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Due to a forthcoming national tour of RENT, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has been informed that it is unable to extend its critically acclaimed, sold out production of Jonathan Larson's 'Rent.'

The New York Choral Society will present Handel's biblical oratorio Israel in Egypt under the baton of Music Director David Hayes, on Tuesday evening, May 10th, 2016, 8pm at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium. Composed entirely from selected passages from the Bible's Old Testament, Israel in Egypt relates the harshness of the Israelites' captivity in Egypt and their subsequent triumphant escape from the Pharaoh's oppressive regime. Israel in Egypt is atypical in Handel's choral output, as it contains little solo material and is dominated by large-scale virtuosic choruses that exhibit Handel's mastery as a musical storyteller.

'This book suggests a solution to educational shortfalls, one of America's most pressing problems. We are pleased to announce its release,' said Robert Fletcher, CEO of Strategic Book Publishing and Rights Agency.

The Old Globe's 2016-2017 Season will blast off with a tale of boys, rockets, and big dreams: the West Coast premiere of OCTOBER SKY.

After selling out its originally scheduled run within a week of opening night, Theo Ubique's production of Jonathan Larson's musical Rent will be extended for an additional four weeks. Tickets for the added performances are now on sale.

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the second-annual Lake FX Summit + Expo, the Midwest's largest FREE convening of artists and creative entrepreneurs, May 13-15. Following 2015's inaugural event, which drew 10,000 attendees, this year's event will feature nationally-renowned speakers, including: Charles Adler (tech entrepreneur/designer); Nick Cave(sculptor/dancer/performance artist); Graham Elliot (chef/restaurateur/television personality); Rodney Jerkins (producer/composer /musician); Ramsey Lewis (composer/pianist/radio personality); Maria Pinto (fashion designer/artist/entrepreneur); Tanya Saracho (playwright/television writer); Regina Taylor (television and film actress/playwright)-and many others.

The tour Broadway Across America has brought into Houston is outstanding in how it handles expectations and shatters them in new and original ways. This is a great production of a thought-provoking show, and it brings the Roundabout Theatre Company experience out of New York City.

Bravo Media expands one of its most lavish franchises by hitting the high seas once again with the new installment, BELOW DECK MEDITERRANEAN, premiering Tuesday, May 3 at 9pm ET/PT.

Mark Cortale, Producing Artistic Director of The Art House in Provincetown, MA, has sprung an early spring surprise announcement of his hotly anticipated summer season for the Cape Cod destination. Since taking the helm at the venue six years ago, The Art House has presented some of Broadway and Hollywood's most talented stars. The 2016 summer season will include artists like Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LuPone, Cheyenne Jackson, the Indigo Girls, Megan Hilty and Steve Grand. This summer, the venue's marquee Broadway concert series will again encompass performances at both The Art House as well as Provincetown's Town Hall.

A slate of 4 vibrant and kinetic new LGBTQ+ plays and 1 musical have emerged as finalists in Pride Films and Plays' 2016 Great Gay Play and Musical Contest. They come from writers across the United States, and were selected by a reading team from across the country doing blind readings of the manuscripts. Those five scripts will be performed as Enhanced Staged Readings at the Center On Halsted's Hoover-Leppen, 3540 N Halsted, during Gay Play and Musical Weekend which is April 22 to 24, 2016. Tickets for the event are pay-what-you-can (suggested $10). Find more information at www.pridefilmsandplays.com or 1 800 737 0984.

For 70 years, Hot Dog on a Stick has been celebrating Something on a Stick Day pretty much every day. But, on the nationally designated day (Monday, March 28), the iconic restaurant will offer a $.70 Original Hot Dog on a Stick to customers. During every Tuesday in March, Hot Dog on a Stick has been offering special throwback pricing as part of its "Take Me Back Tuesdays" promotion and to celebrate Something on a Stick Day, it's also being offered on Monday, March 28 bonus!

In its fifth anniversary season, Island City Stage continues it's commitment to producing new work in addition to finding unusual selections of LGBT-themed plays from around the country.

