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The New York Philharmonic's upcoming production of György Ligeti's 1975-77 opera, LE GRAND MACABRE, will feature the newly-created role of Atmosphericist, to be played by actor/dancer Rob Besserer, from May 27th to 29th. In this silent role - which was conceived specifically for the production - Mr. Besserer will serve as the performer of the 'live animation' taking place on stage, as created by director/designer Doug Fitch.

Abbeville Opera House announces its Summer 2010 Theatre Season which includes THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB, 'TIL BETH DO US PART, and MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW, THE STORY OF THE STANLEY BROTHERS. The season runs from June 11th to August 21st.

Highline Ballroom announces its performance schedule for May 17th to May 31st. Performers ranges from Nas and Damian Marley to the Backstreet Boys. It is located at 431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketweb, at the Highline Box Office from noon until doors close, or at 866-468-7619. Highline Ballroom is a full-scale restaurant with a menu described as American Continental with a Southern flair. There is a full bar with all premier liquors and domestic and international cold beer, and they serve a full menu at all of their concerts. A $10 food and/or beverage minimum is standard for table seating during shows.

Summer Place Players announces its five-week Summer 2010 program, scheduled from June 28th to August 1st, Monday through Friday, in the University of Hartford's state-of-the-art Handel Performing Arts Center. Recent alumni of the musical theatre summer camp have appeared on Broadway and at noted regional theatres such as Hartford Stage and Goodspeed Musicals. Others have been accepted at some of the country's finest professional training programs.

The Repertory East Playhouse (24266 Main St, Newhall, CA) presents the musical-comedy THE WEDDING SINGER as part of its 2010 Main Stage season. The Wedding Singer will open to a sold out crowd on Friday, May 21, with an Opening Night Gala at 7:00pm and curtain at 8:00pm. The production is scheduled to run until June 19th.

Africa's Cape Verde singer, Cesaria Evora, had open heart surgery on Monday, May 10, 2010 in Paris hospital. The surgery was in response to a coronary problem that occurred this past weekend. The operating surgeon reported that things went as well as possible. Cesaria is suspending all activities until the end of the year, including her June 2010 concerts in Washington, DC, New York City, Boston, Toronto, and Montreal.

American Stage Theatre Company and the St. Petersburg Museum of History will celebrate the end of American Stage in the Park's first quarter of a century with a Wrap Party at the museum, Tuesday, May 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Light hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided. Free admission to the museum's exhibit on the history of American Stage in the Park is included (a suggested donation of $10 will go to help the museum).

Street Theatre Company, which was forced to cancel its final two performances of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE due to the flooding in Middle Tennessee, announces that it is able to bring back the show for one additional weekend. Performances will be held, Friday, May 21st at 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 22nd at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Proceeds from the Saturday matinee performance will go to flood victims.

PlayPenn, Philadelphia's professional new play development organization, will hold its sixth annual New Play Development Conference on July 19-July 25, 2010 at the Adrienne Theater (2030 Sansom Street) in Philadelphia. The Conference will feature a week of intensive work on six works-in-progress by James J. Christy (LOVE AND COMMUNICATION); Kara Lee Corthron (ETCHED IN SKIN ON A SUNLIT NIGHT); Dan Dietz (CLEMENTINE IN THE LOWER NINE); Samuel D. Hunter (THE WHALE); Charlotte Miller (RAISING JO); and Nicholas Wardigo (HUM).

The New York Arm Wrestling Association (NYAWA) announces that the Bronx Week Food and Arts Festival will host the 27th Annual Bronxboro Arm Wrestling Championships and crowning of Bronx Strongest Arm on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Bronx Week Festival on Mosholu Parkway South between Van Cortlandt Ave. East and Bainbridge Ave. Bronx, NY. 10458 - Admission is FREE and first time beginners and festival spectators will have an opportunity to compete FREE.

