Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 11/28/2009

An Autumn tradition returns to Sandglass Theater on Thanksgiving Weekend - 11/28/2009

Eric Bass' award winning solo performance, Autumn Portraits, will take center stage on November 27 and 28, reviving an early Sandglass tradition.

Ivey Is Landers In 'THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS' At The Cherry Lane - 11/29/2009

wo-time Tony Award-winning actress Judith Ivey will portray that great woman of American letters -- letters from readers seeking advice, that is -- when she plays the legendary, trailblazing columnist Ann Landers in David Rambo's play THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS Off-Broadway this fall, starting performances October 7, 2009 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.) in New York City. B.J. Jones directs. The production will run through November 29. Opening night TBA.

The Production Company MEG'S NEW FRIEND Makes Its World Premiere at Manhattan Theatre Source - 11/29/2009

The Production Company (Mark Armstrong, Artistic Director) launches its fifth season with the world premiere of Meg's New Friend by Blair Singer (The Most Damaging Wound, Matthew Modine Saves the Alpacas).

La MaMa Puppet Series Is Set - 11/29/2009

La MaMa will present a trio of adult puppet theater productions that are brimming with international art forms in "La MaMa Puppet Series 3" from October 8 to October 25, 2009. The series will open with the newest work by Theodora Skipitares, "The Traveling Players present The Women Of Troy," from October 8 to 25. The piece is based on the text of Euripides and the words of incarcerated women on New York's Riker's Island. From October 29 to November 8, Aphids Puppet Theatre of Australia will perform "A Quarreling Pair," three miniature puppet plays inspired by the work of the same name by American avant garde writer Jane Bowles. From November 12 to 29, Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre will perform Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" on three trays with three puppeteers and 22 eight-inch actors. The Series is curated by Denise Greber.

THE ROYAL FAMILY, Now In Previews, Extends - 11/29/2009

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are delighted to announce, due to popular demand, the Manhattan Theatre Club production of George S. Kaufman's and Edna Ferber's THE ROYAL FAMILY has been extended. Tickets for the production, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt, Mauritius), are now on sale through Sunday, November 29.

Star of stage and screen Brian Blessed lends his voice to the role of narrator in the production of ‘Peter and the Wolf’ at the New Victory Theatre, November 13-29. This production will feature Sergei Prokofiev’s original composition and a new prequel from Philip Feeney.

Special Offer for VIGIL at the DR2 Theatre - 11/29/2009

After 30 years, Kemp has come to say goodbye to his sick, elderly aunt. But don't order the flowers for the service just yet. Performed as part of Westport Country Playhouse's 2008 Season, VIGIL is the much lauded, new play by award-winning Morris Panych, one of Canada's most celebrated playwrights. Starring Tony Award nominees Malcolm Gets (Television's "Caroline in the City") and theatre legend Helen Stenborg, VIGIL tells the wickedly funny story of a selfish bank drudge who is tending to the dying aunt he hasn't seen in 30 years. She, however, isn't going anywhere anytime soon. VIGIL is sure to appeal to those who love their comedy with a dark twist.

Bob Boyett and NETworks Presentations announce casting for the Chicago area engagement of the National Tour of The Lincoln Center Theater Production of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's prize-winning musical SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher. The Tony Award-winning production will play the Rosemont Theatre for a limited one-week engagement Nov. 24 - 29, 2009.

Marionette Theater Presents TWELFTH NIGHT as Part of La MaMa Puppet Series 3 - 11/29/2009

Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theater will perform "Twelfth Night (or What You Will)," the timeless Shakespearean tale of mistaken identity and misplaced matrimony, November 12 to 29, 2009 as part of La MaMa Puppet Series 3. This three-tea-tray production, adapted and directed by Vít Horejš, will feature 16 eight-inch toy marionettes and three (more or less) live performers.

Damon Gupton Joins the Cast of MEG'S NEW FRIEND - 11/29/2009

The Production Company (Mark Armstrong, Artistic Director) announced today that Damon Gupton has joined the cast of the world premiere production of comedy Meg’s New Friend by Blair Singer (The Most Damaging Wound, “Weeds”). The play opens November 29, 2009 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St.).

Actors Playhouse Presents THE GAYEST CHRISTMAS PEAGENT EVER! - 11/29/2009

Alternative Theatre Company (Joe Marshall, Founder/Artistic Director; Adrian Maynard, Managing Director) and The Actors' Playhouse present the much anticipated THE GAYEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER! written and directed by Joe Marshall.

The Eleventh Hour Presents New Translation Of Aeschylus' AGAMEMNON At La MaMa - 11/29/2009

Historically, English adaptations of Aeschylus' "Agamemnon" have rendered its ancient Greek poetry into proven English poetic forms. The results have been often good and occasionally brilliant. Yet the original Greek meters provide clues as to how a section of a play was performed (sung, spoken or spoken to musical accompaniment).

Actors Playhouse Presents THE GAYEST CHRISTMAS PEAGENT EVER! - 11/29/2009

Alternative Theatre Company (Joe Marshall, Founder/Artistic Director; Adrian Maynard, Managing Director) and The Actors' Playhouse present the much anticipated THE GAYEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER! written and directed by Joe Marshall.

THE DIARY OF

Absurdist Comedy Announces Extension THE DIARY OF Anne FrankENSTEIN, Shows added thru November 29 at 13th Street Rep

O'Neill's EMPEROR JONES Starring

John Douglas Thompson -- OBIE and Lucille Lortel Award-winning actor for last season's acclaimed revival of OTHELLO -- returns to Off-Broadway in the Irish Repertory Theatre's 2009-2010 season opener, THE EMPEROR JONES by Eugene O'Neill at The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) in Manhattan.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Presents LOVE SWEAT AND TEARS At The Joyce - 11/29/2009

COMPLEXIONS has been hailed as one of the most creatively compelling multi-cultural dance companies on the arts landscape today.

