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The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the Globe's world premiere adaptation of A Doll's House, Henrik Ibsen's masterful exploration of society, money, gender roles and marriage. Translated and adapted by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey and adapted and directed by Kirsten Brandt, A Doll's House will run March 23 - April 21, 2013 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run March 23 - March 27. Opening night is Thursday, March 28 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.

Birmingham Hippodrome will be running its popular theatre workshops this coming Easter Holiday for kids aged between 7 and 16 from Mon 8 - Fri 12 Apr, 10am - 3pm.

The National Corporate Theatre Fund (NCTF) will honor Hartford Stage and four other resident theatres celebrating their 50th anniversaries - Actors Theatre of Louisville, the Guthrie Theater, Seattle Repertory Theatre and Trinity Repertory Company - at the NCTF's annual Chairman's Awards Gala On Monday, April 29, at New York City's Pierre Hotel.

As the commissioning authority for the 55th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia in 2013, Joke Schauvliege, the Flemish Minister of the Environment, Nature and Culture, has announced that Ghent-based artist Berlinde De Bruyckere will represent Belgium at the 118-year old international event. In her comments about this commission, The Minister cited De Bruyckere's profound commitment to exploring universal issues of the human condition, as well as the relationship of her art to the great continuum of history. Over the past three decades, De Bruyckere has created a consistent body of work that is still evolving and has the power to transform her participation in the Biennale into a lasting international presence.

This year enjoy the excitement and spectacle of Thunder Over Louisville from the comfort of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Take in the air show, fireworks, food and family fun from the convenience of the Center, where the main facility will be open with access to the North Terrace on the Belvedere. This year, there will be an expanded viewing area from the Belvedere.

Chuck Singleton, general manager of New York's Rock & Roots public radio station WFUV (90.7 FM/wfuv.org), announced today that Corny O'Connell will be WFUV's permanent morning show host. O'Connell, the station's longtime evening host, has been hosting mornings from 6-10 a.m. on an interim basis since last October. At the same time, Singleton announced that Carmel Holt, music director and air personality at WDST in Woodstock, NY, will take over the midday (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) shift, while Darren DeVivo moves to evenings (6-10 p.m.). Finally, Russ Borris has been promoted from Assistant Music Director to Music Director, a vacancy created when Rita Houston became program director.

SPIN DOCTORS will release their new album “If The River Was Whiskey” in the UK on May 6 through Ruf Records (US release is April 30).

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Dolly Parton hit, '9 to 5: The Musical,' Mar. 22-Apr. 14. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office. '9 to 5: The Musical' is sponsored by ING.

Corel today kicked off the CorelDRAW International Design Contest. Until June 30, 2013, users from around the world can submit work they created using CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT X6. With six categories and over $100,000 US in prizes available, this year's Design Contest aims to celebrate the creativity and versatility of the CorelDRAW community.

The Flea Theater in association with Four Arts Media will present the next 4 plays of the AMERICAN SONG 13 play series. Following the previous four plays that brought us from the turn of the century to 1939, the upcoming presentations forge ahead through World War II and end after the cultural and political upheavals of the 1960s.

Voice America Talk Radio Network, Internet broadcasting pioneer, today announced that award-winning Broadway Star/producer and International Concert Artist James Barbour will join VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel to host the “Star Power Hour” presented by ForTalent.com on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Frontside Promotions Group has appointed Alfie Williams to the position of Vice President of Promotion (Western Canada) commencing March 4, 2013.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Strauss' Don Juan and Tod und Verklarung (Death and Transfiguration) April 5-7 in Newark, New Brunswick and Morristown.

Political intrigue is the order of business in Long Wharf Theatre's production of Ride the Tiger, by William Mastrosimone, directed by Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein.

37 acts from bi-state area high schools will take to the stage this Saturday hoping to chosen for the final round of competition in the St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase. Those ultimately advancing to the finals on April 12 will have the chance to perform on the stage of The Fabulous Fox Theatre for their shot at college scholarships and performing arts prizes.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL, produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, will begin previews on Monday March 4 and open on April 11, 2013 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) ihas announced it has surpassed its goal of $2 million for Fran's Fund, a scholarship fund established to provide life-changing opportunities in music for underserved youth throughout southeastern Wisconsin, ensuring that thousands of young musicians, regardless of financial need, can benefit from the intensive music experiences offered by MYSO. Thanks to widespread community support for this important effort, the campaign concluded at the end of 2012, and has received more than $2,096,000 in gifts and pledges.

The Adirondack Shakespeare Company returns to the Manhattan theatre scene,partnering once again with St. John's University College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Law to present four of Shakespeare's early history plays.

Goodness Gracious! Productions presents "Harvey" by Mary Chase, directed by Scott Bellot, March 1 through 17.

On Tuesday, March 12 at 7pm The League of Independent Theater will hold a Meet The Candidates event at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in order to endorse pro-arts candidates in the 2013 City Election Cycle.