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Contracted marriage, the lady kills her husband, goes 'mad' and dies, and then her real lover kills himself at her graveside. That's the formula for Lucia that showcases the great sopranos and tenors of the day in Lucia di Lammermoor, Donizetti's most popular opera, set to screen as part of the Metropolitan Opera's HD summer encores series.

Contracted marriage, the lady kills her husband, goes 'mad' and dies, and then her real lover kills himself at her graveside. That's the formula for Lucia that showcases the great sopranos and tenors of the day in Lucia di Lammermoor, Donizetti's most popular opera, set to screen as part of the Metropolitan Opera's HD summer encores series.

Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie has set the 2012-2013 season at the CTG/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. In a season of contrasts - of surprising comedy and startling drama, the 2012-2013 season at the Kirk Douglas Theatre will include the magical and mystical hi-jinks of the CTG-commissioned "Elephant Room" by Trey Lyford, Geoff Sobelle and Steve Cuiffo; the acclaimed Gate Theatre Dublin production of the Beckett classic "Krapp's Last Tape" with one of Britain's greatest actors, John Hurt; the comic genius of The Second City with their unique, satirical twist on a Dickens's favorite - "A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!" written by Peter Gwinn and Bobby Mort; the world premiere of the otherworldly drama "The Nether" by the 2012 Susan Blackburn Smith prize-winning playwright Jennifer Haley; and the world premiere of the powerful boxing drama "The Royale" by Los Angeles playwright Marco Ramirez.

Vieira came back to announce she was joining TODAY in London for the Summer Olympics coverage. 'Of all the things that I did when I was on the TODAY show for five years, I think the Olympics was my very favorite experience,' she said, adding she'll report on Britain's 'flair and the flavor' and host the opening ceremony with Lauer and Bob Costas.

Culture at the crossroads in Belle Époque France will be explored at the ninth annual Bard SummerScape festival, which once again features a sumptuous tapestry of music, opera, theater, dance, film, and cabaret, keyed to the theme of the 23rd annual Bard Music Festival.

The Juilliard String Quartet, widely known as the quintessential American string quartet, will visit Greenwich Village on Thursday, January 12, 2012, to make its first appearance at (Le) Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street, Manhattan), one of New York City's major downtown venues for a wide range of musical genres.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, there is currently a lot of discussion going on about the possibility of closing West End productions for the 2012 Summer Olypics in London. Now Andrew Lloyd Webber, whose Really Useful Group owns seven West End theatres, is commenting on the situation.

PICT presents the world's most famous consulting detective and his trusty sidekick in their most harrowing - and hilarious - case yet! The Mask of Moriarty by Hugh Leonard throws everything into the mix, from mop-headed hunchbacks to Hitler's secret parentage - even the identity of Jack the Ripper! -- in this fiendishly fun caper fit for the entire family.

PICT presents the world's most famous consulting detective and his trusty sidekick in their most harrowing - and hilarious - case yet! The Mask of Moriarty by Hugh Leonard throws everything into the mix, from mop-headed hunchbacks to Hitler's secret parentage - even the identity of Jack the Ripper! -- in this fiendishly fun caper fit for the entire family.

The Juilliard String Quartet, widely known as the quintessential American string quartet, will visit Greenwich Village on Thursday, January 12, 2012, to make its first appearance at (Le) Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street, Manhattan), one of New York City's major downtown venues for a wide range of musical genres.

PICT presents the world's most famous consulting detective and his trusty sidekick in their most harrowing - and hilarious - case yet! The Mask of Moriarty by Hugh Leonard throws everything into the mix, from mop-headed hunchbacks to Hitler's secret parentage - even the identity of Jack the Ripper! -- in this fiendishly fun caper fit for the entire family.

The Wind in the Willows, the 1908 classic by Kenneth Grahame about one overly impulsive Mr. Toad and his passion for the newly invented motor car, is a veritable "COPS" for the younger set.

