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Little House on the Prairie the Musical
Want to see a nice family musical? One with hoedown dancing, familiar characters and professional singing, acting, lights and scenery? Meliisa Gilbert stars.
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Grimaldi Clown Church Service in Dalston London
Each February, at a church service in London's East End, clowns from all over the world gather to celebrate the life of the greatest British clown, Joseph Grimaldi.
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Female Impersonator Frank Marino
When Frank Marino dresses to impress, he doesn't put on a suit and a tie. This guy wears a Bob Mackie designer gown and Manolo Blahnik stilettos.
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How to Induce Deep Hypnosis
After succeeding in putting a subject into a trance, a new hypnotist may ask, "Where to go from here?" Why, deeper and deeper into hypnosis, of course!
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How to Hypnotize Someone
Hypnosis is easier to learn than many might think. Learn the first steps of putting someone in a hypnotic trance!
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The Truth About Hypnosis
Hypnotism is surrounded by myth and misunderstanding. Find out if hypnosis is real, if anyone can be hypnotized, and if a hypnotist can really control someone's mind.
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Finian's Rainbow in New York City
Finian's Rainbow is an old-fashioned musical with an important anti-racist theme.
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Burlesque Bombshells
The revived risqué art form is being embraced by women everywhere as tassels and tiaras titillate and tease.
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North Carolina Renaissance Festivals
There are several Renaissance festivals and medieval celebrations in North Carolina coming up in various locations in the state. Here are details about each of them.
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A Right Old Pantomime For Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson is the latest US import signed up to appear In pantomime in the UK.
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Burlesque – The Resurgence of Tease
Mention the word burlesque alongside art in the same sentence and distain is sure to raise its shaking head; but does it deserve more respect?
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Marilyn Forever Blonde!
Sunny Thompson gives a remarkable performance as Marilyn Monroe in Marilyn Forever Blonde! It's 1962 and Marilyn talks about her Hollywood career and her love life.
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Nine – Fellini Film to Stage to Screen
Rob Marshall has created a glittering big screen adaptation of this Tony Award winning Broadway musical. But not many know that the show is based on a true story.
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Grey Gardens Enhances Kennedy-Bouvier Legend
Stray cats, raccoons and a lot of angst highlight this production of Grey Gardens in Addison, Texas - the first local theater to present this curious period piece
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Simi Valley Has a Whorehouse In It!
Within the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas marches on, one garter behind the other, delivering plenty of banging for your buck.
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London West End Musicals Opening in 2010
What musical shows are opening - or might be opening - in London's West End during the 2010 theatre year?
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Christmas Musicals – London West End, 2009 2010
London's West End theatre district offers numerous musical shows and Panto-style fare for the Christmas holiday season of 2009-2010.
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Longest Running Musicals in London's West End
The West End of London rivals even Broadway when it comes to the number of long-running big-budget musicals playing year in and year out.
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Broadway Musicals in Chicago for 2009 & 2010
Jersey Boys, Shrek the Musical, Billy Elliot, Young Frankenstein and Beauty and the Beast are among the most popular musical shows playing in Chicago for 2009-2010.
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Lebo M, African Music Composer for The Lion King
Interview with South African composer Lebo M, who worked on traditional African choral music for The Lion King, now touring and playing Broadway and Las Vegas
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New York's Broadway Musical Getaways 2009 2010
Recent cast changes for The Lion King, Shrek the Musical, Mary Poppins, The Phantom of the Opera and Wicked for Fall and Winter 2009-2010
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Current Broadway Musicals Fall Winter 2009 2010
New cast changes for Chicago, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia!, Rock of Ages and Billy Elliot the Musical, all currently playing on Broadway
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Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage
The stage musical version of the beloved film Dirty Dancing is a hit around the world.
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Burn the Floor, Australia's Ballroom Dance Show
Ballroom dancer Peta Roby discusses the popular ballroom dance musical Burn the Floor, which originated in Australia.
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Avenue Q – The Grownup Musical With Puppets
Even creators Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx and Jeff Whitty didn't guess that their musical Avenue Q would become a Broadway musical hit and Tony Award winner.
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Carolina Renaissance Festival 2009
This year's much-anticipated 16th Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival will be in Huntersville, North Carolina beginning October 10 through November 22, 2009.