Actors Playhouse Presents THE GAYEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER! - 11/29/2009

Alternative Theatre Company (Joe Marshall, Founder/Artistic Director; Adrian Maynard, Managing Director) and The Actors' Playhouse present the much anticipated THE GAYEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER! written and directed by Joe Marshall.

Classic Stage Company Presents The Return Of The First Look Festival - 11/29/2009

Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present the return of its popular First Look Festival - a program of one-night only staged readings.

Cristina Fontanelli Presents Her Annual 'Christmas In Italy' Concert At Merkin Concert Hall - 11/29/2009

Highly acclaimed New York singer Cristina Fontanelli, who's best known for her amazing operatic/crossover soprano voice, along with her traditional Italian vocal performances, will once again do her annual holiday concert "Christmas in Italy" on Sunday, November 29th at 3pm at Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Center - 129 W. 67th St., NY, NY 10023 (Between Amsterdam and Broadway).

Actors Playhouse Presents THE GAYEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER! - 11/29/2009

Alternative Theatre Company (Joe Marshall, Founder/Artistic Director; Adrian Maynard, Managing Director) and The Actors' Playhouse present the much anticipated THE GAYEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER! written and directed by Joe Marshall.

Burgess, Pazakis, Jeffery & Cole And More Set For 'A Very MARY Holiday' Benefit - 11/30/2009

A Very MARY Holiday, a benefit for Broadway Speaks OUT & The Ali Forney Center, will take place on November 30th at Dixon Place (161 Chrystie Street, NYC).

Meredith Patterson of Broadway's WHITE CHRISTMAS and 42ND STREET will join the cast of "A Very MARY Holiday", Benefiting Broadway Speaks OUT & The Ali Forney Center.

Shoshana Bean, best known for her star turns on the Broadway stage in Wicked and Hairspray and Off-Broadway’s Godspell makes her triumphant concert debut in New York City with a one-night only performance that’s not to be missed. Presented by Upright Cabaret, Shoshana returns to New York fresh from her sold out summer concert smash at Hollywood’s Ford Amphitheater. On Monday, November 30th, 2009,at 7:30 PM, Shoshana takes the stage at the Fredrick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th Street, New York City, singing from the Streisand songbook and selections from her debut album, Superhero. A Happening is directed by Upright Cabaret Artistic Director and theatre legend, Billy Porter with musical direction by James Sampliner. A portion of $35-$150 ticket price goes to benefit Hadassah.

Untitled Theater Company Presents THE VELVET ORATORIO - 11/30/2009

The Velvet Oratorio WORLD PREMIERE in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution DATES: Thursday, November 19 at 6pm Monday, November 30, at 7pm

Tony Winner

Tony Award winner and star of Law & Order SVU, BD Wong joins the star studded cast of A Very MARY Holiday on November 30th.

The Fred Ebb Foundation (Mitchell Bernard, Trustee) in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present the fifth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich. The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, will be presented by Eric Schaeffer of the Signature Theatre on Monday, November 30th from 6-8pm at a by-invitation-only ceremony in the Penthouse Lobby of The American Airlines Theater.

Classic Stage Company Presents The Return Of The First Look Festival - 11/30/2009

Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present the return of its popular First Look Festival - a program of one-night only staged readings.

Untitled Theater Company Presents THE VELVET ORATORIO - 11/30/2009

The Velvet Oratorio WORLD PREMIERE in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution DATES: Thursday, November 19 at 6pm Monday, November 30, at 7pm

In case you haven't yet heard the news, Bay Street Theatre has announced a major fundraising campaign aimed at righting its financial ship, which has been hit hard by the economic recession. But the first potential life preserver has been cast, by an anonymous donor who has put forth a $250,000 challenge grant.

This fall, multi-platinum recording artist Ashlee Simpson-Wentz will make her Broadway stage debut as she reprises the role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a ten-week limited engagement, Monday, November 30, 2009 through Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Streep, DaFoe, Portman, Platt & More Set for 19th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards - 11/30/2009

According to Variety, the 19th Annual Independent Film Award ceremony is shaping up to be a starry evening. Presenters include Meryl Streep, Joel and Ethan Coen, Willem Dafoe, Ellen Burstyn, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Anthony Mackie, Oliver Platt, Jim Sheridan and Brooke Shields. The event will be hosted by Comedian Kumail Nanjiani at the ceremony, which will take place at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan.

Full Cast Announced for Untitled Theater Company's THE VELVET ORATORIO - 11/30/2009

Complete casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE VELVET ORATORIO by the Untitled Theatre Company #61. The cast will include Craig Anderson, Timothy Babcock, Danny Bowes, Peter Brown, Jonathan Farmer, Joe Gately, Josh Hartung, Saysha Heinzman, Eric Oleson, Yvonne Roen, and Tony Torn, along with members of the Choir of Saint Mary the Virgin Times Square. The show features a book by Edward Einhorn with music and direction by Henry Akona.

Artists Take Action Presents TIME TO FLY Concert, Show To Feature Scharnell, MacAdoo, Williamson & More - 11/30/2009

Artist Take Action! is a not-for-profit organization created by artists, for artists, to benefit arts education in inner-city public schools. Their mission: to support, encourage and enrich positive thinking in the arts and its future.

The cast and creative team of Glory Days, Signature's world premiere musical, will reunite to celebrate the cast recording of the show in a special concert on Monday, November 30 at 8:00 pm in Signature's MAX Theatre.

