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Photo Coverage: WHEN I COME TO DIE Opens at LCT Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:50 AM PST LCT3's production of WHEN I COME TO DIE, a new play by Nathan Louis Jackson, directed by Thomas Kail, opened Thursday (February 10) at 6:45 pm at The Duke on 42nd Street, a NEW 42ND STREET� project, (229 W. 42 Street). LCT3 is Lincoln Center Theater's

How 'Peter Pan' in Atlanta flies and other behind-the-scenes secrets revealed Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:50 AM PST Last week I had the pleasure of seeing 'Peter Pan,' the British import now making its East Coast debut at the big tent behind the World of Coca-Cola. Save for a few slow-moving parts, it was a dazzling production that lived up to its hype. I was blown

Photo Coverage: Meet HOW TO SUCCEED in Character! Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:50 AM PST With the aid of a trusty self-help book "How to Succeed in Business" wily window washer J. Pierrepont Finch enjoys a riotous rise up the corporate ladder. Will Finch's unorthodox business practices at the World-Wide Wicket Company get him in hot water

Choir theatre date Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:49 AM PST NEW Oscott Village Choir were invited to perform at Sutton Arts Theatre last week. On Wednesday, February 2, 20 of the group?s choir members plus their pianist provided a varied programme of songs for the Sutton Arts Theatre?s Social Committee, much to

Concert preview: The Brehms Band at Contemporary Theatre of Dallas (February 14) Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:48 AM PST The Brehms are made up of husband and wife team David and Stephanie Brehm, along with other UNT alumni. The Brehms Band gives students the opportunity for people to sit back, grab a drink, and listen to the eclectic sounds. David and Stephanie Brehm, a

Theater In The Round Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:39 AM PST Friday probably means the end of floor sessions at the Legislature this week, but I'm afraid not the end of hard times. The Senate today will hear more public outrage over last week's natural gas shutdowns, which for many in Northern New Mexico

UPDATE: Medford High Gym Reopened; Theatre Likely to Open Friday Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:37 AM PST The Medford High School Gym was reopened at 3 p.m. Thursday, school officials said. Crews continued to clear the roof of snow and ice Thursday afternoon, but the facility was deemed safe enough to be reopened, buildings and grounds Director Paul

WORLD MUSIC AT BROOKLYN THEATRE: DURING HAZELFOOD MARKET Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:36 AM PST 11.00am, Greenlyn Village Centre (inside the Brooklyn Theatre) Featuring Sergio Zampoli – Accordian, with romantic Valentine tunes. The concert runs for 20 minutes at only R10 per person Unreserved seats / Tickets at the door only! This legendary

Get Out: Kids Fair, Theater, Poetry, Monster Jam Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:35 AM PST 1. The 7th Annual Big Y Kids Fair Where/When: Connecticut Expo Center, Hartford, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Why Go: Fun, entertainment, exhibits, prizes and more. Pricing: $8 adults with 50 percent off with Big Y card and $4 for kids 12

Film: Newswire: Memento returning to theaters for one night only Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:27 AM PST Long before Christopher Nolan masterminded superhero blockbusters and labyrinthine thrillers, he was just a humble filmmaker interested in telling small, simple stories, like the reverse-chronological tale of a man afflicted with anterograde amnesia

Film File: New In Theaters Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:25 AM PST Aniston and Sandler combine family, fun You must have JavaScript enabled to watch video Get Updates from Fox News Video on

N.C. ports pump billions of dollars into state's economy Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:24 AM PST It doesn't mean, however, that if the ports closed those 65,000 jobs would necessarily go away, he added. The average wage of those jobs was $37,300, the study said. The Wilmington area's average wage in 2009 was $36,138, according to the N.C. Employment

Wilmington singer/songwriter knocked off ?American Idol? Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:24 AM PST Wilmington singer/songwriter James Ethan Clark was among the singers whose "American Idol" dreams died on Thursday night.

Knightley wins over critics with stage comeback Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:22 AM PST Keira Knightley has redeemed herself with her return to London's West End stage winning over critics with her performance in The Children's Hour. The British actress was mauled after making her stage debut in The Misanthrope in 2009, but she refused to

The Legendary Donna McKechnie 'My Musical Comedy Life' Opens Saturday! Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:22 AM PST Donna McKechnie, BROADWAY ICON & STAR OF THE ORIGINAL "A CHORUS LINE"Performs"MY MUSICAL COMEDY LIFE" February 12th and 13th in a three performance run at The PlayGround Theatre MIAMI SHORES --- Donna McKechnie, Tony-Award winner and star of the original

