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One of the most fascinating untold stories of the Second World War will be revealed in an award-winning new play over five nights at Greenwich Theatre in March.

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has announced Akvavit Theatre's U.S. premiere of Blue Planet based on the children's book The Story of the Blue Planet by Icelandic author Andri Snaer Magnason. The performances at the Storefront Theater (66 E. Randolph) are tonight,February 13 through March 15 at the Storefront Theater, Thursdays through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with show previews February 10 through 12 at 7:30 p.m.

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has announced Akvavit Theatre's U.S. premiere of Blue Planet based on the children's book The Story of the Blue Planet by Icelandic author Andri Snaer Magnason. The performances at the Storefront Theater (66 E. Randolph) are February 13 through March 15 at the Storefront Theater, Thursdays through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with show previews February 10 through 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Recognized as one of her generation's great pianists, Olga Kern was born into a family of musicians with direct links to Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. In 2001, she became the first woman in over 30 years to receive the Gold Medal at the Eleventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, and subsequently her career has brought her to many of the world's most important venues. With her vivid stage presence, passionately confident musicianship, and extraordinary technique, the young Russian pianist continues to captivate fans and critics alike.

Avenue Q, the award-winning musical by Sell A Door, one of Greenwich Theatre's most successful emerging companies, is returning to Greenwich Theatre as part of a vibrant spring season from Tuesday, May 12, to Sunday, May 24.

What were you born to do? Who could you be if you lived without limitation? What would you do if you had the opportunity to find out, once and for all?

The Heart of Robin Hood comes to Broadway following productions in Winnipeg at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre) and in Toronto -- running tonight, December 23, 2014-March 1, 2015 -- at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.

Mildred's Umbrella Theatre Company presents THE TEXAS PREMIERE reading of HOTEL VOLKSWAGEN by Icelandic writer, comedian and actor, and former Mayor of Reykjavik, Jon Gnarr. The readings will be January 25, 2015 at 3pm and January 26, 2015 at 7pm at Studio 101, 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX 77007. The Show will be directed by Mildred's Umbrella's Artistic Director Jennifer Decker and features James Belcher, Ron Reeder, Courtney Lomelo, John Dunn, Rod Todd, Jon Harvey.

Akvavit Theatre presents the United States premiere of Icelandic author Andri Snaer Magnason's Blue Planet, February 11 - March 15, 2015 at the DCASE Storefront Theater, 66 East Randolph St.

David Mirvish and National Artists Management Company have just announced that they will present the Broadway premiere of The Heart of Robin Hood, written by David Farr, featuring original music performed on-stage by Parsonsfieldand directed by acclaimed Icelandic theatrical artist Gísli Örn Gardarsson. The production will open on Broadway on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). Previews begin on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. The production will play a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, August 23, 2015.

The long awaited new album from Damien Rice, My Favourite Faded Fantasy, will be released globally today, November 11 in the U.S. on Vector Recordings/Warner Bros. Records. The new record is Rice's first collection of material in eight years and was produced by Rick Rubin and Rice. My Favourite Faded Fantasy is available at www.damienrice.com.

The Italian Academy hosts the inaugural concert of *The Stefan Wolpe Fund featuring world premieres and works by Charles Wuorinen, Jonathan Dawe, Matthew Greenbaum and William Anderson tonight, October 30th at 8pm. Also on the program, a New York premiere for string sextet by Charles Wuorinen. Featured artists: JACK Quartet, pianist Steven Beck, Vox n Plux, violist Miranda Cuckson and cellist Jay Campbell. This concert was produced by Zaidee Parkinson and Alanna Maharajh Stone with generous support from *The Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music.

The Italian Academy hosts the inaugural concert of *The Stefan Wolpe Fund featuring world premieres and works by Charles Wuorinen, Jonathan Dawe, Matthew Greenbaum and William Anderson on Thursday, October 30th at 8pm. Also on the program, a New York premiere for string sextet by Charles Wuorinen. Featured artists: JACK Quartet, pianist Steven Beck, Vox n Plux, violist Miranda Cuckson and cellist Jay Campbell. This concert was produced by Zaidee Parkinson and Alanna Maharajh Stone with generous support from *The Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music.

Lily-O, a new album of reimagined folk songs by Vermont-born singer/fiddler/banjoist/guitarist Sam Amidon will be released today, Sept. 30 by Nonesuch Records.

The William & Eva Fox Foundation and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, have announced the ninth round of Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowships recipients. The program is designed to support actors' professional and artistic development, to enrich relationships between actors and nonprofit theatres and to ensure continued professional commitment to live theatre. Funded by the Fox Foundation and administered by TCG, the fellowship is one of only a few programs of its kind for actors in the country.

Low Roar will embark on a North American tour starting October 3 opening for Icelandic singer-songwriter Ásgeir in support of the band's recently released acclaimed album, 0. The tour will make stops in major cities including New York, L.A. and Seattle. See below for full tour itinerary.

The long awaited new album from Damien Rice, My Favourite Faded Fantasy, will be released globally this fall — November 11 in the U.S. on Vector Recordings/Warner Bros. Records. The new record is Rice's first collection of material in eight years and was produced by Rick Rubin and Rice. My Favourite Faded Fantasy will be available for pre-order on Monday, September 8 at: www.damienrice.com.

Justin Timberlake's live streamed concert from the Korinn Sports Hall in Iceland is the #1 viewed event on the Live Nation Channel on Yahoo. This was the largest concert event in Iceland's history. This past Sunday, his fans from around the world got the opportunity to watch his critically acclaimed show on the Live Nation Channel on Yahoo.There are four songs still available on theLive Nation Channeluntil Sept. 25.

Lily-O, a new album of reimagined folk songs by Vermont-born singer/fiddler/banjoist/guitarist Sam Amidon will be released Sept. 30 by Nonesuch Records.

Since its inception in 1990, the Reykjavik Jazz Festival has featured prominent international jazz stars alongside local performers hailing from Iceland's vibrant music scene.

THE FLAMING LIPS have unleashed four new usually stunning shirts in their official online store, including a T-shirt that looks like an (almost) identical replication of Wayne Coyne's actual entrails and vital organs.

In the dog days of summer, one of the best ways to escape the heat is by reading books set in colder climes. Fortunately, a bounty of new Icelandic crime fiction is available to send a chill (of more than one variety) down readers' spines.

Spike TV is teaming up with Pierce Brosnan's Irish DreamTime, Mark Sennet Entertainment, Michael Finch and Academy Award(R)-winning writer David Franzoni to develop a script for an event series based on the one of the seminal events in world history, the Crusades.

Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO) and Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) today announced the initial artist lineup for the new Live Nation Channel on Yahoo Screen -- providing fans with a free, all-access front row seat to a new live concert every day, all year long.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse bassist Billy Talbot has suffered a mild stroke and will not be able to join Crazy Horse on their upcoming European tour