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Producers Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith announced today that beginning January 6, the new critically acclaimed Broadway musical Fela! will add Wednesday matinee performances to its weekly schedule and push back Sunday matinee times to 3pm. The new schedule, beginning Tuesday, January 5 will be as follows: Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday at 2pm & 8pm, Thursday and Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 8pm and Sunday at 3pm (except Sunday, January 10 when curtain is 2pm).

A concert from the 40th Anniversary Tour of British theatre star Elaine Paige will be released on DVD in January of 2010. The concert, entitled 'Live in Australia,' was filmed during the New Zealand/Australian tour that took place earlier this year. This specific concert took place on October 31st, 2009.

Multi-Grammy Award nominee and pop instrumentalist/saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns to Columbus with his smooth jazz hits, holiday favorites, and a special reunion of the original tour lineup. Rick Braun, David Benoit, Brenda Russell, and Peter White, who recorded 'A Smooth Jazz Christmas by Dave Koz & Friends' in 2001, will perform hits from their respective catalogs and join together with Koz on a variety of holiday standards.

It's catching and it feels great - boogie fever! And bringing it to the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Segerstrom Hall audience on Saturday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. will be the Disco Groove All-Stars, including the legendary Thelma Houston, Cheryl Lynn, Tavares, Maxine Nightingale and A Taste of Honey featuring Janice-Marie, all sharing one band for a seamless evening of top disco hits.

The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE, opens in Milwaukee on February 23-28 presented by Broadway Across America-Milwaukee and the Marcus Center as part of the Time Warner Cable Broadway at the Marcus Center Series. Tickets will go on sale at NOON on December 6.

The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE, opens in Milwaukee on February 23-28 presented by Broadway Across America-Milwaukee and the Marcus Center as part of the Time Warner Cable Broadway at the Marcus Center Series. Tickets will go on sale at NOON on December 6.

The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASETM, opens Tuesday (Dec. 1) in Charlotte at Ovens Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now at the Blumenthal box office, by phone at 704-372-1000 or online at BlumenthalCenter.org. Group orders for 20 or more may be placed by calling 704-379-1380.

As previously reported, Michael Feinstein and Dame Edna have decided to collaborate on their upcoming show efforts and will jointly star in All About Me. The New York Times has reported today that All About Me shall run at the Golden Theater. Previews will begin on February 19 with an official opening night of March 18.

Fela!, the new Broadway musical based on the life and music of African composer and performer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, officially opens tonight, November 23, minus a few high profile celebrity producers. It was planned for Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Jay-Z to all be in attendance for Fela!'s opening night, but due Smith's oldest son acquiring a sports related injury, the Smiths are no longer able to attend. Jay-Z will still be attending the opening night festivities including a red carpet appearance and the after party.

Grease, with platinum-selling recording artist and 'American Idol' winner Taylor Hicks appearing as 'Teen Angel' at select performances, returns by popular demand to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, Nov. 18-22, 2009.

Grease, with platinum-selling recording artist and 'American Idol' winner Taylor Hicks appearing as 'Teen Angel' at select performances, returns by popular demand to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, Nov. 18-22, 2009.

Grease, with platinum-selling recording artist and 'American Idol' winner Taylor Hicks appearing as 'Teen Angel' at select performances, returns by popular demand to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, Nov. 18-22, 2009.

Grease, with platinum-selling recording artist and 'American Idol' winner Taylor Hicks appearing as 'Teen Angel' at select performances, returns by popular demand to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, Nov. 18-22, 2009.

Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith have enthusiastically joined the producing team of Fela!, the new Broadway musical based on the life and music of African composer and performer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, marking the first Broadway production that these entertainment icons have presented.