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Joe's Pub will be home to Crazytown Presents, November 14th at 9:30 pm, an evening of musical theatre, monologues, stand-up comedy, performance art and more from the writers of Crazytown Blog, an 'artist's asylum,' interpreted and performed by some of the funniest actors from the worlds of Broadway and Improv.

As previously announced, VH1 Classic has proclaimed 11-11-11 as 'National Metal Day' and will celebrate with a slew of exclusive metal programming, including three major metal premieres: 'Behind The Music Remastered' at 9PM ET/PT, the exclusive debut of Banger Films' groundbreaking documentary series, 'Metal Evolution' at 10PM ET/PT and the ninth season premiere of a VH1 Classic original 'That Metal Show' at 11PM ET/PT.

92nd Street Y feautred Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, in his popular multi-evening 92nd Street Y conversation series, 'Broadway Talks with Jordan Roth' with Golden Globe Award-winning stage and screen star Angela Bassett. Roth and Bassett discussed her upcoming role opposite Samuel L. Jackson in the Broadway premiere of Katori Hall's The Mountaintop, as well as her remarkable career on the silver screen, at 92nd Street Y (1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street) yesterday. Check out photos from the event below!

92nd Street Y has announced that Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, will continue his popular multi-evening 92nd Street Y conversation series, 'Broadway Talks with Jordan Roth' with Golden Globe Award-winning stage and screen star Angela Bassett. Roth and Bassett will discuss her upcoming role opposite Samuel L. Jackson in the Broadway premiere of Katori Hall's The Mountaintop, as well as her remarkable career on the silver screen, at 92nd Street Y (1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street) on Sunday, October 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29 and are available at www.92Y.org/BroadwayTalks or by calling 212.415.5500.

Idina Menzel is about to wrap up an 18-month concert tour - that is, when she's not busy filming episodes of Fox's hit show Glee, bringing the arts to young people, and being a wife to fellow performer Taye Diggs and mom to their 2-year-old son Walker. Somehow she found time to talk to me about her multifaceted career and give a little insight into what's in store for her for the rest of 2011.

THE THOUSAND OAKS CIVIC ARTS PLAZA & CHRIS ISAACSON are thrilled to announce the performers for UPRIGHT CABARET's AMERICAN ICON SERIES' first show of their 3rd Season, beginning with, HEART AND SOUL, starring American Idol Finalist SYESHA MERCADO, Broadway sensation SHOSHANA BEAN, and vocal powerhouse SYLVIA MACCALLA, celebrating the music of Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick & Whitney Houston!

BORN THIS WAY starring CANDICE MICHELLE is set to play On Broadway with backing dancers CLELLIND FIVAZ and NICOLE VAN DEN BERG.

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & CHRIS ISAACSON have just announced the performers for UPRIGHT CABARET's AMERICAN ICON SERIES' first show of their 3rd Season, beginning with, HEART AND SOUL, starring American Idol Finalist SYESHA MERCADO, Broadway sensation SHOSHANA BEAN, and vocal powerhouse SYLVIA MACCALLA, celebrating the music of Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick & Whitney Houston.

Kenny G will be In Concert at the historic Balboa Theatre on Friday, October 14 at 8PM.

San Diego Theatres today announced Kenny G In Concert at the historic Balboa Theatre on Friday, October 14 at 8PM. The 2011-2012 BALBOA THEATRE SEASON began with FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE! 35TH Anniversary World Tour on August 2, and continues with An Evening With HOWIE MANDEL on October 23, k.d. lang and the SISS BOOM BANG on October 24; and the return of two-time Grammy® nominated Australian virtuoso guitarist TOMMY EMMANUEL for Valentine's Day, February 14, 2012.

Last night, October 11, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO and Givenik.com presented a special performance and post-show reception to benefit the four favorite charities of current leading-lady Kara DioGuardi -- Phoenix House (phoenixhouse.org), Columbus Citizens Foundation (columbuscitizensfd.org), Malaria No More (malarianomore.org) and Sister Domingas and Friends Foundation (sisterdomingas.org).

BORN THIS WAY starring CANDICE MICHELLE is set to play On Broadway with backing dancers CLELLIND FIVAZ and NICOLE VAN DEN BERG.

Last night, October 11, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO and Givenik.com presented a special performance and post-show reception to benefit the four favorite charities of current leading-lady Kara DioGuardi -- Phoenix House (phoenixhouse.org), Columbus Citizens Foundation (columbuscitizensfd.org), Malaria No More (malarianomore.org) and Sister Domingas and Friends Foundation (sisterdomingas.org). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

Heather Headley confirms role in THE BODYGUARD MUSICAL!

On Tuesday, October 11, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO and Givenik.com will present a special performance and post-show reception to benefit the four favorite charities of current leading-lady Kara DioGuardi.

Kara DioGuardi, who is currently making her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO, announces a special charity night. When you buy a full price ticket for the Tuesday, October 11th performance through Givenik.com, you'll be able to attend a post-show reception with Kara! View the video below!

On Tuesday, October 11, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO and Givenik.com will present a special performance and post-show reception to benefit the four favorite charities of current leading-lady Kara DioGuardi.

Celebrated actor and stand-up comedian Cedric the Entertainer will host the 3rd annual Soul Train Awards, taping at the iconic Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA on Thursday, November 17 and premiering on both Centric and BET in a special simulcast at 9:00 PM* ET on Sunday, November 27.

Idina Menzel is about to wrap up an 18-month concert tour - that is, when she's not busy filming episodes of Fox's hit show Glee, bringing the arts to young people, and being a wife to fellow performer Taye Diggs and mom to their 2-year-old son Walker. Somehow she found time to talk to me about her multifaceted career and give a little insight into what's in store for her for the rest of 2011.

On her debut CD ‘Girl Talk', 21-year old vocalist Monika Borzym delivers a fearless take on an eclectic range of songs, and in doing so, delivers a jazz vocal album for a new generation of fans.