CRE Outreach was incorporated in 2007, serving at-risk students, the visually impaired and military veterans through theater-based arts programs. Utilizing theater as a means to enhance self-esteem, encourage self-expression and empower individuals to overcome the challenges in their lives, CRE Outreach focuses on "transforming lives, one show at a time." So when I was invited to see Kelsey Wilk's new play "Changing Faces" as the 16th production of Theatre by the Blind directed by Greg Shane, I knew I was in for another mind-empowering experience.

Theo Ubique presents Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical RENT, director Scott Weinstein, now through May 1. Check out a first look at the production below!

Robert X. Modica, acting teacher to Broadway greats, passed away late Saturday, March 14th, 2015. He was 83. Just announced, there will be a memorial to celebrate Modica's life and legacy on April 8th, 2016.

North Coast Repertory Theatre will present its 35th Season. North Coast Repertory Theatre, a non-profit organization, has evolved into one of the area's leading performing arts organizations, recognized for the quality of its work and its commitment to excellence. In a single night, you can be transported to a different place and transformed by the experience. North Coast Repertory's 35th Season line-up includes a delightful array of comedy, family drama, a heartfelt musical and a magical journey.

A perfect example is Chantal Nchako, a native of Douala, Cameroon, and a graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C. On her burgeoning resume, you will find such projects as The Vagina Monologues at New World Stages; All American Girls at the Actor's Temple; and Henry V at the Classical Theatre of Harlem. In addition, she starred as Agent Cooper in the feature film Raltat, which was nominated in the Pan African Film Festival.

Hot off the release of their first No. 1 and fifth studio album, Death of A Bachelor, (Fueled By Ramen/DCD2 Records), Panic! At The Disco is teaming up with Music Choice, the #1 music network, to encourage high school students to take part in the ultimate video challenge. Starting today, submissions are open for a new All American High School Film Festival (AAHSFF) category entitled Music Choice Presents: Panic! At The Disco Music Video Challenge.

Christopher Jackson, currently starring as Founding Father George Washington in Broadway's hit musical HAMILTON, has joined the cast of CBS's upcoming drama pilot BULL

TUCSON, Ariz., March 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Pulitzer Prize winner T.J. Stiles, the prolific Joe R. Lansdale and an 11-year-old Maine girl highlight the 2016 Spur Award winners from Western Writers of America.

Atlantic Theater Company presents the world premiere of Academy Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kenneth Lonergan's latest play HOLD ON TO ME DARLING, directed by Atlantic Artistic Director Neil Pepe.

The answer to last year's question of whether the digital arts venture STAGE RAW could bring back its awards ceremony celebrating the best of LA's up-to-99-seat theaters, the answer is YES. STAGE RAW is pleased to announce the SECOND ANNUAL STAGE RAW LOS ANGELES THEATER AWARDS, championing the best work of 2015 in L.A.'s still-embattled theaters of up to 99-seats.

Spring is nearly here and so is Leddy's latest production! Neil Simon's 'The Star Spangled Girl' will open our 42nd Season today, March 11, with performances today and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and Sundays and one Wednesday, March 16, at 2pm!! 

Director Elaine Gatchell has chosen one of Neil Simon's funniest shows to open their 42nd Season at Leddy Center in Epping. THE STAR SPANGLED GIRL is the story of a love triangle, mixed with politics.

Director Elaine Gatchell has chosen one of Neil Simon's funniest shows to open their 42nd Season at Leddy Center in Epping.

?Kathleen McDonough, president of KLAD, the award-winning set and light design firm based in New Jersey, will have a duo role as producer and production designer on the new digital series, The Other F Word. The comedy centers around four girlfriends, who are discovering that the angst of raising kids may be nothing, compared to the angst of starting a new chapter of their lives after the kids are grown.

Featuring the best high school basketball talent in the country, The DICK'S Sporting Goods High School Nationals returns to New York City for the third-consecutive year.

Bravo Media expands one of its most lavish franchises by hitting the high seas once again with the new installment, BELOW DECK MEDITERRANEAN, premiering Tuesday, May 3 at 9pm ET/PT.

Bravo Media expands one of its most lavish franchises by hitting the high seas once again with the new installment, 'Below Deck Mediterranean,' premiering Tuesday, May 3 at 9pm ET/PT.

