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Entertainment Weekly has shared a first look at the upcoming musical drama LA LA LAND from 'Whiplash' director Damien Chazelle.

Composer Paola Prestini, the Creative and Executive Director of the National Sawdust (NS), announces the initial programming for the non-profit's winter 2016 season in its acclaimed new home -- a $16 million, 13,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art chamber hall in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

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.

Miller Theatre inaugurates a new holiday tradition, a playful production that brings to life Saint-Saens' musical 'salute to feathers, fur, and fins' - CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS. A modern twist on Victorian toy theater, this imaginative staging combines music, scenic elements, puppetry, and movement, plus the clever verses of Ogden Nash. Curtain-raisers from the 16th Century to present-day set the stage and kindle the spirit of the holidays. Just about an hour in length, this family-friendly presentation is the perfect December treat to delight imaginative audiences of all ages.

The Brooklyn Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Spector as Deputy Director and Chief Curator. Spector joins the Museum after having served for more than 29 years at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York.

THE POWER OF PRINTS commemorates the centennial of the department by celebrating the astounding legacy of Ivins, and his protégé A. Hyatt Mayor (1901-1980).

Producers Al Corley ('Dynasty') and Marty Kaplan have announced the world premiere of PHALARIS'S BULL: SOLVING THE RIDDLE OF THE GREAT BIG WORLD, conceived and performed by Steven Friedman and directed by David Schweizer, will play a strictly limited 5 week engagement from tonight, December 12, 2015 to January 16, 2016 at The Beckett Theater at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street.

Composer Paola Prestini, the Creative and Executive Director of the National Sawdust (NS), announces the initial programming for the non-profit's winter 2016 season in its acclaimed new home -- a $16 million, 13,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art chamber hall in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Miller Theatre inaugurates a new holiday tradition, a playful production that brings to life Saint-Saens' musical 'salute to feathers, fur, and fins' - CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS. A modern twist on Victorian toy theater, this imaginative staging combines music, scenic elements, puppetry, and movement, plus the clever verses of Ogden Nash. Curtain-raisers from the 16th Century to present-day set the stage and kindle the spirit of the holidays. Just about an hour in length, this family-friendly presentation is the perfect December treat to delight imaginative audiences of all ages.

Producers Al Corley ("Dynasty") and Marty Kaplan have announced the world premiere of PHALARIS'S BULL: SOLVING THE RIDDLE OF THE GREAT BIG WORLD, conceived and performed by Steven Friedman and directed by David Schweizer, will play a strictly limited 5 week engagement from December 12, 2015 to January 16, 2016 at The Beckett Theater at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street.

World-renowned lighting designer and visionary, LeRoy 'Roy' Bennett  was awarded two of the industry's most prestigious awards in the month of October: the Knight of Illumination Award, in the category of 'Concert Touring Arena,' for his work onLady Gaga's 2014 Artrave: The Artpop Ball tour; and the Parnelli Award, in the category of 'Set/Scenic Designer of the Year,' for his work on Maroon 5's 2015 World Tour.

As a jazz percussionist and early innovator in Japanese taiko, Kenny Endo's adventurous spirit stretches the taiko genre incorporating influences like funk, jazz, Afro-Cuban & Hawaiian, with roots firmly grounded in tradition. His performances are nuanced, brilliant, and exciting!

Robert Lawrence DeMichiell Jr. passed away last night (Monday, October 12) in Manhattan after a three year battle with cancer.  He died  peacefully at home with his husband Jeffrey M. Wilson at his side.

After selling in excess of 10,000 tickets in only three days, the festival's highly anticipated stadium spectacular from Groupe F is now officially the fastest selling show in the 55 year history of Adelaide Festival of Arts.

Al Hirschfeld immortalized celebrities, politicians, Broadway productions, films, television shows and beyond with his iconic linear drawings for nine decades, establishing himself as one of the most important contemporary portrait artists. Over a decade since the legendary artist drew his final line drawing, he continues to inspire. Tonight, September 29, at 6:30PM, The Art Students League of New York (215 W 57th Street) will host a discussion on the art and influence of perhaps the most popular graphic artist of the 20th century.

As a jazz percussionist and early innovator in Japanese taiko, Kenny Endo's adventurous spirit stretches the taiko genre incorporating influences like funk, jazz, Afro-Cuban & Hawaiian, with roots firmly grounded in tradition. His performances are nuanced, brilliant, and exciting!

Al Hirschfeld immortalized celebrities, politicians, Broadway productions, films, television shows and beyond with his iconic linear drawings for nine decades, establishing himself as one of the most important contemporary portrait artists. Over a decade since the legendary artist drew his final line drawing, he continues to inspire. On September 29, at 6:30PM, The Art Students League of New York (215 W 57th Street) will host a discussion on the art and influence of perhaps the most popular graphic artist of the 20th century.

When Dolly Parton, who starred in the hit movie version, 9 to 5, and Patricia Resnick premiered 9 to 5: The Musical in Los Angeles in 1980, they probably never imagined it would go on to receive the most Drama Desk Award nominations in Broadway history as well as four Tony Award nominations. More so, here it is 35 years later and the show is still packing houses all over the country and still with pertinent messages. The Alhambra Theatre & Dining, the nation's longest running professional dinner theater, will run 9 to 5: The Musical presented by Brumo's Automotive from tonight, September 16, 2015 through October 18, 2015.

Four legendary women -- Production Designer Carmen Dillon, Production and Costume Designer Patricia Norris, Art Director and Set Designer Dorothea Holt Redmond and Illustrator Dianne Wager -- will be inducted into the Art Directors Guild (ADG) Hall of Fame at the Guild's 20th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards, it was announced today by ADG Council Chairwoman Marcia Hinds and Awards Executive Producer James Pearse Connelly. The ceremony will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 31, 2016.

When Dolly Parton, who starred in the hit movie version, 9 to 5, and Patricia Resnick premiered 9 to 5: The Musical in Los Angeles in 1980, they probably never imagined it would go on to receive the most Drama Desk® Award nominations in Broadway history as well as four Tony ® Award nominations.  More so, here it is 35 years later and the show is still packing houses all over the country and still with pertinent messages.  The Alhambra Theatre & Dining, the nation's longest running professional dinner theater, will run 9 to 5: The Musical presented by Brumo's Automotive from September 16, 2015 through October 18, 2015.

The excitement builds in Brisbane for the arrival of the new award winning Australian production of Les Miserables with a free exhibition opening next month.

On his latest album Goldmine, released on his own Bayou Boys label, Anderson has completed a long overdue record of original songs that he will perform at Harris Center. The award-winning songwriter wrote or co-wrote 12 of the album's 13 tracks that will bring joy to the hearts of some of the most devoted fans in country music.

The Museum of Modern Art has announced its exhibitions and events for September 2015. Scroll down for details!

The Museum of Modern Art presents Transmissions: Art in Eastern Europe and Latin America, 1960-1980, an exhibition on view from September 5, 2015, through January 3, 2016, that focuses on the parallels and connections among international artists working in-and in reference to-Latin America and Eastern Europe during the 1960s and 1970s.

The Museum of Modern Art has announced its film exhibitions for September 2015. Scroll down for details!