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'The Daily Show' and New York stage regular Aasif Mandvi will host the 7th Annual Winter Gala of Epic Theatre Ensemble on Monday February 25 at 6PM at 24 Fifth. Others set to lend their support include Cicely Tyson, Tamara Tunie, Gregory Generet, David Strathairn, Leigh Silverman, Kathleen Chalfant, Gordon Elliot and musical guests The Petersons.

The American Theatre Wing, the not-for-profit service organization dedicated to recognizing excellence and supporting education in theatre, will honor acclaimed composer and lyricist Jerry Herman, as well as steadfast corporate partner Visa Inc., at the Wing's Annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 19, 2008.

Camp Broadway, Broadway's Original Summer Camp, has announced dates for its 2008 Summer Camp programs. The leader in performing arts training for theatre-loving kids, Camp Broadway provides programs for young talents, ages 6 through 18.

Antic Disposition return to the Jermyn Street Theatre in central London with Romeo and Juliet, their searing interpretation of Shakespeare's enduring tale of love and devotion, deceit and despair, from Monday 21 April to Saturday 17 May 2008.

Strawdog Theatre Company closes their 20th anniversary season with a world premiere musical Old Town, by Brett Neveu, with original live music by Strawdog ensemble member Mikhail Fiksel, directed by ensemble member Kyle Hamman, and featuring a 10-piece live band.

The 80th Annual Academy Awards were broadcast live from the Hollywood Kodak Theatre on February 24 on ABC-TV, hosted by Jon Stewart. Top winners included Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, Diablo Cody, Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton.

The 80th Annual Academy Awards were broadcast live from the Hollywood Kodak Theatre on February 24 on ABC-TV, hosted by Jon Stewart.

Anthony Rapp (Rent) and Robert Cuccioli (Jekyll & Hyde) will head the cast of a one-night-only performance of The King Stag, written and directed by Jeremy Dobrish (adapted from the original Carlo Gozzi play) on Monday, March 24 with a 6PM reception and 7:30PM performance at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street) to benefit Resonance Ensemble's 2008 season.

Outrageous comedy I TAKE THIS MAN races into Scarborough Vilage Theatre starting March 27.

Dsiney's endearing family musical adapts well to the small dinner theater stage. With solid production values and some terriffic performances, the show is a crowd-pleaser. * * * * (OUT OF 5)

Civic Light Opera Company presents the Canadian premiere of Kander and Ebb's personal favorite amongst all of their shows. * * * * 1/2 (OUT OF 5)

Broadway singer Melissa Errico celebrates the release of her second studio album 'Lullabies and Wildflowers' at Joe's Pub on April 23 & 24 at 7:30PM.

Dennis Letts, who was currently appearing as the patriarch gone-missing from the highly-acclaimed new play August: Osage County, penned by son Tracy Letts, has died of lung-cancer on Friday, February 22. He was 73 years old.

In honor of the day of possibility that only exists once every four years, Lance Horne presents an oasis of artists premiering new material across the genres and performing covers as you've never heard them. LEAP at Joe's Pub will be held February 29 at 9:30PM.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's acclaimed educational touring company, Shakespeare LIVE!, will present several family performances at The Theatre's Main Stage - the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre

Te 40th Annual Awards Show & Banquet of the Academy of Magical Arts, Inc with Neil Patrick Harris, Hal Sparks, Florence Henderson, Tippi Hedren, and Jason Alexander.

Berkeley's acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company proudly presents the Professional World Premiere of The Trojan Women by lauded actress and playwright Ellen McLaughlin.

On Monday, March 3 at 7PM, The Jewish Museum will present 'Shrek: From Book to Film to Broadway.' This panel discussion will trace the odyssey of William Steig's Shrek character from the storybook page to his adaptation for film and the Broadway stage. Panelists will explore how Shrek's unique appeal with both adults and children inspires the creative process.

Take a look at some of Chicago's latest performances that have everyone talking.

For her new show, Joan Curto (After Dark Award Winner for Outstanding Cabaret Artist) has chosen the songs of two stars who defined the American musical theater. 'Brassy, Sassy & Classy: The Songs of Ethel Merman and Mary Martin,' provides a showcase for Curto's classic, sultry styling and emotional versatility, at the Metropolitan Room on April 6.

The 23rd Film Independent Spirit Awards were held in Santa Monica Beach, CA on February 23, 2008.

Last evening, the Rosemont Theatre was nearly full to capacity with fans of Linda Eder and the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra.

Now that the 50th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is history, and before the Tony Awards season sneaks up on us, it might be a good time to do a little investigating into the relationship between the category that both award shows recognize-Best Musical, of course.