Theatre Royal Stratford East continues their commitment to developing new British musical theatre with the world premiere of AMERICANA: IN CONCERT, a high-energy new musical for a new generation. Just three performances only from 31 March 2016.

As the weather warms in April, the competition heats up on Food Network, kicking off on Sunday, April 3rd at 8pm with the season premiere of Guy's Grocery Games Redemption Tournament.

Anyone who's ever followed a dream or pursued a passion knows you've got to have a back-up plan - but what happens when Plan B turns out to be even more ambitious than Plan A?

The celebrity cast of “Dancing with the Stars” are slipping into their ballroom shoes and getting ready for their first dance on MONDAY, MARCH 21 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.

This season's exciting new cast of 'Dancing with the Stars' will be revealed live, TODAY, MARCH 8, exclusively on 'Good Morning America' (7:00-9:00 a.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network.

Park Square's 2016-2017 season promises to showcase Park Square at its inclusive best:

Spring is nearly here and so is Leddy's latest production! Neil Simon's 'The Star Spangled Girl' will open our 42nd Season on Friday, March 11, with performances on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and Sundays and one Wednesday, March 16, at 2pm!! 

San Francisco Opera today announced plans to return to KQED 9 for the sixth season of spectacular opera and musical theater works featuring a roster of internationally renowned singers, conductors, directors and designers, all recorded live in high-definition from the War Memorial Opera House.

Internet cooking sensation Laura Vitale spreads warmth and love from her kitchen to yours with simple, seasonal meals on the return of Simply Laura, premiering today, March 5th at 10:30am

People's Light is pleased to announce an ALL-AMERICAN SEASON with a collection of world premieres, musical events, timeless classics, and outrageous comedies by leading American artists that each illuminate different aspects of our national identity.

?Blue Panther presents the New York premiere of award winning Bay Area comedian Alicia Dattner's solo show The Oy of Sex at THE BRIDGE@ShetlerStudios (244 W. 54th Street) from March 29 thru April 17. Directed by Tom Bentley-Fisher this fast paced, laugh out loud "romantic comedy" about love addiction has sold out shows at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, San Francisco Fringe Festival and San Francisco's Marsh Theater and was voted "Best of the Fest" at the San Francisco Fringe Festival and Pick of the Week by ABC News.

All American chart-toppers Joe Ely, Ruthie Foster, and Paul Thorn join together on one stage for a fantastic night of Southern tale-telling in the round. Grammy winner Joe Ely is a Texas singer/songwriter and guitarist, and one of the main movers of Austin's progressive country scene since the 1970s.

The RRAZZ Room Presents 'All American Boy' Steve Grand in Three Sold Out Shows

Lincoln Center and Ehrenkranz Artistic Director Jane Moss announced today the 50th Mostly Mozart Festival, one of the world's major music festivals and a beloved summer New York tradition, with events taking place across Lincoln Center July 22-August 27, 2016.

Commonwealth Theatre Company at Northern Kentucky University is proud to announce our 2016 Summer Dinner Theatre season. Performances begin in June 2016

Johnny Rockets announces today a call-to-action for its fans to rebel against the ordinary and sacrifice nothing, by indulging in the global restaurant chain's new limited time menu, created around Allegiant, the latest film in the wildly popular The Divergent Series from Lionsgate's Summit Entertainment label, which premieres in theaters on March 18, 2016.

Director Elaine Gatchell has chosen one of Neil Simon's funniest shows to open their 42nd Season at Leddy Center in Epping. THE STAR SPANGLED GIRL is the story of a love triangle, mixed with politics.

A slate of 4 vibrant and kinetic new LGBTQ+ plays and 1 musical have emerged as Finalists in Pride Films and Plays' 2016 Great Gay Play and Musical Contest. They come from writers across the United States, and were selected by a reading team from across the country doing blind readings of the manuscripts.

For the final production of the 2015-16 professional season, TexARTS presents the classic murder mystery, Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None.' Set in a solitary island mansion, ten strangers are brought together under mysterious circumstances. All seems perfectly civilized until one by one they are murdered in poetic fashion. Find out whodunit at the Kam & James Morris Theatre, February 19-28.