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Actors' Shakespeare Project, in collaboration with The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University, is producing a reading series in early April prior to staging Antony and Cleopatra in the space later in the month. The reading series includes Thomas Middleton's Women Beware Women, directed by ASP company member Sarah Newhouse, and The Last Will by Robert Brustein - a 2011 National Medal of Arts recipient - directed by Daniela Varon.

Abingdon Theatre Company concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the New York premiere of SUMMER IN SANCTUARY, a new play by Al Letson, noted poet, playwright and host of NPR's 'State of the Re:Union' about one man's attempt to connect with disadvantaged youths using words and poetry, with previews set to begin March 25, prior to its official press opening on April 3 at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan. Directed by Rob Urbinati, best known for his direction of Staceyann Chin's BORDER/CLASH.

Drawing on a series of recordings made over many years, acclaimed biographer Charlotte Chandler's I Know Where I'm Going, the most intimate and personal biography ever published of Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn, is now available in paperback from Applause Theatre & Cinema Books.

Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company of Detroit presents the Michigan premiere of Last of the Boys, by Steven Dietz, directed by Frannie Shepherd-Bates (Artistic Director, Magenta Giraffe Theatre Co.). The show runs from March 11-April 2, 2011. Tickets are $15-$18, with pay-what-you-can tickets available to all performances. Tickets may be reserved by phone at 313-408-7269 or at www.magentagiraffe.org.

As the region emerges from a long and difficult winter, Northern Stage taps into the eternal optimism of the American spirit with N. Richard Nash's acclaimed comedy-drama-romance The Rainmaker, on stage from March 16 through April 3 at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction.

Founded in 2007 by friends Gibby Miller and Ryan Martin, Dais Records prides itself on re-releasing lost/unheard/forgotten material and providing a home for bold new sounds in need of release. For the first time, Dais Records offers up a complete sampling of all previous releases.

Long-time LA Phil collaborator Thomas Adès defines a vision of the future with the multi-week festival, Aspects of Adès, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, beginning Monday, March 14, and concluding Saturday, April 9. The celebrated composer, conductor and pianist takes a hands-on approach reflected in the five programs - three LA Phil, one Colburn Celebrity series recital and one Green Umbrella series concert - as he shares his forward-thinking musical vision with audiences.

The rich cultures of ancient Nubia, located in present-day southern Egypt and northern Sudan, are the subject of an exhibition opening today at the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW). On view through June 12, 2011, Nubia: Ancient Kingdoms of Africa evokes the rise, fall, and re-emergence of Nubian power over the course of some 2,500 years, from the earliest Nubian kingdoms of about 3000 BC through the conquest of Egypt beginning in about 750 BC. With more than 120 objects, ranging from statues portraying kings to military weapons, jewelry, pottery, and more, the exhibition illuminates the culture of ancient Nubia-particularly its ongoing, complex relationship with Egypt-and reveals its remarkable and distinctive aesthetic tradition.

Written and directed by Lauren Rayner, MENDACITY takes you deep inside the mind of a splintering personality, peppered with dark humor and wrought with self-loathing and denial over sexual assault. Join us in a rebellious journey of fragmented transcendence and the offering of hope. MENDACITY is pleased to donate 100% of the proceeds from their performances to RAINN.

The Salerno Theatre Co., 'Tampa Bay's Musical Theatre Company,' in association with the Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center is pleased to present its Florida touring production of the highly acclaimed smash hit theatrical concert event, SERIOUSLY SINATRA, playing for only 3 performances March 11-13 at the Pinellas Park Perfoming Arts Center!

The Saint Sebastian Players originally planned to conclude its 30th Anniversary season with Wendy Wasserstein's The Sisters Rosensweig. However, when the rights became unavailable due to a pending Broadway revival, the company selected a play about a different kind of 'sisterhood'-Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling, which SSP will stage in the round. Performances are April 29-May 22, 2011 at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, in Chicago.

The Columbus Symphony today announced the winners of the 2011 Music Educator Awards, honoring individuals who make a difference in the community through a dedication to music education, and their efforts to promote a greater understanding of and appreciation for music education.

The Museum of Modern Art will acquire two landmark paintings from the 1950s and a group of seven sculptures ranging in date from 1954 to 2005 by Cy Twombly, widely regarded as one of today's most important living artists, announces MoMA Director Glenn D. Lowry. All of the works are from the artist's personal collection, and the sculptures will be the first by Twombly to enter MoMA's collection. With these additions to the eight paintings and numerous works on paper by Twombly, the Museum will immeasurably strengthen its holdings of works by Twombly, representing all six decades of the artist's career.

Here is your chance to meet the creative minds behind PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and PETER AND WENDY. Sit down and have an in depth conversation with Julie Archer, co-creater and designer of PETER AND WENDY, Rick Elice, author of the new play PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Liza Lorwin, co-creator, director and producer of PETER AND WENDY, and Ridley Pearson, author of the original book PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS at the New York Public Library Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 2pm!

Registration is now being taken for the spring term of classes at Go Comedy!'s Go U! The Improv Academy. The new term begins Saturday, March 12 with classes continuing for eight weeks. Each class will culminate in a show for friends & family in May. Registration ($150-$200) is being taken by calling (248) 677-1772 or via Email at classes@gocomedy.net.

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 4 for the 6th Annual Kevin Kline Awards to be presented on Monday, March 28 at 7:30 at the Loretto-Hilton Center Browning Theatre on the campus of Webster University in Webster Groves, Mo. The Awards ceremony, presented by the Professional Theatre Council, will recognize theatre artists in 22 categories (actor, designer, director, etc.).

Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) presents the classic tragedy Hamlet by William Shakespeare in weekend performances March 18 through April 17, 2011.

Legendary comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara will discuss their career in a special program presented by Museum of the Moving Image and the Comedy Hall of Fame. The conversation will launch a series of three evenings devoted to what the Comedy Hall of Fame has dubbed 'The New York School (1955-1965).' 'An Evening with Stiller and Meara' on Thursday, March 10, at 7:00 p.m. will be moderated by Ben Greenman, editor for The New Yorker and author of several acclaimed books on comedy. The evening's live music will be provided by Loungetronica.

It was announced today that the cast of Red State will appear with Kevin Smith at Radio City Music Hall on Saturday, March 5, 2011 for the start of the national Red State Tour. Cast members appearing include Academy Award Winner Melissa Leo, John Goodman, Stephen Root, Kerry Bishé, Nicholas Braun, Michael Angarano, Jennifer Schwalbach, Ralph Garman, and Betty Aberlin.

Fitness sensation The Bar Method, known for its unique full-body exercise program that utilizes a ballet bar technique, is partnering with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to promote dance fitness and a healthy body in celebration of the release of the Academy-Award® nominated film Black Swan, available on Blu-ray Disc and DVD March 29th.