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How many layers must you lose to get to the center of yourself? Come join award-winning and critically acclaimed writer/performer Una Aya Osato and her burlesque alter ego exHOTic other for their newest solo work, as they take on the world and take off their clothes.

'PROPOSITION 8,' a new play by South Florida playwright Dan Clancy, will be presented as a Staged Reading for one night only, at 7:30 PM on Monday, February 11th, 2013, in Lynn University's Wold Performing Arts Center, Boca Raton, FL.

Fiction writer Mat Johnson delivers a reading at Emory University on Tuesday, February 26 6:30 p.m. in the Jones Room of the Woodruff Library. Johnson will also hold a public colloquium Wednesday, February 27 at 2:30 in the Callaway Center on Emory's campus. Both events are free and open to the public with a book signing to follow the reading.

Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, this gripping trio of monologues imagines the voices of three real-life figures who witness the unfolding disaster from very different times and places: A disgraced American soldier defending her actions as a prison guard at Abu Ghraib; a weapons inspector exposing the false case for war; and an Iraqi dissident who survived torture in Saddam's brutal prisons.

It's going to be a "Roustabout" at the Ed Sullivan Theater when the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN presents "Elvis Week" on the broadcast, with performances from some of the best known Elvis Presley tribute artists, Monday, Feb. 4-Friday, Feb. 8 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The International Street Cannibals (ISC), hailed by The New York Times as a “brash new-music ensemble,” join forces with young boxers from the legendary Gleason's Gym for “STRIKE!” – a concert event in which contemporary chamber music commingles with boxing rounds and choreography.

Russia will enjoy pride of place in February at the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, with six of the eight concerts during the month constructed around at least one work composed by a Russian composer.

Both the Riedel Dance Theater and Ariel Rivka Dance companies today announced the upcoming world premieres of their new, narrative works - In Violent Circles (Rite of Spring) and Vashti, respectively. These two emerging contemporary ensembles will share the stage for three consecutive nights March 7 - 9, 2013, at the Ailey Citigroup Theatre (NYC). Both choreographers, Jonathan Riedel and Ariel Grossman, are true storytellers who draw upon the emotional power of drama, movement and music to bring stories to life through dance. Both pieces feature live, on-stage musical performances of original scores/arrangements by two of today's top contemporary composer/performers.

Chester Gregory (Sister Act, Hairspray) reprises his award winning interpretation of Jackie Wilson in the world premiere of his one man show, 'The Eve of Jackie' at 54 Below on February 4th at 9:30PM. Gregory portrays Jackie Wilson, live in concert during his final days, revealing another side to the man 'who truly gave his all and left it on the stage.' Starring Chester Gregory as Jackie Wilson, with special guest Lillias White as LaVern Baker.

Newington Mainstage is thrilled to present the East Coast premiere of "The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns" - the highly anticipated sequel to last year's sold-out smash - THIS WEEKEND! Join us at the Springfield High School graduation where we reunite with the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves (and take a peek into their futures!) we are treated to the girls performing classic '50s and '60s songs such as "River Deep, Mountain High," "Dedicated To The One I Love," "Rockin' Robin" and over 20 other classic hits!

After a sold out 9-week run in 2012 and the destruction by Hurricane Sandy of what was supposed to be their new home at South Street Seaport, Third Rail Projects has found a new venue to house its critically acclaimed production of THEN SHE FELL. This immersive theater event is inspired by the life and writings of Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland). It is written, directed, designed and choreographed by Zach Morris with Tom Pearson and Jennine Willett and in collaboration with The Company. Performances of this open-ended run will resume March 9 at The Kingsland Ward at St. Johns, a century-old institutional building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that will allow the action to play out on 3 floors.

Minnie D'Moocha (Rockabilly Burlesque) & Francine "The Lucid Dream" (The Pink Room Burlesque) are bringing Take Back the 80's Burlesque to Parkside Lounge this year! The second Friday of every month will be filled with 80s pop culture, music, comedy, games, go-go and of course striptease! Starting on February 8th, there will be no reason to sit at home on a Friday night trying to figure out that Rubik's Cube & hopelessly fixing that total eclipse of your heart.

The 93 year-old dame, The Famous Spiegeltent, will open her doors with an Opening Night Gala on Wednesday 6 February on Arts Centre Melbourne's Forecourt. Media are invited to preview the performances at 12noon inside The Famous Spiegeltent and capture the first glimpses of her stage in 2013.

When one of the richest men in the world contracts a strange virus that causes him to slip in and out of consciousness, everyone goes to great lengths to find the cure - including calling in two ofthe worst doctors in the world. This over-the-top, absurdist comedy will leave you in stitches as the mayhem spills over the stage…and eventually, beyond…

Critically acclaimed director-choreographer Stacey Flaster (Highland Park) and vocal coach Elizabeth Fauntleroy (Lincolnshire) announce the launch of The Performer's School, Chicagoland's premier performing arts school in the north shore area. The school kicks off with audition workshops for 6th-12th graders who have a strong interest in the performing arts. A dance intensive and weeklong summer program are also planned. All classes and workshops will take place at the Highwood Recreation Center, 432 Green Bay Rd., Highwood, IL.

Eleven students of Main Street Theater's Education Department explore the very real issues of discrimination and perseverance in the play Amazing Grace by Shay Youngblood, adapted from the book by Mary Hoffman. There are 3 public performances: Friday and Saturday, February 15 and 16, at 7:30pm, and Sunday, February 17 at 3:30pm. Performances are at Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market, located at 4617 Montrose Blvd. For tickets, call 713-524-6706 or log on to mainstreettheater.com. All tickets are $5.00.

Capitol Hill's Folger Theatre today announced that the run of its critically acclaimedproduction of William Shakespeare's play Henry V will be extended an additional week, running through Sunday, March 10. The production, directed by Robert Richmond (Othello and Henry VIII at the Folger), boasts an impressive cast of just 13, led by Zach Appelman, garnering unanimous praise as the young King Henry. Katie deBuys also stars as Katherine, the Princess of France, alongside Richard Sheridan Willis, Louis Butelli, Chris Genebach, Catherine Flye, James Keegan, among others.

TV writer, playwright, teacher, author and recovered stand-up comic, David Misch, will offer his multi media presentation THE HISTORY OF HA! and Q&A on 'Funny, The Book: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Comedy' at the 92YTribeca on Friday, March 22 from noon - 1:-00. David's presentation features clips from many famous moments is film and TV comedy history such as Blazing Saddles,' 'Monty Python', 'Mary Tyler Moore Show,' and Abbott & Costello.

Dawson|Wallace Dance Project presents 'World Premieres,' new work by San Francisco-based artistic director, Gregory Dawson featuring set to themusic of Johannes Brahms. Additional world premieres by Denver-based artistic director, James Wallace will also appear on the program.

Trisha Brown Dance Company (TBDC) today announced plans for the future course of the company and of Trisha Brown's oeuvre.