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Last weekend's 75 mile per hour winds may have left the roof of The McCallum Theatre intact, but the electrifying production of BLAST! just might do the trick! The sheer energy of this Tony-Award (2001 Tony Award For "Best Special Theatrical Event) and Emmy-Award (2001 Emmy Award For "Best Choreography" For A Prime Time Show) winning musical spectacular is difficult to put into words - even for a man who makes his living putting things into words. Let me start by saying, if you have plans you can change -- run over to the McCallum Theatre and snatch up the few remaining seats for this limited engagement. It is sure to be one of the most exciting evenings you will spend in the theatre. Guaranteed!

FELA! will play the Academy of Music for a limited engagement March 20 - March 25 as part of the Broadway Season, presented by The Kimmel Center and The Shubert Organization.

In January 2011, the five original members of Clannad, the family group from Donegal, Ireland, came together for a rare live performance marking the band's 40th anniversary. It was the first full concert in 20 years featuring all five founding members.

Recently, the producer of RIVERDANCE, Moya Doherty, announced that the United States touring production of the internationally-acclaimed worldwide phenomenon will close in June, 2012. RIVERDANCE will play Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh May 25 - 27 for 5 performances only!

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Theo Ubique's 'Piazza,' 'Motherhood,' Team StarKid's latest, tribute concerts at Ravinia and Mayne Stage, Ramin Karimloo's arrival, plus Loop musicals and more....

RIVERDANCE will play in Chicago for the last time at the Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph, Chicago), March 13-18, 2012 for eight performances only! Individual tickets for RIVERDANCE go on sale Friday, January 13, 2012 at 10 a.m.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day week with Riverdance on Broadway's Irish tenor, Michael Londra and his exhilarating music and dance production March 11 at 3:00pm at bergenPAC. Complimenting Londra's exquisite vocals is an orchestra, with the traditional national instruments of Ireland at its core. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or bergenPAC.org or by calling the box office at 201 227 1030.

Women of Ireland is described as 'an innovative and exciting full stage concert production which showcases the well of talent that exists within Ireland's traditions of music, song and dance. In the age of legends, when the Tuatha De Dannan were the kings of Ireland, women were revered and worshipped as goddesses. The show spectacular Celtic Goddess is a celebration in music, song and dance of the beauty, power and mysticism of womankind.'

Following last year's sold-out inaugural season, Dance Under the Influence returns with a schedule packed with groundbreaking newcomers and icons of contemporary dance.

The Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston is once again serving up its warm Irish brew, "A Little Bit of Ireland," described as 'a sumptuous feast of Irish music, folk dancing, and light-hearted comic blarney designed to banish the winter blues and say "welcome" to an emerald Irish spring. Now in its 14th year, this annual musical celebration of St. Patrick's Day, conceived and directed by Reagle's producing artistic director Bob Eagle, features some of the best and most renowned Irish performers assembled on stage anywhere anytime.'

Recently, the producer of RIVERDANCE, Moya Doherty, announced that the United States touring production of the internationally-acclaimed worldwide phenomenon will close in June, 2012. RIVERDANCE will play the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts for the last time, for four performances only, April 19-21, 2012. Tickets for RIVERDANCE are on sale now and range from $34-$89 and are available Tickets can be purchased in person at the Sony Centre box office, over the phone at 1-855-872-SONY (7669) or online at www.sonycentre.ca.

Women of Ireland is described as 'an innovative and exciting full stage concert production which showcases the well of talent that exists within Ireland's traditions of music, song and dance. In the age of legends, when the Tuatha De Dannan were the kings of Ireland, women were revered and worshipped as goddesses. The show spectacular Celtic Goddess is a celebration in music, song and dance of the beauty, power and mysticism of womankind.'

In January 2011, the five original members of Clannad, the family group from Donegal, Ireland, came together for a rare live performance marking the band's 40th anniversary. It was the first full concert in 20 years featuring all five founding members.

From February 18-26 only, adults who purchase a full-price ticket to select Sony Centre shows will receive a child's ticket for free! Family Week at the Sony Centre is designed to introduce young people to the magic of the performing arts and make live entertainment accessible to the next generation of theatre lovers. Research proves that the majority of kids who attended the theatre in their youth become theatre-going adults.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day week with Riverdance on Broadway's Irish tenor, Michael Londra and his exhilarating music and dance production March 11 at 3:00pm at bergenPAC. Complimenting Londra's exquisite vocals is an orchestra, with the traditional national instruments of Ireland at its core. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or bergenPAC.org or by calling the box office at 201 227 1030.

Recently, the producer of RIVERDANCE, Moya Doherty, announced that the United States touring production of the internationally-acclaimed worldwide phenomenon will close in June, 2012.

The tour of the Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Philadelphia. WEST SIDE STORY will open at the Academy of Music on March 28 through April 8 as part of the Broadway Season, presented by The Kimmel Center and The Shubert Organization.

On Wednesday, February 1, New York's hottest tap dancers and musicians come together for an electric night of improvisation and musical exploration. Actor and tap dancer Dule Hill ("Psych", Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk, Stickfly) hosts. The tap dancers include tap legends as well as the new generation of tap artists and ensembles breaking ground in tap and the musicians are some of the leading musicians working today.

Diane Birch, Alex Jacquemin and more are set for performances at Joe's Pub.

The United States touring production of the internationally-acclaimed worldwide phenomenon will close in June, 2012 as previously announced by producer Moya Doherty. RIVERDANCE will play Boston one last time, 5 performances only, at the Boston Opera House, April 13 - 15, 2012.

FELA! will play the Academy of Music for a limited engagement March 20 - March 25 as part of the Broadway Season, presented by The Kimmel Center and The Shubert Organization.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Saturday January 21, to the general public for William Shatner's Broadway show SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT at www.telecharge.com. Producers also announced the show's creative team and student ticket policy.

On Wednesday, February 1, New York's hottest tap dancers and musicians come together for an electric night of improvisation and musical exploration. Actor and tap dancer Dule Hill ("Psych", Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk, Stickfly) hosts. The tap dancers include tap legends as well as the new generation of tap artists and ensembles breaking ground in tap and the musicians are some of the leading musicians working today.

RIVERDANCE will play in Chicago for the last time at the Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph, Chicago), March 13-18, 2012 for eight performances only! Individual tickets for RIVERDANCE go on sale Friday, January 13, 2012 at 10 a.m.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces its first onsale of Summer 2012 shows, generating strong interest from members and patrons.