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The retrospective music celebration of the 60s, Beehive, The 60s Musical (created by Larry Gallagher) will extend for a fifth week at the Keating Theatre, June 29 to July 3, 2010. Music from Petula Clark to Connie Francis and Tina Turner to Janis Joplin, Beehive, The 60s Musical is a hit with Sarasota audiences!

First Lady Michelle Obama, with daughters Sasha and Malia, attended the first Washington, DC performance of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's hit musical MARY POPPINS at The Kennedy Center Thursday evening July 1st. The North American tour of MARY POPPINS plays at the Opera House in the renowned arts complex through Sunday, August 22nd.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have front row seats for 'America Celebrates July 4th at Fords Theatre,' one of the summer's most patriotic parties, celebrating Independence Day. The event was taped June 6, 2010 at the Ford's Theatre Society annual gala in Washington, D.C. and airs on the ABC Television Network, Saturday, July 2 (9:00 p.m. EDT). President Barack Obama makes his customary remarks at Ford's Theatre.

Ty Burrell, star of ABC's comedy hit 'Modern Family,' hosts 'America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre,' airing FRIDAY, JULY 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. The program is taped at Ford's Theatre Society's annual gala taking place June 6 in Washington, DC. The celebrities joining Ty Burrell for the special include Kelly Clarkson, Dick Van Dyke, Renee Fleming, George Lopez, Lionel Richie and Robin Roberts. Additional performers include Laura Michelle Kelly and Gavin Lee from the Broadway company of 'Mary Poppins,' as well as The Soldiers' Chorus of the United States Army Field Band. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have been invited to attend.

Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon, the world's longest running musical revue, is proud to present a sign language interpreted performance for the hearing impaired on Sunday, July 25 at 5 p.m.

Professional Facilities Management (PFM) is pleased to announce that the majority of productions presented by PFM during the 2010/2011 season at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (VMA) will go on sale Monday, July 26 at 10A. Please note that AN EVENING WITH JETHRO TULL'S IAN ANDERSON and BYRON STRIPLING & A TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG with the RI Phiharmonic POPS are excluded from this date; on-sale dates for these shows will be announced.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have front row seats for 'America Celebrates July 4th at Fords Theatre,' one of the summer's most patriotic parties, celebrating Independence Day. The event was taped June 6, 2010 at the Ford's Theatre Society annual gala in Washington, D.C. and airs on the ABC Television Network, Saturday, July 2 (9:00 p.m. EDT). President Barack Obama makes his customary remarks at Ford's Theatre.

Bailiwick Chicago's Executive Director Kevin Mayes announced today the four fashion designers who were selected to create original dresses for their upcoming production of Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA.

Producer Jo Schuman Silver announced today that Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon will hold a special performance on Tuesday, June 29th at 8 p.m. A talkback and Q&A session with cast members from the show will take place immediately following the performance.

After a two-decade absence from the stage, former Saturday Night Live writer, Paul Barrosse and his wife, Victoria Zielinski, will perform in The Vic & Paul Show, an original two-person comedy revue with music that will play for three weeks this June at PUSH Lounge in Woodland Hills.

NBC Universal will launch its first 'Healthy Week' June 20, a massive cross-platform event tackling the topics of nutritional literacy and fitness. The week is part of 'Healthy at NBCU,' the company's initiative aimed at connecting consumers, marketers, and employees with its breadth of health and wellness content. It was announced by Lauren Zalaznick, President of NBCU Universal Women & Lifestyle Entertainment networks, who oversees 'Healthy At NBCU.'

The retrospective music celebration of the 60s, Beehive, The 60s Musical (created by Larry Gallagher) will extend again at the Keating Theatre and will now play through July 11, 2010. Music from Petula Clark to Connie Francis and Tina Turner to Janis Joplin, Beehive, The 60s Musical is a hit with Sarasota audiences.

MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all so much. I don't know if I can top that. I wish I could sing and dance or give you something a little bit more, but all I have is my thanks. What an amazing performance. And we've got to just give this school, these students, the alumni, the staff, all a round of applause. You all are just amazing -- amazing. (Applause.)

Dr. Jill Biden, wife of United States Vice President Joe Biden, will make a special guest appearance on Lifetime's original series Army Wives. As part of Dr. Biden's ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the service and sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and their families, she will appear as herself in an episode of the show airing Sunday, August 15, 2010, at 10:00pm ET/PT.

Dr. Jill Biden, wife of United States Vice President Joe Biden, will make a special guest appearance on Lifetime's original series Army Wives. As part of Dr. Biden's ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the service and sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and their families, she will appear as herself in an episode of the show airing Sunday, August 15, 2010, at 10:00pm ET/PT.

NBC Universal will launch its first 'Healthy Week' June 20, a massive cross-platform event tackling the topics of nutritional literacy and fitness. The week is part of 'Healthy at NBCU,' the company's initiative aimed at connecting consumers, marketers, and employees with its breadth of health and wellness content. It was announced by Lauren Zalaznick, President of NBCU Universal Women & Lifestyle Entertainment networks, who oversees 'Healthy At NBCU.'

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have front row seats and the President makes the customary finale address in 'America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre,' airing FRIDAY, JULY 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

NBC Universal will launch its first 'Healthy Week' June 20, a massive cross-platform event tackling the topics of nutritional literacy and fitness. The week is part of 'Healthy at NBCU,' the company's initiative aimed at connecting consumers, marketers, and employees with its breadth of health and wellness content. It was announced by Lauren Zalaznick, President of NBCU Universal Women & Lifestyle Entertainment networks, who oversees 'Healthy At NBCU.'

Producer Jo Schuman Silver announced today that Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon will hold a special performance on Tuesday, June 29th at 8 p.m. A talkback and Q&A session with cast members from the show will take place immediately following the performance.

After a two-decade absence from the stage, former Saturday Night Live writer, Paul Barrosse and his wife, Victoria Zielinski, will perform in The Vic & Paul Show, an original two-person comedy revue with music that will play for three weeks this June at PUSH Lounge in Woodland Hills.