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As a super-special prelude to BroadwayWorld's forthcoming InDepth InterView with Cheyenne Jackson, today we are shining a light on his two infectiously catchy and frothily pleasing pop singles from a forthcoming EP tentatively scheduled for release later this year - "Drive" and "Before You". Particularly given this week's world premiere of the eye-grabbing new music video for the instant earworm "Before You", now was the perfect time to catch up with one of Broadway and Hollywood's biggest rising stars as he prepares for his roles on the new NBC reboot of THE MUNSTERS, created by PUSHING DAISES and upcoming HANNIBAL writer/producer Bryan Fuller, titled MOCKINGBIRD LANE, as well as his part in the new star-studded Steven Soderbergh-directed HBO Liberace biopic BEYOND THE CANDELABRA, co-starring Oscar-winners Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, all about his many exciting endeavors. While the InDepth InterView covers those fresh topics as well as his new songwriting career and upcoming EP - as well as much, much more - today we are focusing primarily on the two new summer singles, some live performances of them, and, of course, both of their subsequent uniquely effective music videos. The music video for "Drive" is an instantly visually arresting animated road-trip travelogue depicting a cartoon Cheyenne navigating life's highways and byways while casting the occasional glance in the literal and proverbial rearview mirror, whereas "Before You" is a slightly ROCKY HORROR-esque, almost entirely black-and-white throwback to the frivolous sci-fi and horror-themed cheesy B-movies of the era - complete with a house of horrors featuring zombies, mummies, monsters and Rachel Dratch in a bizarre bird-themed hat. Both videos go the unexpected route in delivering the song's message, yet each hits their target in managing to showcase Cheyenne's considerable skills to their best advantage.

From today, July 14th through August 19th, Animazing Gallery of SoHo will present 'The Art of Dr. Seuss - Rare Editions Event.' Celebrating the artistic legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel, twenty-four of the most sought-after artworks will be presented at the gallery with recent releases from The Art of Dr. Seuss collection, offering a rare opportunity for visitors to view and experience one of the largest selections of authorized estate editions ever assembled.

According to published reports, film producer Richard D. Zanuck, who worked on such films as THE SOUND OF MUSIC and SWEENEY TODD, passed away today from a heart attack. He was 77 years old.

Comic-Con legend Kevin Smith, rock band The Bacon Brothers - featuring The Following star Kevin Bacon - and a night of standup comedy from NerdMelt will headline three days and nights of fun, free and fan-tastic outdoor entertainment as Warner Bros. Presents the 'Extra at Comic-Con' stage in San Diego's Bayfront Park, from today, July 12 through July 14 during the world's leading pop culture convention. Also announced today: free nighttime screenings of The Goonies, Friday the 13th (2009) and Beetlejuice, presented by Flixster.

The wait is over and in less than 24 hours, MTV will once again take Comic-Con by storm. For all the can't-miss action MTV will offer from San Diego and beyond, check out the full schedule below.

HGTV has collaborated with Disney to create a garden inspired by Tim Burton's FRANKENWEENIE, a stop-motion animated feature film that was filmed in black and white.

The broadcast network premiere of the new half-hour special on the history and evolution of the Batmobile - THE BATMOBILE - will air on Monday, July 16, 8:00-8:30pm ET on The CW. An encore of the special will air from 8:30-9:00pm ET.

Comic-Con legend Kevin Smith, rock band The Bacon Brothers - featuring The Following star Kevin Bacon - and a night of standup comedy from NerdMelt will headline three days and nights of fun, free and fan-tastic outdoor entertainment as Warner Bros. Presents the EXTRA AT COMIC-CON stage in San Diego's Bayfront Park, from July 12-14 during the world's leading pop culture convention.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts' free Movie Mondays are a perennially popular tradition in Orange County.

Comic-Con legend Kevin Smith, rock band The Bacon Brothers - featuring The Following star Kevin Bacon - and a night of standup comedy from NerdMelt will headline three days and nights of fun, free and fan-tastic outdoor entertainment as Warner Bros. Presents the 'Extra at Comic-Con' stage in San Diego's Bayfront Park, from July 12-14 during the world's leading pop culture convention. Also announced today: free nighttime screenings of The Goonies, Friday the 13th (2009) and Beetlejuice, presented by Flixster.

D23 PRESENTS TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES, which encompasses more than 500 historic artifacts from nearly nine decades of Disney history, opens at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum today, July 6, continuing through April 2013.

St Paul's Church on the west side of Covent Garden piazza is known as 'The Actor's Church', apt as it sits nestled in buzzing theatreland. Iris Theatre's bold and inventive production of one of the Bard's best comedies is based in the gardens of the church.

For the first time ever, Warner Bros. Entertainment will present EXTRA AT COM-CON(R), a free outdoor entertainment festival happening in San Diego's Bayfront Park July 12-14 during Comic-Con International: San Diego. Bayfront Park is located between the San Diego Convention Center and the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel.

From July 14th through August 19th, Animazing Gallery of SoHo will present 'The Art of Dr. Seuss - Rare Editions Event.' Celebrating the artistic legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel, twenty-four of the most sought-after artworks will be presented at the gallery with recent releases from The Art of Dr. Seuss collection, offering a rare opportunity for visitors to view and experience one of the largest selections of authorized estate editions ever assembled.

Irvine Barclay Theatre will present National Theatre Live's Frankenstein in Association with Arts Orange County on Sunday, July 08, 2012 at 2pm and 6pm. Also presented by Irvine Barclay Theatre is the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Friday, July 06, 2012 at 8pm.

Anthony Mackie and Benjamin Walker, stars of the new movie, ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER, were guests on this mornings 'Today' show. The film opens in theaters on June 22 2012. Check out their appearance below!

Segerstrom Center for the Arts' free Movie Mondays are a perennially popular tradition in Orange County.

Charles Moeller and Claudio Botelho bring to Brazil the most expensive musical ever produced here. An amazing concept and strong production values, as well as a gifted cast and creative team, turn the Brazilian production of Wizard of Oz in a landmark of the contemporary musical theater in this Country. Based on the theatrical RSC aproach of the original work (book and motion picture),Moeller and Botelho move in astonishing parallel ways to find their own, unique yellow brick road. The Brazilian Oz is a show to be remembered for years to come.

Works by four Nashville-area artists-Erin Anfinson, Kristi Hargrove, Mark Hosford and Chris Scarborough-will be on view in the Frist Center's Conte Community Arts Gallery from today, June 8 through October 28, 2012. The exhibition, entitled Metamorphoses, features 41 drawings, all of which reveal scrupulously rendered forms, the origin of which are often unclear, conveying a sense of mystery and transformation.

Ah, summer! While the weather in Southern California gets warmer, the cooler interiors of local theaters in Orange County will offer their final shows to close out their 2011-2012 season. Read on for a list of our Top 5 Summer Must-See Picks for Costa Mesa & Orange County, plus a few noteworthy shows to check out, too!