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IN THE MOOD is coming back ~ REVAMPED WITH 18 NEW SWING-ERA CLASSICS ~ to the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, of Brevard Community College, presented by Artbeat. IN THE MOOD is the 1940's Big Band Theatrical Swing Dance Revue. It's the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra and other greats of the 1940's. Featuring a company of 19 on stage - including the In the Mood Singers and Dancers and the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra - the show's music arrangements, costumes and choreography are as authentic as it gets!

The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for eight performances, May 18-23, 2010. Produced by CATS-Eye, LLC, the national tour of CATS is the only production in North America sanctioned by Andrew Lloyd Webber. With original direction by Trevor Nunn and choreography by Gillian Lynne this is the CATS credited with the British invasion of Broadway. The national tour of CATS recently celebrated its 27th anniversary season, holding its place as the longest continuously touring Broadway musical in history.

Genre-defying guitarist Jorge Strunz, one half of the acclaimed global guitar duo Strunz & Farah, evokes this luxuriant and haunting world, taking his virtuosity in a new and subtle direction on his solo album, Neotropical Nocturnes (Selva Records; March 16, 2010). A meditation on his Costa Rican roots and transnational travels with his diplomat family, these instrumental pieces reflect the multitude of voices that resonate in the guitar when played by a master, and that speak to the heart of the Americas.

THE KILL ‘EM WITH KINDNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL marks the first production at MadLab's new space at 227 North Third Street. This six week festival features a different comedy act each weekend highlighted by the opening act - THE CODY RIVERS SHOW from Washington. Each weekend will bring you anything from sketch comedy to short-form improv, from stand-up to long-form improv. It's a little something for everyone each week.

Theatre on Fire closes its fifth anniversary season at the Charlestown Working Theater with Jordan Harrison's hilarious farce ACT A LADY from April 16 - May 1, 2010.

The World's most beloved Oklahomans, THE FLAMING LIPS are pleased to announce their first tour dates for 2010, in support of their new double album, EMBRYONIC which begins this month in Austin, TX. Special Guests on most dates will be fellow co-conspirators, STARDEATH AND WHITE DWARFS who will delight the masses with modern psych insights from their debut album, THE BIRTH. The new design LIPS live show is bigger/brighter/louder and more impossibly Orange (like the sunshine) than ever so we look forwards to seeing you all this spring.

Given the current economic climate, Rochester's Geva Theatre Center's production of Arthur Miller's The Price, a drama incited by two brothers selling their deceased father's possessions, would appear to be perfectly timed. The heavy ties between identity and the struggle to live a purposeful, content life in capitalistic society are explored in depth, and the questions and uncertainty felt by the characters certainly resonate with a modern audience. Timothy Bond's production of the play starts off strongly but ultimately flounders as it reaches its conclusion.

Who doesn't love a good old fashioned Broadway musical? Now picture that there's no fancy sets, no fancy costumes, and everything is completely made up! When Dumpster Tequila takes the stage, witness a full blown musical complete with dancing and singing, and the best part, it's all made up! Come see Dumpster Tequila musical improv as they present a completely made up musical!

On the day after Norwich was confirmed as one of the four shortlisted cities for UK City of Culture 2013 Norfolk & Norwich Festival today announced the line up for the 238th year of Norfolk & Norwich Festival. From 7 to 22 May the city of Norwich will be transformed into an enormous theatre cum concert hall cum playground as the Festival's furthest ever reaching programme unfolds.

The Black Film Center/Archive at Indiana University Bloomington will welcome four acclaimed film directors for a week of free screenings and engagement with students, faculty and the community, starting Monday (March 1).

The Flomenhaft Gallery is proud to present Serpent's Chronicle: Thirty-five new and evocative photo works by Neil Folberg. He has set himself the difficult task of creating a body of work that brings a biblical narrative into the present. The images have a direct romantic energy that speaks to our primal senses. Serpent's Chronicle is an interpretive narrative of events in the Garden of Eden from the viewpoint of a cunning observer; it is the Serpent's visual and textual record from that archetypal time until now.

Come and enjoy a selection of some of the best Short Films from around the globe in an exclusive atmosphere.

Barry University's Department of Fine Arts will present the 1999 Broadway musical 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown,' Directed by John Manzelli and Musical Director Giselle Elgarresta Rios. Charles Schultz's beloved Peanuts comic springs to life and on stage with a day in the life of Charlie Brown, his dog Snoopy and all the Peanuts gang.

Middlebury Actors Workshop, resident professional acting company of Town Hall Theater, presents 'The Fox,' DH Lawrence's tale of passion, betrayal and revenge. 1918, England, two women struggle to run an isolated farm. Enter a young soldier who comes to dominate their lives.

The Attic Ensemble has canceled tonight's performance of THE PILLOWMAN at Barrow Mansion due to inclement weather. All other performances will go on as scheduled.

In 2010 alone, 24-year-old New Orleans singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and all-around musical powerhouse Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews has signed with Verve Forecast Records and performed on Good Morning America and ESPN's SportsCenter in the run-up to the Super Bowl. He has seen recordings he contributed to earn a Grammy award (Buckwheat Zydeco's 'Lay Your Burden Down') and an Oscar nomination (Dr. John's 'Down In New Orleans' from the hit Disney film 'The Princess and the Frog'). He has taped two appearances - as himself - for the upcoming HBO series 'Treme' from 'The Wire' creator David Simon, and played with his band Orleans Avenue as honored guests on Saints owner Tom Benson's float in a victorious post-Super Bowl Mardi Gras parade. He's just getting started.

Joe's Pub has announced its lineup for March 29th-31st. Scheduled to appear are The Webb Sisters, Lauren Ambrose & The Leisure Class, Julia Haltigan, Josh Charles, Eli 'Paperboy' Reed and Amy Ziff.

The Cornelia Street Cafe presents vocalist Meryl Zimmerman and Ashley Gonzalez tonight, Thursday February 25th at 8:30PM.

Steve Smith's Vital Information New York Edition will play the Iridium Jazz Club Thursday, February 26th through Sunday, February 28th.

Composer, conductor, pianist and commentator Rob Kapilow introduces family audiences to favorite fairy tales and classical music along with pianist Judith Gordon and the talented PickleShoes Dancers. Kapilow is known for his entertaining programs and appearances on NPR and his live concert series at Lincoln Center. Great for all ages.