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Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata's 'The Hills Are Alive,' out March 8th, 2011 from Canal Records, is a bold adaptation of the iconic songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein's score to the beloved Broadway and Hollywood musical 'The Sound Of Music.'

Oklahoma City-Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre (CityRep) presents the slyly subersive, THE SANTALAND DIARIES by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Mantello.

The Hartt School, the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford, is pleased to present Bang on a Can All-Stars on Thursday evening, December 9, 2010, at 7:30 PM, in Lincoln Theater (changed from Millard Auditorium) on the University of Hartford's West Hartford campus.

This year, a six-year-long WQXR tradition will continue with a little help from WNYC - and a Tony Award winner, too. On Thursday, December 9 at 5pm, the annual WQXR reading of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL will take place in the station's live performance venue, The Greene Space. WQXR personalities, including Jeff Spurgeon and Midge Woolsey, will be joined by WNYC hosts, including Kurt Andersen and Jad Abumrad, in a version re-imagined for stage and directed by WQXR's Elliott Forrest. Stage and screen actor DAVID HYDE PIERCE will star in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

The Hartt School, the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford, is pleased to present 'Bang on a Can All-Stars' on Thursday evening, December 9, 2010, at 7:30 PM, in Millard Auditorium on the University of Hartford's West Hartford campus. Individual concert tickets are $30 and Series subscriptions are $100, with discounts on individual tickets and subscriptions for seniors, educators, University of Hartford alumni, students, and groups.

Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata Mashes "The Jackson Five" With "The von Trapp Seven,' Injects Rodgers & Hammerstein Standards with Classic Rock Riffs

ROSEMARY LOAR the encore shows Sting, Stang, Stung: Swingin' the music of Sting!

Two stars of the stage - Kelli O'Hara and Nathan Gunn -will join the New York Philharmonic for an evening of songs and duets from the Golden Age of Broadway, conducted by Tony Award winner Ted Sperling, Monday, March 21, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. Ms. O'Hara, fresh off her highly successful run as Nellie Forbush in South Pacific at Lincoln Center Theater, returns to the New York Philharmonic following two previous appearances, including her acclaimed starring role as Eliza Doolittle in the Orchestra's 2007 production of My Fair Lady. Baritone Nathan Gunn returns after winning hearts as the swashbuckling Sir Lancelot in the Philharmonic's 2008 Camelot production and his featured role in last season's SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert! The two stage luminaries will perform selections from classic Broadway musicals by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, and Stephen Sondheim, ranging from Carousel to Follies.

Tom Stoppard, one of the most celebrated dramatists of his time, cut his dramatic teeth on radio dramas at the BBC in the 1960s and 1970s. This December, The Greene Space at WNYC kicks off "T" is for Tom, a four-part series of rarely performed early works by England's intellectually nimble playwright.

Following on the heels of his recently released new album CLAPTON, legendary English singer/songwriter/guitarist Eric Clapton announced the initial dates for his Spring 2011 tour that will encompass the West Coast of the U.S. followed by a run of shows in Ireland and the U.K. The dates will include a stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, March 5 at 8 p.m. Special guest Los Lobos will open the evening's show.

Trumpet sensation Chris Botti, known for effortlessly crossing boundaries between pop and classical, jazz and rock, will bring his chart-topping talents to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for a special one-night-only concert Sunday, January 8, 2011 in Segerstrom Hall. A gifted instrumentalist, talented composer, charismatic performer and former trumpeter for Sting, Botti has risen to new heights of popularity with his critically acclaimed CDs, Live in Boston, December and Italia. Botti's performance is being offered as a Bonus Event in the Center's 2010-11 Jazz Series.

The Hartt School, the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford, is pleased to present Bang on a Can All-Stars on Thursday evening, December 9, 2010, at 7:30 PM, in Lincoln Theater (changed from Millard Auditorium) on the University of Hartford's West Hartford campus.

Tom Stoppard, one of the most celebrated dramatists of his time, cut his dramatic teeth on radio dramas at the BBC in the 1960s and 1970s. This December, The Greene Space at WNYC kicks off "T" is for Tom, a four-part series of rarely performed early works by England's intellectually nimble playwright.

Talk Show Listings for Wednesday, December 1, 2010.

The Sound of Christmas: with Elisabeth von Trapp & The Empire Brass will be coming to the Colonial on November 30 at 7:30PM.

This holiday season, Mannheim Steamroller will celebrate a quarter-century of being America's favorite Christmas music artist with a 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour of their spectacular and beloved holiday show.

Talk Show Listings for Wednesday, December 1, 2010.

Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of Imagining Heschel, a new play by Colin Greer, directed by Larry Moss, who was last represented Off-Broadway by his acclaimed production of Syringa Tree. The two-character play will feature actors Richard Dreyfuss and Rinde Eckert. Performances begin at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, NYC) on Thursday, November 4th, 2010, and continue through Sunday, November 28th, 2010, for 20 performances only. An official opening night is set for Monday, November 8, 2010.

The MGM Grand has announced its upcoming events which include concerts from a variety of Grammy award winning artists.

Chris Botti returns to the Blue Note for his annual three-week residence from December 13 to January 2, including Christmas and New Year's Eve. This year, Botti is bringing a new band that features drummer Billy Kilson, guitarist Mark Whitfield, pianist Billy Childs, keyboardist Andy Ezrin, bassist Carlos Henriquez, vocalist Lisa Fischer, and violinists Caroline Campbell and Chee-Yun. Botti's accessible style, charm, and impressive backing band have kept him at the top of the contemporary jazz world for years. With a warm, effortless tone on the trumpet, Botti seamlessly weaves songs from the pop, jazz, classical and contemporary genres into each set. His Blue Note runs have been star-studded affairs over the last few years, boasting guest artists like John Mayer and Sting, and this year's series will be no different. As an artist who plays mostly concert halls all over the world, playing for three weeks at such an intimate club is a treat for Botti, who calls the Blue Note his favorite stop of the year.