Budding young actors will impress Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:21 AM PST Walkervale State School students Isaiah Bullard, Zary Walker and Hayden Geddes take part in the Yonder Program sponsored by the KITE Education Program in preparation for their upcoming performance at the Moncrieff Theatre. Max Fleet WALKERVALE State

'Ten Things Every Artist Should Know' Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:21 AM PST Author and Artist Heather Darcy Bhandari Presents Ten Things Every Artist Should Know On Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Gallery Six in the Broward County Main Library Broward Cultural Division invites artists, gallery owners and creative entrepreneurs

Rivera, Bell, et al. Team Up for LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE Benefit, 2/14 Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:21 AM PST Broadway's biggest and budding stars are coming together to raise money for this heralded choreographer, educator, and equity performer who has dedicated her life to inspiring dancers and audiences around the world. Dana Lewis, originally from Texas, has

Cleveland Play House Presents MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, 3/4-4/3 Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:21 AM PST MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, a play by Aaron Posner adapted from the visionary novel by Chaim Potok, marks the Cleveland Play House directorial debut of Associate Artistic Director Laura Kepley, who joined the CPH staff at the start of the 2010-11 season. In

BWW TV Exclusive: First Look at Megan Hilty in DOROTHY OF OZ Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:21 AM PST We are very excited to present an exclusive first look at Megan Hilty at the studio for Summertime Entertainment's upcoming animated feature film - DOROTHY OF OZ! The film will feature music by Oscar-nominee and 15-time Grammy winner, Bryan Adams,

Photo Coverage: Sardi's Honors LOMBARDI's Judith Light with Caricature Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:21 AM PST Judith Light has received rave reviews for her performance as Marie Lombardi opposite Dan Lauria as the legendary football coach Vince Lombardi in the new Broadway play LOMBARDI. In honor of her performance and career, Light was presented with her

Photo Coverage: A Meeting of the 'Hokes': Morgan Freeman Meets James Earl Jones Backstage at DRIVING MISS DAISY Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:21 AM PST In honor of the show's 100th Broadway performance last night, February 10, original Driving Miss Daisy star Morgan Freeman took in a production of the current Broadway show starring James Earl Jones. The pair, along with playwright Alfred Uhry, met

The Joyce Theatre Welcomes Elisa Monte Dance, 3/1-6 Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:21 AM PST The internationally acclaimed Elisa Monte Dance will present another exhilarating season of dance when they celebrate their 30th Anniversary Season at The Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue - at the corner of 19th Street), on Tuesday, March 1st (7PM) with

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Holds BIG RIVER Auditions, 3/7 Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:21 AM PST The Candlelight Dinner Playhouse will be holding auditions for BIG RIVER on Monday, March 7, 2011 from 12pm to 7pm at The Playhouse. Auditions are by appointment only and can be made by calling the Box Office at 970-744-3747 during box office hours

Recording Academy Launches Online Grammy Auctions Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:21 AM PST GRAMMY® Charity Online Auctions - in celebration of the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards, this auction offers close to 100 exclusive items including once-in-a-lifetime VIP experiences,memorabilia from world-renowned celebrities, and official GRAMMY merchandise

Oliviers unveil first star presenters Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:18 AM PST Latest News: First published: 11 Feb 2011Stage and screen stars Matthew Fox and Olivia Williams have been confirmed as the first high profile presenters for the .The pair will be joined at the star-studded ceremony on 13 March by opera singer turned

Captain Kirk is beaming down Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:07 AM PST Source: HE was a charismatic sex symbol as Captain James T. Kirk before morphing into a wonderful caricature of just about every TV star as Denny Crane on Boston Legal.

'Monologues' production highlights challenges of women Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:07 AM PST WHAT: "The Vagina Monologues" WHERE: Beatniks on Conkey, 418 Conkey St., Hammond HOW MUCH: $20 FYI: (219) 852–0848, BEATNIKSONCONKEY.COM Bonnie Johnson, co–founder of Hammond's Beatniks on Conkey and producer of their production of "The Vagina

VU gives the classic story of 'Little Red Riding Hood' a new twist Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:07 AM PST WHAT: "The Universal Wolf," a vicious new version of "Little Red Riding Hood" by Joan M. Schenkar, presented by Valparaiso University Theatre Department WHERE: Studio Theatre in the Center for the Arts on campus HOW MUCH: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors

Exhibit on 'Freedom' Posted: 11 Feb 2011 08:06 AM PST IU Northwest in Gary will present the exhibit "Freedom: A History of US" from Monday through Feb. 28. The exhibit will be housed in the school's Savannah Center lobby. On display will be reproductions of the Emancipation Proclamation; the Declaration of