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Re-discover both new and classic musical theatre numbers as they are turned upside down in Un-Type Cast: A Broadway Backwards Cabaret, performed at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret from October 3-24, 2011. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announces the opening of Spring Awakening, with music by Duncan Sheik and lyrics and book by Steven Sater, Thursday, September 22, 2011, on the Phoenix Mainstage. The musical plays through Sunday, October 23, 2011.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic presents two nights of music by Tchaikovsky with fireworks on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9 and10, at 8:30 pm, with the LA Phil led by charismatic conductor Bramwell Tovey. Cellist Christian Poltéra performs Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra in a program that also includes the Russian composer's Romeo and Juliet and Music from Act IV of Swan Lake. The evening concludes with a performance of the 1812 Overture complete with cannons, a guest appearance by the USC Trojan Marching Band, directed by Dr. Arthur Bartner, and pyrotechnics to light up the sky.

On October 2, 2011, join family and friends at the York Theatre (619 Lexington Avenue, corner of 54th St.) to celebrate the life and legacy of Bob Kelly.

The NITWITS (Newnan Improv Troupe with Intelligent Talented Stooges) are staging a comedy show featuring new players, new games, new challenges, and fresh entertainment for loyal NITWITS fans. This show will have several 'firsts' for the NITWITS. It will be their first performance on a Friday night rather than a Saturday and their first show in the Black Box theatre. It will also be a first performance for new NITWIT Melanie Carrin.

The brother and sister stars of two of the most successful movies in recent times get together this October to head the cast of a the revival of a lost gem of British theatre. Charlie Bewley, who hit worldwide fame for his portrayal of Demetri in the Twilight saga, will join forces with Lydia Rose Bewley, who made her screen debut as Jane in this Summer's box office phenomenon The Inbetweeners Movie to star as stage siblings in Charles Morgan's wartime drama The River Line at Jermyn Street Theatre. They also includes Alex Felton, Dave Hill, Eileen Page and Lyne Renee.

Paying tribute to Freddie Mercury on what would have been his 65th Birthday, The Asian Awards this morning announced that Freddie's outstanding contribution to music will be honoured on 18th October, at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London.

25 years after Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman opened the show in London, a box set celebrating the show's anniversary is being prepped for release.

The new era of primetime Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethons has started. In six primetime hours last night, the organization leading the fight against progressive muscle diseases delivered on its promise of an outstanding 46th annual MDA Labor Day Telethon.

He's battled renegade mutants, conquered Broadway and exterminated bloodthirsty vampires. And now, Hugh Jackman prepares for what may be his wildest role yet: celebrity guest star of WWE Raw SuperShow.

The production will star world renowned music artist Ricky Martin as Ché and, making her Broadway debut, Olivier Award Winning Argentinean actress Elena Roger as Evita, reprising her celebrated performance from the 2006 critically acclaimed production in London's West End. Olivier Award winner Michael Grandage and Tony Award winner Rob Ashford will also return to direct and choreograph, respectively. This is the first new Broadway production of the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical since it debuted on Broadway more than 30 years ago. Before the revival opens, though, Martin is still performing his chart toppers in concert. On September 4, he performed in Uraguay - check out photos from the event below!

John Tartaglia was today announced to star in his first feature film vehicle: 'Hotel Arthritis.'

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN played its final performance yesterday, September 4, 2011 at The Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd Street. The musical has played 32 preview and 170 regular performances. The first national tour will launch in the Fall of 2012 at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI.

The producers of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO announced today that former 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi will now make her Broadway stage debut in the role merry murderess Roxie Hart beginning Tuesday, September 6, 2011.

Stars of stage and screen descended on London's legendary Cafe de Paris last night, for a bold fundraising event, which saw hot performers get their kit off for charity.

TheatreWorks New Milford's TWKids Program begins its fall season on Saturday, September 24, culminating in December with a production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka. The workshop includes a 90-minute skills class once a week after school and rehearsals on Saturday mornings with instructor Beth Bonnabeau.

Splash's Musical Mondays will present a special edition of 'Curtain Call' with Jersey Boy Josh Franklin. On September 12th, directly following the video clip extravaganza, host Emily McNamara welcomes Josh to the Splash stage as he makes his 'Curtain Call' debut.

On Sunday, September 18 at 1 p.m., the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum Terza Domenica Heritage Series will present a reading and booksigning by author, educator and playwright David Mercaldo, Ph.D., of his book 'Seamstress.'

Salerno Entertainment in association with its new eastern Hillsborough County venue partner, Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Center, will kick off the first season of their new professional entertainment partnership with Salerno's final currently-planned public Florida peformance of the highly acclaimed smash hit theatrical concert event, SINCERELY, FRANK (formerly SERIOUSLY SINATRA)!

'Art Gallery Tours New York' announces a Chelsea art gallery walking tour. Saturday, Sept. 17 at 1:00 PM. Meet at 526 W. 26th St. (10th & 11th Ave.), West Chelsea Arts Building.