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West End comedy Yes, Prime Minister has packed up their bags and move next door to the Gielgud Theater. The recession-busting play, which has run constantly since May 2010, either in the West End or on tour, moved from the 775-seat Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue to the even bigger 889-seat Gielgud Theatre, just one door down. For the first time in recent history, the two neighbouring theatres are both displaying hoardings for the same show.

Michael Sheen, one of the finest actors of his generation, plays Hamlet under the direction of one of Britain's leading directors Ian Rickson (Jerusalem), who makes his Shakespearean debut with this electrifying new production. The world-class creative team includes designer Jeremy Herbert (The Glass Menagerie; Young Vic), costume designer Nicky Gillibrand (Government Inspector; Young Vic, Anna Nicole; ROH) and Punchdrunk associate director Maxine Doyle (Masque of the Red Death; BAC) who will choreograph.

West End comedy Yes, Prime Minister will pack up their bags and move next door to the Gielgud Theater.

The ladies ruled the kingdom at the '2011 MTV Video Music Awards,' broadcast live this evening from Nokia Theater L.A. Live, as Katy Perry and Adele each took home three VMA Moonmen and Lady Gaga two. Katy Perry won the biggest prize of the night, 'Video of the Year,' with her pop anthem, 'Fireworks,' as well as honors for 'Best Collaboration' and 'Best Special Effects' for 'E.T.' featuring Kanye West. Adding to her reign atop the album charts, Adele won VMAs for 'Best Art Direction,' 'Best Cinematography,' and 'Best Editing.' Genre and gender-defying Lady Gaga kicked off the night as her alter ego Joe Calderone with a show-stopping performance of 'You and I,' and later walked away with two VMAs for 'Best Female' and this year's new category, 'Best Video with a Message.'

Saxophonist, arranger/composer, educator and bandleader Bob Mintzer has a new website, http://www.bobmintzer.com.

Romi Dames' background may be in theater and sketch comedy, but she is perhaps best known by fans for her role of the nasal-voiced super snobby socialite, Traci Van Horn, on Disney's hit series 'Hannah Montana.' As the last season of the show comes to an end, Romi has plenty on the horizon to keep her busy as she prepares for a new film, tentatively titled 'Child POW,' and seems to be following in the tracks of other celebrated colleagues as a potential product spokesperson. Romi was just seen with fellow actor Sam L. Jones III, best known for playing Pete Ross on the first three seasons of the television series 'Smallville,' in Las Vegas this week at the Magic Tradeshow and on 'The Morning Blend' (http://www.vegasmorningblend.com) with fashion guru Alex That sporting and spoking his latest line Ksino clothes. A new line, known for its men's wear, proudly announcing plans to release styles for women.

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The Nashville Symphony is being honored by Jackson & Perkins with a brand new rose variety, aptly named ‘Crescendo.' Crescendo will be the newest addition to the Nashville Music Garden, located in downtown Nashville in Hall of Fame Park. The new rose's unveiling will be held at Schermerhorn Symphony Center's Martha Rivers Ingram Garden Courtyard at 10:30 a.m. on March 24, 2010. This special event will include remarks by Brenda Lee, Barbara Mandrell and Pam Tillis, all of whom have been honored with their own roses from the Nashville Music Garden.

The Nashville Symphony is being honored by Jackson & Perkins with a brand new rose variety, aptly named ‘Crescendo.' Crescendo will be the newest addition to the Nashville Music Garden, located in downtown Nashville in Hall of Fame Park. The new rose's unveiling will be held at Schermerhorn Symphony Center's Martha Rivers Ingram Garden Courtyard at 10:30 a.m. on March 24, 2010. This special event will include remarks by Brenda Lee, Barbara Mandrell and Pam Tillis, all of whom have been honored with their own roses from the Nashville Music Garden.

The Guthrie Theater continues its exciting 2009-10 season with Kneehigh Theatre's groundbreaking production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted for the stage by Kneehigh Artistic Director Emma Rice.

The Guthrie Theater continues its exciting 2009-10 season with Kneehigh Theatre's groundbreaking production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted for the stage by Kneehigh Artistic Director Emma Rice.

New Century Players present The Wizard of Oz Dorothy finds herself in the land of the Munchkins, and must journey to see the Wizard of Oz. Presented in conjunction with the NCP Youth Theatre Camp and in partnership with the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation Department. Directed by Becky Chelson. Choreography by Sharon V. Miller.

New Century Players present The Wizard of Oz Dorothy finds herself in the land of the Munchkins, and must journey to see the Wizard of Oz. Presented in conjunction with the NCP Youth Theatre Camp and in partnership with the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation Department. Directed by Becky Chelson. Choreography by Sharon V. Miller.