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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Brian Wilson, the co-founder of and creative force behind The Beach Boys and one of the greatest composers of all time, returns to Wolf Trap to perform his timeless hit songs and showcase his new album, Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin (2010).

As part of their 25th Anniversary Year, Diversionary Theatre will stage the World Premiere historic drama Dooley as the last show of its 2010-2011 season.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will continue its Spring 2011 season with the return engagement of Grammy Award nominated singer and entertainer MARILYN MAYE with her new show 'It's Maye In May.' Her recent local appearances have been received with rave reviews and full houses. According to Rex Reed in The New York Observer, 'Her show is not to be missed. It's a master class in singing conducted by a polished pro who majored in unforgettable.' In addition to performing jazz and pop standards from the American Songbook composers, Marilyn will be adding her creative touch to songs by her favorite contemporary songwriters including Peter Allen, James Taylor, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. She'll present several Broadway show tunes including one from a current Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical. Maye will be joined by pianist/conductor Tedd Firth, bassist Tom Hubbard, and Jim Eklof, her drummer of almost 50 years. The show runs at Tuesday, May 24 to Saturday, June 4 at the Loews Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

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.

As part of their 25th Anniversary Year, Diversionary Theatre will stage the World Premiere historic drama Dooley as the last show of its 2010-2011 season.

Baker Hostetler today announced the filing of a complaint in the Supreme Court of the State of New York seeking damages on behalf of world-famous performers Beverly Lee of The Shirelles, Dionne Warwick and Chuck Jackson, as well as the Estates of Doris Coley Jackson and Addie Harris Jackson, for the unauthorized use of their names and likenesses in connection with the new Broadway show, 'Baby, It's You.'

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.

As part of their 25th Anniversary Year, Diversionary Theatre will stage the World Premiere historic drama Dooley as the last show of its 2010-2011 season.

Lorna Luft joins Bway stars Karen Olivo, Heather Headley and Ashley Brown in a tribute concert at Carnegie Hall.

DecadesOut, Inc., a nonprofit organization that develops and promotes programs that examine the intersection of the arts and science, has named a pair of high-visibility members to its board of directors.

Stoneham Theatre presents Always ... Patsy Cline, starring Becky Barta. Performances run from July 8 through July 25: Thurs. (7:30 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm). Tickets: $48 regular admission, $42 for seniors, $20 for students; with student/senior discount matinees available. [Special pay what you can performance on Thurs., July 8.] Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main Street, Stoneham. Wheelchair accessible. For advance tickets and information, visit or call the Box Office at 781-279-2200 (hours Tues.-Sat., 1-6pm) or log onto www.stonehamtheatre.org.

Japan Society's fourth annual JAPAN CUTS Festival of Contemporary Japanese Cinema screens 25 feature films--the most in the festival's history and the largest showcase of contemporary Japanese cinema globally this year.

Stoneham Theatre presents Always ... Patsy Cline, starring Becky Barta. Performances run from July 8 through July 25: Thurs. (7:30 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm). Tickets: $48 regular admission, $42 for seniors, $20 for students; with student/senior discount matinees available. [Special pay what you can performance on Thurs., July 8.] Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main Street, Stoneham. Wheelchair accessible. For advance tickets and information, visit or call the Box Office at 781-279-2200 (hours Tues.-Sat., 1-6pm) or log onto www.stonehamtheatre.org.

Japan Society's fourth annual JAPAN CUTS Festival of Contemporary Japanese Cinema screens 24 feature films--the most in the festival's history and the largest showcase of contemporary Japanese cinema globally this year. In addition to 8 features co-presented with the New York Asian Film Festival, JAPAN CUTS 2010 includes an array of Japan's best films from 2010 and 2009, and a special selection of the decade's best films never before released in the U.S. Made by both established and emerging directors and starring today's hottest actors and festival winners, most films in JAPAN CUTS 2010 are international, U.S., or New York premieres, and none are commercially available on DVD in the U.S.

Village Players Theater will be finishing this year's New American Classics season on its Mainstage with Christopher Durang's 'The Marriage of Bette and Boo'. Directed by Artistic Director Dan Taube, the show opens May 15, 2010.

Japan Society's fourth annual JAPAN CUTS Festival of Contemporary Japanese Cinema screens 24 feature films--the most in the festival's history and the largest showcase of contemporary Japanese cinema globally this year. In addition to 8 features co-presented with the New York Asian Film Festival, JAPAN CUTS 2010 includes an array of Japan's best films from 2010 and 2009, and a special selection of the decade's best films never before released in the U.S. Made by both established and emerging directors and starring today's hottest actors and festival winners, most films in JAPAN CUTS 2010 are international, U.S., or New York premieres, and none are commercially available on DVD in the U.S.

Oak Park's Bellissima Opera returns to Village Players Theater with an all new program that includes a special guest appearance from the Fujima Ryu of Chicago. 'A Night of Opera and Song' will perform one weekend only on June 12th at 3:00 p.m. and June 13th at 7:00 p.m. at Village Players Theater.

Oak Park's Bellissima Opera returns to Village Players Theater with an all new program that includes a special guest appearance from the Fujima Ryu of Chicago. 'A Night of Opera and Song' will perform one weekend only on June 12th at 3:00 p.m. and June 13th at 7:00 p.m. at Village Players Theater.

Stoneham Theatre presents Always ... Patsy Cline, starring Becky Barta. Performances run from July 8 through July 25: Thurs. (7:30 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm). Tickets: $48 regular admission, $42 for seniors, $20 for students; with student/senior discount matinees available. [Special pay what you can performance on Thurs., July 8.] Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main Street, Stoneham. Wheelchair accessible. For advance tickets and information, visit or call the Box Office at 781-279-2200 (hours Tues.-Sat., 1-6pm) or log onto www.stonehamtheatre.org.

Oak Park's Bellissima Opera returns to Village Players Theater with an all new program that includes a special guest appearance from the Fujima Ryu of Chicago. 'A Night of Opera and Song' will perform one weekend only on June 12th at 3:00 p.m. and June 13th at 7:00 p.m. at Village Players Theater.

Village Players Theater presents the world premiere of Alive and Dead in Indiana, an adaptation of short stories written by nationally acclaimed writer, and Fort Wayne native, Michael Martone. Adapted and directed by Doug Long. Michael Martone will be in attendance this Friday and Saturday's performance and will conduct a Q&A promptly after the show. Tickets are available at the box office by calling 866-764-1010 or online at village-players.org, Adults: $20.00, Senior (65 and older): $15.00, Student (with ID): $15.00. The shows continues to run May 20th-May 30th 2010.

Village Players Theater will be finishing this year's New American Classics season on its Mainstage with Christopher Durang's 'The Marriage of Bette and Boo'. Directed by Artistic Director Dan Taube, the show opens May 15, 2010.

A DVD recording of Barbra Streisand's performance at the Village Vanguard on September 26, 2009 will be released this spring on May 4.

Village Players Theatre will end its run of '101 Humiliating Stories', a hilarious one woman show that confronts embarrassing life events head on May 2nd, 2010.

Village Players Theatre is proud to present '101 Humiliating Stories', a hilarious one woman show that confronts embarrassing life events head on. The show opens on April 30th, 2010.