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The transition into Shadowbox Live's new theater space at 503 S. Front Street may not be complete just yet, but the dedicated troupe of metaperformers are already rehearsing the first musical to be staged in their Downtown location: The Rocky Horror Show, set to open on September 11th!

RACHEL CALOF, starring Kate Fuglei and adapted by Ken LaZebnik from the memoir 'Rachel Calof's Story' will open at the Fringe Festival on August 12, 2011. The show features original music and lyrics by Leslie Steinweiss and is directed by Ellen S. Pressman.

The legendary Broadway star, actress/singer Betty Buckley will offer a special four day Song Interpretation & Monologue Workshop in Los Angeles beginning August 30. The Tony Winner will assist aspiring artists, educators and experienced performers in the craft of singing, acting and storytelling.

BEN CAMERON (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) is the host and creator of BROADWAY SESSIONS at THE MIDTOWN THEATRE at the HA! Comedy Club (163 West 46th Street / Between 6th & 7th Avenues) every Thursday night at 11:00pm. Broadway Sessions is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week, and features musical director/composer Will Van Dyke (The Addams Family) on piano. In addition after the show we open the microphone up to anyone who wants to sing. Open mic from 12:00-2am.

This summer, California youth and the Pasadena Musical Theatre Program (est. 1995) workshopped Ryan Scott Oliver's brand new Jasper in Deadland, August 5 and 6.

On August 6th, the World Premiere of GLEE The 3D Concert Movie took place at the Mann Village Theater. Click below to watch Perez Hilton talking to the GLEE stars on the red carpet!

San Francisco director/producer Marc Smolowitz presents his new film The Power Of Two on Sat. Sept. 10, 2011 for two screenings at the Castro Theatre - 429 Castro St. in SF 94114. There is a 2:00 pm screening which includes film and Q & A with featured interview subjects The Stenzel Twins - Ana Stenzel and Isa Stenzel Byrnes, and Anna Modlin, and director/producer Marc Smolowitz.

On August 16th, 2011, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) releases digitally the motion picture soundtrack for the new movie One Day, starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. The soundtrack One Day features a brand new track written and composed exclusively for the movie by Elvis Costello; titled 'Sparkling Day,' the song is only available on this soundtrack. Also included is a stellar roster of songs by a diverse group of artists from the last two decades; plus selections from the original film score by Academy Award winner Rachel Portman (Emma, The Cider House Rules, Chocolat).

After a summer of relaxation it's going to be tough to shake off the laid-back lifestyle and get back into super parent mode.

Algonquin Seaport Theater Productions proudly presents 'The Art of Love', a new musical revue by Al Tapper at its theater on the South Street Seaport, August 28th, at 3pm and 7pm. Directed by David Flora, with musical direction by Larry Nachsin, featuring Kelli Maguire and Robert Vest, the show will play the final weekend of every month through December.

The following events are set for the Hennepin Theatre Trust.

New York-area PBS station WNET will air 'The Making of War Horse,' on August 10. The special take viewers on a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the National Theatre of Great Britain's staging of Michael Morpurgo children's novel.

The Westport Country Playhouse has added A RAISIN IN THE SUN, THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING and a world premiere by Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin to its 2012 season.

The Highling Ballroom has announced their upcoming events for August 15-August 28.

British stage and screen actor John Wood, known for his roles in Tom Stoppard's plays, died on August 6, 2011 at the age of 81.

Blasting onto the silver screen with the intensity of its original release nearly 30 years ago, the pop culture phenomenon Scarface, starring Al Pacino and directed by Brian De Palma, returns to movie theaters in a one-night Fathom event on Wednesday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m. local time.

Detroit's Gardgens will kick-off their Canadian tour dates on August 23, 2011 in Hamilton, Ontario in support of their recent self-titled debut album.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre will open its doors on Sunday, August 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday, August 22 from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to offer the performing arts lover the opportunity to obtain information and purchase subscriptions for the 2011/2012 season presented by the Centre's three resident companies, Gas South Broadway Series, The Atlanta Opera and the Atlanta Ballet. Each resident company will have special 'Access the Arts' subscription offers available only at this two-day event. Additionally, the event offers arts patrons an opportunity to visit the venue and 'test-drive your seats' in the theatre.

The Denver Center Theatre Company will begin selling single tickets to the upcoming 2011/2012 season on Sunday, August 14. Tickets may be purchased online at www.denvercenter.org, by phone at 303.893.4100 (TTY 303.893.9582) or at the Denver Center Ticket Services in the lobby of the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex, Mon - Sat from 10am to 6pm. Special hours on Sunday, August 14 are from 10am to 2pm at the walkup counter in the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex. Phone agents will also take calls during this time.

Miracle Theatre Group, the Northwest's premier Latino arts and culture organization, is pleased to announce its 'Take a Seat' campaign, a capital improvement project prompted by audience feedback surveys. Over the summer, Miracle Theatre will send off all 121 theatre seats to be restored by a local upholstery business.