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Heres whats happening at The 92YTribeca:Wed, Feb 4, 6-8 pm, $12Dance-a-Raoke | DANCE TO THE DEATH!Four renowned performers from Pilobolus, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, and butoh backgrounds haul themselves out of sleepy retirement to compete in the ultimate physical challenge, a Dance to the Death... da da da DA!...evoking Odette/Odille, Desdemona, sacrificial maidens, and other tragic heroes and heroines. Every melodrama needs an audience so come out, stroke their egos, and cheer for the last one standing.www.92YTribeca.org/theaterThu, Feb 12, 12 pm, $16ON STAGE WITH AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY FEAT. ESTELLE PARSONSA behind-the-scenes look at the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning play August: Osage County, with the legendary Estelle Parsons and other members of the cast and creative team. The play's candid look at an american family in crisis has electrifyied Broadway audiences with its thrilling story, captivating performances and scathingly intelligent humor.

Don't Miss Your Chance to Win Tickets to the Highly Anticipated Opening Nights Festival or to the sold out South Pacific.Be part of the excitement surrounding the new, dramatically transformed Alice Tully Hall when the box office reopens for business on Thursday, January 22, at 10 a.m., at the corner of 65th Street and Broadway.WABC anchor Sade Baderinwa and Tony Award-winner and american Songbook star Paulo Szot will be on hand to mark this memorable occasion. And each person who purchases tickets to any event in Alice Tully Hall will be entered to win a pair of tickets to see South Pacific or back-to-back all-Beethoven concerts featuring The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen as part of the Opening Nights Festival.This magnificent celebration of the new Alice Tully Hall takes place from February 22 through March 8. Tickets are available for $25. Artists appearing in a wide array of programs include Jordi Savall, tenor Mark Padmore and pianist Imogen Cooper, the London Philharmo

Looking stunning and sophisticated, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes posed for photos Wednesday at the London premiere of Tom's film, 'Valkyrie.'A beaming Katie dazzled photogs, wearing a beaded, black cocktail dress with tights -- while hubby Tom looked chic in a classic suit.The event was hosted at the Odeon Leicester Square. 'Valkyrie' is in theaters now.

On Monday, January 26th, New York Theatre Barn will present the first NYTB @ The Duplex of 2009. The monthly cabaret series highlights new composers, lyricists, and performers.The evening will feature The Rebekah Melocik Songbook, with performances by Meredith Anderson, Jennifer Harrison, and Matt Lutz and musical direction and accompaniment by Aaron Jodoin. Additional music is by Aaron Fisher. Singer and songwriter Rori Nogee (Off-Broadway's Pinkalicious) will also be featured during the evening.The event takes place Monday January 26, 2009 at 9:30pm at The Duplex Cabaret Theater (61 Christopher Street @ Seventh Avenue). There is a $10 cover plus 2-drink minimum.For reservations please call 212-255-5438 or visit The Duplex's website: www.theduplex.comFor more information on NYTB, visit: www.NYTheatreBarn.orgThe NEW YORK THEATRE BARN is committed to creating and developing new, evocative works that are based on the principle that theatre is a collaborative art form that can o

On February 7, 2009, the Lyric Stage League presents CABARET '09: THE LEGENDARY DAYS OF LAS VEGAS, the annual fund-raising event for Lyric Stage. Marilyn Maye, fresh from her latest New york city triumph, will headline this year's gala at the beautiful Four Seasons Resort and Club. Billy Stritch, direct from his engagement with Liza Minnelli on Broadway at the Palace Theater, will accompany Ms. Maye. Call 972-594-1904 for tickets or more info.Marilyn Maye was one of the brightest lights of television, supper clubs and the recording industry during the 1960's. She became a fixture on THE TONIGHT SHOW with Steve Allen and Johnny Carson and enjoyed a great recording career with RCA. After an absence of over 15 years, she made a triumphant return to New York City last fall.THE NEW YORK OBSERVER's Rex Reed proclaimed 'This woman has everything. She can belt, and she can sing ballads with the kind of warmth that makes your heart smile. She has a theatrical flair that captivates and enthr

South Korean kimchi western 'The Good, the Bad, the Weird' has drawn the most nominations -- eight -- for the 3rd Asian Film Awards, an event organizers at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society hope will grow to become the Oscars of Asia.

The Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday (25Jan09) was extra special for THE OFFICE star JENNA FISCHER - the event fell on her parents' 40th wedding ...

For many a historic event, being there is the next best thing to watching it on television. The inauguration of Barack Obama was the exception.

Michelle Obama "Wu"ed America at the inaugural balls with her glamorous dress and jewels. The first lady wore a white, sequin Jason Wu gown that hung delicately over one shoulder as she escorted her husband, President Barack Obama.Michelle's jewelry will become a permanent collection of the Smithsonian Museum -- and traditionally so will her gown. Jewelry designer Loree Rodkin created Mrs. Obama's accessories for the Inaugural Ball as well as the events leading up to Barack's presidency.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hollywood unbuttoned Washington's collar at President Barack Obama's inauguration events on Tuesday, bringing a touch of levity and star power to a historic day....