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Segerstrom Center's Family Discovery Series continues with two Center debuts, Windmill Theatre: Big Bad Wolf on March 5 & 6 and Cahoots NI: Egg on March 19 & 20 in Samueli Theater.

Embracing its deep roots and far-reaching artistry during its 30th Anniversary Season, the Los Angeles Children's Chorus (LACC) honors four esteemed visionaries who have left their indelible stamps on the acclaimed chorus, including five-time Academy Award-winning film composer John Williams and LACC Founding Director Rebecca Thompson, at Gala Bel Canto, its annual fundraiser, on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 6 pm, at Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. 

The Wagner College Theatre has announced that the winner of this year's Stanley Drama Award is Mike Bencivenga of Astoria, Queens, N.Y., for his two-act play, 'Bad Hearts.'

Palm Springs' Desert Ensemble Theatre Company (DETC) has scored a coup with its production of Caryl Churchill's 2002 four-character, two actor play, A NUMBER. Ms. Churchill, a British playwright whom dramatist Tony Kushner calls 'the greatest living English language playwright,' provides an exceptional script. Additionally, the two actors deliver superb performances, filled with nuance. The combination creates an extraordinary evening of theatre.

Berkeley Playhouse presents the world premiere of BRIDGES: A NEW MUSICAL, with lyrics and book by Cheryl L. Davis (2009 Writers' Guild Award winner and Daytime Emmy Award nominee for As the World Turns), composed by Douglas J. Cohen (2005 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics for Off-Broadway's Children's Letters to God, Richard Rodgers Grants and the Gilman & Conzalez-Falla Theatre Foundation Award for Off-Broadway's No Way to Treat a Lady), and conceived by Founding Artistic Director Elizabeth McKoy (developer of new musical theatre works for Berkeley Playhouse including: Born And Raised, Bravado, and Just So Stories).

The Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is proud to present THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, the tap dancing high energy musical play. The winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE was 2002 season's most awarded new show on Broadway. The fun and frivolity of the Roaring 20s will come alive with lots of dancing, charming songs and jazz music that all ages will enjoy.

Berkeley Playhouse presents the world premiere of BRIDGES: A NEW MUSICAL, with lyrics and book by Cheryl L. Davis (2009 Writers' Guild Award winner and Daytime Emmy Award nominee for As the World Turns), composed by Douglas J. Cohen (2005 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics for Off-Broadway's Children's Letters to God, Richard Rodgers Grants and the Gilman & Conzalez-Falla Theatre Foundation Award for Off-Broadway's No Way to Treat a Lady), and conceived by Founding Artistic Director Elizabeth McKoy (developer of new musical theatre works for Berkeley Playhouse including: Born And Raised, Bravado, and Just So Stories).

Washington State native Trisha Brown is considered the most widely acclaimed choreographer of the postmodern era. For over 50 years, she pushed the limits of choreographic movement, changing modern dance forever. At 79, Trisha Brown has choreographed her last dances. In celebration of her life's work, Trisha Brown Dance Company returns to the choreographer's home state to perform the final performances of her works for the proscenium stage as part of a retrospective presented by University of Washington's World Series at Meany Hall.

Get set for a high-octane ride with thrilling choreography, rockin' tunes and explosively colorful costumes - plus some really cool hairdos - when the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, presents HAIRSPRAY - The Broadway Musical, tonight, January 20, through February 21, 2016.

Returning for its fourth annual event from January 14-17, 2016 at the historic Village East Cinema the festival will mark its four-day gathering with divinely crafted films, special appearances and countless fans eager to witness the very pulse of the heart and soul of Science fiction.

The Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is proud to present THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, the tap dancing high energy musical play. The winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE was 2002 season's most awarded new show on Broadway. The fun and frivolity of the Roaring 20s will come alive with lots of dancing, charming songs and jazz music that all ages will enjoy.

