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New Rep On Tour presents Macbeth in a contemporary format that would shake Shakespeare's world. Featuring Curt Klump and Jessica Webb of the Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage. Free and open to the general public, with a suggested donation of $20 to benefit New Rep.

The Wilton Playshop's benefit, Sing Me A Story, with performances on Saturday, March 27th, at 4PM and 8PM features a night of music, celebration and tasty treats. The star-studded cast will perform many favorite show tunes as audience members select a wide array of dining choices depending on the tickets purchased.

Rock legends The Moody Blues will return to the historic State Theatre in Easton for one show only on Thursday, July 15 at 8 PM.

Through July 11th, the Lazy Susan Dinner Theater presents Gary Geld and Peter Udell's 1974 musical, Shenandoah. A proud Virginia farmer tries desperately to keep his family from being caught up in the throes of the Civil War. 'A tuneful, thoughtful, sentimental musical-clean as a whistle, youthfully vibrant yet as moving as the history it portrays.' Christian Science Monitor

Look out NYMF! Watch out Fringe! There is a new festival on the block. This April, Shortened Attention Span premieres 11 Original, Short Musicals. The performances will take place over three weekends. Each weekend will host a unique group of performances.

Back in January, Belmont Burlesque and Vaudezilla made a splash with the announcement of the first-ever Windy City Burlesque Fest. Since then, they've been working hard to make this an event worthy of the birthplace of American Burlesque.

Pippi Longstocking, will be presented one week-end only, March 26-28, by Red Branch Theatre Company, the adult theatre company in residence at Drama Learning Center. This charming play, directed by Stephanie Lynn Williams, promises to be a treat for the whole family!

London's AICON Gallery has announced its upcoming events through May 8th. They include Undivided and Indivisible, Above and Beyond, Artist Panel Discussion with Shezad Dawood and David Blandy, and Book Launch of 'Bollywood Weddings' by Kavita Ramdya.

New York City's Highline Ballroom has announced its upcoming schedule, with events scheduled through September. The Highline Ballroom is located at 431 West 16th Street in NYC. For tickets and more information, visit http://www.highlineballroom.com/.

Select cast and crew members of Disney's THE LION KING will host UMCULO WEBHUBESI (the lion sings tonight) - a concert featuring South African music and dance. This very special one-time event will be held on Monday, April 12 at The Trocadero located at 1003 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA. Tickets are currently on sale for $25 including a post-performance reception with the cast.

NYC-based ballet companies Dances Patrelle and Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance present Ballet: Uptown Downtown / Today and Tomorrow, diverse perspectives on dramatic expression through the language of contemporary ballet from May 6-8, 2010 at 8pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, NYC, including three World Premiere productions. A stunning cast of dancers, including ballet stars and graduates of NYC's premiere conservatories, combines live music and innovative choreography to make this exciting collaboration a must-see event.

2nd Story Theatre wraps up its 2009-2010 Season with Steven Martin's 'The Underpants', directed by Ed Shea, from April 30 - May 30. It may be bad taste to drop your knickers in public but in Steve Martin's case, it's hilarious. This superb comedy is racy, witty, and indescribably funny.

The Marines' Memorial Association, a non-profit Veterans organization presents the Grand Opening Gala for San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre.

Smiling Rhino Theatre, in conjunction with the Pompton Lakes Chamber of Commerce, has announced a benefit performance of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown on April 3, 2010.

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will kick off an Independence Day weekend of music entertainment at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, the Orchestra's summer home, beginning Thursday, July 1, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.* The Orchestra, led by conductor Bridget Michele Reischl, will perform patriotic sing-alongs with the U.S. Army Field Band Chorus, Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, and feature post-concert fireworks.

Taking her cue from the stars, Director Lora Oxenreiter uses celestial inspiration for the upcoming Prime Stage production of literature's most famous love story, Romeo and Juliet.

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill has announced its upcoming performances and gigs through November 20th, in addition to its already scheduled concerts. Tickets may be purchased via Ticketmaster - www.ticketmaster.com/212-307-7171 or at the B.B. King's Box Office: 10:30am - Midnight ($2 per ticket service charge).

Washington National Opera, under the leadership of GeneralDirector Plácido Domingo, will present a Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist performance of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Opera House. This one-night-only performance is a rare opportunity to witness emerging artists in the early stages of their careers, performing in a fully staged opera. In the spirit of cultivating the next generation of opera talent and opera lovers, this performance is offered exclusively to new members of Generation O, the company's free-to-join young professionals group. The Marriage of Figaro is performed in Italian with English supertitles. Tickets are $15 to $35; complete production and ticketing information is below, and artist biographies are available upon request or are available here.

Internationally acclaimed pianist Vladimir Feltsman, virtuoso violinist Mark Kaplan, and distinguished pianist Yael Weiss will join renowned actress Christine Baranski at an exclusive benefit event to support the education of gifted young Israeli musicians studying at Mannes College The New School for Music. It will be held at the Manhattan residence of Lenore Ruben, chair of the Benefit Committee.

The Jupiter Academy of Music and the Florida Classical Ballet Theatre is proud to present 'Shine the Light,' a celebration of music and dance in memory of Makayla Joy Sittion. Please join us as we celebrate Makayla's life and legacy with an afternoon of joyful entertainment.