Stratford’s 2009 musicals turn into a mini-Stephen Sondheim festivalSTRATFORD, Ontario — A funny thing happened on the way to the two musicals on view at the 2009 Stratford Shakespeare Festival. A Ben Jonson rarity plus Oscar Wilde and Anton Chekhov spark Stratford FestivalSTRATFORD, Ontario — They may call it the Stratford Shakespeare Festival but it is one of the Bard’s contemporaries — Ben Jonson — who gets the most unexpected and satisfying showcase during the first half of the renown repertory theater’s 2009 season. What’s new in Fairbanks this summerFAIRBANKS, Alaska — Visiting Alaska this summer? Make your way up to Fairbanks to sample some of the city’s newest attractions, including a school where you can cook with moose meat and birch syrup, and a series of cultural programs that include native dances and everything you always wanted to know about dog-mushing. Camp care package: Magazines, Frisbees, nail polish - and the truth about no-food rulesNEW YORK — My son sent a single postcard home his first time at sleep-away camp. AP REVIEW: Dessay opens Santa Fe Opera season with her 1st Violetta in Verdi’s ‘La Traviata’SANTA FE, N.M. — Hey, Anna! Hey, Renee! There’s a new Violetta in town, and she’s staking a compelling claim to the role, orange wig and all. On a scorcher of a day at Tour de France, Cavendish wins stage while Armstrong stays with packBRIGNOLES, France — Lance Armstrong just wanted to stay out of trouble on a scorching day one rider felt was better suited for baking bread. Estonians sing en masse to lift spirits dampened by recessionTALLINN, Estonia — More than 20,000 choir singers gathered Sunday to fill the air with positive vibes as Estonians took their minds off a crippling recession in a mass celebration of folk songs. Madonna pays tribute to Michael Jackson at London arena where he was to performLONDON — Madonna paid tribute to Michael Jackson on Saturday night in the same arena where he was to stage his comeback, dancing along with an impersonator doing Jackson’s distinctive moves. Surviving recession in big cities’ shadows a challenge for suburban arts organizationsWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — When he hired Itzhak Perlman as artistic director of the Westchester Philharmonic in 2007, Joshua Worby thought he’d hit a grand slam. Michael Jackson moonwalk tribute draws hundreds in South AfricaJOHANNESBURG — Several hundred South Africans gathered on Friday for a moonwalking tribute to the King of Pop that reflected the diversity of the rainbow nation. Katie Holmes to perform Garland tribute on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’NEW YORK — So Katie Holmes thinks she can dance — and in few weeks, she’ll display her moves before a discriminating audience. How 1 immigrant high schooler soared, despite detainmentTRENTON, N.J. — He was born on the Fourth of July, an irony he would only appreciate later, during the dark period of his life, when liberty and freedom became far more than mere words in his high school history book. Cast of ‘Rock of Ages’ helps New Yorkers break world record for largest air guitar ensembleNEW YORK — The cast and crew of the Broadway musical “Rock of Ages” and hundreds of inspired New Yorkers have broken the world record for the largest air guitar ensemble. Harlem’s Apollo Theater continues Michael Jackson tributes with amateur night moonwalk contestNEW YORK — Tributes to the King of Pop continued Wednesday at the Apollo Theater, where the weekly Amateur Night turned into a Michael Jackson celebration, with impersonators emulating his outfits and mimicking his dance moves. AP NewsBreak: Ark. guard involved in inmate’s near death previously fired by prison systemLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas prison guard fired after an inmate was left in his own excrement for a weekend and nearly died had been previously fired for receiving stolen food and rehired by the prison system, documents obtained by The Associated Press show. Actor Harve Presnell of ‘Molly Brown’ and ‘Annie’ fame dies at 75NEW YORK — Harve Presnell, whose booming baritone graced such Broadway musicals as “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” and “Annie,” has died at age 75. A revival of ‘Ragtime’ scheduled to return to Broadway in NovemberNEW YORK — Get ready for the return of “Ragtime.” ‘The Little Mermaid’ sets its final Broadway swim, closing Aug. 30; national tour plannedNEW YORK — “The Little Mermaid” is set for its final Broadway swim. Julia Stiles, Bill Pullman set for ‘Oleanna,’ a David