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CNet.com is reporting that Paramount Pictures has announced that 505 Games will develop a Grease video game for the Wii.

Kristy Cates, A.J. Shively, Evan Pappas amoung others are set for 'If it only runs a minute 2' concert on May 30. If It Only Even Runs A Minute 2 is the second edition of an evening of rare and inspiring songs, anecdotes, and photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully- appreciated the first time around.

According to Entertainment Weekly, James McAvoy has signed on for the upcoming 'X-Men' prequel 'X-Men: First Class.' There has been no confirmation on what character McAvoy will play, but it is rumored he will play the young Erik Lensherr, or Magneto. In previous X-Men films Ian McKellan has played the older Magneto.

Barry Manilow is set to perform a one-night-only concert at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City August 14. Manilow will be backed by the New York Pops orchestra.

The New York Public Library presents John Waters as part of the 'LIVE Fron NYPL' series on June 7. Waters will be in conversation about his new memoir entitled 'Role Models.'

A reading of COOKING OIL a new play by Ugandan playwright Deborah Asiimwe will be presented at SITI Company space on May 28. The play is scheduled to premiere at the National Theatre of Uganda in Kampala, Uganda in the fall.

Beginning previews tonight, May 28 at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival will be a new production of EVITA directed by Gary Griffin. The show will play at the Avon Theatre in Startford, Ontario. Starring in the show will be Chilina Kennedy as Eva Peron and Josh Young as Che Guevara. Juan Chioran will play President Juan Peron, and Vince Staltai will play Magaldi.

Today, the RACE Red Sequined Dress Ladies promoted RACE in Times Square with cast members Richard Thomas, James Spader, David Alan Grier and Kerry Washington.

Leigh Silverman is set to direct a reading of CHINGLISH June 10 and 11. The reading will take place at The Lark Play Development Center in association with the Public Theatre.

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presented MAJOR BARBARA- George Bernard Shaw's irreverent comedy of just about everything Monday, May 24 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South)

Malcolm Gets will join the ensemble of CURTAINS at CLO as LT. Frank Cioffi June 22 through 27.

According to Variety, Quentin Tarantino will be 'honored' by the 2010 Friars Club on October 1 in one of thier famed roasts. The roast will be held at the New York Hilton.

According to KOAT Albuguerque, the theatre warehouse that housed the Musical Theatre Southwest burned to the ground yesterday, May 25. The fire began Tuesday afternoon.

According to People Ellen DeGeneres is launching her own record label called eleveneleven. Degeneres says she was inspired by Greyson Chance the youtube sensation to start the label and has signed Chance on as her first artist.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Jonathan Butterell will choreograph the upcoming new musical THE LAST DANCE. A casting notice out by J. Binder today reveals that he is seeking entirely seniors 65+ for the cast. The show's concept involves featuring performers over the age of 65 singing current pop music.

According to Variety, Jesse Eisenberg has signed on to the film '30 Minutes or Less' alongside Aziz Ansari. Directing the film will be Ruben Fieischer. '30 Minutes or Less' is written by Matthew Sullivan and Michael Diliberti.

According to Dealine.com Christina Aguilera has cancelled her 2010 US tour. Tickets were scheduled to go on sale for the tour this upcoming weekend and launch on July 15 in Connecticut. Leona Lewis was to be Aquilera's opening act.

The West Valley Playhouse Presents TABLE MANNERS From The Norman Conquests Trilogy May 28 through June 27.

Theatre A La Carte Presents ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY July 16 through 25.

MID-LIFE! THE CRISIS MUSICAL is set to play at The Crown Uptown Theatre June 25 through August 15. The show was created by Bob Walton and Jim Walton in 2006 and has been touring the country ever since. Older Daddy Music recently released the studio cast recording.