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Bob Fosse American Choreographer
Bob Fosse's unique style and provocative dances have inspired artists for over 50 years. The mere mention of Fosse brings to mind bowler hats and white gloves.
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Musical Theatre in Toronto Fall Winter 2009 2010
Mirvish Productions and Dancap Productions stage big shows like Jersey Boys, Young Frankenstein, Toxic Avenger, The Boys in the Photograph & Topol in Fiddler on the Roof.
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Burlesque Classes and Workshops
Burlesque is experiencing a revival of interest, here are a few places where you can learn the art of the strip tease.
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A Review of the Notting Hill Children's Carnival
The tamer kid's version of the annual parade is aimed at children, but is the suggestive dancing of the barely-clothed youngsters appropriate family viewing?
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Madonna Tribute Act at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The UK's premier Madonna impersonator Evelyne Brink who gained fame on TV's The One And Only and Richard And Judy is taking another direction with an inspiring new show.
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The Burlesque Hall of Fame: Miss Exotic World
Every June hundreds of burlesque performers and fans descend upon Las Vegas to witness the crowning of the new Queen of Burlesque and to pay their respects to the legends
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Musical Buddies Jimmy Buffett and Herman Wouk
A love of words and story-telling brought together two icons: the Margaritaville pirate and the author of The Caine Mutiny.
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Breakfast At Tiffany's to Become Stage Show
British actress Anna Friel has the challenging task of taking on the role that Audrey Hepburn so successfully established as her own.
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Brief Biography of Chita Rivera Dancer
On 12th August 2009, Chita Rivera, among sixteen others, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a ceremony at the White House.
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Sesame Street's When Elmo Grows Up On Stage
When Elmo Grows Up features the characters of Sesame Street singing and dancing, about what they want to be when they grow up.
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An Interview With Disney's Beast
Visitors to the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury, England, are being treated to a tale as old as time this week as hit musical Beauty and the Beast takes the spotlight.
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Theater Review – Hair on Broadway
A 1967 musical with a rock-hippie score has a message that translates to 2009, and sports a Broadway cast that can't be beat!
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Celtic Thunder Concert Returning to the US
What started as a show has become a phenomenon. Celtic Thunder is returning to the US in the fall of 2009 and their following continues to grow. The Thunderheads await.
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Cirkus Soars to New Heights
For the New York-based performing group Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, tradition is something meant to be challenged, even as it's being celebrated.
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Can't Take Your Eyes Off the Jersey Boys
You simply can't take off your eyes on the 2006 Tony Award winning Jersey Boys when they conquer the stage at Broadway's August Wilson Theatre in New York.
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Cirque du Soleil Presents Ovo
Cirque du Soleil presents Ovo, its 25th show in 25 years. The show is presented under the blue and yellow big top in Montreal, Quebec City, and Toronto.
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Theater Review – Mary Poppins U.S. Tour
Despite innovative staging and the efforts of a talented cast, the stage version of Mary Poppins lacks the magic of the film.
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Why the Musical Grease Is Still Relevant
Before today's teen stars, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John rocked as Sandy and Danny. Surprisingly enough, they still do.
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Theater Review - Legally Blonde the Musical
Legally Blonde the Musical is probably not destined to become a classic piece of musical theater, but you'll definitely have fun watching it.
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Summer 2009 Music Theatre In Toronto
Toronto theatres are presenting a roster of popular musicals in their summer 2009 seasons, and so are the nearby Shaw and Stratford festivals.
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The Musical CATS Sets Live Theatre Records
Based on T. S. Eliot's book of poems titled Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, CATS opened for the first time on London's West End in 1981.
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Terry Fator and His Cast of Thousands
America's Got Talent winner, Terry Fator, has made it to the big time. His flawless Las Vegas show has crowned him "the best show in Vegas," says Tony Orlando.
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Fifth Circle Theatre at Boulder Fringe 2009
Boulder's International Fringe Festival is joined by Fifth Circle Theatre Company. who look to premier their most ambitious project of 2009 for Fringe's diverse audience.
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Theater Review - Rent, The Broadway Tour
Rent opened on Broadway more than 10 years ago, but the show, featuring two of its original stars, still delivers a unique emotional experience.
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