Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 12/12/2009

Miller's 2009-2010 Early Music Series Opens With Josquin’s Mass for the Virgin Mary - 12/12/2009

MILLER THEATRE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY opens the beloved Early Music series with: Josquin's Mass for the Virgin Mary

The New School Presents The New Visions Drama Directing Festival - 12/12/2009

The New School for Drama presents The New Visions Drama Directing Festival, a new series featuring seven contemporary plays performed in repertory November 30 through December 12 at the New School for Drama Theater. This festival highlights the work of the graduating MFA directing and acting students in the program, and is free and open to the public.

Irish Rep continues 22nd Season With ERNEST IN LOVE - 12/12/2009

The Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 22nd Season with "Ernest in Love," a musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Ernest"

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

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.

Vox Femina Presents HOLIDAY VOICES - 12/12/2009

For the first time ever, the Los Angeles based, but internationally known Vox Femina is offering a holiday concert. Far from the typical holiday fare, however is an event that will present the unique Vox perspective on the season of love, renewal, and peace.

Karen Eterovich Stars In CHEER FROM CHAWTON At The NY Society Library - 12/12/2009

Celebrated actor Karen Eterovich brings her original performance as Jane Austen to The New York Society Library for one performance only.

TACT/The Actors Company Theatre Extends THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEAN - 12/12/2009

TACT/The Actors Company Theatre (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Simon Jones, Co-Artistic Directors), announced today that due to audience demand, its critically-acclaimed production of The Late Christopher Bean will extend for six (6) additional performances.

Irish Rep Continues 22nd Season With ERNEST IN LOVE - 12/12/2009

The Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 22nd Season with "Ernest in Love," a musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Ernest"

'LOVE, LOSS...', Starring Chenoweth, Daly & More, Plays Limited Run Off-Bwy; Tickets On Sale - 12/13/2009

Following a series of sold-out readings last spring, LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE, an intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, will play a 12-week run at New York's Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). Preview performances will begin on September 21, 2009, with the opening night set for October 1. The announcement was made today by producer Daryl Roth.

Roundabout's ORDINARY DAYS - 12/13/2009

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for Ordinary Days, a new musical with Music & Lyrics by Adam Gwon, directed by Marc Bruni. Ordinary Days will feature Lisa Brescia as "Claire," Hunter Foster as "Jason," Jared Gertner as "Warren" and Kate Wetherhead as "Deb." This production marks the first musical presented in the Black Box Theatre.

CSC's THE AGE OF IRON - 12/13/2009

Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, has announced details for their upcoming 2009-10 season.

THE YORKVILLE NUTCRACKER Has Its 11th Annual Production At The Kaye Playhouse - 12/13/2009

DANCES PATRELLE's "THE YORKVILLE NUTCRACKER" will have its 11th annual production, at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (68th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues) NYC; December 10th - 13th.

Theatre For The New City Presents Voice 4 Vision Puppet Festival - 12/13/2009

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.

Linda Wise and Enrique Pardo Give Weekend Workshop - 12/13/2009

Linda Wise and Enrique Pardo, directors of PANTHEATRE will be giving a weekend workshop in New York City on December 11, 12, and 13 (2009). This is an opportunity to discover their work, update your memories, and enter the inspiration and pleasure of one of today's greatest theatre laboratory.

Acting Favorite

After an acclaimed run at the Walter Kerr as Polish Christian rescuer Irena Gut Opdyke in IRENA'S VOW, Broadway actress and four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh is enjoying "An Autumn of Honors."

THE ROYAL FAMILY Gets Second Extension - 12/13/2009

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce that due to popular demand, the Manhattan Theatre Club production of George S. Kaufman's and Edna Ferber's THE ROYAL FAMILY has been extended an additional two weeks at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). This marks the second extension for the production, which is directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt, Mauritius). Tickets are now on sale through Sunday, December 13.

