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NYC Dance Week Set for June 20-29

Now in its second year, NYC Dance Week, a yearly festival that advocates dance conditioning and wellness, will offer more than 100 FREE and DISCOUNTED dance, fitness and wellness classes over the course of 10 days, running June 20 – 29, 2013. To date, 37 of NYC's top studios have joined the festival, opening their doors to thousands of New Yorkers, encouraging them to explore and take class during the festival. All participants must register for the event athttp://nycdanceweek2013.eventbrite.com. (more...)

Cathy & Marcy Perform at Beck Center, 6/7 & 8

Beck Center for the Arts presents a weekend of music, fun and learning with two-time Grammy© Award-winning duo,Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, June 7 and 8, 2013. A live concert for children and families takes place 7 p.m. Friday, June 7 in the Music-Armory Building at Beck Center. This is a free event, but space is limited and registration is required. (more...)

Trustus' Summer Musical Will Be AIN'T MISBEHAVIN

This summer the Tony and Drama Desk award winning Ain't Misbehavin' returns to Trustus Theatre which premiered the show in Columbia during its second season. This toe-tapping revue of "Fats" Waller tunes will take theatre-goers on an entertaining journey through an evening in a 1930s Harlem night club where "night creatures" revel well into the early morning. This production, directed and choreographed by Trustus Company Member Terrance Henderson (Henderson Bros. Burlesque, Smokey Joe's Cafe), opens on the Thigpen Main Stage Friday, June 14th at 8:00pm. The show runs through July 20th, 2013. Tickets may be purchased at www.trustus.org. (more...)

THE PENNY JIVE, MORTIFIED and More Set for A.R.T.'s OBERON, June 2013

OBERON, the American Repertory Theater's second stage and club theater venue, continues its mission to bring exciting and original programming. A destination for theater and nightlife on the fringe of Harvard Square, OBERON is the home of the A.R.T.'s hit productions of Pirates of Penzance, The Lily's Revenge, Futurity, The Donkey Show, Cabaret, and Prometheus Bound and Ryan Landry's Rocky Horror Show, OBERON is also a thriving incubator for local and visiting talent. (more...)

The Young Lions of Gypsy Jazz Set for DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL, 6/25-30

Grande Absente and Air France present the return of 'The Young Lions of Gypsy Jazz' at the DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL, June 25 - 30 at Birdland. (more...)

Circus Maximus Finalists Announced

The lights are low, the audience eager with anticipation and the finalists are selected as Britain's first ever circus competition to find the best acts in the land reaches its climatic final stages. (more...)

Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club Presents "SALLY KELLERMAN LIVE!" 6/5

SALLY KELLERMAN, the Academy Awarda and Golden Globe nominated celebrated actress, voiceover virtuoso and singer, returns to Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club for "SALLY KELLERMAN LIVE!,"an evening of intimate and laid back music and conversation presented in her own inimitable style, backed by The Andy Langham Trio. The ONE NIGHT ONLY performance will be presented on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 4939 Tujunga Avenue; Studio City, CA 91604. Kellerman's program will include some new takes on familiar songs. (more...)

Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch to Return to Bemelmans at The Carlyle Hotel, 6/9

Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch return to Bemelmans at The Carlyle Hotel with their evening of swinging standards on Sunday, June 9, then running every Sunday in June, from 9pm - 12 midnight. The two performers, who have performed extensively on their own, gained national exposure together as the host and musical director of the wildly popular open mic, Cast Party, which celebrates talent every Monday at Birdland in NYC, and tours nationally. During their November run at Bemelmans, the duo received critical acclaim, and made news when rock legend Bono joined them in an impromptu performance. In their upcoming Carlyle run, Caruso and Stritch will be joined by bassist Steve Doyle. (more...)

Photo Flash: Frank Wildhorn, Capathia Jenkins and More Perform in FRANK & FRIENDS at Birdland

This past Monday, Frank's pals included Las Vegas and supperclub headliner Clint Holmes and Broadway mainstay Capathia Jenkins. (Holmes has recently been traveling the country singing Wildhorn's songs and praises, and Jenkins made her Broadway debut in the composer's production of The Civil War before starring in Caroline, Or Change and Newsies.) (more...)

Sally Kellerman to Perform at Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club, 6/5

Sally Kellerman, the Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated celebrated actress, voiceover virtuoso and singer, returns to Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club for 'SALLY KELLERMAN LIVE!,' an evening of intimate and laid back music and conversation presented in her own inimitable style, backed by The Andy Langham Trio. The ONE NIGHT ONLY performance will be presented on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 4939 Tujunga Avenue; Studio City, Calif. Kellerman's program will include some new takes on familiar songs. (more...)