Disney on Broadway Goes to Live T.V.: THE LION KING Visits Regis & Kelly and MARY POPPINS Sweeps into Conan, 11/27 & 11/30 - 11/30/2009

Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of Broadway's The Lion King and Mary Poppins will be featured on two nationally televised shows this week.

Shoshana Bean, best known for her star turns on the Broadway stage in Wicked and Hairspray and Off-Broadway’s Godspell makes her triumphant concert debut in New York City with a one-night only performance that’s not to be missed. Presented by Upright Cabaret, Shoshana returns to New York fresh from her sold out summer concert smash at Hollywood’s Ford Amphitheater. On Monday, November 30th, 2009,at 7:30 PM, Shoshana takes the stage at the Fredrick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th Street, New York City, singing from the Streisand songbook and selections from her debut album, Superhero. A Happening is directed by Upright Cabaret Artistic Director and theatre legend, Billy Porter with musical direction by James Sampliner. A portion of $35-$150 ticket price goes to benefit Hadassah.

James Earl Jones and Phylicia Rashad are set to reprise their recent Broadway roles of Big Daddy and Big Mama in the West End production of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Debbie Allen will once again direct and acclaimed UK actor Adrian Lester will play the role of Brick. The production will begin December 1st at a theater yet to be announced.

THE BATTERY'S DOWN Announces Upcoming Series Finale - 12/1/2009

The much-loved, musical web series "The Battery's Down" has announced its season finale complete with two final episodes to close out the second, and last, season. Episodes 15 and 16 will premiere on October 15 and December 1, respectively.

The Collegiate Chorale Presents A JUBILANT SONG At

The Collegiate Chorale, led by Maestro James Bagwell in his inaugural concert as The Chorale's newly appointed Music Director, presents A JUBILANT SONG, a celebration of the organization's remarkable history of exceptional conductors, noteworthy commissions and premieres, and multi-faceted choral programming on December 1, 2009 at 7pm at Carnegie Hall.

COLLECTIVE:UNCONSCIOUS WINTER FEST Held At Walkerspace - 12/1/2009

Bettie Page, Two Nearly Naked Christmas Carols, Sex Crimes & More Featured in COLLECTIVE:UNCONSCIOUS WINTER FESTIVAL December 1 -13 at Walkerspace

GROOVALOO Freestyle Returns To The Union Square Theatre - 12/1/2009

After sold-out performances at The Joyce Theater in September, GROOVALOO, (www.Groovaloo.com) the dance sensation is back in New York by popular demand and will play off-Broadway at The Union Square Theatre (100 E. 17th Street) beginning December 1st with the official opening scheduled for December 8th. Since the Joyce engagement, GROOVALOO has been reinvented by its creators for its return off-Broadway.

MSNBC Reveals:

A few days ago, multiple celebrity gossip news sources were abuzz with the news that Ashlee Simpson is in talks to join the Broadway company of CHICAGO as Roxie Hart, reprising the role which she played in London a few years back. A report from MSNBC last night reveals that the star and recent Melrose Place alum will be headed to the Great White Way in December.

The Collegiate Chorale Presents A JUBILANT SONG At

The Collegiate Chorale, led by Maestro James Bagwell in his inaugural concert as The Chorale's newly appointed Music Director, presents A JUBILANT SONG, a celebration of the organization's remarkable history of exceptional conductors, noteworthy commissions and premieres, and multi-faceted choral programming on December 1, 2009 at 7pm at Carnegie Hall.

Irish Repertory Theater To Donate Performance Of EMPOEROR JONES To Concern Worldwide US - 12/1/2009

In recognition of the life and work of Father Aengus Finucane, The Irish Repertory Theater (IRT) will donate all proceeds from the Dec. 1 performance of Eugene O'Neill's "The Emperor Jones"-as well as all staff and cast salaries-to Concern Worldwide US, the international humanitarian agency co-founded by the priest in the late 60s.

Broadway veteran Donna Lynne Champlin (Sweeney Todd, Billy Elliot: The Musical, By Jeeves) has announced the track listing for her debut solo album, "Old Friends," due December 1, 2009 from Parting Glass Productions.

Theatre HAN Presents LIGHT IN THE DARK: CHEKHOV SHORTS - 12/1/2009

East and West meet in LIGHT IN THE DARK: CHEKHOV SHORTS. The evening begins with "Swan Song" (1887), about an alcoholic actor and a prompter who get locked into a theater overnight. The prompter is left to ease the actor's woes about a life wasted in pursuit of art.

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The Stella Adler Studio of Acting announced it will present an event commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the death of Jacob Gordin through its Jacob Adler Center for the Translation of Yiddish Plays (or JC).

The Collegiate Chorale Presents A JUBILANT SONG At

The Collegiate Chorale, led by Maestro James Bagwell in his inaugural concert as The Chorale's newly appointed Music Director, presents A JUBILANT SONG, a celebration of the organization's remarkable history of exceptional conductors, noteworthy commissions and premieres, and multi-faceted choral programming on December 1, 2009 at 7pm at Carnegie Hall.

GROOVALOO Freestyle Returns To The Union Square Theatre - 12/1/2009

After sold-out performances at The Joyce Theater in September, GROOVALOO, (www.Groovaloo.com) the dance sensation is back in New York by popular demand and will play off-Broadway at The Union Square Theatre (100 E. 17th Street) beginning December 1st with the official opening scheduled for December 8th. Since the Joyce engagement, GROOVALOO has been reinvented by its creators for its return off-Broadway.

