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Starz Entertainment has acquired U.S. television rights to the next installment of the BBC's audience sensation 'Torchwood,' developed and produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. Starz will debut the 10-episode series exclusively in the U.S., and BBC One will debut it in the U.K., both in summer, 2011. This is a co-production between Starz, BBC Cymru Wales and BBC Worldwide, and BBC Worldwide will distribute the show outside the U.S. The deal was jointly announced today by Starz, LLC President and CEO Chris Albrecht and BBC Worldwide Productions EVP Jane Tranter.

Creede Repertory Theatre opened its forty-fifth season last weekend with the Broadway smash hit, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The show follows six adolescents as they battle for glory in the one place where they have a chance to win, the spelling bee. CRT's stellar cast made audiences gasp with laughter and wish for their own place amongst the loveable, awkward misfits of Putnam County. This Tony award winning show captures the happy-go-lucky spirit of youth and helps to bring out the nerd in all of us!

IFC Films presents Valhalla Rising, opening July 16, 2010 and starring Mads Mikkelsen (upcoming 'Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky'), Maarten Stevenson, Gary Lewis and Ewan Stewart Ain. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn ('Bronson'), Valhalla Rising is the Official Selection of the 2009 Venice Film Festival and Official Selection of the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival.

According to a report from Variety, the critically-acclaimed production of Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies may be remounted as a national tour due to the overwhelmingly positive reception it has received in its run at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.

The Shakespeare Players of Rochester, a program of the Rochester Community Players, will present Much Ado About Nothing, free Shakespeare at the Highland Park Bowl from July 2 to 17, 2010.

The Shakespeare Players of Rochester, a program of the Rochester Community Players, will present Much Ado About Nothing, free Shakespeare at the Highland Park Bowl, 1200 South Avenue, July 2 to 17, 2010.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

The 2010 Summer Music Theatre Festival at the Theatre and Interpretation Center at Northwestern University kicks off in June with an overview.

Andrea Meislin Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Vapor Trails, Michal Ronnen Safdie's first exhibition with the Gallery on June 3, 2010. Opening Reception with the artist will be held from 6 to 8 pm.

Lifeline Theatre has extended its run of the world premiere adaptation of Neil Gaiman's bestselling 1996 urban fantasy novel Neverwhere, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric, directed by Lifeline ensemble member Paul S. Holmquist, to July 18th.

Obie Award-winning Clubbed Thumb proudly presents Summerworks 2010, their 15th annual festival of new plays, from June 2 to 26, 2010, at the Ohio Theatre. The festival's three shows will run consecutively, Sundays-Saturdays at 8pm (no shows on Wednesdays). Dot, written by Kate E. Ryan and directed by Anne Kauffman, plays June 6 - 12, Five Genocides, written by Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Davis McCallum, plays June 13 - 19 and The Small, written by Anne Washburn and directed by Les Waters, plays June 20 - 26.

The McLean Community Center has announced its upcoming events for the next two weeks.

Comedian Brian Regan's October appearance at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has been rescheduled from Sunday, October 24, 2010 to Sunday, October 10, 2010. The curtain time remains 7:00 p.m.

The Vagabond Players announce the area premiere of Samm-Art Williams' comedy-drama The Waiting Room on June 4.

The Morrison Center has announced its upcoming shows and events through July.

On Tuesday, June 8, myTalk 107.1 and Theater Latté Da presents their Glee Season Finale Party at Legends Bar & Grill.

On June 8th, psychic Sylvia Browne will be appearing in her hometown of Kansas City, Missouri at the Uptown Theater.

Conveniently located in the heart of Times Square near Penn Station and Port Authority, The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill offers music fans a unique experience. Owned by the Bensusan Family, proprietors of the world renowned Blue Note Jazz Club, the club features world-class musical talent and consists of two distinct spaces: the Showcase Room & Lucille's Grill.

BOSSABRASIL returns to Birdland with the fabulous sounds of Brazil from June 8 through the 12th. Launched in 2007, it is a celebration of Bossa Nova and rhythms of Brazil, Produced by Pat Philips & Ettore Stratta, known for their hit Brazilian Productions. From Rio to New York City, Bossa Nova has seduced musicians and listeners alike with its innate sensuality, melding samba with jazz sensibilities.

Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's, LA's 'Cabaret destination' as described by the Los Angeles Times, rings in June with the celebration of its four-year anniversary.