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HIT Entertainment, one of the world?s leading independent children?s entertainment producers and rights owners, in association with UK-based I.P. Live, announce the debut of Bob the Builder? LIVE! Spud?s Big Mess ? Bob the Builder?s first touring stage show in the US in five years. Presented by Magic Arts & Entertainment, a subsidiary of Tix Corporation (Nasdaq: TIXC), Bob the Builder? LIVE! Spud?s Big Mess will visit Charlotte?s Belk Theater May 2-3 for just three shows as the production travels to more than 70 cities nationwide through June 2009. Tickets start at $19 and are available online at BlumenthalCenter.org, by phone at 704-372-1000 and at the theater box office.

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti is a gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer, and a charismatic performer who ? since the release of his first solo album in 1995 ? has created a series of recordings which have made him one of the world?s top-selling instrumental artists. Don?t miss Chris Botti in concert for one night only at Charlotte?s Belk Theater Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $21.50 and are still available online at BlumenthalCenter.org, by phone at 704-372-1000 or at the Performing Arts Center box office.

Trinity Church Ministry of the Arts presents the American Songbook Does Time, which is set to open May 7th, 2009. The show is directed by Paul Allard and has musical direction by Al Dentson III. The show will be performed at the Trinity Church at 7:30 pm on May 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th. There is a $15 suggested donation ($10 for seniors and military). For reservations at Trinity Church call 401-846-0660 between the hours of 10:00am and 3:00pm. For reservations for the Episcopal Charities call 401-274-4500 ext. 234. Proceeds benefit the Episcopal Charities of RI.

Bean-Brown Theatre announces that it will be casting for The Sound Of Music on Monday, April 27 and Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

Come one, come all - it's time to volunteer! Kirkland Arts Center needs fun, energetic volunteers ready and willing to supportART! Please take a minute to review the list of exciting volunteer opportunities coming up in the next few months and choose one or several to sign up for. KAC relies on volunteers with all skill levels to keep our special events, gallery, outreach and arts education programs running smooth. Whether you enjoy being in the garden, assisting youth, office work, and special events - KAC can use you to make a differerence!

Their music became the soundtrack for the Twentieth Century and saw America through some of her darkest days of the Great Depression and the tumultuous years of World War II. George and Ira Gershwin, the song-writing brothers penned such standards as ?They Can?t Take That Away from Me,? ?Embraceable You,? and ?I Got Rhythm.? Unfortunately, the books behind the musicals for which they were writing could not hold a candle to the music. That is, until Ken Ludwig stepped in more than 50 years after George Gershwin died to rework the story behind the Gershwin?s Girl Crazy (1930). The result was the 1992 Tony Award winning?including Best Musical?Broadway smash hit musical Crazy for You, which will be on the Theatre at the Center stage, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, May 7 through June 14. Press opening will be May 14 at 8 p.m.

Flint Club is pleased to add Executive Producer and Director of One of Us Films, Carrie Lezotte (www.oneofusfilms.org) to the expert line- up of the ?Quiet on the Set? Fim Symposium. Ms. Lezotte brings a wealth of knowledge and experience having written, produced and directed dozens of short format programs, including dramatic narratives, documentaries, and industrials. Her recent work includes the website www.oicmovies.com, which is built entirely around American Sign Language Videos for their Sign Language Community. Two of the projects that she has overseen for One of Us Films have received the Michigan Film Tax Incentive. She will help participants explore ways to apply their skills to these types of nontraditional productions. She will join Ben Cain-Actor (recently playing roles in Heroes and CSI: Miami), Alex Grossman-Director (www.menonthestreet.com), Michael Ramsdell- Producer (www.underthehoodproductions.com) and Sultan Sharief (www.bilalstand.com) of Ann Arbor, MI who will present workshops on acting, improvisation, producing, directing ,production crews and media/industrials. They will also expound on their experience in the industry and share tips from an insider?s point of view.