Newcomer Marisa Wegrzyn Wins 2009 Wasserstein Prize - 12/1/2009

Emerging playwright Marisa Wegrzyn is the recipient of the 2009 Wasserstein Prize for her play Hickorydickory. The Wasserstein Prize was established in memory of the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein, who died in 2006. The $25,000 prize is awarded for an outstanding script by a young woman who has not yet received national attention. The Wasserstein Prize is funded by the Educational Foundation of America (EFA) and administered by Theatre Development Fund. It will be presented by Wendy's life-long friend and EFA Board member Heidi Ettinger and TDF's Executive Director Victoria Bailey at a reception at The Players at 16 Gramercy Park South in New York City on Tuesday, December 1. In addition to the $25,000 prize, Ms. Wegrzyn's play, Hickorydickory, will receive a reading at Second Stage Theatre in New York City.

NY Philharmonic And Itzhak Perlman Join Rotary's Effort To End Polio Now - 12/2/2009

Rotary International is joining violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman and the world-renowned New York Philharmonic, led by Philharmonic Assistant Conductor Daniel Boico, to present the Concert to End Polio, a benefit performance supporting the global effort to eradicate this disabling childhood disease. The Concert to End Polio will take place on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City. Program information will be announced at a later date.

Grammy Nominations Concert and Announcement to Air on CBS - 12/2/2009

"The GRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live!! - Countdown To Music's Biggest Night®" once again will set the stage for the annual GRAMMY Awards telecast. This year, the one-hour special will be broadcast live from Club NOKIA n Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 8 - 9 p.m. ET/PT, on the CBS Television Network, and will announce nominations in several categories as well as feature performances by past GRAMMY winners and/or nominees.

Tony Winner Stephen Dillane Stars in Lincoln Center's FOUR QUARTETS - 12/2/2009

This December, Lincoln Center's Great Performers series will present Tony Award-winning actor Stephen Dillane in two unique performances directed by Katie Mitchell that are based on the relationship between music and literature. Just added to the series, Mr. Dillane performs T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets, followed by the Miró Quartet's interpretation of Beethoven's late String Quartet in A minor, Op.132, which originally inspired the poet's timeless texts. Four Quartets, which originated at the Donmar Warehouse in London in January 2009, will be performed December 2 and 3 only at Baryshnikov Arts Center.

The Songs of

The Songs of Kyle Jarrow Rock the 92StY Tribeca on December 2 A One-Night-Only Concert Extravaganza featuring Lauren Worsham, American Idiot's Libby Winters, Caesar Samayoa, Susan Goodwillie, special guest Alison Fraser, and more, Directed by Travis Chamberlain, Arrangements and Musical Direction by Nathan Leigh

BREAD AND PUPPET THEATER Plays Theater For The New City - 12/2/2009

For the 38th year, Peter Schumann's Bread and Puppet Theater will return to Theater for the New City December 2-13 with two new works, one for adults and one for children.

Working Mans Clothes Presents SHE LIKES GIRLS At Ohio Theatre - 12/2/2009

Working Man?s Clothes presents She Like Girls. Playwright: Chisa Hutchinson Director: Jared Culverhouse at Off-Broadway?s Ohio Theatre (66 Wooster Street)

The Songs of

The Songs of Kyle Jarrow Rock the 92StY Tribeca on December 2 A One-Night-Only Concert Extravaganza featuring Lauren Worsham, American Idiot's Libby Winters, Caesar Samayoa, Susan Goodwillie, special guest Alison Fraser, and more, Directed by Travis Chamberlain, Arrangements and Musical Direction by Nathan Leigh

Lincoln Centers 'New Visions' Presentations To Include Dillane, Mitchell, and More - 12/2/2009

Lincoln Center will present three new productions, all receiving their US premieres. The shows, FOUR QUARTETS, ONE EVENING, and STIFTERS DINGE, will be presented as a part of the "New Visions" series. The series will feature Tony winner Stephen Dillane and director Katie Mitchell.

A SIMPLE MELODY: A Tribute To

It's back! Jane Scheckter's critically-acclaimed Irving Berlin show returns for one performance only. Wednesday, December 2nd at 7 PM JANE SCHECKTER "A SIMPLE MELODY" A TRIBUTE TO Irving Berlin

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's New York City Center season celebrating Judith Jamison's 20th year as Artistic Director will launch on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 with an Opening Night Gala Benefit.

Krakowski Rings in the Holiday Cheer; Hosts 12th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Celebration - 12/2/2009

NBC rolls out the holiday festivities on Wednesday, December 2 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) with the 12th annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" telecast, featuring the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree, and star-studded talent performances. Co-hosted by NBC stars Jane Krakowski ("30 Rock") and Zachary Levi ("Chuck") and broadcast in high definition, the star-studded tree lighting celebration will feature Michael Buble, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, The Roots, Shakira, and The Radio City Rockettes performing a mix of current hits and holiday classics from beautifully ornamented stages around Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Judith Jamison will be celebrated as she begins her 20th year as Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater with TARGET 20 Night - a special performance on December 3rd at 8pm with all tickets priced at $20, sponsored by Target.

Theatre For The New City Presents Voice 4 Vision Puppet Festival - 12/3/2009

The Fifth Voice 4 Vision Puppet Festival (www.voice4vision.org) will be presented December 3 to 13, 2009 by Theater for the New City to celebrate the work of a unique group of New York artists who have been creating dynamic puppet theater for many years. Theater for the New City is dedicated to presenting cross-disciplinary theatrical works and to developing audiences that support local New York artists; this festival is wonderfully suited to that mission. Puppet theater artists Jane Catherine Shaw and Sarah Provost are co-curators. This festival is generously supported by the Jim Henson Foundation.

'Angry Young Women in Low Rise Jeans with High Class Issues' Set to Return - 12/3/2009

Matt Morillo's iconic comedy, "Angry Young Women in Low Rise Jeans with High Class Issues," returns to Theater for the New City December 3 to 20. The play is a light-to-serious look at the psychology of nervous urban goddesses.

