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The NYC Dance Alliance has created a special discount for the September 5th BRIGHT LIGHTS SHINIG STARS event. It is such a rare occasion that Mikhail Baryshnikov, Liza Minnelli and all of these wonderful performers will share the same stage. They are offering 25% OFF General Seating and here is the link to the special discount: http://bit.ly/BLSS-Save25

On Wednesday, September 5 at 7:30pm at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place), dance icon Mikhail Baryshnikov will be honored at the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation's "Bright Lights Shining Stars" Gala where he will receive their prestigious Ambassador for the Arts Award which will be presented to him by longtime friend and colleague Liza Minnelli. Last year's Ambassador for the Arts Award recipient, celebrated American singer, songwriter, musician and four-time Grammy-winner Roberta Flack, will also be present on 9/5. Also set to appear that evening will be ABT star Julie Kent, Oscar-nominee and celebrated dancer Leslie Browne and Tony Award-winning choreographers Jerry Mitchell and Andy Blankenbuehler.

So many cabaret shows, so little time . . . to write reviews that is. During his almost two years as a cabaret reviewer, BroadwayWorld.com critic Stephen Hanks managed to do a pretty good job of writing critiques during a show's run or soon after the run ended. But this summer he just couldn't keep up. Finally, here are observations on 10 performances over the past two months.

Today we are talking to a multi-talented performer who has performed on Broadway in everything from BROOKLYN to WICKED who made her most recent Broadway bows standing by in both ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER and PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT - the dynamic and compelling Julie Reiber. Talking all about her new solo album, LOVE TRAVELS, and its various inspirations as well as casting a look back at her many Broadway, touring and regional roles thus far in her eclectic career - ALL SHOOK UP, SWEENEY TODD and many more included - Reiber and I attempt to illustrate her unique place on Broadway and what she would like to pursue in the future, both on the stage and in the recording studio. Additionally, Reiber opens up about her exhaustive song selection process for LOVE TRAVELS and shares candid stories of the recording process of her solo debut, including providing some background on the songs that did not make the cut, how the sterling arrangements arose out of the material and the process of becoming a singer-songwriter in her own right over the project's three-year-long creation. Also, Reiber outlines her experiences performing in the out-of-town tryout of the new musical adaptation of Armistead Maupin's TALES OF THE CITY penned by rock super group Scissor Sisters and expresses her desire to continue with future iterations of the 70s-set Broadway-bound tuner as she looks ahead to her new roles of recording artist, and, also, she is happy to announce, mother. Plus, Julie offers details on her role in the heretofore little-known Meat Loaf-inspired movie musical ECLIPSE OF THE HEART (hopefully released some red moon soon), expresses her thoughts on GLEE and SMASH, compared Broadway now versus a decade ago - and much, much more!

After her sold out 'Live the Dream' EP release concert, and back by popular demand, Rachel Potter returned to Joe's Pub on July 29. Kicking off her 'Live the Dream' mini NYC tour, Rachel was be joined on the intimate stage by Cosmo Country Duo, The Vanity Belles. BroadwayWorld was there for the concert and we bring you full photo coverage below!

54 BELOW, New York City's new performance, venue kicks off their Summer Jazz Brunch series with RENT's Marcus Paul James, today, July 29th at 1 pm (doors open 12pm). There is a $30 cover charge and a $25 food & beverage minimum or a $45 pre fixe. Reservations suggested. For tickets visit: www.54below.com or call 866.468.7619.

Beloved Broadway songstress and budding country music maven, Rachel Potter, is primed to deliver another knockout performance tonight, July 29 th at NYC's Joes Pub. Guest starring is TONY nominee, Laura Osnes (Bonnie and Clyde, Anything Goes, South Pacific, Grease), and critically acclaimed recording artist and musical theatre performer, Katie Thompson .

After her sold out 'Live the Dream' EP release concert, and back by popular demand, Rachel Potter will return to Joe's Pub on July 29, 2012. Kicking off her 'Live the Dream' mini NYC tour, Rachel will be joined on the intimate stage by Cosmo Country Duo, The Vanity Belles. Check out a video promo for the event below!

54 BELOW, New York City's new performance, venue kicks off their Summer Jazz Brunch series with RENT's Marcus Paul James, Sunday, July 29th at 1 pm (doors open 12pm). There is a $30 cover charge and a $25 food & beverage minimum or a $45 pre fixe. Reservations suggested. For tickets visit: www.54below.com or call 866.468.7619.

On Wednesday, September 5 at 7:30pm at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place), dance icon Mikhail Baryshnikov will be honored at the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation's "Bright Lights Shining Stars" Gala where he will receive their prestigious Ambassador for the Arts Award which will be presented to him by longtime friend and colleague Liza Minnelli.

Broadway star Rachel Potter will be among the upcoming performances this week at Joe's Pub.

Beloved Broadway songstress and budding country music maven, Rachel Potter, is primed to deliver another knockout performance on July 29 th at NYC's Joes Pub. Guest starring is TONY nominee, Laura Osnes (Bonnie and Clyde, Anything Goes, South Pacific, Grease), and critically acclaimed recording artist and musical theatre performer, Katie Thompson .

Over the course of a career spanning more than 40 years, the two-time Grammy winner has amassed a fan base, critical acclaim, Gold albums, and an avalanche of awards. From ballads of sweet soul music such as "Feel the Fire" and "I'm So Into You" to the chart-topping hits such as "If Ever You're in My Arms Again" and "Can You Stop the Rain" to the Oscar-winning duet collaborations with Celine Dion ("Beauty and the Beast") and Regina Belle ("A Whole New World"), Bryson has proven himself the consummate vocal professional.

Over the course of a career spanning more than 40 years, the two-time Grammy winner has amassed a fan base, critical acclaim, Gold albums, and an avalanche of awards. From ballads of sweet soul music such as "Feel the Fire" and "I'm So Into You" to the chart-topping hits such as "If Ever You're in My Arms Again" and "Can You Stop the Rain" to the Oscar-winning duet collaborations with Celine Dion ("Beauty and the Beast") and Regina Belle ("A Whole New World"), Bryson has proven himself the consummate vocal professional.

Stern Grove Festival, the longest running admission-free outdoor music festival in the country, celebrates its 75th anniversary season today, June 24 - August 26, 2012.

According to the police report filed by LAPD officers Martinez and Waymire (Division 10A39), on June 2, 2012, the studio of Grammy and Emmy winning composer, Charles Fox, was burglarized between the hours of 8:00pm and 10:00pm.

Vivian Sessoms, the critically-acclaimed songstress known for her rich, melodic and captivatingly soulful vocals, returns to Feinstein's at Loews Regency, 540 Park Avenue at 61st Street, for another highly-anticipated performance entitled 'Heart' on April 22, 2012 at 8:30 pm.

Vivian Sessoms, the critically-acclaimed songstress known for her rich, melodic and captivatingly soulful vocals, returns to Feinstein's at Loews Regency, 540 Park Avenue at 61st Street, for another highly-anticipated performance entitled 'Heart' on April 22, 2012 at 8:30 pm.

Raven Theatre's Evermore Series announces musical performances by George Goetschel & Friends as well as the return of James Anthony Zoccoli in Wiggerlover [white boy+black dad=grey areas].

Warner Theater as added Eder & Tom Wopat to its lineup. The two will perform April 26 at 8pm. Showcasing one of the greatest contemporary voices of our time, Linda Eder's diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country and jazz. Eder possesses a distinctive, unparalleled voice that has been thrilling and captivating audiences on recordings and in concert venues large and small for more than two decades.