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced that it will establish the New Century Theatre, a flexible use performance space on the street level of City Center in downtown Minneapolis. Launching this new 300 seat theatre is a key part of the Trust's work in continuing to revitalize Hennepin Avenue and increase its arts education and presenting activities. The New Century Theatre will be adjacent to the Trust's office headquarters which, as of July 1, 2011, will be located at 615 Hennepin Avenue, between 6th and 7th Streets, in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402.

The Wind in the Willows, the 1908 classic by Kenneth Grahame about one overly impulsive Mr. Toad and his passion for the newly invented motor car, is a veritable "COPS" for the younger set.

EgoPo Classic Theater presents the world premiere of HELL as a centerpiece classic theater production in the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. Directed by Lane Savadove, adapted by Lane Savadove and Ross Beschler, Hell will be staged at The German Society located at 611 Spring Garden St.

EgoPo Classic Theater presents the world premiere of HELL as a centerpiece classic theater production in the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. Directed by Lane Savadove, adapted by Lane Savadove and Ross Beschler, Hell will be staged at The German Society located at 611 Spring Garden St.

EgoPo Classic Theater presents the world premiere of HELL as a centerpiece classic theater production in the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. Directed by Lane Savadove, adapted by Lane Savadove and Ross Beschler, Hell will be staged at The German Society located at 611 Spring Garden St.

On her new album, ‘Round Midnight, Grammy-nominated vocalist and pianist Karrin Allyson weaves an elegant, understated dreamscape featuring 11 songs by some of the most storied writers in jazz, Broadway and pop music, from Duke Ellington to Stephen Sondheim to Paul Simon and more.

Looking for a truly unique holiday gift this year? How about a once-in-a-lifetime experience? The upcoming Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), which holds the spotlight for three and a half weeks next spring (April 7 to May 1), has you covered, with a slate of unprecedented programming featuring virtually every artistic genre, targeted to the young and young-at-heart alike. Today, with an eye towards making this year's gift-giving season the easiest yet, festival organizers announce a full menu of special ticket packages sure to please everyone on your list. Additionally, PIFA Holiday Ticket Packages are discounted 10% when bought together vs. single ticket prices. Any or all of the Ten Holiday Ticket Packages, each including 3 diverse programs, can be purchased online at www.pifa.org, or at the Kimmel Center Box office, and the newly re-designed PIFA website provides easy access to detailed information on all PIFA partner organizations and events.

Looking for a truly unique holiday gift this year? How about a once-in-a-lifetime experience? The upcoming Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), which holds the spotlight for three and a half weeks next spring (April 7 to May 1), has you covered, with a slate of unprecedented programming featuring virtually every artistic genre, targeted to the young and young-at-heart alike.

The Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Mint Theater Company today announced its plans for 2011. First up will be Arnold Bennett's comedy, What the Public Wants, beginning January 13th through March 13th at the Mint's home in the heart of the theater district, at 311 West 43rd Street.

Witness Relocation, 'a dance theater anarchist's Utopia' (Performing Arts Journal), will end its return to La MaMa on May 23 with the English language premiere of 'Five Days in March,' an award-winning play by Japanese playwright Toshiki Okada.

Witness Relocation, 'a dance theater anarchist's Utopia' (Performing Arts Journal), returns to La MaMa from May 6 to 23 with the English language premiere of 'Five Days in March,' an award-winning play by Japanese playwright Toshiki Okada.

Miss Lulu Bett, a comedy of manners by the first woman playwright to win a Pulitzer Prize, Zona Gale (1874-1938), will be presented in a staged reading 90 years after its Broadway debut by Women's Project, Julie Crosby, Producing Artistic Director, for one night only, Monday, April 12, at 7:00pm, at Women's Project, 424 West 55th Street.

Witness Relocation, 'a dance theater anarchist's Utopia' (Performing Arts Journal), returns to La MaMa from May 6 to 23 with the English language premiere of 'Five Days in March,' an award-winning play by Japanese playwright Toshiki Okada.