Jon M. Chu, Amy Eldon and Jon Turteltaub, Alfred Molina, Teresa Palmer, Jay Baruchel, Chris Lowell, Daniel Sunjata and more ?Rescuers? to be announced will join Invisible Children co-founder and filmmaker Laren Poole for an overnight worldwide rally on behalf of the abducted child soldiers of Uganda and the Congo.

Theater Mitu presents the New York Premiere of Dr.C (Or How I Leared to Act in Eight Steps) beginning previews June 2nd at 3LD Art and Technology Center. Created by the company and directed by Rubén Polendo, opening night is set for June 4th.

MotorCity Casino Hotel is proud to announce Radio Star, a stand-up comedy and singing competition, presented by State Farm and WMXD 92.3FM, at Sound Board Thursday, June 11th at 7:00 p.m. This event is hosted by comedian and radio show personality, Steve Harvey.

The multi-award-winning NoHo Arts Center Ensemble (NoHo ACE) in association with David Elzer are thrilled to announce that their critically-acclaimed all-new look at the timeless classic, Dracula, dramatized by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston, based on Bram Stoker?s novel , and directed by Ken Sawyer (The Woman in Black, Lovelace) is extending again and will now play through Sunday, May 17 at the NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd. (at Lankershim) in North Hollywood. Additionally, David Burnham, star of The Light in the Piazza will play Renfield on Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2.

TheatreWorks New Milford is seeking one white man, age 35-45, two white women, ages 25-65, and one African-American woman, age 35-45 for the Tony Award-winning drama,Doubt, by John Patrick Shanley.

Denver Center Attractions recently announced fall engagements of two immensely popular touring shows to play the Buell Theatre. Rain ? A Tribute to The Beatles will play September 22-27, and Riverdance will play eight farewell performances November 24-29. Ticket on-sale information will be announced at a later date.

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels has just proclaimed April 25, 2009, as Speight Jenkins Day in honor of Speight Jenkins? 25th Anniversary season as General Director of Seattle Opera. The mayor has urged Seattle?s citizens to join him ?in commending this exceptional individual for his immeasurable contributions to the city?s cultural arts and civic life.? Seattle Opera will be celebrating Jenkins? 25 years at the helm on April 25th at a special tribute dinner.

The Grand Theatre, located at Salt Lake Community College, South City Campus is set to present this limited engagement of Four Guys Names Jose and ulna mujer named Maria, playing May 6-16th, 2009.

From the producers of the current smash hit The Screwtape Letters, Fellowship for the Performing Arts presents the Chicago Premiere of Mark?s Gospel at The Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport Avenue starring Max McLean. Performances for this strictly limited engagement are from April 23rd ? May 17th.

Lorin Maazel?s final weeks as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic will culminate with wide-ranging repertoire that includes a new work, and large-scale masterpieces that represent Mr. Maazel?s myriad interests, influences, and personal passions while also showcasing the artistry of the New York Philharmonic. Highlights include a World Premiere?New York Philharmonic Co-Commission; works by Bach and Copland that feature soloists from the Orchestra; Britten?s War Requiem; Mahler?s rarely performed Symphony No. 8, Symphony of a Thousand; and performances of two of Mr. Maazel?s own works ? Monaco Fanfares and Farewells.

The Willows Theatre Company brings back the ?80s (as if they?d ever left) with its production of The Wedding Singer, the musical comedy based on the hit 1998 film that starred Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The musical version has music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, with book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy. Ryan Weible directs the Willows Theatre production, with choreography by Gia Solari-Welch, and music direction by Tim Hanson. Ryan Drummond stars as the wedding singer, Robbie Hart, with Sarah Aili as his gal Julia. The Willows production runs May 11 ? June 14 at the Willows mainstage, 1975 Diamond Boulevard in Concord.

Chairman of the Board of the Los Angeles Philharmonic David Bohnett and President and Chief Executive Officer Deborah Borda today announced from the stage of Walt Disney Concert Hall the appointment of Esa-Pekka Salonen as Conductor Laureate, honoring the longest serving Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic . This is a first in the 90 year history of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

The British theatrical sensation Stomp returns to Sydney for one week only at the Theatre Royal from Tuesday 21 April with their revamped show - fresher, faster and funnier than ever before!