Mamet play on BroadwayNEW YORK — Julia Stiles will make her Broadway debut in a revival of David Mamet’s (MAM’-eht) “Oleanna” (OH’-lee-anna), opening Oct. 11 at the Golden Theater in New York. German choreographer Pina Bausch dies at 68BERLIN — Pina Bausch, a German choreographer known for her pioneering work, died Tuesday. She was 68. Jerry Lewis set to director a Broadway musical version of ‘The Nutty Professor’NEW YORK — Jerry Lewis — Broadway musical director? “Avenue Q’ reaches the end of its Broadway road in SeptemberNEW YORK — “Avenue Q” will reach the end of its Broadway road in September. An AP Arts Review: Beloved ballerina chooses ‘Swan Lake’ for emotional exit from NY stageNEW YORK — Ballet fans tend to choose favorites among dancers, debating their attributes ad nauseam. But during Nina Ananiashvili’s 16 years with American Ballet Theatre, there was little debate. She was at the top of nearly everyone’s list. Overseas fans still in mourning for Michael Jackson, await news of a global tributePARIS — Mourning Michael Jackson fans lauded his talent, moonwalked in his honor, sang his lyrics and awaited word Monday on the possibility of a global memorial to the King of Pop. Overseas fans still in mourning for Michael Jackson, saying his talent outshone scandalsTOKYO — Mourning Michael Jackson fans around the world awaited word Monday on the possibility of a global memorial to the King of Pop. Tears and single gloves: Janet Jackson caps emotional night at BET Awards honoring her brotherLOS ANGELES — Some of the biggest stars on the planet turned back into gushing Michael Jackson fans at the BET Awards, donning single gloves, swapping stories about their idol and singing The King of Pop’s standards. One person who perhaps knew him best, though, brought the night into perspective: his sister. Janet Jackson takes the stage for an emotional BET finale and thanks fans for their loveLOS ANGELES — Janet Jackson has taken the stage at the BET Awards to speak on behalf of her grieving family and thank fans for their love and support. BET Awards honors King of Pop’s legacy with musical tributes, moonwalking and single glovesLOS ANGELES — While BET celebrated the life of Michael Jackson the entertainer, Janet Jackson — in her first public appearance since her brother’s shocking death — memorialized him as her beloved sibling and family member, eliciting tears as she vowed his memory would live forever. Bet Awards get under way with Michael Jackson’s legacy honored in song and costumesLOS ANGELES — The BET Awards became the official Michael Jackson TV celebration on Sunday, as the show kicked off with joyous tributes to the King of Pop, from a New Edition-Jackson 5 medley to Jamie Foxx’s monologue, delivered in that classic red leather zipper jacket and white glove. Bet Awards gets under way with Michael Jackson’s legacy honored in song and costumesLOS ANGELES — While BET celebrated the life of Michael Jackson the entertainer, Janet Jackson — in her first public appearance since her brother’s shocking death — memorialized him as her beloved sibling and family member, eliciting tears as she vowed his memory would live forever. BET Awards organizers ready for record turnout as artists prepare Jackson tributesLOS ANGELES — The Shrine Auditorium became an entertainment epicenter Saturday, as performers and organizers prepared for the Sunday’s BET Awards show that’s being retooled as a tribute to Michael Jackson. Apollo to honor Michael Jackson _ decades after $1,000 gig that helped launch his careerNEW YORK — The Harlem theater that helped launch Michael Jackson’s career plans a star-studded musical memorial on the same stage where he and his brothers once did 31 shows in one week, for $1,000. Apollo honors Michael Jackson _ 40 years after a $1,000 gig that helped launch his careerNEW YORK — The Harlem theater that helped launch Michael Jackson’s career plans star-studded tributes to him this summer. Fiddler On The Roof: Crossing Boundaries
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In this age of special effects and computer graphics, it is still the basic human emotions which enthrall the audiences word wide. This fact would be even more evident if you watch the wonderful musical play Fiddler On The Roof which has has started its National Tour recently.
Free recording of Dov Davidoff’s most recent stand-up special will be shown at 7p.m. and 9p.m. in the El Porter Theater in Hollywood on 27th June. So if you are interested in this then you might as well head for the theater on the 27th.
