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Among the former Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre nominees and winners are Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway, Tony award winner Laura Benanti and 2011 Tony Award winner, Nikki M. James.

The Ford's Theatre Society announced that the Tony Award-winning musical "1776," directed by Peter Flynn, has surpassed revenue records to become the highest grossing theatrical production since the historic theatre reopened as a working playhouse in 1968. Due to previous commitments by the actors and Ford's Theatre, "1776" must close Saturday, May 19, 2012.

Magic Theatre, the Bay Area's original home for new plays and playwrights, today announced its 2012-13 season featuring two world premieres, a West Coast premiere, a Bay Area premiere, and one last show still to be announced.

Z2 Entertainment, Sierra Nevada & Colorado Daily will present Eminence Ensemble at the Boulder Theater on Wednesday, July 4th. Tickets are now on sale for $10.00 in advance and $12.00 day of show.

Milan Stitt's drama THE RUNNER STUMBLES, presented by Retro Productions and The Bleecker Company, in association with The Arclight Theatre at The Arclight Theatre (152 West 71st Street) concludes its limited Off-Broadway run on Sunday, May 20. Peter Zinn, who helmed Retro Productions' revivals Michael Frayn's BENEFACTORS and Sally Nemeth's HOLY DAYS, directs.

Live Nation welcomes comedian Kevin Hart to the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend, IN on Friday, June 8th at 7pm & 10pm.

Tennessee Repertory Theatre has announced its schedule for the Martha R. Ingram New Works Festival. The festival will be held May 30 - June 9 and will feature staged readings of new plays from four regional playwrights as well as nationally-renowned playwright Steven Dietz. Dietz is this year's recipient of the Ingram New Works Fellowship.

Detroit theatre fans have even more to look forward to in the new season! The international musical sensation Jekyll & Hyde, starring Tony Award® Nominee Constantine Maroulis in the dual title role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde and Grammy® Nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox as Lucy, will play the Fisher Theatre, November 27 - December 2, 2012.

"End of the Rainbow," the acclaimed new play with music by Peter Quilter, starring two-time Olivier Award-winner and current Tony Award-nominee Tracie Bennett as Judy Garland and directed by Tony Award-winner Terry Johnson, is announced for the 2012-2013 season at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center.

Gotham Dance Festival returns for two weeks, presenting five programs that feature the work of more than ten choreographers, including a program celebrating the choreographic work of American women, both established and emerging talents. May 30 - June 10, 2012 at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, NYC. Tickets are $10-$39 and are available at 212-242-0800 or joyce.org.

The Shaw Festival is proud to announce the winner of its highly successful online contest, Get Ready to Rag! Twenty-four year old pianist Lee Cohen was selected for his energetic and skilful rendition of 'Magnetic Rag'. Contest judge Paul Sportelli said of Cohen's performance, "Lee is a terrific pianist, and he has a great feel and facility for ragtime. His 'Magnetic Rag' crackles with energy!"

Following the success of The SPACE Tour, internet sensation Team StarKid announces a second national tour: APOCALYPTOUR, featuring a cast of StarKid veterans performing hits from the company's acclaimed original comedy musicals A Very Potter Musical, A Very Potter Sequel, Me and My Dick, and Starship, as well as their latest parody show Holy Musical B@man!. APOCALYPTOUR launched at the House of Blues in Chicago on May 9. View photos below!

Buffalo native and award-winning writer, poet, and spoken-word artist Archie "The Messenger" Barlow will appear locally for two weeks in June in an evening of poetry and theatre.

The Skirball Cultural Center announces the line-up for its sixteenth annual free Sunset Concerts. The 2012 season features an eclectic mix of traditions and styles, from the Americas to Central Asia to Central and East Africa, and offers a chance to discover some of the greatest talents in world music today.

Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents Gypsy June 15 through July 1, 2012 at The Earl Smith Strand Theatre (117 N. Park Square, Marietta.) Tickets are available now at 404-377-9948 or www.AtlantaLyricTheatre.com.

Vy Higginsen's Gospel for Teens Choir will perform live on the season finale of the hit NBC reality program "The Celebrity Apprentice," airing this Sunday, May 20th from 9 - 11 p.m.

Lifeline Theatre presents "An Austen Soiree: Readings, Music and Games of Jane's World" for its 29th Anniversary Benefit.

On Friday 25 May, Sheffield Theatres are holding Sheffield Sizzler, a special evening of free entertainment featuring performances from local acts in and around its venues.

When an auto dealership in Longview, TX launches an endurance contest, ten economically-strapped strangers embark on a journey that puts their hearts, minds and bodies to the test. Find out what the critics thought of the world premiere production below!

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) today announced the lineup for its 5th Annual ANT Fest.