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Two River Theater Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, announces an open call for Boléro Red Bank, a world premiere created by visionary modern-dance choreographer Larry Keigwin.

Porchlight Music Theatre launches its 18th season with the Chicago premiere of A Class Act, September 1 - October 7, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. A Class Act's music and lyrics are by Edward Kleban and the book is by Linda Kline and Lonny Price.

Bay Street Theatre is pleased to announce the second production of the 2012 Mainstage Season. MEN'S LIVES, by Joe Pintauro; based on the book by Peter Matthiessen; directed by Harris Yulin begins previews Tuesday, July 3 at Bay Street Theatre. The show will run through Sunday, July 29.

The Glimmerglass Festival kicks off its 2012 season at 8 p.m. on July 7 with a new production of Verdi's Aida. As part of a season focusing on social, political and cultural issues, Aida will be presented in an intimate setting meant to highlight the personal drama of the main characters and the political conflict at the heart of the work.

Actor, comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Norm Macdonald will bring his stand-up act to The Orleans Showroom August 10 and 11.

Chicago comedian Jacob Williams will perform a special extended performance at the Gorilla Tango Theatre (1919 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago IL 60647) on July 8th at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at gorillatango.com or by calling 773-598-4549.

The Hearing Loss Association of Sarasota (HLAS) was awarded the first annual "National Get in the Hearing Loop" award for its advocacy work in getting the revolutionary loop system accepted by so many local venues in the past year. The honor was presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America's (HLAA) at its' annual convention in Providence, Rhode Island last week.

Broadway's Ed Dixon, currently featured as The Captain in Roundabout Theatre's Anything Goescelebrates the publication of his memoir SECRETS OF A LIFE ON STAGE...AND OFF, with a cabaret act/book launch at The Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street). The event is sold-out.

The Actors' NET of Bucks County concludes its 16th season presenting the blockbuster musical Gypsy, suggested by the memoirs of burlesque queen Gypsy Rose Lee.

Lyric Opera of Chicago joins the rest of the international operatic community in mourning the death of the legendary American soprano Evelyn Lear, whose career was one of the most varied and distinguished of any American singer of her time. She died in Sandy Spring, Maryland, at the age of 86.

Tickets to "FABULOUS, ONE MORE TIME: A SYLVESTER CONCERT" are on sale now. Seating $25, Standing $15. Anthony Wayne (Priscilla; Anything Goes) directs and brings to life the 1970's Disco singer Sylvester on July 29th, 2012 at 6pm for this One Night Only Concert at Le Poisson Rouge.

This irreverent dark comedy 'winks at every serious (albeit twisted) actor's deepest fantasy, while giving due homage to the Bard's most enigmatic character and due lampooning of the hollowness of Hollywood.'

Rodgers & Hammerstein's A Grand Night for Singing, the first production of the Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) 2012 summer season, begins performances tonight, Monday, July 2nd at 8:00 p.m. and will run through Sunday, July 29th.

Frog and Peach Theatre Co., Inc. will present an all-star benefit reading of 'King Lear' on July 9 at The Player's Club with a cast including Jeffrey DeMunn ('The Walking Dead') as King Lear, Bebe Neuwirth ( 'The Good Wife') as Goneril, Darrell Hammond (Saturday Night Live) as Edgar, Rich Sommer ('Mad Men') as Fool, Wrenn Schmidt ('Boardwalk Empire') as Cordelia, Ted Zurkowski ('Boys on the Side') as Edmund, John Rothman ('Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter') as Kent, Peter Gerety ('Public Enemies') as Gloucester, David Wohl ('Saving Private Ryan') as Albany, Amy Frances Quint ('Radio Deluxembourg') as Regan, Eric Doss ('Love Songs') as France, Ryan Tramont ('The Hurt Locker') as Oswald, Erick Gonzalez ('Two Gentlemen of Verona') as Cornwall, and Jack Sochet ('A Midsummer Night's Dream') as Burgundy. The original score is by Ian McDonald (King Crimson, Foreigner) and performed live by Mr. McDonald.

Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL) announces new additions to its administrative leadership and Board of Directors. Earlier this month Founding Partner of CAI Private Equity Peter M. Gottsegen was unanimously elected to serve on the orchestra's Board of Directors and New England Conservatory Sistema Fellow Jennifer Kessler joined the staff as Director of Education.

DEATHTRAP is described as 'a rare and skillful blending of two priceless theatrical ingredients - gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter.' Dealing with the devious machinations of a writer of thrillers whose recent offerings have been flops, and who is prepared to go to any length to improve his fortunes, DEATHTRAP 'provides twists and turns and sudden shocks in such abundance that audiences will be held spellbound until the very last moment. Guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seats!'

Speckulation Entertainment has announced that Momentous Musicals at New Wimbledon Theatre on Thursday 19th July 2012 will feature ten up and coming performers alongside previously announced cast members Gareth Gates (Joseph, Les Misérables); Jonathan Ansell (G4, Whistle Down the Wind); Daniel Boys (Any Dream Will Do, Avenue Q); Emma Williams (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Love Story) and Rachael Wooding (Jersey Boys, Hairspray).

A new promenade production of the 17th century Restoration comedy The Rover, by the first female playwright Aphra Behn, will be presented at Hampton Court Palace from Monday July 2 - Sunday July 8. View photos below!

TheatreWorks New Milford Stage 2 program will present GODSPELL for two nights only on Friday and Saturday July 13 and 14 at 8:00pm. Tickets are only $15 and senior citizens are welcome to attend dress rehearsal free of charge on Thursday July 12.

What do the Weasels want with the Willows? Can one little Mole really save the day? And what on earth is the true value of a door scraper? Kenneth Grahame's timeless classic is brought to life in this 'fast-paced adventure comedy, featuring daring escapes, breakneck chases, heroic sword-fights and nefarious villainy!'