Schadenfreude, Chicago's long-running, critically acclaimed comedy ensemble, and soul/funk/hip-hop band The Jordan Years present THE CITY THAT WORKS, two performances of sketch comedy and music with special guests. Part of Chicago's Just for Laughs Festival, the first The City That Works show is on Thursday, June 17, 2010, 9 p.m., at Martyrs, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., with $10 tickets at www.martyrslive.com. The second show of The City That Works is on Thursday, July 8, 2010, 9 p.m., at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., with $10 tickets at www.lincolnhallchicago.com. TH CITY THAT WORKS runs about 90 minutes.

The New Theatre hosts Absolut Gay Theatre Festival Dublin from May 10th to the 15th. The theatre will having three productions which includes World Premieres of SLAUGHTERHOUSE SWAN and MYTH OF ANDREW & JO and the Irish premier of WEEPIE. The two latter plays contains nudity and strong language and are not suitable for persons under the age of 16. Tickets are €10, €13, €15 and can be purchased at the website, here.

The 14th annual Philadelphia Live Arts Festival, which runs from September 3 - 18, 2010, will showcase 18 cutting-edge programs featuring over 35 original dance, theater, and music works by acclaimed U.S. artists from Philadelphia and New York, along with internationally recognized artists from France, China, and Ireland. With 12 World and 2 U.S. premieres and a long-term commitment to the development of new work, the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival serves as a platform for both world renowned and newly emerging contemporary artists. Each year, the Festival presents innovative and highly interdisciplinary performing arts events, offering a snapshot of trends at the forefront of the international performing arts scene.

The Boulder Theater (2032 14th St., Boulder) Present The Idan Raichel Project on May 15th at 8 p.m. Ticket are $36, $46, and $56 and can be purchased through the box office at (303) 786-7030 or at the website at www.bouldertheater.com. The Idan Raichel Project burst onto the global music scene in 2002, changing the face of Israeli popular music.

Registration has begun for visual and performing arts summer programs at the Howard Arts Council (HCAC) in Ellicott City. Programs are open to the public, regardless of residency in Howard County, for grades K-7. Campers must turn 5 years of age minimum by September 1, 2010 to be eligible for summer camp.

The May issue of Jazz Inside NY Magazine is available free in print and as a downloadable digital edition is designed for jazz lovers worldwide and features pianist Geri Allen. Geri discusses her new recording Flowing Toward The Sound on Motema Music as well as providing insights into her activities and perspective on education, motherhood and more.

Two students from Brooklyn and Bronx place first and second in the National August Wilson Monologue Competition at the August Wilson Theatre on May 3rd. Originally an alternate for the NYC competition, Jared Findlay, from Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School, took home the first place prize with his nuanced performance of King Hedley from August Wilson's King Hedley II. Derrick Starks, from Fordham High School for the Arts, won second place for his keen interpretation of Holloway from Two Trains Running.

Penumbra Hosts 16th Annual Jazz Jam on June 6th from 6 p.m. tp 9:30 p.m. at Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant (1010 Nicollet Mall). The event will feature four-time Grammy Award-winner Dianne Reeves who will be performing a Tribute to Stevie Wonder. It will be hosted by T. Mychael Rambo, with a special appearances by Dennis W. Spears and Sanford Moore.

Acorn Productions (90 Bridge Street, Westbrook) will offer the third and final production, RUMPELSTITSKIN, by the company's new Fairy Tale Players. It will be performed from May 14 to 23 in the Acorn Studio Theater in Westbrook's Dana Warp Mill. Fairy Tale Players are an ensemble of adult and child actors who have trained in Acorn's Acting Academy. Acorn's Producing Director adapts and directs a version of this well-known story in which a fast-talking magical creature turns straw into gold for a miller's daughter who wishes to marry the king. Performances take place over two weekends on Friday nights at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 adults and $3 kids twelve and under. More information is available by contacting Acorn Productions at www.acorn-productions.org or calling 854-0065.

As part of their North American tour, Celtic Woman returns to the Morrison Center with an all new live show on May 21st at 8:00 p.m. Celtic Woman include vocalists Lisa, Chloë, Lynn and Alex and Celtic violinist Máiréad. Tickets cost $62.50, $45.50 and $38.50. They can be purchased at IdahoTickets.com.