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Franaleo Productions will present the Off-Broadway premiere of Samuel J. Bernstein and Marguerite Krupp's Olympics Über Alles, beginning a limited engagement tomorrow, Wednesday August 27th at St. Luke's Theater (308 West 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). Debra Whitfield directs a cast that features Jim DiMunno Tim Dowd, Michael Engberg, Amy Handra, Darrell Purcell, Joshua Quat, Stewart A. Schneck, and Jenn Susi. This limited run continues through September 21st only. Olympics Über Alles will have scenic and lighting design by Duane Pagano with costume design by Janice O'Donnell and sound and projections design by Paul Bourgeois. The performance runs two hours including intermission.

Mildred's Umbrella Theatre Company presents the Houston premiere of RED DEATH by Lisa D'Amour, October 9-25, 2014 at Studio 101, 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX 77007. Directed by Mildred's Artistic Director, Jennifer Decker, the play will be the 45th production from this quirky, innovative company.

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

Signature Theatre presents Sunday in the Park with George, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning musical, directed by Signature Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner(Signature's Dreamgirls, The Threepenny Opera). Running in the MAX Theatre August 15 - September 21, the Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine classic is the first production of Signature Theatre's 25th Anniversary. During their 2014 Summer Art Camp, Signature Theatre stopped by the classrooms to talk with the campers about the meaning of art as they gear up to celebrate their 30th anniversary of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. Check out the video below!

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Broadway production this fall, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater mounts a new staging of Fiddler on the Roof, the iconic musical that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Helmed by Artistic Director Molly Smith, the production features choreography by Arena favorite Parker Esse, who adapts the original Jerome Robbins choreography for an in-the-round staging, and a 10-piece orchestra led by Musical Director Paul Sportelli (Arena's My Fair Lady, Light in the Piazza).

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, the acclaimed comedy/variety show, will return to JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater in September 2014 for the launch of its landmark 6th season. The Meeting* has been called "delicious and delightfully droll" by The New York Post, and "hilarious and sardonic" by The Village Voice. A recent story for Slate.com called the evening "so deliciously icy that it left me shivering with fear and delight." The Fall 2014 season feature tributes to the beloved soul diva Amy Winehouse (September 14), Broadway and Hollywood star Julie Andrews (October 19), Warhol Superstar Candy Darling (November 16) and the 6th annual Holiday Spectacular (December 7). All performances are Sundays at 9:30 PM. Tracy Stark serves as the show's Music Director. Special guests will be announced shortly.

Mildred's Umbrella Theatre Company presents the Houston premiere of RED DEATH by Lisa D'Amour, October 9-25, 2014 at Studio 101, 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX 77007. Directed by Mildred's Artistic Director, Jennifer Decker, the play will be the 45th production from this quirky, innovative company.

New Ancient Records, a newly formed independent record label from S. Florida, USA, has announced its formation and the release of its first album.

Muskoka Sound Musical Festival announces their line-up, including The Trews, Buck 65, Grand Analog, The Beaches, Dear Rouge, Sam Cash & The Romantic Dogs, HIGHS, and more!

Swing, bop and shake your way to Glen Street Theatre this August for Jazz in the Glen, a full-day festival of jazz in all its diverse and wonderful forms.

The Orpheum Theatre's Summer Movie Series will show its appreciation for members of the local police force and fire department with up to two (2) free tickets per officer to see Jaws tonight, August 8th at 7:00 PM at the Orpheum Theatre.

Samuel J. Bernstein and Marguerite Krupp's Olympics Über Alles Begins a Limited Engagement August 27th atSt. Luke's Theater Debra Whitfield Directs this Story of Jewish-American Runners Marty Glickman and Sam Stoller at the 1936 'Nazi Olympics'

Hollywood's latest sci-fi thriller paints the picture of a seemingly idyllic community that has gone to great lengths to protect its dark and painful past. “The Giver,” set for release on August 15, boasts an impressive cast including Meryl Streep, Jeff Bridges, Alexander Skarsgård, Taylor Swift and Katie Holmes, who filmed primarily in the striking South African cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg. While the script depicts a society deprived of colors and memories, in actuality these areas vibrate with a kaleidoscope of hues and history. Walk in the footsteps of your favorite actors and experience the brilliance of South Africa with African Travel, Inc. on a variety of completely customizable itineraries!

The Orpheum Theatre's Summer Movie Series will show its appreciation for members of the local police force and fire department with up to two (2) free tickets per officer to see Jaws on Friday, August 8th at 7:00 PM at the Orpheum Theatre.

JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU), New York's Hometown Airline, will launch a new route to Curaçao International Airport (CUR) from JFK International Airport (JFK) on December 2, 2014 (b), providing the only nonstop service from New York. The twice weekly service will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Hercules, as the story goes, is the half-mortal son of Zeus, King of the Gods… or is he? The new “Hercules” movie out this week, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the most famous of Greek God offspring, asks the audience to question everything that they know about this millennia-old myth. The film's script asks us to wonder if Hercules is truly a demi-god or just a mercenary with good PR. But the film's look and feel presents us with a less philosophical version of the same question, is he more Superman or Batman?

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, the acclaimed comedy/variety show, will return to THE BOOTLEG THEATER tonight, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at 7:30 PM. After extended runs at 54 Below and Joe's Pub in New York, the show recently made its Los Angeles debut and is back for two more performances. The show will feature special guests to be announced.

Following a highly successful sell-out of the first phase of the acclaimed private residence club in Aspen, Colo., Dancing Bear Aspen A Timbers Residence Club, is launching its second and final phase with the commencement of construction of its Mountainside building. In May 2012, Timbers Resorts was appointed to launch the initial sales and marketing for the residences' first building, acquired by Sunrise Company in February 2012. All available interests sold out in less than two years, representing 28% percent of fractional real estate transactions in Aspen during that time.

Legendary director/writer/producer Garry Marshall will direct the Vineyard Theatre's New York debut of Mike Bencivenga's comedy BILLY & RAY this fall, with performances set to begin October 2 and an opening night scheduled for October 20 at The Vineyard, it has been announced by Douglas Aibel, Artistic Director, and Sarah Stern, Co-Artistic Director.

Pete Douglas, founder of the world-renowned music and jazz club, the Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society in Half Moon Bay, Calif., died peacefully in Miramar Beach on July 12, 2014 at age 85.

Native Foods Cafe, the nation's premier fast casual, plant-based restaurant group one that for 20 years has been heavily involved with numerous non-profit groups and local communities announces its newest giveback program, "Native Pals." Given their passion for animal protection and environmental awareness, Native Foods Cafe is thrilled to begin a long-term, high-impact partnership with a trifecta of nationally recognized non-profit groups dedicated to these causes. The company's new "pals" include Mercy For Animals, The Surfrider Foundation, and Farm Sanctuary.

Signature Theatre is proud to announce the cast of Sunday in the Park with George, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning musical

Virginia's Signature Theatre opens its' air-conditioned doors once again for the annual Sizzlin' Summer Nights Series. For two and a half weeks, Signature's intimate cabaret venue hosts an eclectic mix of Signature favorites, DC-area stars, and some of New York's most exciting performers. The cabaret series runs today, July 9 through July 26, with a different performance each night.

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, the acclaimed comedy/variety show, will return to THE BOOTLEG THEATER on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at 7:30 PM. After extended runs at 54 Below and Joe's Pub in New York, the show recently made its Los Angeles debut and is back for two more performances. The show will feature special guests to be announced.