Michael Feinstein, the five-time Grammy Award nominated, plantinum-selling singer and pianist, and Cheyenne Jackson - the Broadway star of Xanadu, All Shook Up and the current revival of Finian's Rainbow - have announced the release of their first CD together, The Power of Two. Based on the sold-out engagement at Michael's New York nightclub, Feinstein's at Loews Regency the disc features pop songs, classic standards and numbers from Broadway shows like Kiss Me Kate, City Of Angels and The King and I.

Tony Winner Stephen Dillane Stars in Lincoln Center's FOUR QUARTETS - 12/3/2009

This December, Lincoln Center's Great Performers series will present Tony Award-winning actor Stephen Dillane in two unique performances directed by Katie Mitchell that are based on the relationship between music and literature. Just added to the series, Mr. Dillane performs T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets, followed by the Miró Quartet's interpretation of Beethoven's late String Quartet in A minor, Op.132, which originally inspired the poet's timeless texts. Four Quartets, which originated at the Donmar Warehouse in London in January 2009, will be performed December 2 and 3 only at Baryshnikov Arts Center.

FIFTH VOICE 4 VISION PUPPET FESTIVAL Held At Theater For The New City - 12/3/2009

The Fifth Voice 4 Vision Puppet Festival (www.voice4vision.org) will be presented December 3 to 13, 2009 by Theater for the New City to celebrate the work of a unique group of New York artists who have been creating dynamic puppet theater for many years.

FIFTH VOICE 4 VISION PUPPET FESTIVAL Held At Theater For The New City - 12/3/2009

The Fifth Voice 4 Vision Puppet Festival (www.voice4vision.org) will be presented December 3 to 13, 2009 by Theater for the New City to celebrate the work of a unique group of New York artists who have been creating dynamic puppet theater for many years.

ANGRY YOUNG WOMEN Will Play Theater for the New City - 12/3/2009

ANGRY YOUNG WOMEN IN LOW RISE JEANS WITH HIGH CLASS ISSUES, written and directed by Matt Morillo, will play Theater for the New City from December 3rd through the 20th.

D'Ambrosio's ROMEO AND JULIET Plays La MaMa E.T.C. - 12/3/2009

Italy's Dario D'Ambrosi, a radical innovator of the theater and founder of the movement called Teatro Patologico (Pathological Theater), will stage a novel version of "Romeo and Juliet" at La MaMa. The production opens on December 3rd and runs through December 13th.

Mint Theater Company today announced that its second offering of the season, So Help Me God! by Maurine Dallas Watkins (the author of Chicago, the play upon which the musical is based), will be directed by Mint Artistic Director Jonathan Bank, taking over for the previously announcEd Martin Platt, who has left the production for personal reasons.

The Public Theater Presents THE LAST CARGO CULT - 12/3/2009

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present the New York premiere of THE LAST CARGO CULT, created and performed by Mike Daisey and directed by Jean-Michele Gregory in the Public's Newman Theater.

The Active Theater Company Presents TWO ROOMS - 12/3/2009

The Active Theater Company proudly presents TWO ROOMS, by Lee Blessing, the company's first show for their 2009-1010 season. Directed by Glory Sims Bowen, the show will play a limited-run December 3-13 at The Workshop Theater Company (312 W. 36th Street, between 8th/9th Avenues).

Diversionary Theatre to Produce West Coast Premiere of THE NEW CENTURY - 12/3/2009

Diversionary Theatre will produce the West Coast premiere of Paul Rudnick's big gay comedy, The New Century, as the third show of their 2009-2010 season. The New Century features the outrageous and poignant stories of a Jewish matron, a flamboyant aging homosexual and a Midwestern craftswoman, and is filled with snappy one-liners and a moment of gratuitous nudity. Diversionary's production will be directed by Igor Goldin, and feature Phil Johnson, Dana Hooley, Jacque Wilke, Noah Longton and Stacey Hardke. Goldin directed last summer's smash hit Yank! The show will run December 3-January 2, including performances over both the Christmas and New Year weekends.

SWIMMING TO SPALDING At HERE - 12/3/2009

Performer Lián Amaris goes in search of renowned monologist Spalding Gray's "perfect moment" in SWIMMING TO SPALDING. Co-produced by East Coast Artists and Colorado College, it is directed by Richard Schechner (formerly of The Performance Group). Previews begin December 3 at HERE with opening night slated for December 6.

KDNY Presents 'Treading Puddles' World Premieres Series - 12/3/2009

New York-based contemporary dance company KDNY presents their 2009 NYC Season, TREADING PUDDLES, an evening of World Premieres set to original live music by Cristina Spinei at The Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, The Joan Weill Center for Dance from December 3-6, 2009.

ANGRY YOUNG WOMEN Will Play Theater for the New City - 12/3/2009

ANGRY YOUNG WOMEN IN LOW RISE JEANS WITH HIGH CLASS ISSUES, written and directed by Matt Morillo, will play Theater for the New City from December 3rd through the 20th.

The Active Theater Company Presents TWO ROOMS - 12/3/2009

The Active Theater Company proudly presents TWO ROOMS, by Lee Blessing, the company's first show for their 2009-1010 season. Directed by Glory Sims Bowen, the show will play a limited-run December 3-13 at The Workshop Theater Company (312 W. 36th Street, between 8th/9th Avenues).

Actors Playhouse Presents THE GAYEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER! - 12/3/2009

Alternative Theatre Company (Joe Marshall, Founder/Artistic Director; Adrian Maynard, Managing Director) and The Actors' Playhouse present the much anticipated THE GAYEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER! written and directed by Joe Marshall.