Australian Pianist Matt Baker has performed at jazz festivals, clubs and concert halls in Australia, Europe, USA and the Pacific. Aside from performing as a solo artist, he is fast becoming one of the most sought after accompanists, sidemen and Musical Directors on the New York scene.  Now he joins Centenary Stage Company to close out the January Thaw Musical Festival with 'An Oscar Moment' on Saturday, January 30 at 8pm in the Lackland Center. 

Washington State native Trisha Brown is considered the most widely acclaimed choreographer of the postmodern era. For over 50 years, she pushed the limits of choreographic movement, changing modern dance forever. At 79, Trisha Brown has choreographed her last dances. In celebration of her life's work, Trisha Brown Dance Company returns to the choreographer's home state to perform the final performances of her works for the proscenium stage as part of a retrospective presented by University of Washington's World Series at Meany Hall.

BroadwayWorld is excited to report that Berkeley Playhouse will present the world premiere of BRIDGES: A NEW MUSICAL, with lyrics and book by Cheryl L. Davis (2009 Writers' Guild Award winner and Daytime Emmy Award nominee for As the World Turns), composed by Douglas J. Cohen (2005 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics for Off-Broadway's Children's Letters to God, Richard Rodgers Grants and the Gilman & Conzalez-Falla Theatre Foundation Award for Off-Broadway's No Way to Treat a Lady), and conceived by Founding Artistic Director Elizabeth McKoy (developer of new musical theatre works for Berkeley Playhouse including: Born And Raised, Bravado, and Just So Stories).

Returning for its fourth annual event from January 14-17, 2016 at the historic Village East Cinema the festival will mark its four-day gathering with divinely crafted films, special appearances and countless fans eager to witness the very pulse of the heart and soul of Science fiction.

Get set for a high-octane ride with thrilling choreography, rockin' tunes and explosively colorful costumes - plus some really cool hairdos - when the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, presents HAIRSPRAY - The Broadway Musical, January 20 - February 21, 2016.

Aurora Theatre Company continues its 24th season with the World Premiere of LITTLE ERIK. Written and directed by award-winning Bay Area auteur Mark Jackson (The Letters, The Arsonists, Salomania), LITTLE ERIK features Marilee Talkington, Joe Estlack, Wilma Bonet, Greg Ayers, Mariah Castle, and Jack Wittmayer. LITTLE ERIK plays January 29 through February 28 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets ($32-60) and information the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center    is proud to announce a week of autism programming! In partnership with several local organizations and Chicago Children's Theatre's Red Kite, Brown Box, the Center welcomes the community to explore and promote autism awareness and inclusion through the arts during a special week of programming Jan. 11-16. 

New Artistic Director of Theatr Clywd Tamara Harvey today announces her inaugural theatre season for the company.

Leung celebrated the album at JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater earlier this week November 23 at 7:00 PM. Check out a clip from the performance below!

The tea-guzzling Tiger pounces back into the West End in this truly magical Olivier Award nominated production of THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA, opening at the Lyric Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue tonight 25 November 2015 and running throughout Christmas to Sunday 10 January 2016.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ Did you know that the number of kitchen fires triples on Thanksgiving Day? Yes, it can happen to you.

The new solo CD by Telly Leung - who just opened to rave reviews in the new Broadway musical ALLEGIANCE opposite George Takei and Lea Salonga - is out now on iTunes, and Telly will celebrate the album at JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater tonight, November 23 at 7:00 PM.

The new solo CD by Telly Leung - who opened recently to rave reviews in the new Broadway musical ALLEGIANCE opposite George Takei and Lea Salonga - is now available on iTunes. SONGS FOR YOU is out today, November 20, via Yellow Sound Label. Telly will celebrate the album at JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater on Monday, November 23 at 7:00 PM.

In '2054 - Jesus Returns: Transform Your Heart Today' (published by Lulu), author Melissa Rose-Marina Malooley shares her personal testimony of the fulfillment of God's promises and his enduring love. It is a story that seeks to awaken those who walk and live in darkness to the proposed reality that Jesus' return is imminent.