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Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) hosts the world premiere of acclaimed choreographer Julian Barnett's newest evening-length commission, Super Natural, in its state-of-the-art 130-seat theater November 18 - 21, 2010. Super Natural is a work of abstract possibility that investigates the cohabitation of open and closed realms. Barnett, joined by Phina Pipia, Justin Ternullo, Jocelyn Tobias and musician Chris Powers, will embody the space, traversing specific states of being through both individual and collective memory and discovery.

The weather may have turned cold, but the holidays are heating up at the David Rubenstein Center Lincoln Center with a range of great, FREE programs this November, December and January.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Chicago Theatre Fans' Choice Awards, 'Follies,' 'Departure Lounge,' 'Aftermath,' 'The Music Man,' Light Opera Works, more....

Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) hosts the world premiere of acclaimed choreographer Julian Barnett's newest evening-length commission, Super Natural, in its state-of-the-art 130-seat theater November 18 - 21, 2010. Super Natural is a work of abstract possibility that investigates the cohabitation of open and closed realms. Barnett, joined by Phina Pipia, Justin Ternullo, Jocelyn Tobias and musician Chris Powers, will embody the space, traversing specific states of being through both individual and collective memory and discovery.

The musical landscape of New York City is about to be enriched by the arrival of its first French-built organ. This instrument, designed by master builder Pascal Quoirin, is the result of a worldwide quest for the best possible instrument to meet the unique musical requirements of the Church of the Ascension, both now and in future generations.

As Arena Stage begins a new life in its renovated home at the Mead Center for American Theater in Southwest D.C., it opens its inaugural season with a classic American musical that similarly embraces life on a new frontier. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! is the first production at the Mead Center and features an all-star cast under the direction of Artistic Director Molly Smith. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! runs October 22-December 26, 2010 in the Fichandler Stage.

Today we begin a new comprehensive academic music discussion series on BroadwayWorld in which I speak to the most cutting-edge artists in the recording industry, on Broadway and in Hollywood about their influences and experiences in the industry with an emphatic emphasis on the songwriting process itself and what drives and inspires it. While these discussions may be on occasion only tangentially theatre-related, the insights provided by the various participants is a demonstrative way in which to illuminate perhaps the most mysterious of all the arts: music. Peering into the psyche of the composer and lyricist, we may begin to understand what the craft of composition and lyric-writing is all about and why musical theatre tends to attract the most talented and innovative songwriters, both in the twentieth-century and today (as this column proves).

As Arena Stage begins a new life in its renovated home at the Mead Center for American Theater in Southwest D.C., it opens its inaugural season with a classic American musical that similarly embraces life on a new frontier. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! is the first production at the Mead Center and features an all-star cast under the direction of Artistic Director Molly Smith. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! runs October 22-December 26, 2010 in the Fichandler Stage.

Since 2002 fortyfivedownstairs, a not-for-profit organisation, has offered an evocative urban space and a personalised service to an eclectic mix of artists for theatre, visual arts, forum, music and dance.

The Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts (108 Spencer Rd., Airport Highway 220 in Alto) present flamenco guitarist and stage entertainer, Charo. While taking a break from her Vegas show at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, Charo comes to the Spencer Theater on Friday, July 16 at 8 p.m., blending heart and soul in classical Flamenco masterpieces. Accompanied by her multi-instrumental band, this will be an evening full of fast-finger strumming, unique style and playful wit. Excellent seats are available for $79 & $76. Call the Spencer Box Office at 575.336.4800 or go online to www.spencertheater.com for tickets.

The Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts (108 Spencer Rd., Airport Highway 220 in Alto) present flamenco guitarist and stage entertainer, Charo. While taking a break from her Vegas show at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, Charo comes to the Spencer Theater on Friday, July 16 at 8 p.m., blending heart and soul in classical Flamenco masterpieces. Accompanied by her multi-instrumental band, this will be an evening full of fast-finger strumming, unique style and playful wit. Excellent seats are available for $79 & $76. Call the Spencer Box Office at 575.336.4800 or go online to www.spencertheater.com for tickets.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, is pleased to announce details of Opera Conference 2010: New Realities | New Strategies, to be held in Los Angeles, California from June 9 to 12. Co-hosted by LA Opera, this largest gathering of opera professionals in North America will convene at the Omni Hotel at California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles, across from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, is pleased to announce details of Opera Conference 2010: New Realities | New Strategies, to be held in Los Angeles, California from June 9 to 12. Co-hosted by LA Opera, this largest gathering of opera professionals in North America will convene at the Omni Hotel at California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles, across from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

The Center for Arts Education (CAE), the New York City-based nonprofit leading the effort to stimulate and sustain quality arts education as an essential part of every child's K-12 education in the city's public schools, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010 Edward R. Wiener Arts Scholarship Program.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Beginning Monday, May 31, 2010 at 4:00 pm (PST), Los Angeles theatre professionals Michael Sterling & Paul Stroili take to the airwaves with STATE OF THE ARTS (SOTA), an all-new, 50 minute, weekly worldwide radio series devoted to coverage of the performing arts in Los Angeles and beyond.

STATE OF THE ARTS (SOTA), the new, weekly performing arts radio series - Mondays at 4:00 pm PST on LATalkRadio.com - has partnered with BREAKDOWN SERVICES as its presenting sponsor, it was announced today by SOTA co-producers/co-hosts and theatre professionals MICHAEL STERLING & PAUL STROILI.

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, is pleased to announce details of Opera Conference 2010: New Realities | New Strategies, to be held in Los Angeles, California from June 9 to 12. Co-hosted by LA Opera, this largest gathering of opera professionals in North America will convene at the Omni Hotel at California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles, across from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts has announced its upcoming events through May 15, 2010.

Beginning Monday, May 31, 2010 at 4:00 pm (PST), Los Angeles theatre professionals Michael Sterling & Paul Stroili take to the airwaves with STATE OF THE ARTS (SOTA), an all-new, 50 minute, weekly worldwide radio series devoted to coverage of the performing arts in Los Angeles and beyond.

In anticipation of the New York Philharmonic's staged performances of György Ligeti's 1975-77 opera, 'Le Grand Macabre', and its first complete New York performances May 27-29, 2010, Music Director Alan Gilbert and Douglas Fitch - the production's director and designer - will preview the unusual aspects of this production of the fantastical, absurdist opera in an Insights Series event, Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at 6:30 p.m.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.