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Coming off a successful Cannes Film Market, Hyde Park International has announced a new executive structure with the hiring of Eric Christenson as President, overseeing the international division for Chairman and CEO Ashok Amritraj's Los Angeles-based operation.

Inside Broadway is partnering with the hit, long-running production of Mamma Mia! to offer two exclusive and free 'Creating the Magic' workshops on Thursday, June 14th at the Winter Garden Theatre. Cast members Judy McLane, Aaron Lazar, Lauren Cohn, Jennifer Noth, Timothy Booth, Zak Resnick and Christy Altomare will all be taking part in the workshops.

The Theater Accident announces that CONFESS YOUR BUBBLE, starring Steve Burns ('Steve' from Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues), has sold out its June 21st opening night performance. Limited tickets are still available for Friday June 22nd at 7pm, Saturday June 23rd at 5pm, Sunday June 24th at 8pm, Tuesday June 26th at 8pm, & Saturday June 30th at 8pm. Tickets ($15) via online purchase at www.bricktheater.com or by calling 1-866-811-4111. CONFESS YOUR BUBBLE will play as part of THE DEMOCRACY FESTIVAL, June 21-30th at The Brick (575 Metropolitan Avenue between Union and Lorimer).

AFA (Heidi Leigh & Nick Leone) and Sloan Fine Art (Alix Sloan) are pleased to present 'Awakened,' an exhibition and fundraising event inspired by, and benefitting, the pet companions that brighten all of our lives. For this special ten-day exhibition, curator Alix Sloan has challenged over fifty artists to create works inspired by the powerful impact of animals in our lives and homes. A portion of the proceeds from every sale will be donated to Adopt-a-Pet.com in support of their mission to help find loving homes for homeless pets.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series today announced the return of singer/comedienne Colleen McHugh to the stage on Monday, July 9 at 7pm.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has announced the close of the NJSO Comprehensive Campaign, a major fundraising initiative that has raised $35 million in support of the Orchestra, exceeding the $32 million goal.

The Second City e.t.c. today announced the opening of their brand new 36th Revue, We're All in This Room Together.

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to PlayhouseSquare this July. Performances begin on Friday, July 13 and run through Sunday, July 22 at the Palace Theatre.

Lite 100.5 WRCH and Hartford Hospital are proud to present ‘A Musical Evening of Comedy starring MARTIN SHORT - live at the 15th annual NITE OF LITE LAUGHTER, October 13th at The Bushnell.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series will present "Here Goes Nothing," an evening of songs by Drama Desk-nominated lyricist Jack Lechner, on Monday, June 25 at 7pm. Guest performers will include Nancy Anderson, Jeremy Schonfeld, Chris Critelli, Desmond Dutcher, Jeannine Frumess, Andy Monroe, Lucas Steele, and Karen Ziemba. The music director will be Boko Suzuki.

Celebrate the holidays this season with America's favorite baker, Buddy Valastro, at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 7:30P. Tickets for Buddy Valastro Live: The Cake Boss go on sale on Friday, June 15 at 10A at www.ppacri.org, (401) 421-ARTS (2787), or at the PPAC Box Office, located at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence.

Nashville Symphony is one of 24 American orchestras honored with an ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming. The awards were announced on June 8, at the League of American Orchestras' annual conference in Dallas, and recognize orchestras that challenge the audience, build the repertoire and increase interest in the music of our time. Nashville Symphony was recognized with a second-place award for Programming of Contemporary Music because of its focus on showcasing the work of contemporary American composers, including Bela Fleck, Terry Riley and Richard Danielpour.

Over a half century of works collide as The Flea Theater presents Ethikos Productions' Israel Horovitz One-Acts, featuring It's Called the Sugar Plum, Beirut Rocks, and the U.S. Premiere of his latest play, The Bump. Directed by former Flea Resident Director Mia Walker, the production previews July 5, with opening night slated for Friday, July 6. All tickets are $20.

The Madhatters Theatre Company is at Chester Meeting House with Cinderella Story, based on the popular movie.

In conjunction with the centennial of John Cage's birth, artistic director Petr Kotik and S.E.M. Ensemble, Inc present "BEYOND CAGE - John Cage at 100 / Music at 2012", a festival highlighting some of Cage's most significant works and his legacy in the music of our time.

CAPTAIN LOUIE plays the Roxy Regional Theatre, beginning Friday, June 22, at 6pm.

MCC Theater announced today that Eddie Kaye Thomas (American Pie, MCC's The Submission), Tammy Blanchard (Gypsy, How to Succeed…), and Michael Chernus (In The Wake, The Aliens) have joined the cast of Playwright-in-Residence Neil LaBute's The Heart of the Matter, which the company will present for four nights only this week.

Infidelity, trickery and a faked death are just some of the delightful plot twists in Shakespeare's beloved romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing, presented by Georgia Shakespeare at the Conant Performing Arts Center June 21 - August 4. Opening Night is Friday, June 22, 2012 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 404.504.1473 or online at www.gashakespeare.org.

The League of American Orchestras today announced the receipt of a three-year, $1.5 million grant from the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation to administer a re-granting program that supports orchestras in deepening their involvement with their communities.

Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2012/2013 Professional Theater season including five locally produced premieres and an eclectic mix of outrageous comedies, award-winning musicals and inspiring dramas that Northeast Ohio audiences have come to expect from Beck Center.