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While Barbra Streisand was at the top of the list of celebrity artists asked to appear at the Obama Inaugration Celebration, her art is sadly keeping her away from the starry and historic event. Liz Smith reports in today's New York Post that thought she was requested, her recording sessions for her upcoming new album will notallow her to attend, but, reveals Smith, she and Diana Krall will watch the ceremonies from a recording studio in LA, where they're working 'feverishly' on the new project. Streisand says she is happy that she was able to perform her LA fund-raiser for the president-to-be, and while she won't be in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, 'he knows her heart is there along with 300 million other Americans'.

Variety is reporting that the inaugural team for Barack Obama has announced a huge and starry lineup of talent that will perform at an opening celebration at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday, in a kickoff heavy in its mix of history and leading performance artists.

ABC's Dancing with the Stars, PBS's American Ballroom Challenge and BBC's Strictly Come Dancing have made ballroom dancing a water cooler topic among Americans everywhere. The Town Hall offers you a chance to experience the magic of it all live as we present Champions of the Dance on Friday, January 23 at 8 pm.

The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street), Times Square's landmark concert venue, kicks off their 2009 season with Champions of the Dance on Friday, January 23 at 8:00PM. The evening will feature world reknowned performers from 'Dancing with The Stars' and PBS's 'American Ballroom Challenge,' among others. Tickets are on sale now for $50 and $45. All tickets for The Town Hall shows are available through TicketMaster, 212-307-4100,or www.ticketmaster.com, or by visiting The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6 PM (except Sundays) at 123 West 43rd Street, 212-840-2824. For more information, visit www.the-townhall-nyc.org

The Town Hall, Times Square's landmark concert venue, is pleased to announce its 2009 season lineup. Headliners include two-time Grammy nominee Mariza, Grammy-nominated Celtic and folk fiddler Natalie MacMaster, Grammy-nominated bossa nova singer Bebel Gilberto, Golden Globe nominee Andrea Marcovicci's Birthday Concert and Grammy Award-winning King of Salsa Johnny Pacheco. Also appearing are stars from ABC's Dancing With the Stars and BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, the Doo Wop & Rock N' Roll Reunion, and Romulo's Tango Ensemble, and finally, the return of the popular hit series Broadway by the Year.

Million Dollar Quartet, the new musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together legendary rock 'n' roll icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, will move to the Apollo Theater at 2540 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, immediately following the conclusion of its limited engagement at the Goodman's Owen Theatre. Performances in the Owen continue through October 26, 2008; preview performances at the Apollo Theater begin Friday, October 31, 2008. The official Apollo opening is Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets for the Apollo run are currently on sale through January 4, 2009.

Due to popular demand, the critically hailed MILLION DOLLAR will move to the Apollo Theater (2540 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago), immediately following the conclusion of its limited engagement at the Goodman's Owen Theatre. Performances in the Owen continue through Oct. 26. Preview performances at the Apollo Theater begin Friday, Oct. 31, with the official opening scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 PM. Tickets for the Apollo run are currently on sale through January 4, 2009.

Due to popular demand, the critically hailed MILLION DOLLAR will move to the Apollo Theater (2540 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago), immediately following the conclusion of its limited engagement at the Goodman's Owen Theatre. Performances in the Owen continue through Oct. 26. Preview performances at the Apollo Theater begin Friday, Oct. 31, with the official opening scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 PM. Tickets for the Apollo run are currently on sale through January 4, 2009.

Warner/Chappell Music, the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE:WMG), today announced an extension of its long-term worldwide publishing agreement with musical theater, film and television composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim.

The highly-anticipated Stephen King and John Mellencamp collaborative musical 'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County' has reportedly announced preliminary casting. The musical is expected to premiere at Georgia's Alliance Theatre in Atlanta during September 2010.

Ravinia Festival's Box Office officially opens for walk-up sales on Saturday, May 17 during a day filled with discounts, the chance to purchase pavilion seating to some sold-out concerts and promotions and samples from some of Ravinia's sponsors.

Michael Martinez is proud to present An Evening of Music and Comedy III May 14 at Don't Tell Mama. This showcase and variety show will feature recording artist Casey Henry, singer Manny Simone, Scottish singer songwriter Jill Leighton, and singer Erika Dyer. Comedian Matt Florio will be the Special Guest Host for the evening. Producer Michael Martinez has previously presented showcases at Don't Tell Mama and several other New York City clubs.

Jennifer Hudson and Jamie Foxx - recently seen together onscreen in Dreamgirls - will be joined by an array of Muppets, musicians and movie stars for 'Elmo's Christmas Countdown,' which will air as a one-hour special on ABC this holiday season.

Feinstein's at the Regency will continue its Spring 2007 season with the return engagement of Broadway star and recording artist Linda Eder from May 1 - 12

The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Los Angeles, CA. January 15, 2007

The nominees for this year's Grammy Awards, which will be presented on February 11th in Los Angeles, have been announced

She launched her career back in 1988, blowing away her competition week after week on 'Star Search' and that was just the beginning for Linda Eder.

The Wednesday evening ceremony of The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting will feature a performance by the women of A BROADWAY DIVA CHRISTMAS. Belting out the show's exuberant finale are Kathy Brier (One Life to Live, Hairspray), Maya Days (Aida, Rent), Tedi Marsh, and Christine Pedi (Forbidden Broadway). They are joined by the show's back-up singers, also known as 'The Jingle Babes', Kate Pazakis, Sally Schwab, and N'Kenge Simpson-Hoffman.

White Christmas' Meredith Patterson has released a debut album of original songs

Jerry Hall joins the cast of Ian Talbot's production of Cole Porter's musical comedy High Society for West End transfer