Waldorf News

Con-artists Lawrence Jameson and Freddy Benson are up to no good on the French Riviera. Maurer Productions Onstage presents the hit musical "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre Fridays, May 13 and 20 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, May 14 and 21 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays, May 15 and 22 at 2 p.m.

Ólöf Arnalds returns to the states for her first run of dates in 2011 performing a series of shows at SXSW including the Brooklyn Vegan, Paste and Other Music Parties.

For two special performances, Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, welcomes Bubble Wonders, Friday, March 25, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.

Ólöf Arnalds returns to the states for her first run of dates in 2011 performing a series of shows at SXSW including the Brooklyn Vegan, Paste and Other Music Parties.

Among those presenting for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2011 inductees are Paul Simon, Elton John, John Legend, Bette Midler, and Neil Young. The list of inductees includes Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Leon Russell, and more. For a complete list, visit the official website.

Music icons Neil Diamond, Tom Waits, Dr. John and Alice Cooper, as well as Broadway veteran Darlene Love, will be the new inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for 2011. They will be honored at a ceremony at Manhattan's Waldorf-Astoria on Monday, March 14. Leon Russell will also be awarded for musical excellence. Nonperformer honors will go to Specialty label's Art Rupe and Elektra Records founder, Jac Holzman.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Annual Awards Dinner honored Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Ingrid Saunders Jones and Joseph R. Perella last night, March 7, 2011 at the Waldorf Astoria. Presenting its 2011 'ROBIE Awards,' the dinner paid tribute to those who embody the humanitarian ideals of Jackie Robinson and have helped raise money for the Foundation.

Set in the mid 1970s, Bad Habits is about two competing therapy-based facilities that treat people for their bad habits. In Act I, nurses Benson and Hedges oversee a medical facility in which the suppression of every possible pleasure is the prescription. Act II takes us to a marital retreat that conversely encourages patients to indulge their every whim as a form of therapy.

Larry King, the long-time host of CNN's Larry King Live and a two-time Peabody Award winner, will be the host of the 70th Annual George Foster Peabody Awards ceremony on May 23, at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City.

Set in the mid 1970s, Bad Habits is about two competing therapy-based facilities that treat people for their bad habits. In Act I, nurses Benson and Hedges oversee a medical facility in which the suppression of every possible pleasure is the prescription. Act II takes us to a marital retreat that conversely encourages patients to indulge their every whim as a form of therapy.

Algonquin Theater Productions announces its plans to move to Pier 17 and the South Street Seaport, starting in March, 2011.

Court Theatre continues its 56th season with Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. The production will close February 13, 2011 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue.

Earlier this morning the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced a list of esteemed presenters for their 2011 inductees. Among those presenting are Paul Simon, Elton John, John Legend, Bette Midler, and Neil Young. The list of inductees includes Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Leon Russell, and more. For a complete list, visit the official website.

On Saturday, February 5, The Greater New York Human Rights Campaign Gala took place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The Gala honored stage and screen star Julianne Moore with the Ally for Equality Award, which was presented to her by Mark Ruffalo. The cast of Broadway's upcoming Priscilla, Queen of the Desert provided the evening's entertainment.

For two special performances, Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, welcomes Bubble Wonders, Friday, March 25, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.

The George Foster Peabody Awards' 70th annual search for excellence in electronic media has begun. More than 100,000 call for entries alerts have been mailed worldwide, supplemented by advertising in media-industry publications. Original broadcast, cablecast and webcast programs presented in the calendar year 2010 are eligible. The entry deadline is Friday, Jan. 14. Entrants may apply online at www.peabody.uga.edu.

Court Theatre continues its 56th season with Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. The production will run January 13 - February 13, 2011 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue.

Court Theatre continues its 56th season with Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. The production will run January 13 - February 13, 2011 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue.

Court Theatre continues its 56th season with Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. The production will run January 13 - February 13, 2011 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue.

The riveting courtroom drama, "A Few Good Men," comes to the stage at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre.