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Rebecca Hall: I was born and educated in the UK and went to university to study English Literature at Cambridge. The question of whether my family influenced my choice of career is a bit which came first, the chicken or the egg? Of course they have shaped who I am-there isn't a parent who doesn't! However, they never encouraged me to do anything that wasn't what I wanted.

The New York String Orchestra, an ensemble of young players ages 16–23 from around the world, who come together each year for a seminar of rehearsals and performance preparation, celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Music Director Jaime Laredo with two annual concerts in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. In addition, the New York String Orchestra Seminar celebrates its 45th anniversary.

David Baldacci's latest thriller, THE HIT, debuted at the top of The New York Times' Print & E-Book Fiction best seller list this week, with David Sedaris' LET'S EXPLORE DIABETES with OWLS topped non-fiction. On the Amazon front, Dan Brown's highly-anticipated INFERNO, which is set for release this Tuesday, took the top spot with pre-orders.

Grosse Pointe Theatre presents "Oklahoma!" opening Sunday, September 16 with a 2:00 PM matinee at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms. Continuing performances are September 20-22 and 27-29 at 8:00 PM, plus Sunday shows on Sept 23 and 30 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $24. Group rates are available. For tickets and information, call 313-881-4004 or visit www.gpt.org.

The full Broadway cast has been announced for The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, directed by the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Artistic Director Des McAnuff which will open March 22, 2012 (previews begin March 1) at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).

PAUL SZILARD PRODUCTIONS INC. and MICHAEL BRENNER for SUNDANCE PRODUCTIONS INC. are Presenting the MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY 85th Anniversary Season at the Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center Broadway & 60th Street (Columbus Circle Time Warner Bldg).

The Martha Graham Dance Company, founded by Martha Graham in 1926, is the oldest, most celebrated modern dance company in the world. It presents the classic Graham repertory and new choreography in its home city of New York and on tour, featuring an international roster of today's most talented dance artists.

PAUL SZILARD PRODUCTIONS INC. and MICHAEL BRENNER for SUNDANCE PRODUCTIONS INC. are Presenting the MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY 85th Anniversary Season at the Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center Broadway & 60th Street (Columbus Circle Time Warner Bldg).

The Martha Graham Dance Company, founded by Martha Graham in 1926, is the oldest, most celebrated modern dance company in the world. It presents the classic Graham repertory and new choreography in its home city of New York and on tour, featuring an international roster of today's most talented dance artists.

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem announces its August 2010 Schedule. This month of public programs presented by the National Jazz Museum in Harlem features retrospectives (Louis Armstrong and Hank Jones), discussions with two of the most prominent and influential contemporary saxophonists (Joe Lovano and Steve Coleman) as well as a talk with top jazz journalist Bill Milkowski, and live performances that riff on the connection between visual art and jazz, by trumpeter Marcus Printup and trombonist Ryan Keberle at the Rubin Museum of Art, and the NJMH All Stars at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Whether your taste leans toward the historical and traditional, or to the futuristic and cutting edge, you'll find it this month. Mark your calendar and bring some friends!

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem announces its August 2010 Schedule. This month of public programs presented by the National Jazz Museum in Harlem features retrospectives (Louis Armstrong and Hank Jones), discussions with two of the most prominent and influential contemporary saxophonists (Joe Lovano and Steve Coleman) as well as a talk with top jazz journalist Bill Milkowski, and live performances that riff on the connection between visual art and jazz, by trumpeter Marcus Printup and trombonist Ryan Keberle at the Rubin Museum of Art, and the NJMH All Stars at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Whether your taste leans toward the historical and traditional, or to the futuristic and cutting edge, you'll find it this month. Mark your calendar and bring some friends!

The 36th Annual Jazz Records Collectors Bash will be held June 25th & 26th, 2010. The event will offer 78s, LPs, CDs, Memorabilia, Rare Films

The 36th Annual Jazz Records Collectors Bash will be held June 25th & 26th, 2010. The event will offer 78s, LPs, CDs, Memorabilia, Rare Films

From June 8 until June 13 the Martha Graham Dance Company will present eight performances at the Joyce Theater featuring four remarkable programs, each combining new commissions with classics. Premiers include American Document by Anne Bogart and Dance is a Weapon. The classics Appalachian Spring, Panorama, and Sketches from Chronicles will also be performed. This season launches the Company's Political Dance Project.

From June 8 until June 13 the Martha Graham Dance Company will present eight performances at the Joyce Theater featuring four remarkable programs, each combining new commissions with classics.

From June 8 until June 13 the Martha Graham Dance Company will present eight performances at the Joyce Theater featuring four remarkable programs, each combining new commissions with classics. Premiers include American Document by Anne Bogart and Dance is a Weapon. The classics Appalachian Spring, Panorama, and Sketches from Chronicles will also be performed. This season launches the Company's Political Dance Project.

From June 8 until June 13 the Martha Graham Dance Company will present eight performances at the Joyce Theater featuring four remarkable programs, each combining new commissions with classics.

Twelve years, 300 readings, and 73 main-stage productions after New Jersey Repertory Company began carrying out its mission to develop new works for the American stage, the small, always bustling professional theater is taking one of its shows from its inconspicuous home base on lower Broadway in Long Branch to the number-one Off Broadway destination in New York City.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes the New Jersey Repertory Company, by special arrangement with Pat Addiss and Vasi Laurence, to AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY with the New York premiere of THE HOUSEWIVES OF MANNHEIM, written by Alan Brody and directed by SuzAnne Barabas. THE HOUSEWIVES OF MANNHEIM begins previews on Thursday, May 6 for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 6. Press Opening is Friday, May 14 at 8:15 PM.

The critically acclaimed AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY festival returns this year with a line up of five sensational New York premieres. Presented by 59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer), AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY launched on Wednesday, April 28 and runs through Saturday, July 3.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes the New Jersey Repertory Company, by special arrangement with Pat Addiss and Vasi Laurence, to AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY with the New York premiere of THE HOUSEWIVES OF MANNHEIM, written by Alan Brody and directed by SuzAnne Barabas. THE HOUSEWIVES OF MANNHEIM begins previews on Thursday, May 6 for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 6. Press Opening is Friday, May 14 at 8:15 PM.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes the New Jersey Repertory Company, by special arrangement with Pat Addiss and Vasi Laurence, to AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY with the New York premiere of THE HOUSEWIVES OF MANNHEIM, written by Alan Brody and directed by SuzAnne Barabas. THE HOUSEWIVES OF MANNHEIM begins previews on Thursday, May 6 for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 6. Press Opening is Friday, May 14 at 8:15 PM.

The critically acclaimed AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY festival returns this year with a line up of five sensational New York premieres. Presented by 59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer), AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY launches on Wednesday, April 28 and runs through Saturday, July 3.

Twelve years, 300 readings, and 73 main-stage productions after New Jersey Repertory Company began carrying out its mission to develop new works for the American stage, the small, always bustling professional theater is taking one of its shows from its inconspicuous home base on lower Broadway in Long Branch to the number-one Off Broadway destination in New York City.

The critically acclaimed AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY festival returns this year with a line up of five sensational New York premieres. Presented by 59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer), AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY launches on Wednesday, April 28 and runs through Saturday, July 3.