KDNY Presents 'Treading Puddles' World Premieres Series - 12/3/2009

New York-based contemporary dance company KDNY presents their 2009 NYC Season, TREADING PUDDLES, an evening of World Premieres set to original live music by Cristina Spinei at The Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, The Joan Weill Center for Dance from December 3-6, 2009.

Italy's Dario D'Ambrosi To Stage A Radical ROMEO AND JULIET At La MaMa ETC - 12/3/2009

Italy's Dario D'Ambrosi, a radical innovator of the theater and founder of the movement called Teatro Patologico (Pathological Theater), will stage a novel version of "Romeo and Juliet" at La MaMa December 3 to 13. His interpretation is meant to contrast the marvel of love with the fragility of life, the shock of the moment of total loss, and what he calls a "schizophrenia of the world."

Company XIV Presents APPLE TRIPTYCH - 12/3/2009

Company XIV, a Black Book Magazine ‘Icon Of The Future', presents an Apple Triptych featuring the World Premiere of their family holiday show Snow White, a revival of Le Serpent Rouge and a revival of The Judgment of Paris. All three dance-theater shows are conceived, directed and choreographed by Austin McCormick, with adapted text also by McCormick. The shows run from December 3, 2009 to January 17, 2010 in a limited 7-week engagement at the company's home space at 303 Bond St. (between Union & Sackett) in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Previews begin December 3 and openings begin December 10.

CSV Milagro Theatre Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Set in Present-Day New York City - 12/3/2009

Shakespeare's comic tale of star-crossed lovers, strolling players and magical beings is lovingly re-imagined in an all-new interpretation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, set in present-day New York City.

The Active Theater Company Presents TWO ROOMS - 12/3/2009

The Active Theater Company proudly presents TWO ROOMS, by Lee Blessing, the company's first show for their 2009-1010 season. Directed by Glory Sims Bowen, the show will play a limited-run December 3-13 at The Workshop Theater Company (312 W. 36th Street, between 8th/9th Avenues).

Lincoln Centers 'New Visions' Presentations To Include Dillane, Mitchell, and More - 12/3/2009

Lincoln Center will present three new productions, all receiving their US premieres. The shows, FOUR QUARTETS, ONE EVENING, and STIFTERS DINGE, will be presented as a part of the "New Visions" series. The series will feature Tony winner Stephen Dillane and director Katie Mitchell.

The Active Theater Company Presents TWO ROOMS - 12/3/2009

The Active Theater Company proudly presents TWO ROOMS, by Lee Blessing, the company's first show for their 2009-1010 season. Directed by Glory Sims Bowen, the show will play a limited-run December 3-13 at The Workshop Theater Company (312 W. 36th Street, between 8th/9th Avenues).

Riverside Theatre Hosts 9 US/2NY Film Premieres During Annual African Diaspora Film Festival - 12/3/2009

The Riverside Theatre and ArtMattan Productions have teamed up to present an eclectic slate of award winning, thought provoking and entertaining films from Africa and the African Diaspora during the African Diaspora Film Festival, taking place from Thursday, December 3 to Saturday, December 5 at The Riverside Theatre, 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights.

Mint Theater's SO HELP ME GOD - 12/3/2009

Mint Theater Company today announced that its second offering of the season, So Help Me God! by Maurine Dallas Watkins (the author of Chicago, the play upon which the musical is based), directed by Mint Artistic Director Jonathan Bank, will begin as scheduled on Wednesday, November 18th, with opening night set for December 7th at the Lucille Lortel Theater (121 Christopher Street). Kristen Johnston, two-time Emmy Award winner for her performance in "3rd Rock from the Sun," will perform the role of Lily, a fabulous dramatic diva who must fend off a challenge from her ambitious but naïve understudy, played by Anna Chlumsky (My Girl films).

SWIMMING TO SPALDING At HERE - 12/3/2009

Performer Lián Amaris goes in search of renowned monologist Spalding Gray's "perfect moment" in SWIMMING TO SPALDING. Co-produced by East Coast Artists and Colorado College, it is directed by Richard Schechner (formerly of The Performance Group). Previews begin December 3 at HERE with opening night slated for December 6.

Stephen Collins

Broadway veteran Stephen Collins will appear alongside JoBeth Williams on the December 3rd episode of ABC's "Private Practice." The actors will portray the father of actor Kate Walsh's character, Dr. Addison Montgomery. Collins will appear as the husband of actress JoBeth Williams.

The Public Theater Presents THE LAST CARGO CULT - 12/3/2009

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present the New York premiere of THE LAST CARGO CULT, created and performed by Mike Daisey and directed by Jean-Michele Gregory in the Public's Newman Theater.

KDNY Presents 'Treading Puddles' World Premieres Series - 12/3/2009

New York-based contemporary dance company KDNY presents their 2009 NYC Season, TREADING PUDDLES, an evening of World Premieres set to original live music by Cristina Spinei at The Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, The Joan Weill Center for Dance from December 3-6, 2009.

The Active Theater Company Presents TWO ROOMS - 12/3/2009

The Active Theater Company proudly presents TWO ROOMS, by Lee Blessing, the company's first show for their 2009-1010 season. Directed by Glory Sims Bowen, the show will play a limited-run December 3-13 at The Workshop Theater Company (312 W. 36th Street, between 8th/9th Avenues).

The Tank Presents 'New Works: Jessica Morgan:' Failure Is Physical - 12/4/2009

The Tank: home for emerging arts presents "New Works: Jessica Morgan" Friday, December 04, 2009; 9:30pm - $12 Saturday, December 05, 2009; 7:30pm - $12 Location: The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

Miller Theatre at Columbia University Presents CHAMBER MUSIC OF GERMANY: J.S. BACH AND FRIENDS - 12/4/2009

Trio Settecento makes its Miller Theatre debut Friday, December 4, 8:00PM with Chamber Music of Germany: J.S. Bach and Friends (Bach and the Baroque series).

