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COSTA MESA, CA – Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in an exclusive Southern California engagement April 6 – 10, 2016. The program includes eight works never before seen at the Center, four Southern California premieres and new productions of Ailey classics. In addition to the three full repertory programs, on April 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Center and the Company will hold their second free community event – Revelations Celebration – on the Arts Plaza, and on April 6 at 7:30 p.m., Discover Ailey, a special hour-long Ailey mini performance with all seats at just one price.

Arizona Theatre Company's (ATC) powerhouse season continues with one of the most celebrated works in American literature, John Steinbeck's OF MICE AND MEN, the emotional and stirring account of migrant workers George and Lennie who dream of settling down on a farm where the land stretches forever and the soft rabbits need tending, March 5-26 at the Temple of Music and Art, 333 S. Scott Ave. I.

The OBIE-winning HERE presents CULTUREMART 2016, taking place March 2 - 12.

New York City's 92nd Street Y will present a panel on the life and career of Madeline Kahn (1942-99), the Oscar-nominated, Emmy and Tony-winning actress, on January 25, 2016 at 12 noon.

Arianna Neikrug is the winner of the 4th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, co-produced by NJPAC and WBGO and held on Sunday, November 15 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark. The grand winner receives an exclusive recording contact with Concord Records, a $5,000 cash prize and, for the first time, a slot at the 2016 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, sponsored by TD Bank.

Author and history buff Ruby Gwin's new book tells the true story of one man's distinguished military career, chronicling his personal journey and experiences across three wars, the political and historic developments during the Cold War's hottest years and the riveting air combat operations he participated in. This is the story of 'Colonel (Ret.) Harry G. Canham' (published by Trafford Publishing), a man who dared to do his duty.

Academy of Country Music Award-winning artist, Lee Greenwood, will perform his iconic, patriotic song 'God Bless the USA' prior to kick off Sunday, Nov. 15 at FedExField, presented by ACM Lifting Lives.

Academy of Country Music Award-winning artist Lee Greenwood will perform his iconic, patriotic song “God Bless the U.S.A.” prior to kickoff Sunday, Nov. 15 at FedExField, presented by ACM Lifting Lives®.

For the third installment of his New York Cabaret's Greatest Hits--a wonderful new monthly series at the Metropolitan Room celebrating award winning and critically acclaimed cabaret shows of the past--Producer Stephen Hanks (and his Cabaret Life Productions) wisely chose Maxine Linehan's What Would Petula Do? A Tribute to Petula Clark. Although this show won no awards, nor received critical acclaim in 2009 (when I first saw it at the Laurie Beechman Theatre), Linehan's revival this past Monday night of one of her first cabaret shows could certainly be considered one the best of this or any year. 

In the wake of the media frenzy about African-American ballerina Misty Copeland, a recent article in The New York Times by Gia Kourlas applauds the fact that the American Ballet Theatre and the New York City Ballet are featuring black, Asian, Latino, and multiracial dancers 'where it matters most: Lincoln Center, home base to both companies'.

THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the provocative and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view, comes to Providence for one performances only. The production will appear at The VETS tonight, October 28, 2015 at 8:00pm.

FONU2, Inc. (OTCQB: FONU) ('FONU2', "Moon River" or "Company") announced today that in association with RKA Entertainment LLC and Loochie Records & Publishing LLC, the Company will be producing a documentary on the legendary Godfather of Soul, the founding father of funk music, James Brown.

The famous diary of Anne Frank has been recreated, republished, and reproduced in perhaps every form imaginable. Since its original publication in Amsterdam in 1947, The Diary of a Young Girl has been translated into over 67 languages, with over 30 million copies sold to this day. It has inspired the 1955 Tony Award-winning play, The Diary of Anne Frank (revived on Broadway in 1997), and the 1959 film version under the same name. The University of Texas' Department of Theatre and Dance kicks off their 2015-2016 theatrical season with the famed play.

THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the provocative and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view, returns to the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, this weekend, October 2-4.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the lineup for Scary Movies 9, the annual horror fest featuring highly anticipated new thrillers, genre rarities, and special guests

The Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition is the world's most visible jazz vocal competition of its kind and provides a platform for one outstanding female singer to launch a career in the music industry. The competition started in 2012 and was co-produced by NJPAC and JAZZ ROOTS, a Larry Rosen Production. Jazz fans are invited to review and vote for entries online; then five finalists are selected for a live performance at NJPAC as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, where a panel of expert judges decides the recipient of the SASSY Award.

Lynn University and Producer Jan McArt, director of theatre arts program development, are announcingthe upcoming series of Jan McArt's New Play Readings. Under the leadership and guidance of McArt, this program develops new plays by highly acclaimed playwrights through staged readings.

BroadwayWorld.com can confirm Internet chatter that during the Muny run of HOLIDAY INN, numerous top New York and regional producers descended on the St. Louis venue to check out the show. Sources tell us that next steps have not been decided on for the tuner, but talks are underway for both potential Broadway and regional outings for the show.

THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the provocative and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view, returns to the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, October 2-4.

Charged with momentum from the launch of BCMF Spring, the festival's first spring series of two concerts, the 32nd season of Long Island's longest-running classical music festival presents 11 concerts July 29 - August 23, 2015.

PITTSBURGH, PA (July 6, 2015) — The world premiere A NEW KIND OF FALLOUT is showcased in Opera Theater of Pittsburgh's fourth SummerFest season. Inspired by environmentalist Rachel Carson (a native of Springdale, Pa.), the new opera features music by acclaimed New York-based composer Gilda Lyons and a libretto by award-winning Pittsburgh playwright Tammy Ryan. 

Today we salute a Broadway and Hollywood star just announced to be making her return to Broadway later this year in WICKED.

THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the provocative and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view, comes to Providence for one performances only.  The production will appear at The VETS on October 28, 2015 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $68-$38 and can be purchased online at TheVetsRI.com; by calling (401) 421.ARTS (2787) or by visiting the PPAC/The VETS Box Office located at 220 Weybosset St. in Providence. Summer Box Office hours are M-Th 10am-3pm. The VETS is located at One Avenue of the Arts. The VETS on-site Box Office is only open on show days.

The Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Broadway Musical Concert Series at Rubicon Theatre Company continues with three concerts celebrating the genius of two of the most prolific and most important writing teams in musical theatre history in a show entitled RODGERS & HART & HAMMERSTEIN.

The Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Broadway Musical Concert Series at Rubicon Theatre Company continues with three concerts celebrating the genius of two of the most prolific and most important writing teams in musical theatre history in a show entitled RODGERS & HART & HAMMERSTEIN.