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For his first CD as a leader, Perry has selected one of the most beloved and prolific of these composers, Cole Porter, for SO IN LOVE - PERRY BEEKMAN SINGS AND PLAYS COLE PORTER. Accompanied by the remarkably empathetic paring of Peter Tomlinson and Lou Pappas on piano and bass respectively, Perry has selected 15 wonderful Porter songs, all but one culled from Broadway musicals made immortal by Porter's genius.

For his first CD as a leader, Perry has selected one of the most beloved and prolific of these composers, Cole Porter, for SO IN LOVE - PERRY BEEKMAN SINGS AND PLAYS COLE PORTER. Accompanied by the remarkably empathetic paring of Peter Tomlinson and Lou Pappas on piano and bass respectively, Perry has selected 15 wonderful Porter songs, all but one culled from Broadway musicals made immortal by Porter's genius.

For his first CD as a leader, Perry has selected one of the most beloved and prolific of these composers, Cole Porter, for SO IN LOVE - PERRY BEEKMAN SINGS AND PLAYS COLE PORTER. Accompanied by the remarkably empathetic paring of Peter Tomlinson and Lou Pappas on piano and bass respectively, Perry has selected 15 wonderful Porter songs, all but one culled from Broadway musicals made immortal by Porter's genius.

From the time of his Jazz Epiphany - upon hearing "jazz guitar pioneer Charlie Christian, and the classic recordings of Billie Holiday and Lester Young" - at the age of 15, outstanding guitarist/vocalist Perry Beekman has committed himself to the classic traditions of jazz, particularly by means of the Great American Songbook.

Berkeley Playhouse continues its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning GUYS AND DOLLS. Jon Tracy (Berkeley Playhouse, Aurora Theatre Company, Shotgun Players, San Francisco Playhouse, Magic Theatre) helms this musical from the Golden Age of Broadway, featuring a cast of 22, and choreography by Chris Black (Berkeley Playhouse, Aurora Theatre Company). GUYS AND DOLLS plays tonight, March 21 through April 28 (Press opening: March 23) at the Julia Morgan Theatre in Berkeley.

Berkeley Playhouse continues its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning GUYS AND DOLLS. Jon Tracy (Berkeley Playhouse, Aurora Theatre Company, Shotgun Players, San Francisco Playhouse, Magic Theatre) helms this musical from the Golden Age of Broadway, featuring a cast of 22, and choreography by Chris Black (Berkeley Playhouse, Aurora Theatre Company). GUYS AND DOLLS plays March 21 through April 28 (Press opening: March 23) at the Julia Morgan Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets ($17-60) and more information, the public may visit berkeleyplayhouse.org or call 510-845-8542x351.

As of tomorrow, Thursday, November 1st, all Broadway shows are back up and running and all regular schedules have been resumed in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

On Saturday, July 9th and Friday, July 15th at 7:30 PM, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will present Rossini's Guillaume Tell in the Venetian Theater.

On Saturday, July 9th and Friday, July 15th at 7:30 PM, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will present Rossini's Guillaume Tell in the Venetian Theater.

The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) is sponsoring a textile drive for the theater industry and its fans on Wednesday, May 25th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in Duffy Square at 46th Street and Broadway (just west of the TKTS booth).

Three esteemed Harlem cultural organizations - the Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile - have joined forces to present the first Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival May 9-15, 2011.

The directors of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art announced today that their boards of trustees have agreed in principle to a multiple-year collaboration projected to begin in 2015, when the Whitney opens its new museum facility on Gansevoort Street in downtown Manhattan.

Three esteemed Harlem cultural organizations - the Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile - have joined forces to present the first Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival May 9-15, 2011.

Making Books Sing (MBS), the New York-based non-profit dedicated to advancing children's literacy and social development through professional theatre productions and arts-in-education programs, marks its 15th season with the world premiere of the family musical SKY BOYS: The Building of the Empire State Building.

Making Books Sing (MBS), the New York-based non-profit dedicated to advancing children's literacy and social development through professional theatre productions and arts-in-education programs, marks its 15th season with the world premiere of the family musical SKY BOYS: The Building of the Empire State Building.

Making Books Sing (MBS), the New York-based non-profit dedicated to advancing children's literacy and social development through professional theatre productions and arts-in-education programs, marks its 15th season with the world premiere of the family musical SKY BOYS: The Building of the Empire State Building.

The Broadway League and NYC & Company, New York City's official tourism, marketing and partnership organization, today announced winter marketing programs - including the first ever Broadway Week featuring 2-for-1 tickets to participating shows from January 24 - February 10, 2011 - to encourage residents and visitors to experience the best New York City has to offer this winter.

Three esteemed Harlem cultural organizations - the Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile - have joined forces to present the first Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival May 9-15, 2011.

The Broadway League and NYC & Company, New York City's official tourism, marketing and partnership organization, today announced winter marketing programs - including the first ever Broadway Week featuring 2-for-1 tickets to participating shows from January 24 - February 10, 2011 - to encourage residents and visitors to experience the best New York City has to offer this winter.

Making Books Sing (MBS), the New York-based non-profit dedicated to advancing children's literacy and social development through professional theatre productions and arts-in-education programs, marks its 15th season with the world premiere of the family musical SKY BOYS: The Building of the Empire State Building.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance.

BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premier musical theatre company, will end its 45th Anniversary season with the West Coast premiere of BROADWAY BY THE YEAR - a musical and historical snapshot of the Great White Way - running for six performances only from November 18 through 21, 2010 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center (600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo).

BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premier musical theatre company, will end its 45th Anniversary season with the West Coast premiere of BROADWAY BY THE YEAR - a musical and historical snapshot of the Great White Way - running for six performances only from November 18 through 21, 2010 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center (600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo).

On Monday, November 8, 2010, Behind the Scenes: Careers On and Off Broadway, a free panel discussion highlighting backstage careers in theatre, will take place at the Apollo Theater, presented by the Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, the Apollo Theater Education Program, and the Broadway League.