New Works: Tze Chun Dance Company At The Tank - 12/4/2009

"New Works: Tze Chun Dance Company" Friday, December 4, 2009; 9:30pm - $12, Saturday, December 5, 2009; 9:30pm - $12 Location: The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

Dash Ensemble Presents SUNDOWNING At The Joyce SoHo - 12/4/2009

The DASH Ensemble presents the World Premiere of Sundowning at Joyce SoHo, 155 Mercer (between Houston and Prince Streets), NYC from December 4-6, 2009. Tickets are $20 ($15 for students/seniors/DancePass) andare available at www.joyce.org or by phone at (212) 352-3101 or (866) 811-4111.

PS 122 Presents TERRIBLE THINGS - 12/4/2009

Part Oklahoma soap opera, part physics experiment, the dynamic duo, Lisa D'Amour and Kate Pearl bring to NYC's PS 122 their newest collaboration, Terrible Things, which takes the audiences on a trip inside the many lives of the lead performer and director Katie Pearl (OBIE-award winner for her performance in Nita and Zita) through up close and personal memories from her past.

McNall, Cuskern, Boyer & More Lead The Pearl Theatre's MISALLIANCE - 12/4/2009

The Pearl Theatre Company has announced the casting for their upcoming production of George Bernard Shaw's MISALLIANCE. The cast will include company members Steven Boyer (Bentley Summerhays), Robin Leslie Brown (Mrs. Tarleton), Michael Brusasco (Joey Percival), Bradford Cover (Johnny Tarleton), Dominic Cuskern (Lord Summerhays), Dan Daily (Mr. Tarleton), Sean McNall (Gunner), Erika Rolfsrud (Lina Szczepanowska), Lee Stark (Hypatia Tarleton). Performances for MISALLIANCE will begin December 4th with a scheduled opening of December 13th.

Dash Ensemble Presents SUNDOWNING At The Joyce SoHo - 12/4/2009

The DASH Ensemble presents the World Premiere of Sundowning at Joyce SoHo, 155 Mercer (between Houston and Prince Streets), NYC from December 4-6, 2009. Tickets are $20 ($15 for students/seniors/DancePass) andare available at www.joyce.org or by phone at (212) 352-3101 or (866) 811-4111.

TheaterThe Presents RADIO PURGATORY At Dixon Place - 12/4/2009

TheaterThe presents: Radio Purgatory Nov 13, Dec 4, 10 pm, $15 Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie Street, Manhattan www.dixonplace.org Murder! Mayhem! Live Music!

PS 122 Presents CRIME OR EMERGENCY with Sibyl Kempson and Mike Iveson - 12/4/2009

PERFORMANCE SPACE 122 PRESENTS Sibyl Kempson and Mike Iveson, Jr.'s CRIME OR EMERGENCY OFFICIAL WORLD PREMIERE: FINAL EDITION December 4 - 20

Dixon Place Presents Tom X. Chao's CALLOUS CAD - 12/4/2009

DIXON PLACE presents a TXC Heavy Industries production of CALLOUS CAD Tom X. Chao's first new full-length show in over two years!

Theater at Judson Presents CHRISTMAS RAPPINGS - 12/4/2009

The Judson Memorial Church presents the 2009 revival of its wildly popular holiday show, Christmas Rappings, marking the 40th anniversary revival of Al Carmine's musical extravaganza.

PS 122 Presents TERRIBLE THINGS - 12/4/2009

Part Oklahoma soap opera, part physics experiment, the dynamic duo, Lisa D'Amour and Kate Pearl bring to NYC's PS 122 their newest collaboration, Terrible Things, which takes the audiences on a trip inside the many lives of the lead performer and director Katie Pearl (OBIE-award winner for her performance in Nita and Zita) through up close and personal memories from her past.

SEVEN IN ONE BLOW Returns To The Axis Theater - 12/4/2009

Axis Company presents its 8th annual production of SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID beginning December 4th.

Annex Theatre's Next Spin The Bottle - 12/4/2009

Spin the Bottle -- Annex Theatre's late night variety show! Friday, December 4, at 11 pm at the Annex Theatre -- 1100 E. Pike St (which is actually on 11th at the corner of 11th & E. Pike)

THE ACCIDENTAL PERVERT Opens At The Players Theatre - 12/4/2009

"THE ACCIDENTAL PERVERT" Andrew Goffman's shocking and hilarious tour-de-force-of-honesty will open Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre (115 MacDougal Street - btwn: West 3rd Street & Minetta Lane) on Saturday, January 23rd.

Apollo Theatre Welcomes Pre-Tour 'DREAMGIRLS' - 12/5/2009

The new incarnation of "Dreamgirls" will arrive at the world famous Apollo Theater in New York City, where it will open for a limited engagement from November 7th through December 5th 2009.

Upcoming Concerts Announced For

Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole and popular singer/pianist Billy Stritch will team up once again for several upcoming concerts.

Wildhorn's WONDERLAND Announces Full Tampa Casting - 12/5/2009

The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center is delighted to announce that casting is now complete for Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure. Slated to have its world premiere in Tampa on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 in TBPAC's Ferguson Hall, with Gregory Boyd, artistic director of Houston's Alley Theatre, directing. The music for Wonderland is from composer Frank Wildhorn (The Civil War and Jekyll & Hyde) with lyrics by Jack Murphy (The Civil War and Jekyll & Hyde) and a book by Murphy and Boyd. Wonderland is the first initiative of the Broadway Genesis Project at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Broadway Genesis is intended to help create new works of American theater to play the Tampa market, and then possibly tour other performing arts centers or move to Broadway.

