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André Rieu, the world's most popular classical artist who is renowned for his energetic and festive live concerts, is returning to Chicago for 'An Evening with Andre Rieu' on September 18th at 6pm at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. Tickets go on sale beginning at 11 a.m. on April 30, 2011. Rieu last performed in Chicago in June 2010 at the Allstate Arena in a sold out engagement.

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces the World Premiere of The Outgoing Tide, by Bruce Graham, directed by BJ Jones. The cast features John Mahoney, Rondi Reed and Thomas J. Cox. The Outgoing Tide runs May 12-June 19, 2011 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd. in Skokie. The press opening is Saturday May 21, 2011.

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to ASU Gammage, May 17-22 for eight performances only. Tickets are on sale now.

The Dallas Opera Guild will present the 23rd annual 'Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition,' a showcase for talented young opera singers who either come from Texas or got here 'as fast as they could' on Saturday, May 14, 2011 in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201.

Cole Escola, acclaimed for his inspired musical performances in Joe's Pub's recurring smash Our Hit Parade and Casserole Live, the live performance component of his hit television series, Jeffery & Cole Casserole, returns to Joe's Pub following eagerly anticipated solo debut there in January. With Cole's broad showmanship and sweetheart charm, his act hearkens back to a time when the great ladies of stage and screen dazzled the crowds in smoky rooms all over town. An exciting bill of standards, showtunes, Motown and original material brought to life by Cole's decidedly fresh perspective and raw energy under the direction of Ben Rimalower (Leslie Kritzer is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches) and featuring a band led by Bistro Award-winner Ray Fellman. Cole Escola premieres at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on FRIDAY, MAY 20th at 11:30 PM and FRIDAY, MAY 27th at 11:30 PM.

On the back of the buzz building for this weekend's premiere of the new Doctor Who season on Saturday, April 23, BBC AMERICA today announced it is co-producing the new season of Being Human and confirmed airdates for two previously announced co-productions, Outcasts and Bedlam. All titles will air in the channel's Supernatural Saturday line up.

HBO Documentary Films heats up the summer with provocative and compelling films every Monday night, kicking off a new 11-week series MONDAY, JUNE 6 at 9:00 pm. (ET/PT). From a portrait of maverick chess genius Bobby Fischer to a gripping undercover visit to a Manhattan sex crimes unit, from the story of feminist icon Gloria Steinem to a road trip to meet newly naturalized U.S. citizens, HBO documentaries take subscribers to worlds others rarely see. This year's summer series features the work of a wide a range of directors, from award winners such as Greg Barker, Liz Garbus, Lisa F. Jackson, Peter Kunhardt and Alexandra Pelosi, to exciting emerging filmmakers.

Production begins April 27 in Chicago on 'Boss,' an original dramatic series from STARZ and Lionsgate Television, starring TV icon Kelsey Grammer and with its first episode directed by acclaimed filmmaker Gus Van Sant in his TV helming debut. Over its eight-episode season, the show centers on the Machiavellian machinations of a fictional Chicago mayor with a dark secret and is set to premiere exclusively on STARZ in October 2011.

MTV's 'Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew' (ABDC) features The Black Eyed Peas as the 'Superstar of the Week,' on Thursday, April 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. This week, eight crews will take the stage, infusing their talent and choreography skills into The Black Eyed Peas' chart-topping hits, including 'I Got A Feeling,' 'My Humps,' 'The Time (Dirty Bit),' 'Boom Boom Pow,' 'Meet Me Halfway,' 'Just Can't Get Enough,' 'Imma Be' and new single 'Don't Stop the Party.'

NBC will offer an extended 12-minute sneak peek of its new vocal competition series 'The Voice' featuring its four musician coaches - Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton as they join to perform Green's hit song 'Crazy' - on Thursday, April 21 at 11:35-11:47 p.m. (ET) leading into that night's 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.'

FX has set its summer schedule with the return of two critically acclaimed original series and the premiere of a new original comedy. Wilfred, FX's newest original comedy, and the second season of Louie will premiere on Thursday, June 23 at 10:00 PM ET/PT and 10:30 PM ET/PT, respectively. Rescue Me returns for its final season on Tuesday, July 12 at 10:00 PM ET/PT.

For the second consecutive week, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network continues to show double-digit primetime growth across key demos versus year ago Discovery Health benchmarks: +11% W25-54, +20% HH, and +15% P2+.

TLC has set a premiere date for all-new home renovation series SPOUSE VS. HOUSE (previously titled 'Mad About The House'). The six part series, featuring design expert Ryan Brown, starts May 4 at 10pm, following an all-new EXTREME COUPONING.

Steven Tyler will sit down with Matt Lauer in an exclusive 'Dateline' on Sunday, May 1 at 7pm ET/6 pm Central and again on 'Today' on Monday, May 2. The interview will focus on Steven Tyler's triumphant year that includes a new book, Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?: A Rock 'n' Roll Memoir, (Ecco) and his role on 'American Idol.' Tyler also speaks candidly about overcoming drug addiction, his family and Aerosmith.

Television star and entrepreneur Khloé Kardashian Odom will make a special cameo appearance in the Monday, April 25 (10-11 p.m. ET) episode of 'Law & Order: LA,' playing herself in the episode titled 'Benedict Canyon.'

ABC stood as the 2nd-most-watched network on Tuesday night to CBS, topping Fox by 3.6 million viewers and NBC by 4.2 million viewers.

After a long and arduous process of blood typing, insurance verification and wetsuit fittings, Discovery Channel today announced the appointment of its first ever Chief Shark Officer (CSO), Andy Samberg.

Five-time Grammy winner Lady Gaga headlines her first solo HBO concert event when LADY GAGA PRESENTS THE MONSTER BALL TOUR: AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN debuts SATURDAY, MAY 7 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). Taped Feb. 21 and 22 at Madison Square Garden in her hometown of New York City, the special spotlights the pop sensation on her sold-out world tour, accompanied by a ten-piece band and ten backup dancers.

CMT's Evan Farmer will present the nominees for the 2011 CMT MUSIC AWARDS live on the 'Today' show on Wednesday, April 27. Appearing with hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, Farmer will present the nominees during the 10:00 a.m. EST hour. Country music's hottest breakthrough family band, The Band Perry, will also participate in the nomination announcements and perform their current hit single, 'You Lie.' The nominations event marks the first time CMT and NBC have partnered to announce the CMT MUSIC AWARDS nominations. Voting will begin on CMT.com immediately following this announcement.

Mid-Season Finale of The Style Network's 'Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back' Airs on Monday, April 25 at 8PM ET/PT