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Muriel Benson and her children were in attendance, May 29, opening night of the 60th anniversary season. Her children honored her participation in the first three summers of Totem Pole Playhouse's shows.

Leading Shakespeare scholar Professor Stanley Wells, CBE, has accepted Shakespeare's Globe's prestigious Sam Wanamaker Award, given annually in the name of the Globe's founder to celebrate work which has increased the understanding and enjoyment of Shakespeare.

Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's, LA's 'Cabaret destination' as described by the Los Angeles Times, celebrates its four-year anniversary this evening, Saturday, June 12 with Broadway heartthrob Matt Zarley whose easy charm, movie star good looks, and electrifying vocals were seen in A CHORUS LINE, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, The Who's TOMMY, CAYS, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, CHICAGO, and more. He was also named one of People Magazine's '50 Hottest Bachelors' in their annual Bachelor issue and is a distinguished composer and pop hit recording artist. Zarley's debut, aptly titled 'dedication' features Steven Cahill and the Steven Cahill Quartet.

Four time Grammy Award-winning artist Lyle Lovett will make a special guest appearance with the Kansas City Symphony tonight at the 2010 Symphony in the Flint Hills. The sunset concert for several thousand takes place at outdoors in the picturesque tallgrass prairie of Chase County, Kansas. Lovett will perform three songs with the symphony; 'If I Had a Boat,' 'Which Way Does That Old Pony Run' and 'Natural Forces,' the title track to his newest album.

Jim Caruso is proud to present the award-winning Broadway songwriter/performer Amanda Green back to the Broadway at Birdland concert series. The event will take place on Monday, July 19 at 7pm at Birdland (315 West 44 Street, NYC).

Jim Caruso announced that American Idol's Diana DeGarmo will join the cast of 'Singin' In The Shower: Songs from Behind the Bathroom Door'at Birdland on Monday, July 5 at 7pm. This event is part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series.

Last night, Pascal Productions presented the World Premiere of MODOTTI, In life, love and politics. The play, written and directed by Wendy Beckett features Thom Christopher, Jack Gwaltney, Stacey Linnartz, Andy Paris, Dee Pelletier, Alysia Reiner, Josh Tyson, and Mark Zeisler.

The Drama Desk, the organization of professional writers, critics and columnists who cover all sectors of New York theater, will present a Panel Discussion and Luncheon at Sardi's on Friday, June 18, from 11:45 AM to 2:30 PM. This year the subject will be 'The Music is the Message: Musicals on Topical Subjects,' and features a panel of creators of some of this season's most heralded musical productions.

The MIT Musical Theatre Guild has announced that auditions for Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will be held on Monday, June 14th and Tuesday, June 15th from 7-9pm. The location of the auditions will be announced.

Broadway comes to the Pasadena Presbyterian Church for one night only, when husband and wife musical theater composers Jason Robert Brown and Georgia Stitt share the stage with their talented friends tonight, June 12 at 7:30pm.

Celebrate Youth Day on June 16 at Barnyard Cresta with a special matinee of DIAMONDS AND DUST at 1:00pm.

During a busy rehearsal schedule, Lorna Lable and Gayle Stahlhuth, artist director of the Equity professional East Lynne There Company, took a few minutes to talk about Emma Goldman and Lorna, herself. They were sitting in Madison Square Park, NYC, not too far from either of their apartments - a good place to meet.

Although BEN HUR will not debut at ANZ Stadium until 22 and 23 October, the mammoth task of moving the production from its home at the Stade de France in Paris to Sydney in now in full swing.

Live Performance Australia announced today that Australian cabaret star David Campbell will host the 2010 Helpmann Awards ceremony at the Sydney Opera House on Monday 6 September.

'Japan Block Fair' under the slogan of 'Feel Japan - Live & Vibe!' will take place on Sunday, June 13 between 85th and 86th Streets on Broadway from 11-6pm. Visitors can experience a wide range of Japanese food and products, from traditional one-of-a-kind Japanese cuisine to super modern products. From the main stage, the vibrations of Japanese cosplay (costume play) performance and games, exotic dance, punk rock bands, kids' drums, and more activities - all free of charge - will electrify your Japanese spirit.

SHENANDOAH, written by Gary Geld, Peter Udell, Phillip Rose and James Lee Barrett is playing at the Wayside Theatre through July 3.

Please join the B. Someday staff, artists and board for an evening of exceptional cabaret performances. On Saturday, June 12, from 8pm to 11pm, at 2509 Frankford Ave, 19125,Walking Fish Theatre presents their show stopping Cabaret Fundraiser. Tickets are only $20 and include Palm Imports Wine, PBC beer, and hors d'oeuvres.

Tickets are on sale now for El Dorado Musical Theatre's production of CINDERELLA playing from July 9 through July 18 at the Jill Solberg Performing Arts Theater at Folsom High School (1655 Iron Point, Road, Folsom.)

The Columbia Gorge School of Theatre (www.TheatreCamp.com) is entering its 14th year of providing professional actor training for young people from across the country and from around the world. CGST students study Acting, Singing, Dancing, Movement, Voice, TV/Film Acting and the Biz with theatre professionals from all over. This year, our staff is coming in from Portland, Seattle, Phoenix, Cleveland, Detroit and several from New York City. Our alumni have gone on to work in feature films, television series, commercials, and Broadway tours. They have also gotten into some of the best BFA theatre programs in the nation. This year, CGST is located at Reed College in Portland, with its excellent facilities, dorms, grounds and food. CGST is dedicated to fostering an emotionally safe experience. No previous acting experience is required. Join the CGST family today.

When opportunity knocks, sometimes you have to let it in and let it offer you new possibilities. That's what happened this spring when Rodney Rock of UConn's Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts in Storrs contacted the Windham Theatre Guild. Jorgensen was going to get new chairs as part of their renovations and they offered some of their old seats to the WTG.