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Following her strut down the red carpet at the Grammy Awards and her newest release "Blue Again," soul-blues star Janiva Magness will be debuting her new material live on her Blue Again Tour. Magness will demonstrate how her robust and soulful voice can seamlessly shift from swampy blues to funky soul as she performs songs from her 2017 Grammy nominated album and 12th release Love Wins Again as well as her entire repertoire on Saturday August 12 in Pawling, NY at Daryl's House at 8 PM.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center's Principal Dance Company, returns to the theater's stage from November 29th - December 31st, 2017.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was happy to present the return of Natalie Douglas to her home perch with a new monthly residency entitled "Tributes." On the last Monday of each month, Natalie will perform a new tribute show, and this past week celebrated of the songs of Sammy Davis, Jr.

Acclaimed vocalist and one of the most revered popular singers of her generation Lizz Wright comes to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Thursday, October 12 at 8 p.m.

Next Iteration Theater Presents grew out of our desire to share the space of the MATCH during our July Core Ensemble's new work development rental time. We wanted to keep the theater from being dark during the evenings after our long days of work. We decided to offer performers of various genres this spectacular space on these evenings. Join us for one or all of the talent and productions that make up Next Iteration Presents. Tickets are always pay-what-you-can.

Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to announce the second show in the Laguna Playhouse 2017-2018 and 97th season with the Tony nominated rock and roll musical, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, in Association with the Estate of Janis Joplin and Jeffrey Jampol of JAM, Inc., with musical direction by Todd Olson and written and directed by Randy Johnson.

Darren Lee Cole, producing director of the not-for-profit, SoHo Playhouse has announced the first round of selections for this year's Fringe Encore Series. The first set of productions hail from Adelaide, Brighton, and Hollywood Fringe Festivals and will take place between September 5 - October 22, 2017.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces select cast members for upcoming productions as part of the company's 2017/18 programming as single tickets for the full season go on sale.

Eight-time Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, two-time Backstage Bistro and Nightlife Award Winner, Natalie Douglas, presents a N A T A L I E D O U G L A S concert 'HOME: The Soundtrack of My Life' today, July 25 @ 8:30pm at CATALINA BAR & GRILL.

Five free weekends of the best and brightest entertainment from the UK's leading arts and culture organisations once again arrives on London's South Bank this summer; The Glory, HOME, Manchester, WOMAD, Rambert and the National Theatre each 'take over' the River Stage for a weekend throughout July and August.

The award-winning Holt Festival has rapidly established itself as one of the East of England's most anticipated events. Festival organisers have just announced the first fourteen highlights for the July 2017 arts extravaganza, giving an intriguing sample of the full festival programme that will be revealed in May.

Eight-time Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, two-time Backstage Bistro and Nightlife Award Winner, Natalie Douglas, presents a N A T A L I E D O U G L A S concert 'To Nina...a tribute to Nina Simone' today, July 20 at 8:00pm.

The National Black Theatre Festival will present the Onyx Qube Production of LITTLE GIRL BLUE, a Concert Drama written & directed by Nathan Ross Freeman starring Markeisha Ensley & introducing Bijan Miarra Shaw, on Tuesday, August 1 & Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 3pm & 8pm at Ring Theatre at Wake Forest University.

Renowned jazz chanteuse Monique diMattina and Pam Wachira, one of Australia's most talented and dynamic singer/songwriter are among the acclaimed performers joining Arts Centre Melbourne's Jazz High Tea series from August - December.

The new 2017-18 season at Young Vic was announced today.

Next Iteration Theater Presents grew out of our desire to share the space of the MATCH during our July Core Ensemble's new work development rental time. We wanted to keep the theater from being dark during the evenings after our long days of work. We decided to offer performers of various genres this spectacular space on these evenings. Join us for one or all of the talent and productions that make up Next Iteration Presents. Tickets are always pay-what-you-can.

American Conservatory Theater's (A.C.T.) critically acclaimed production of A Night with Janis Joplin ends its six-week run this Sunday, July 16 following two extensions and resounding critical and audience response. The performance schedule for the final week is as follows: Wednesday, July 12 at 8 p.m.; Thursday, July 13 at 8 p.m.; Friday, July 14 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 15 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Good seats for all remaining performances are available by calling the A.C.T. Box Office at 415.749.2228 or visiting www.act-sf.org.

Next Iteration Theater Presents grew out of our desire to share the space of the MATCH during our July Core Ensemble's new work development rental time. We wanted to keep the theater from being dark during the evenings after our long days of work. We decided to offer performers of various genres this spectacular space on these evenings. Join us for one or all of the talent and productions that make up Next Iteration Presents. Tickets are always pay-what-you-can.

BWW speaks to Chris Hunter about bringing Venus and Adonis to the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.