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Big band sound transforms the Lincoln Theatre into a Duke Ellington jazz club as Arena Stage presents Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies, choreographed by and starring Maurice Hines (Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Uptown... It's Hot!) with direction by Charles Randolph-Wright (Arena's Guys and Dolls and Blue).

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Sean Harkness at The Metropolitan Room, Ray Jessel at Don't Tell Mama, a couple of great Cast Parties at Birdland, and more!

On March 26th, The Flaming Dames shed their anything-but-mild-mannered alter-egos to bring your adolescent fantasies to life in 'Nerdlesque', a send up to the classic comic book, sci-fi beauties that most fan-boys have only dreamed of, on the stage at The Spot, located in the heart of Uptown.

On March 26th, The Flaming Dames shed their anything-but-mild-mannered alter-egos to bring your adolescent fantasies to life in 'Nerdlesque', a send up to the classic comic book, sci-fi beauties that most fan-boys have only dreamed of, on the stage at The Spot, located in the heart of Uptown. With the help of hosts, Uber-Nerd JangoFett69 and frat-meathead Randy, and appearances by some of the most famous heroines and sci-fi foxes ever committed to comic book and screen, the Dames promise a night of dreams come true for the 12 year old kid in all of us.

Pacific Stages will follow up their debut production of Lobby Hero with the world premiere of Something Happened, by award-winning playwright L. Trey Wilson. Something Happened runs April 1 through May 16 at Pacific Stages in El Segundo and will be directed by L. Trey Wilson. The press opening begins April 8 and there will be an opening reception Saturday, April 10.

On March 26th, The Flaming Dames shed their anything-but-mild-mannered alter-egos to bring your adolescent fantasies to life in 'Nerdlesque', a send up to the classic comic book, sci-fi beauties that most fan-boys have only dreamed of, on the stage at The Spot, located in the heart of Uptown. With the help of hosts, Uber-Nerd JangoFett69 and frat-meathead Randy, and appearances by some of the most famous heroines and sci-fi foxes ever committed to comic book and screen, the Dames promise a night of dreams come true for the 12 year old kid in all of us.

n the midst of an ever growing Chicago burlesque scene, The Flaming Dames, the city's premier concept burlesque troupe, continue to make their mark with hit revues and partnerships with some of the Midwest's hottest burlesque acts. 'The Dames Storm Division', is a new greatest hits revue running a limited engagement in January at Finn McCools on Division St. and opening February 5, The Flaming Dames return with the windy city's newest Mardi Gras tradition 'Bourbon Street Burlesque' at The Spot, located in the heart of Uptown.

Jazz and swing will thrive on U Street as Duke Ellington's music comes home to the Lincoln Theatre in Arena Stage's upcoming musical Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies.

n the midst of an ever growing Chicago burlesque scene, The Flaming Dames, the city's premier concept burlesque troupe, continue to make their mark with hit revues and partnerships with some of the Midwest's hottest burlesque acts. 'The Dames Storm Division', is a new greatest hits revue running a limited engagement in January at Finn McCools on Division St. and opening February 5, The Flaming Dames return with the windy city's newest Mardi Gras tradition 'Bourbon Street Burlesque' at The Spot, located in the heart of Uptown.

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem's February 2010 schedule of events are chock full of choices for all from newcomers to the music to seasoned fans of music.

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem's February 2010 schedule of events are chock full of choices for all from newcomers to the music to seasoned fans of music.

n the midst of an ever growing Chicago burlesque scene, The Flaming Dames, the city's premier concept burlesque troupe, continue to make their mark with hit revues and partnerships with some of the Midwest's hottest burlesque acts. 'The Dames Storm Division', is a new greatest hits revue running a limited engagement in January at Finn McCools on Division St. and opening February 5, The Flaming Dames return with the windy city's newest Mardi Gras tradition 'Bourbon Street Burlesque' at The Spot, located in the heart of Uptown.

In 1960, President Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act that established federal investigation of local voter registration polls. In 1961, our country went to war in Vietnam. In 1962, the Berlin Wall was erected. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Throughout these heavy flames of change and adversity, the beat went on. Music rose out of the flames into a lively, catchy, vocal sound that united a nation during turmoil.

The following are the complete and current upcoming event listings for B.B. King Blues Club and Grill, NYC. All events are subject to change.

Florida Studio Theatre Opens its second cabaret performance in the 2009-2010 Season. Reflections was developed at FST by Richard Hopkins, Rebecca Langford and Jim Prosser. Soul infused with pop cross-over appeal in the 60s and 70s created a fresh new sound that turned out unforgettable chart toppers.

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

Last Wednesday night, some of the cast members from 'ROCK OF AGES' came uptown - 2 blocks! - to New World Stages for some HOT TOXIC LOVE - and got it when they visited THE TOXIC AVENGER, the award-winning musical starring another 'American Idol' finalist. After the show, both casts met onstage for the obligatory photo - or three.

It was announced earlier this month that the new musical VANITIES will receive an original cast album. The three-woman cast of the show, which recently performed its New York premiere Off-Broadway at Second Stage Theatre, headed into studio yesterday to record the album for Sh-K-Boom Records.

New musical VANITIES will receive an original cast album. The three-woman cast of the show, which recently performed its New York premiere Off-Broadway at Second Stage Theatre, is in the studio today recording the album for Sh-K-Boom Records.

When Cornell Gunter's Coasters take the stage, get out of the way. This steamroller of good shtick - and song - leads you down its path of oldies with such energy and vigor, you'll be singing along in no time. They are teaming up with legendary Motown marvels The Platters. Together these groups offer a blast from the past that will jolt you out of your seat.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) will conclude its 30th Anniversary mainstage season with the New York premiere of VANITIES, a new musical written by Jack Heifner, featuring music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum, directed by Judith Ivey. With musical staging by Dan Knechtges, VANITIES will feature Lauren Kennedy, Sarah Stiles, and Anneliese van der Pol and will begin preview performances on Thursday, July 2. Opening night is Thursday, July 16 at 6:30pm

Uptown Players, a professional theatre group located in the Uptown/Oak Lawn area of Dallas, has announced its 2010 season, which will feature the United States premiere of Closer to Heaven, regional premieres of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Regrets Only, as well as the recent Broadway hit Equus and the hysterical musical revue Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) will conclude its 30th Anniversary mainstage season with the New York premiere of VANITIES, a new musical written by Jack Heifner, featuring music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum, directed by Judith Ivey. With musical staging by Dan Knechtges, VANITIES will feature Lauren Kennedy, Sarah Stiles, and Anneliese van der Pol and will begin preview performances on Thursday, July 2. Opening night is Thursday, July 16 at 6:30pm