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Hugh Jackman has dropped his lead role in 'Avon Man' to start shooting the sequel to 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine,' reports Deadline. The film 'Avon Man' was originally scheduled to begin shooting in the spring of 2010, but filming was pushed back to October to accommodate Jackman's schedule. Although Jackman will no longer be appearing in the film, he will remain attached to 'Avon Man' as a producer along with John Palermo and Gary Forster, and plans to help find a new male lead for the film.

The kids of 'Glee' are the focus for a new UK radio station, New York Post reports. The station has bypassed all standard radio fare in favor of the 'New Directions' cast recordings of popular songs like 'Don't Stop Believin',' and 'Sweet Caroline.'

Eden Riegel, star of All My Children and The Young and the Restless has been slotted to appear as a guest star in an upcoming episode of ABC's Castle, TVGuide.com reports.

Beginning tonight at the Gershwin Hotel, Mozart's 'Cosi Fan Tutte' receives a high-tech makeover thanks to operamission. The New York Post describes the Mozart makeover as 'part miniseries, part town meeting and part jam session.'

The Triad and the Just A Piano Concert Series presents CARMEN RUBY FLOYD in 'An Eclectic Musical Evening: From Rock to Opera and Her Journey In Between.' Ms. Floyd's credits include Broadway's Tony Award Winning 'Avenue Q,' Disney's 'The Lion King' and Off-Broadway in the original casts of shows such as the critically acclaimed 'Crowns,' 'Little Ham' (about which New York Times critic Bruce Weber wrote'...the swagger and big voice of Carmen Ruby Floyd...provided a shot of star quality and star charisma...') and 'Blind Lemon Blues.' Carmen made her Carnegie Hall debut in the classic recent revival of 'Showboat.'

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem has announced their schedule for August 9-15, featuring three distinct Jazz events. For more information about these events and all upcoming events at the National Jazz Museum, please visit http://www.jmih.org/

Carmel Community Players will present its first community-based talent showcase in a cabaret format for three performances from August 13 - 15 at the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace.

On Thursday, September 16th, Cornelia Street Cafe welcomes Po'Jazz to present Vocollaboration, featuring Kendra Shank, Alison Wedding, Kate Richards and Nik Munson. This event is hosted by Golda Solomon and consists of two sets, one at 6pm and one at 7pm. Doors open at 5:30pm for early dining and imbibing. Cost of admission is $15 or $10 for students (with ID) and includes one drink. There is no extra charge for staying for the second set.

Embrace the world of King Edward V11 and experience a traditional high tea surrounded by the Edwardian splendour of His Majesty's Theatre on Sunday 7 November from 3 to 5pm.

ComposersCollaborative, inc's 'subversive night club series' Serial Underground launches its 2010/11 season with a special program, Wednesday September 15, 6:00 PM at the Cornelia Street Café, NYC

Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble, a choral performing group, is celebrating more than 30 years of musical excellence and is looking to add additional singers. CCE is looking for people who enjoy learning music from a vast repertoire of genres and styles; classical, sacred, spirituals, broadway, jazz, contemporary, including music by African-American composers and arrangers. Interested parties should be able to learn music and attend weekly rehearsals every Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

John Mellencamp and his band are set to embark on the first leg of the No Better Than This Tour in late October following the August 17 release of his Rounder Records debut album, No Better Than This. The tour, designed as a uniquely formatted 'evening with,' brings Mellencamp's music to theater-sized venues, a rare opportunity to experience one of America's most iconic songwriters and performers in an intimate setting, highlighting all phases of his artistry.

Today at 10 a.m., all performances in the Merrimack Hall 2010-11 performance season are now on sale to the general public. To purchase a ticket to any performance, visit our website or call the Box Office at (256) 534-6455.

York Little Theatre is holding auditions on August 30 and 31, 2010, for their upcoming original production of Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars which runs October 29 - November 7, 2010 and is the first production in their 2010-11 rabbittransit children's series.

Lincoln Center Theater, in association with Bob Boyett and NETworks Presentations, presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, making its Fox Cities Performing Arts Center debut September 14-19, 2010 as part of the M&I Bank Broadway Across America - Fox Cities Series.

Pride Films & Plays is proud to announce the launch of its Great Gay Play Contest, held in conjunction with Center on Halsted. This contest seeks new plays dealing with GLBTQ history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The five finalists will be performed as staged readings in February 2011 at the Great Gay Theater Festival hosted by Center on Halsted. The final five finalists will also receive $400. Visit http://pridefilmsandplays.com/ggpc.html for contest rules and application.

Pride Films & Plays, an international network of writers and professionals working in film and theater, announces that its next reading series will feature THE GREAT PLAYS OF TERRENCE McNALLY, a survey of his works written between 1975 and 2006. Beginning Sunday, August 29 and running through Sunday, October 24.

Abbey Pub at 3420 W. Grace St. at Elston, has announced their upcoming events for Fall 2010, featuring a rotating schedule of live music and dance as well as a few weekly and monthly events in the pub. For more information about these events and all upcoming shows at Abbey Pub, please call 773-478-4408 or visit www.abbeypub.com

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present a season of diverse performances--from live music and comedy to a variety of artists from around the globe. The eclectic mix of programming is at the heart of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's mission to create a vibrant Cultural District neighborhood.

The Run of the Mill Theatre has just concluded auditions for the first production of the 2010-2011 season. Othello will be performed October 22-31 at the LOF/t, 120 W. North Avenue.