MANSON: THE MUSICAL Makes NYC Premiere At The Kraine Theater - 12/5/2009

Just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Tate-LaBianca murders, EndTimes Productions present the long-awaited New York Premiere of MANSON: THE MUSICAL! A long-running 1990's cult hit in Chicago, this dark musical comedy about Charles Manson features music, book and lyrics developed through improv by the members of Annoyance Theater (including The Office's Kate Flannery).

THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEAN Plays The Beckett Theatre - 12/5/2009

TACT/The Actors Company Theatre (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Simon Jones, Co-Artistic Directors), the critically-acclaimed company "dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit," will open its 17th Anniversary season with The Late Christopher Bean, a sly 1930's comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winner Sidney Howard based upon "Prenez Garde a la Peinture," by Rene Fauchois.

Broadway Classroom Workshop To Feature SHREK THE MUSICAL - 12/5/2009

Broadway Classroom will present its next workshop in the new "Putting it All Together" series on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Taught by Broadway stars Melissa Rae Mahon (CHICAGO, THE PRODUCERS, 42ND STREET) and Sean McKnight (CURTAINS), this innovative 3½-hour workshop includes audition techniques, musical theatre song and movement, and a Q&A with Broadway professionals, as well as lunch at Applebees and a ticket to see SHREK THE MUSICAL.

The Tank Presents 'New Works: Jessica Morgan:' Failure Is Physical - 12/5/2009

The Tank: home for emerging arts presents "New Works: Jessica Morgan" Friday, December 04, 2009; 9:30pm - $12 Saturday, December 05, 2009; 7:30pm - $12 Location: The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

Shane Bertram Baker Returns To The Stage In BIG BUPKIS At The Workmen's Circle - 12/5/2009

Shane Bertram Baker, unquestionably the biggest star in Yiddish vaudeville today, returns in his mega-hit sensation, "The Big Bupkis! A Complete Gentile's Guide to Yiddish Vaudeville" for the first open-run of a Yiddish-related show in twenty years.

MANSON: THE MUSICAL Makes NYC Premiere At The Kraine Theater - 12/5/2009

Just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Tate-LaBianca murders, EndTimes Productions present the long-awaited New York Premiere of MANSON: THE MUSICAL! A long-running 1990's cult hit in Chicago, this dark musical comedy about Charles Manson features music, book and lyrics developed through improv by the members of Annoyance Theater (including The Office's Kate Flannery).

Rasta Thomas, ballet heartthrob, Gold Medal winner and Broadway star of Twyla Tharp/Billy Joel's Movin' Out brings his dynamic new company Bad Boys of Dance to present Rock the Ballet at The Joyce Theater for an extended three-week season from December 15 - January 3.

Dash Ensemble Presents SUNDOWNING At The Joyce SoHo - 12/5/2009

The DASH Ensemble presents the World Premiere of Sundowning at Joyce SoHo, 155 Mercer (between Houston and Prince Streets), NYC from December 4-6, 2009. Tickets are $20 ($15 for students/seniors/DancePass) andare available at www.joyce.org or by phone at (212) 352-3101 or (866) 811-4111.

THE KLEZMER NUTCRAKER Returns To The Stage At Vital Theatre Co - 12/5/2009

VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce its family holiday offering, "THE KLEZMER NUTCRACKER." Based on the award-winning book The Golden Dreydl by ELLEN KUSHNER, the production features music by PETER ILLYICH TCHAIKOVSKY, arranged by MICHAEL McLAUGHLIN & David Harris and performed by THE SHIRIM KLEZMER ORCHESTRA, a book by ELLEN KUSHNER, direction by LINDA AMES KEY, and choreography by BETHANY WHITE

Dash Ensemble Presents SUNDOWNING At The Joyce SoHo - 12/5/2009

The DASH Ensemble presents the World Premiere of Sundowning at Joyce SoHo, 155 Mercer (between Houston and Prince Streets), NYC from December 4-6, 2009. Tickets are $20 ($15 for students/seniors/DancePass) andare available at www.joyce.org or by phone at (212) 352-3101 or (866) 811-4111.

Riverside Theatre Hosts 9 US/2NY Film Premieres During Annual African Diaspora Film Festival - 12/5/2009

The Riverside Theatre and ArtMattan Productions have teamed up to present an eclectic slate of award winning, thought provoking and entertaining films from Africa and the African Diaspora during the African Diaspora Film Festival, taking place from Thursday, December 3 to Saturday, December 5 at The Riverside Theatre, 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights.

Manhattan Movement & Arts Center Debuts KNICKERBOCKER SUITE - 12/5/2009

The Manhattan Movement & Arts Center today announced the debut of the Knickerbocker Suite, a new take on the classic Nutcracker story to be performed by the Manhattan Youth Ballet. The show launches at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center on New York City's Upper West Side on Saturday, December 5th. Tickets are $25.

Theater Talk, a weekly expose of world theater, airs on PBS Friday nights (PBS/Thirteen) and 5 times weekly on CUNY TV. This week's shows will feature segments on Idiot Savant, Hamlet, Street Lights, The Royal Family, and more.

The Gallery Players Present MRS. BOB CRATCHIT'S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE - 12/5/2009

The Gallery Players proudly presents the New York premiere of Christopher Durang's Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge. Commissioned and originally produced by City Theatre Company in Pittsburgh, The Gallery Players' Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge features Douglas Rees, originator of the role of Scrooge, and gets a limited engagement December 5-20th, 2009.

Blumenthal Performing Arts Centers Opens The Knight Theater, 12/5 - 12/5/2009

The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center cordially will host an open house for the new state-of-the-art Knight Theater. The official dedication ceremony will take place on December 5 at 10am followed by a variety of activities for all ages, including karaoke on stage and tours of the theater.