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North Bethesda, Maryland's Strathmore has announced several new events for its 2010-2011 season.

Rock star Bret Michaels is in negotiations to possibly replace Simon Cowell on 'American Idol,' contactmusic.com reports.

'The award-winning Beatles concert, RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles, returns to Atlanta's Fabulous Fox Theatre from September 17-19. Like The Beatles, the onstage members of RAIN are not only supreme musicians, but electrifying performers in their own right. You can see the show here before it makes its Broadway debut in October. Make plans today to experience RAIN with your loved ones and friends. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-982-2787, online at www.ticketmaster.com and at the Fox Theatre Box Office.'

Forbes has released its list of the world's 100 Most Powerful Celebrities for this year. In the number one spot is Oprah Winfrey, followed by Beyoncé Knowles, James Cameron, Lady Gaga, Tiger Woods, Britney Spears, U2, Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, and Madonna.

The London cast of HAIR will appear in a one night only cabaret show at the Prince of Wales Theatre in whatsonstage.com's 'Live in the Delfont Room' series, whatsonstage.com reports. The performance, described as a 'musical journey of pop, rock, folk, musical theatre and gospel music,' will benefit TheatreMAD, an AIDS relief organization.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have front row seats for 'America Celebrates July 4th at Fords Theatre,' one of the summer's most patriotic parties, celebrating Independence Day. The event was taped June 6, 2010 at the Ford's Theatre Society annual gala in Washington, D.C. and airs on the ABC Television Network, Saturday, July 2 (9:00 p.m. EDT). President Barack Obama makes his customary remarks at Ford's Theatre.

The Barrington Stage Company has announced the casting for its world premiere production of the musical POOL BOY. POOL BOY will star Cliff Bemis (Mr. Lopes), Sara Gettelfinger (Mrs. Duval), John Hicock (Mr. Rodney Duval), Jay Armstrong Johnson (Nick), Jon Norman Schneider (Jack), Sorab Wadia (The Sultan), and Cortney Wolfson (April). POOL BOY will be directed by Daniella Topol, with musical direction by Matt Castle and choreography by Shonn Wiley.

Zoë Wanamaker will star as Madame Ranevskaya in the National Theatre's production of Chekhov's THE CHERRY ORCHARD, whatsonstage.com reports. The production will be directed by Howard Davies and will run in 2011. As previously reported on BroadwayWorld, the production will be broadcast as part of the National Theatre Live intiative.

Barbara Eden, star of the classic television series 'I Dream of Jeannie,' will publish a memoir, 'Jeannie Out of the Bottle,' in the spring of 2011, the New York Times reports. The book, on which Eden is collaborating with Wendy Leigh, will be published by Random House's Crown Archetype imprint.

Stratford, Ontario's Stratford Shakespeare Festival has announced the lineup for the 2011 Festival.

Atlanta's Theatrical Outfit has announced that they will be presenting the world premiere of A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES. The play, adapted by Tom Key from Pulitzer Prize winner John Kennedy Toole's novel, will run from August 11 to September 5.

Broadway and film star Patrick Cassidy will play the male lead, Frank Butler, in the Ravinia Festival production of Irving Berlin's hit-filled musical Annie Get Your Gun on August 13, 14 and 15. A scheduling conflict will prevent Brian Stokes Mitchell from appearing in the role as originally announced.

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival has announced that it has commissioned a new musical from Bob Martin, Don McKellar, Lisa Lambert, and Greg Morrison, the creators of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. The musical will be presented at the 2011 Festival.

On July 30, 2010 at 9pm, the Fire Island Pines Arts Project will present Alan Cumming in his one-man show, UNCUT. Cumming will perform at the Brandon Fradd Theatre in Whyte Hall.

The Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Peter Pan, directed by Mark S. Hoebee with choreography by Patti Colombo, will close at the Millburn Theater on June 27, 2010. Peter Pan is generously supported by a gift from Allen and Joan Bildner and supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

BBC Radio 2 will celebrate John Kander and Fred Ebb in a Friday Night is Music Night program, The Stage reports.

Jonny Lee Miller will guest star in several episodes of Season Five of 'Dexter,' Variety reports. Miller's character will be 'a mysterious man' who becomes involved with new cast member Julia Stiles, Variety reports.

The Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program has announced that Barry Edelstein will mentor this year's fellows. Edelstein will replace the late Lynn Redgrave. This year's retreat will run from July 11 to July 18 and will focus on Shakespeare.

Cherie Lunghi and Robert Morgan will star in a new production of Brian Friel's AFTERPLAY at Bloomsbury's Pushkin House, whatsonstage.com reports. The one-act play will run for eleven nights, WhatsonStage reports. The production will be directed by Philip Saville.

On June 25, the National Endowment for the Arts will present lifetime achievement awards to eighteen artists, the New York Times reports. The awards will be for achievement in the fields of opera, jazz, and folk and traditional arts and will include $25000.