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The hit TV show Smash, the Broadway production of Newsies, Cirque du Soleil, The Radio Christmas Spectacular and the upcoming Broadway productions of Matilda and Flashdance are set to take part in the upcoming New York City Dance Alliance National Season Finale which will host 1,500 student dancers from across the United States (ages 7-18). Between July 1st and July 5th they will all offer audition workshops during the event for participants. The workshops will be led by Tony Award-winning Newsies Choreographer Christopher Gatelli, Smash Choreographer Josh Bergasse, Matilda Casting Director Nora Brennan, Flashdance Choreographer Sergio Trujillo, Cirque du Soleil Dance Casting Director Nicole Lamontagne and Radio City Christmas Spectacular Casting Coordinators Michelle Kashinsky and Beth Zitzman.

The State Theatre Center for the Arts today announced that as part of the 10 year anniversary celebration, The FREDDY© Awards will be highlighted at both ArtQuest and The Allentown Art Museum of the Lehigh Valley during June and July.

Atlanta Lyric Theatre today announced an adjustment to its summer lineup. The Lyric will present the ever-popular bluegrass revival Smoke on the Mountain, starring members of the original Theatre in the Square cast, July 27 - August 5, 2012 at The Earl Smith Strand Theatre (117 N. Park Square, Marietta).

Actress / comedian Rhonda 'Passion' Hansome, whose background includes appearances on 'Saturday Night Live,' the film "Pretty Woman" and FX Network's "Louie" hosts a comedy benefit for the nonprofit WorkShop Theater Company (WTC) in Manhattan on Saturday, June 30 at 6:30pm.

Washington National Opera (WNO) today announced initial plans for the first season of its American Opera Initiative, a comprehensive new commissioning program first announced in January.

The Young People's Chorus of New York City and its artistic director/founder Francisco J. Núñez introduce TRANSMUSICA, their new music series, with a free concert on Friday, June 29, at 7 p.m. at Church of the Holy Trinity (316 East 88th Street).

GreenStage presents William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Mark 'Mok' Moser, in area parks opening July 13 and running through August 18. GreenStage, Seattle's longest-running Shakespeare company now beginning its 24th season, produces plays free of charge to bring great theater to all.

The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza celebrates its 19th season with over 300 performances slated to perform in the Plaza's two theatres: The Fred Kavli Theatre for the Performing Arts and the Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre.

Cortland Repertory Theatre's "CRT Kids" program offers two upcoming day-camps for children and young adults interested in the theatrical arts.

This summer, join Merry-Go-Round Youth Theatre in the far away land of Pantaloon. From the same team of professionals that have brought arts opportunities to Upstate New York Schools for over fifty years, The Emperor's New Clothes will tour parks, churches, playgrounds and recreation centers from July 12-August 11, 2012.

Raven Theatre announces a two-week extension of Mark Harris' Bang the Drum Slowly, directed by Michael Menendian. Seven shows have been added beyond the original closing date of June 30.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) presents a revival of Neil Simon's 1965 comedy classic THE ODD COUPLE starring Wheel of Fortune's Pat Sajak and veteran TV news anchorman Joe Moore - real life friends since their tour of duty in Vietnam. Performances begin June 21 at The Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre at Connecticut Repertory Theatre.

The Shakespeare Theatre Company today announced that STC Affiliated Artist Stacy Keach will join Artistic Director Michael Kahn for the final installment of the Classic Conversations series to be held at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F St. NW) on Monday, July 23, 2012, at 8 p.m. Classic Conversations with Michael Kahn is a series of discussions with classically-trained actors presented as part of the Company's 25th Anniversary Season.

GreenStage presents William Shakespeare's Henry VIII, directed by Teresa Thuman, in area parks opening July 13 and running through August 18. GreenStage, Seattle's longest-running Shakespeare company now beginning its 24th season, produces plays free of charge to bring great theater to all.

Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the preeminent Latino dance institution in the United States, will perform as part of the Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival, which is presented by Google Play, in a free performance at the Prospect Park Bandshell on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 8pm.

Inspired by the blockbuster 1960 Roger Corman film, the monster musical hit LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS comes to Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, July 12 through August 19.

New York Stage and Film and Vassar College's Powerhouse Theater have announced the casting for Stephen Belber's The Power of Duff for their 2012 Powerhouse Season.

Broadway Records announced today that it will release a live album in September 2012 of Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes at the Café Carlyle.

The Alden Theatre's much-anticipated Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park will take audience members around the world with Summer 2012's multicultural music concerts.

The American Museum of Natural History announces Spiders Alive!, described as 'a new exhibition about the fascinating and complex world of spiders.'