TARZAN: THE MUSICAL Swings onto SCERA Shell Stage June 6-22

Utah County may be nestled in a mountain desert, but don't tell that to Shawn Mortensen, who is directing "Tarzan: The Musical" at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre beginning June 6. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Sabrina Wender Brings LA DOLCE VITA to Le Cirque's Musical Mondays

Musical Monday Nights continue in the Cafe at the world famous Le Cirque restaurant. Elegant Sabrina Wender was the menu addition last night. A singer-songwriter, dancer and actress, Sabrina Wender has a true passion for the arts. She has recorded a CD of pop music in Italy and also has an in-depth knowledge of American Jazz and Swing music of the 30s and 40s. As a teenager, Sabrina attended summer courses at the High School of Performing Arts in New York and has continued to further her musical studies both in Europe and the U.S. She has composed original ballad songs and soundtracks for documentaries about Italy which she produced and edited herself. As a dancer, Sabrina studied ballet at the Royal Academy of Dance and jazz at the California Club in Milan and currently attends The Steps School in New York. She has performed in music videos for Sting and Zucchero in collaboration with choreographers Momix and David Parsons. Sabrina has appeared on various television programs, including the Italian TV Network RAI where she was the female lead performer on the Saturdayevening variety program "Rido.' She also studied acting at Thomas G. Waites Acting Studio in New York. (more...)

ABC Studios Announce New 2013-2014 Series Orders

ABC Studios had another banner development year with nine new shows ordered to series. New dramas "Betrayal," "Killer Women," "Lucky 7," "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland," "Resurrection," along with new comedies "Trophy Wife" and "Mixology," were picked up at ABC. New drama "Intelligence" was ordered at CBS. ABC Studios had the most drama orders of any studio. (more...)

Tickets Go on Sale 5/22 for Lincoln Center's MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING

Tickets go on sale for Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing starting Wednesday, May 22. Individual tickets are $17, which includes a dance lesson with a professional instructor followed by two sets of dancing under the stars to a live orchestra. This summer marks the 25th Anniversary season of Midsummer Night Swing, and to celebrate, tickets will be sold at a special '2 for $25' price on May 22 only. There are also Midsummer Night Passes priced at $84 for six admissions, and $170 for the full season. Four-admission passes are available for $60. (more...)

SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS to Open at Sierra Rep, 5/31

When dance teacher Michael Minetti first meets his elderly student Lily Harrison in her Florida-coast high rise, it seems pretty clear these two will barely make it past 'Hello,' let alone their first full lesson. Besides their 30-year age difference, they clash at every turn. A former teacher and minister's wife, she's guarded, uptight and suspicious. A former Broadway dancer, he blurts out jokes and insults and swings from glib to desperate to nonchalant in 10 seconds flat. It's fun to watch, but how will they make it through a six-week dance course? That's the hilarious and touching journey that unfolds in Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, a new comedy that opens at Sierra Rep's East Sonora Theatre stage May 31. (more...)

Laura Benanti, Frances Ruffelle and More Set for 54 Below, Now thru 6/1

Coming up at 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular "Backstage" with Susie Mosher is the "54 Piano Bar," a new vocal competition - 'The Callback," and more, including: stage and television star Laura Benanti, High Fidelity in Concert, WGBO Jazz Series: Karrin Allyson Quartet, Tony winner Frances Ruffelle, Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band, Sondheim Unplugged and Simply Streisand. (more...)

HRWC Announces Suunto Ambit 2 Sapphire as Most Rugged GPS Watch for 2013

The Suunto Ambit 2 Sapphire is the most rugged GPS watch ever created according to the Heart Rate Watch Company. (more...)

Dance Theatre of Tennessee Set for St. Louis and Philippines Festivals, Summer 2013

Fresh from a successful third season, Dance Theatre of Tennessee (DTT) is poised to add another milestone in its young and exciting history. DTT has been invited to participate in two prestigious dance festivals this spring and summer - one in St. Louis, Missouri and one in Manila, Philippines. (more...)

Martha Lorin and Paul Smith to Reunite at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal, 5/26

Distinguished vocalist, recording artist and interpreter of the Great American Songbook Martha Lorin will appear at Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal Sunday May 26 accompanied by legendary musical director Paul Smith for an evening of lush standards, it was announced today by producer Michael Sterling and co-producer Ralph Lampkin, Jr. of the Lampkin Music Group in Chicago. (more...)

J.A.M. Sessions Start This Weekend in Los Angeles County

Dance to the beat, play an instrument and experience something unexpected with J.A.M. Sessions. Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome to these free interactive events which take place on stage at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre and throughout Los Angeles County. (more...)

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