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Bernadette Peters to Perform in Concert with the Pasadena POPS, 6/29Bernadette Peters to Perform in Concert with the Pasadena POPS, 6/29
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Angela Bassett to Host 2013 Hollywood Bowl Opening, 6/22Angela Bassett to Host 2013 Hollywood Bowl Opening, 6/22
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Actress Angela Bassett has been confirmed to host the 2013 Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl, Saturday, June 22, at 8 pm. Also confirmed, talk show host/comedian Arsenio Hall will induct Patti Austi... (more...)


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Olney Theatre Center Artistic Director Jason Loewith announced the company would scrap its traditional subscription format while producing an ambitious slate of three seasons and nine productions for ... (more...)


Peter Cambor and More Join Commonwealth Shakespeare's TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA; Full Cast Announced!Peter Cambor and More Join Commonwealth Shakespeare's TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA; Full Cast Announced!
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MADCO to Present MILLS/works at New York Live Arts, 7/11-13MADCO to Present MILLS/works at New York Live Arts, 7/11-13
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From July 11 to 13 at New York Live Arts, Modern American Dance Company (MADCO) from St. Louis, MO will perform 'MADCO performs MILLS/works,' an evening of dances choreographed by former company membe... (more...)


Audra McDonald, Alan Cumming and More Honored with 2013 MADE IN NY Awards; KINKY BOOTS PerformsAudra McDonald, Alan Cumming and More Honored with 2013 MADE IN NY Awards; KINKY BOOTS Performs
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Joseph Flint's RESCUE FROM INNOCENCE is ReleasedJoseph Flint's RESCUE FROM INNOCENCE is Released
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Leon Knoles Named Director For THE ARSENIO HALL SHOWLeon Knoles Named Director For THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW
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Jacqueline Novak, Taylor Clark, COMEDY SCHOOL DROPOUT and More Set for Beauty Bar's May 2013 LineupJacqueline Novak, Taylor Clark, COMEDY SCHOOL DROPOUT and More Set for Beauty Bar's May 2013 Lineup
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