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The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at The Hartt School of the University of Hartford is pleased to present The Larry Willis Quintet in concert on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at 7:30 PM in Millard Auditorium at the University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. Tickets are $10 general admission (no discounts are available), and are free to University of Hartford students, faculty, and staff with valid University of Hartford ID.

Celebrate Daniel Gerould's Quick Change: Theatre Essays and Translations on Monday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m with the English Language Premiere of Andrzej Bursa's Count Cagliostro's Animals (1957), Staging by Allison Troup-Jensen/Counterpoint Theatre

The award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, presented by NETworks, will enjoy its first major Los Angeles engagement in 15 years when it comes to Hollywood's Pantages Theatre for a limited 3 week engagement, March 9 - 26, 2011.

BoHo Theatre presents Claudia Shear's Dirty Blonde, a multilayered exploration of American entertainment icon Mae West as seen through the eyes of a pair of disaffected present-day fans, running April 1 through May 1, 2011 at Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Avenue. Dirty Blonde is directed by BoHo Artistic Advisor Stephen Genovese.

Paramount officials confirmed today that they have hit the 2,000 mark for reservations, and thus have officially sold out the theater's Big Reveal Party, Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. That's when - and only when - the titles of the four blockbuster musicals that will make up the Paramount's inaugural 2011-2012 Broadway Subscription Series, launching this fall, will be made public for the first time.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will hold its renowned fundraiser gala and cabaret performance on March 26 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Short Hills in Short Hills, New Jersey. In addition to kicking off the 2011 Season, The Shakespeare Theatre gala will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Theatre's acclaimed Outdoor Stage and the partnerships that make this extraordinary event possible each summer

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2010-2011 season with The Hot L Baltimore by Lanford Wilson, directed by ensemble member Tina Landau. The production features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams. The Hot L Baltimore plays March 24 - May 29, 2011 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) launches Americas Off Broadway with the New York City premiere of the Olivier Award-nominated comedy LOVE SONG, written and directed by John Kolvenbach. Produced by Jaimie Mayer Phinney/Don't Eat The Pictures Productions in association with Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater, LOVE SONG begins previews on Tuesday, April 5 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 8.

Bill Clinton was President when Chicago native Michael Flatley created and launched Lord of the Dance (www.lordofthedance.com). Fifteen years later, the world's highest grossing Irish Dance show is still selling out arenas and theatres around the world. Generations of audiences - more than 60 million people from 68 countries - have seen Lord of the Dance.

Documentary filmmaker Abby Ginzberg and former California Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso, the subject of Ginzberg's newest film, will visit Suffolk University Law School for a screening and discussion of 'Cruz Reynoso: Sowing the Seeds of Justice' at noon on Wednesday, March 23, 2011.

In this one-man, award-winning, off-Broadway comedy show, you'll meet the myriad of astounding characters in Steve Soloman's family through actor Ron Tobin's unique perspective and gift for storytelling. You may recognize someone you know, love, and tolerate in your own family when you spend an evening learning about this boisterous crew and Steve's quest to defend himself against those people whose only purpose in life is to add chaos to his.

Songwriting duo Sam Carner and Derek Gregor-the team behind the award-winning NYMF hit Unlock'd-will showcase their songs on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 8pm in a concert titled Carner & Gregor's Barely Legal Showtune Extravaganza. Hosted by Hair's Andrew Kober and Avenue Q's Sarah Stiles, the event will bring together nine of the most-talented musical theatre students currently studying at schools across the U.S. The concert will take place at the new East Village venue DROM (85 Avenue A between 5th & 6th Streets).

TheatreWorks New Milford is seeking a cast of 3 men - ages 25 to 50 and 6 women - ages 22 to 55 - for its upcoming production, THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, with Music and Lyrics by David Nehls and book by Betsy Kelso.

Following their successful production of The Just So Stories at the King's Head Theatre over Christmas 2010, Red Table are pleased to announce its transfer to the Pleasance Theatre in Islington, for Easter 2011.

'STOMP,' the international sensation, is making its triumphant return to Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in a one-week-only run. The return of the percussive hit brings new surprises, including the addition of two new full-scale routines utilizing props like tractor-tire inner tubes and paint cans. Fan-favorite sections of the show have also been updated and restructured. 'STOMP' will be at the Ordway from March 29 - April 3, 2011.

Join Katherine Rhodes as she wows audiences with the seemingly impossible, conjures up the Victorian and delights us with her special guests. Last year's Magic Series finished with sold out shows and praises all round. Catch the first performance of 2011 while you can...

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre will kick off its 40th season by presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Cool Blues by Bill Harris at their home at Henry Street Settlement's Abrons Arts Center/Recital Hall (466 Grand Street). Performances begin Thursday March 10th with Opening Night set for Sunday, March 20th Performances for this limited engagement continue through April 3rd only.

The PlayGround Theatre in Miami celebrates its next original production, The Red Thread, with a world premiere weekend, starting with the grand opening performance on Saturday, April 16th at 7 p.m. Inspired by ancient Chinese folktales, The Red Thread tells the story of a young woman's heroic efforts to rescue her father's surprisingly miraculous masterpiece. Funded in part by a $100,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knight Arts Challenge, The Red Thread is an original work written by Artistic Director Stephanie Ansin and Artist-in-Residence Fernando Calzadilla.

When 'golden boy' Colin falls for a man half his age, the result is a climactic confrontation with best friend Stew that will forever change their lives. The romantic drama by first-time playwright Dan Via, who stars alongside CSI regular and 'OUT 100' actor Gerald McCullouch and Ian Verdun, has universal appeal. Gay and straight critics alike are praising the performances, the direction by Rick Sparks, and the compelling story that explores the many facets of relationships, throwing in a few surprises along the way.

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center's production of the world premiere of The Sonneteer, the new play by award-winning playwright Nick Salamone, has been extended by popular demand. After garnering outstanding reviews from the Los Angeles Times, the LA Weekly, and many others, The Sonneteer will play at the Center's Davidson/Valentini Theatre through April 3 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m.