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UK theater company Cheek by Jowl returns to BAM with a new production of John Ford's Jacobean drama 'Tis Pity She's a Whore, presented in its U.S. premiere. A violent and bloody tragedy-and one of the most controversial plays in the English canon-it tells the tale of an incestuous love between Giovanni and his sister Annabella that ends in disaster and death. 'Tis Pity takes place against a backdrop of lust, vengeance, greed, and corruption.

These ladies who lunch are Emmy-nominee Colleen Zenk ('As the World Turns'), Eliza Ventura and Meghan Duffy, the stars of MARRYING GEORGE CLOONEY: CONFESSIONS OF A MIDLIFE CRISIS set to begin previews at CAP21 (18 West 18th Street) on Wednesday, Feb 29 (which is also the one day of the year when women are allowed to pop the question).

Face to Face 2012, the annual conference of the New York City Arts in Education Roundtable, will feature presentations on best arts education practices in communities outside New York, both nationally and internationally. In her Keynote Address, Gigi Antoni, President and CEO of Big Thought in Dallas, Texas will report on the integrated citywide arts instruction system her organization has created. She will discuss the challenges and opportunities inherent in developing a comprehensive instructional delivery system that coordinates the work of school-based instructors with programs and services offered by cultural partners.

The humor of Mel Brook's "Young Frankenstein: The Musical" follows that of the original 1974 film, but adds just enough new punch lines to make the show fresh for the younger generations unfamiliar with the movie. The comedy of show even sometimes exceeds that of the film, which follows the grandson of Victor von Frankenstein and his adventures in Transylvania after he arrives in town to settle his dead grandfather's estate. The temptation to recreate his grandfather's experiments on dead bodies proves too strong, and Frederick Frankenstein finds himself with his own monster and an angry town mob at his door.

Molly Bell came up with the idea of creating 'Becoming Britney,' a musical about Britney Spears, when she was pregnant with her 5-year-old son, Ryder. She started writing while he napped and wrote music bouncing him in her arms. In addition to putting the show together and the hours spent rehearsing at the theatre, Molly also manages to find time to teach cardio dance as a group instructor and works with corporations (including Netflix Corporate and Ebay Corporate) as a as a choreographer and instructor for various team building and creativity workshops.

Sergio Diaz stars as Prince Charming in the U.S. Premiere performances of Ballet Preljocaj's 'Blanche Neige' (Snow White). Read BroadwayWorld's interview with the dancer below!

Nick Jonas, currently starring in the Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, was joined by Charlotte St. Martin (Executive Director of the Broadway League), Jordan Roth (President of Jujamcyn Theaters and Founder of Givenik.com) and Bret Pidgeon (General Manager of Madame Tussauds NY) to kick-off a pre-theater party for KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY® ticketholders yesterday, February 7th starting at 2:30 p.m. at Madame Tussauds New York. See pictures of Broadway Kids Care and Nick Jonas at the event!

In time for Valentines Day, Lehmann Maupin Gallery presents an installation of Tracey Emin's neon text-based works with titles like When I hold you I hold your heart, And I Said I Love you, and I Can't Believe How much You Loved Me. Written in her signature handwriting, Emin's neon works illuminate the artist's heartfelt emotions and desires.

Twenty-one years ago, Tango Argentino revitalized tango with its triumph on Broadway, and now the same producers, with choreographer Hector Zaraspe, current faculty member of The Juilliard School, will present their international tango show, TANGO PASIÓN, on stage for one night only Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts.

Indiana University Jacobs School of Music professor of piano André Watts will receive the 2011 National Medal of Arts, the highest award given to artists and art patrons by the United States government.

In honor of President's Week, the comedians of Kids 'N Comedy's 'Did You Know Show' are pouncing upon presidential trivia. This original standup show with material by teenage comedians will occur February 26 at Gotham Comedy Club.

The second level of our Improv Trick's new Stand-Up class starts tonight. Stand-Up 2 helps students who have already taken the Stand-Up I class be better prepared for performance at open mic nights, comedy showcases, and corporate opportunities. The class includes ongoing evaluation of written material, how to structure a showcase set in order to get work, and emphasis on honing your set both in material and presentation.

C'MON, GET PAPPY! will play at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE for three days only. The show opens Friday, February 24 at 7 p.m. and will also play on Sunday February 26 at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday., March 3 at 7 p.m. There is a $15 cover ($5 for MAC/AEA) and a 2 drink minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.theduplex.com, at www.CmonGetPappy.com, or by calling the Duplex at 212-255-5438.

'CLUTTER: The True Story of the Collyer Brothers Who Never Threw Anything Out' will run through March 11 at the Greenhouse Theater Center and will feature a special talkback session immediately following the 7:30 p.m. performances every other Thursday evening. Dr. Scott Kaplan, an Illinois licensed clinical psychologist, will facilitate these sessions to address questions about hoarding and other themes explored in the play. Check out photos from the February 2 Talkback with Michael Kostroff ("The Wire" and 'Les Miserables' National Tour) below!

Anastasia Barzee, the Broadway, film and television actress, will perform material from her first solo album, 'The Dimming of the Day,' March 5, 7:00 p.m. at Birdland. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at www.birdlandjazz.com or by phone at 212.581.3080. Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street (b/w 8th & 9th Ave).

Riverside Theatre will present Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man" February 23 - March 18 at its Stark Mainstage theater. With direction and choreography by Vince Pesce, the production's cast includes Broadway stars Jennifer Hope Wills (Marian Paroo), Beth McVey (Eulalie Shinn), and J.B. Adams (Mayor Shinn). The musical also stars David Schmittou as Professor Harold Hill.

The Musical Theatre of Los Angeles will present 'JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT: IN CONCERT,' a benefit for Josh Groban's Find Your Light Foundation, on Wednesday, February 15. The event will start with a "red carpet" at 6:30 p.m., and the performance, starring David Burnham and Misty Cotton, will start at 8 p.m.

On the February 12th episode of ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME entitled, 'Skin Deep' - After Mr. Gold's house is robbed, Emma keeps a close eye on him when it looks like he wants to track down the criminal and dole out some vigilante justice as payback, and Valentine's Day finds Mary Margaret, Ruby and Ashley (Jessy Schram, 'Falling Skies') having a girls' night out. Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, Belle (Emilie de Ravin, 'Lost') agrees to a fateful deal to give up her freedom in order to save her town from the horrors of the Ogre war. The episode airs Sunday, February 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Redtwist Theatre will produce a ten-year epilogue as a companion piece to the original play, 'The Laramie Project.' Written by Moisés Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, Andy Paris, and Stephen Belber, and directed by three-time Jeff Award-winner, Greg Kolack, 'The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later' opens on Sunday, March 4 at 3 p.m.

Composer Anthony Davis will host the next event in American Lyric Theater's (ALT) FRESHLY BREWED concert and master class series on Sunday, February 26th, 2012, at 1:00 p.m.