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SEUSSICAL The Musical based on The Stories by Dr. Seuss with music By Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty- A Family Theatre Company Production plays JUNE 16 thru JULY 31 at Westchester Broadway Theatre

It's a double fantasy as Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp (http://www.RockCamp.com), the ultimate music-making experience that brings people together with their inner rock star, is back with a new star-studded destination camp. From November 10-13, fantasy meets fantasy when Paul Stanley, the co-founder and front man of rock's most iconic band KISS, is the headliner for a special Hollywood camp at the legendary Playboy Mansion in Hollywood, CA. Also joining this camp will be Nils Lofgren, legendary guitarist for Neil Young and member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, Lita Ford and 20 other rockers.

In the Hollywood Bowl's production of Hairspray August 5, 6 and 7, directed by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell, John Stamos will play the super suave TV Host Corny Collins. Stamos starred on Broadway in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Cabaret, Nine and Bye Bye Birdie and is known for his television work on Full House and ER, and this season on Glee and Law & Order: SVU. In our chat, he talks about Corny and his favorite theatrical ventures.

This summer, Broadway actors Darlene Love, Julia Murney, Anthony Rapp and Matt Dengler star in 'Free to Dream: New Songs for the American Journey,' a concert specially adapted for Colonial Williamsburg. Television personality Willard Scott also lends his recorded voice to the program, which showcases the people and places that make up the fabric of America with musical styles from country, rock and pop to swing and the blues. It is a compilation of pieces by Grammy-winning composer Doug Katsaros and two-time Emmy-nominated lyricist William Schermerhorn. A nine-piece band accompanies the singers.

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today the eight musicals selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

'Musically Speaking' featuring the Art of NJ's Jason Gluskin will be exhibited at Bergen Performing Arts Center's Intermezzo Gallery in Englewood, NJ Friday August 5th thru Wednesday August 31st Opening reception August 5th 6pm-8pm

92nd Street Y announces the 2012 line-up for Lyrics & LyricistsTM, 92Y's celebrated American Songbook series, with DEBORAH GRACE WINER at the helm for her fourth season as series artistic director. Guest artistic directors returning to lead the individual concerts are ROB FISHER, ROBERT KIMBALL, TED SPERLING, and REX REED. Noted stage director and lyricist (and L&L veteran) MARK WALDROP makes his debut this season as a guest artistic director.

Broadway and TV favorite Tituss Burgess makes his Bitter End debut at the legendary Greenwich Village venue Tuesday, July 12th at 9:30 PM. Having previously wowed Broadway audiences with his vocal prowess in Jersey Boys, The Little Mermaid, and Guys and Dolls, Burgess's own music steps into the spotlight as he sings his all new material. This one-night-only event will feature original work by Burgess that will be featured on an upcoming solo album. 'This will be a very intimate evening, featuring just a guitar and piano,' says Burgess.

Performing Arts Fort Worth invites you to take 'A Spoonful of Magic' as it proudly announces the remainder of its 2011-2012 season at Bass Performance Hall.

Westchester Broadway Theatre ss Proud to Present ALTAR BOYZ from August 4th - September 18, 2011.

Broadway and TV favorite Tituss Burgess makes his Bitter End debut at the legendary Greenwich Village venue Tuesday, July 12th at 9:30 PM. Having previously wowed Broadway audiences with his vocal prowess in Jersey Boys, The Little Mermaid, and Guys and Dolls, Burgess's own music steps into the spotlight as he sings his all new material. This one-night-only event will feature original work by Burgess that will be featured on an upcoming solo album. 'This will be a very intimate evening, featuring just a guitar and piano,' says Burgess.

Balladeer, actor, writer, raconteur -- Pat Boone has been a steady force in America entertainment since his early 20s, when first recording his own version of Fats Domino's 'Ain't That a Shame' in 1955 and selling more copies than Domino's original. He would repeat his magic over the next few years, recording such covers as 'Tutti Frutti', 'Long Tall Sally,' 'At My Front Door,' and 'I Almost Lost My Mind,' along with many others, becoming second only to Elvis Presley with Billboard chart hits. His voice and wholesome boy-next-door good image launched dozens of classic hits and steamed up the car windows of many at 50s romance.

The original Jersey Boy Frankie Valli will headline a one-night-only concert for his first-time-ever appearance at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. With his three-and-a-half-octave vocal range, over 100 million records sold and a multi-decade career, iconic Frankie Valli, along with his The Four Seasons, demonstrate why they are still the hottest ticket in town with a catalog of hits like: 'Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You,' 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' 'Rag Doll,' 'Grease,' 'Dawn,' 'Let's Hang On,' 'Sherry,' 'December 1963 (Oh What a Night)' and so many more.

On sale to State Theatre Members Tues, Aug 2 (Box Office window at 453 Northampton Street opens at 6 AM; Online Ticketing and Phone lines open at Noon). Tickets will go on sale to the Public August 16 at 10 AM.

Merrimack Hall Announces that tickets to its 2011-12 Performance Season are now on sale to the public! Tickets may be purchased online at www.merrimackhall.com, in person at the Box Office, or by phone at (256) 534-6455.

WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE Is Proud To Present The Family Theatre Production of SEUSSICAL, The Musical Based on The Stories by Dr. Seuss, Music By Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, Directed by John Fanelli, Musical Direction by Michele DeAngelis, Choreography by Lexie Frare JUNE 16 thru JULY 31, 2011

Balladeer, actor, writer, raconteur -- Pat Boone has been a steady force in America entertainment since his early 20s, when first recording his own version of Fats Domino's 'Ain't That a Shame' in 1955 and selling more copies than Domino's original. He would repeat his magic over the next few years, recording such covers as 'Tutti Frutti', 'Long Tall Sally,' 'At My Front Door,' and 'I Almost Lost My Mind,' along with many others, becoming second only to Elvis Presley with Billboard chart hits. His voice and wholesome boy-next-door good image launched dozens of classic hits and steamed up the car windows of many at 50s romance.