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Seattle's Macha Monkey Theatre Company has announced its February performances schedule for 2010.

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of George Gershwin's enduring masterpiece, a new production of Porgy and Bess has been mounted-with full approval of the Gershwin estate-by veteran opera producer Michael Capasso (General Director of New York's vibrant Dicapo Opera). Featuring a stellar cast, live orchestra, and brand new sets, costumes, and lighting, this groundbreaking opera weaves a tale of prejudice, love, and tragedy. Incorporating a wealth of blues and jazz into the classical art of opera, Gershwin considered Porgy & Bess his finest work with songs such as 'Summertime' and 'It Ain't Necessarily So.' Columbus resident and OSU graduate Eric McKeever will be performing the role of Jake for the national tour which runs through June.

Don't miss your chance to experience historic performances by the very artists who put the 70s on the musical map. Never before, and an astonishing four decades later, fans of 70s R&B, Disco and Soul will be able to bear witness to an event featuring seven great artists in one amazing evening.

Change Your Life! One delightful English middle-aged housewife discovers how to do just that in Hedgerow Theatre's hilarious new production of the London and Broadway smash comedy SHIRLEY VALENTINE. Those attending Willy Russell's sparking comedy, SHIRLEY VALENTINE at the Hedgerow Theatre February 2-17, will find the answer in a delightfully funny production, part of the theatre's Heritage Series, directed by noted actor Tom Teti and performed by Hedgerow's veteran actress Susan Wefel.

Barb Jungr is returning to The Cafe Carlyle for 6 nights only with composer, arranger and accompanist Simon Wallace on piano performing a collection specially put together for this short season - Barb Jungr - RIVER.

Art Gallery Tours New York has announced a gallery tour in Midtown scheduled for Saturday, February 6th at 1:00pm. The tour will take place rain, snow or shine and will meet at 41 E. 57th St. at Madison Ave. (Fuller Building). The cost of the tour is $20.

With an exceptional cast comprised of Judi Farr, Eamon Farron, Darren Gilshenan and Mandy McElhinney, The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh is at Sydney Theatre Company's Wharf 2 from 20 February, opening 22 February. Directed by Cristabel Sved, the production is part of the Company's extensive 2010 Education Program (STC Ed, with evening performances open to both school groups and the general public.

Tony-Nominated Actress and Comedian Joan Rivers will appear at Wichita's Orpheum Theatre on Thursday, February 4th at 8pm.

According to Fox411.com, Tony Award-winner Liza Minnelli is officially set to join the cast of 'Ugly Betty' on ABC this season. Insiders tell Fox411.com that Minnelli will appear in several episodes and will be playing Lena Korkinka, Justin's (Mark Indelicato) high school drama teacher.

ALL SHOOK UP is set to play Wichita's Crown Theatre from February 12th until April 4th as part of its 2009-2010 season.

The Red Bull Theater has announced the complete cast for its January 25th reading of CALIGULA featuring Michael Urie.

The award-winning dance troupe The Groovaloos, best known for their breakout performance on NBC's Superstars of Dance and appearances on FOX's So You Think You Can Dance, The Ellen Degeneres Show and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, will bring their dance stage show GROOVALOO to Appleton's Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on January 31st at 6:30pm.

MercuryNews.com spoke with Tony Award-winning actor Harvey Fierstein about his take on Tevye, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's legendary leading man. Fierstein recently replaced Chaim Topol in the role in the show's current North American Tour.

According to North Shore Music Theatre's website, the Massachusetts theater is set to reopen this spring/summer under new ownership.

After a four year absence, PROMISES, PROMISES star Sean Hayes will appear on The Ellen Degeneres Show on Friday, January 22nd.

The Broadway musical review MUSIC OF THE NIGHT will return to Cincinnati for two performances this February.

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that 'New York Governor David Paterson on Tuesday proposed $420 million per year in state money for the continuation of tax credits for film and TV productions in the Empire State through 2014.'

People.com is reporting that Jeff Conaway, who is best known for his role as Kenickie in Grease, sustained numerous injuries after falling down a staircase at his home in California on Monday.

ShenanArts has announced the 2010 Spring/Summer semester schedule of their new theatre training program for students and adults of all ages.

'The Wizard of Oz,' 'Citizen Kane' and 'Casablanca' will be among the 80 Best Picture nominees represented in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' new exhibition 'The More the Merrier: Posters from the Ten Best Picture Nominees, 1936 - 1943,' opening on Saturday, January 23rd, in the Academy's Grand Lobby Gallery in Beverly Hills. Admission is free.