this summer when he once again brings together some of his favorite stand-up comedians for the fourth season of 'John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show,' premiering on COMEDY CENTRAL on Friday, July 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.