Audrey Esparza, Teddy Canez,

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater continues its 15th anniversary season with the world premiere of Post No Bills, a Tex-Mex play with music by Mando Alvarado. Directed by Michael Ray Escamilla, performances begin Thursday, November 11th, 2009. Opening night is Thursday, November 19th at 7pm. The show is scheduled to run through Sunday, December 13th, 2009.

FIFTH VOICE 4 VISION PUPPET FESTIVAL Held At Theater For The New City - 12/13/2009

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.

BREAD AND PUPPET THEATER Plays Theater For The New City - 12/13/2009

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.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes the return of Alan Ayckbourn and the Stephen Joseph Theatre Company (Scarborough) to Brits Off Broadway with the US premiere of MY WONDERFUL DAY, written and directed by Mr. Ayckbourn. MY WONDERFUL DAY begins previews on Wednesday, November 11 for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 13.

FIFTH VOICE 4 VISION PUPPET FESTIVAL Held At Theater For The New City - 12/13/2009

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.

D'Ambrosio's ROMEO AND JULIET Plays La MaMa E.T.C. - 12/13/2009

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.

Classic Stage Company Presents THE AGE OF IRON - 12/13/2009

Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present The Age of Iron, an epic retelling of the Trojan War, drawn from Shakespeare's Troilus & Cressida and Thomas Heywood's Iron Age, adapted and directed by Brian Kulick. Previews for The Age of Iron will begin Friday, November 6, with an official opening Sunday, November 22 at Classic Stage Company at 7pm. The Age of Iron will play a limited engagement through December 13 only.

The Active Theater Company Presents TWO ROOMS - 12/13/2009

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 New York Philharmonic Ensembles, composed of Musicians from the Orchestra, will perform Trio Sonatas by Rossi; Glière’s Suite for Violin and Double Bass; Beethoven’s String Trio, Op. 9, No. 2; and Arensky’s Piano Trio No. 1 on Sunday, December 13, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. at Merkin Concert Hall.

New Amsterdam Singers to Present SACRED WORKS OF FOUR CENTURIES - 12/13/2009

The New Amsterdam Singers, led by Music Director Clara Longstreth, presents its first program of the season, featuring sacred works by Bach, Brahms, Bruckner, and Poulenc as well as newer works by composers from Latvia, Estonia, Slovenia, England, and the United States, Friday, December 11 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 13 at 4:00 p.m..

COLLECTIVE:UNCONSCIOUS WINTER FEST Held At Walkerspace - 12/13/2009

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

The Active Theater Company Presents TWO ROOMS - 12/13/2009

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).

As previously announced, Jennifer Hudson, the multitalented actress-singer whose accolades include an Academy Award for the movie "Dreamgirls" and a Grammy for "Best R&B Album," heads back to her hometown of Chicago to share childhood memories of the music, people and places that set the stage for her success in her first television special, "Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas." Today, ABC has announced that the air date will be Monday, December 14 from 8:00-9:00 p.m., EST on the ABC Television Network.

McNall, Cuskern, Boyer & More Lead The Pearl Theatre's MISALLIANCE - 12/13/2009

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.

Italy's Dario D'Ambrosi To Stage A Radical ROMEO AND JULIET At La MaMa ETC - 12/13/2009

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."

The Active Theater Company Presents TWO ROOMS - 12/13/2009

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).

Or, Liz Duffy Adams's restoration-style, fast-paced, three-hander comedy about Aphra Behn trying to get out of the spy trade and into show biz, directed by Wendy McClellan and featuring Kelly Hutchinson, Andy Paris and Maggie Siff, has extended its acclaimed run through Sunday, December 13, at Women's Project, 424 West 55th Street.

The Active Theater Company Presents TWO ROOMS - 12/13/2009

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).

Hornsby, Woodard Star In CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY At The Skirball Center - 12/13/2009

OBIE Award winner Russell Hornsby (Jitney, Eddie Sutton on ABC's Lincoln Heights) and LADCC and NAACP Award recipient Charlayne Woodard (Pretty Fire, Neat, In Real Life) star when L.A. Theatre Works records Crumbs from the Table of Joy, a sly coming-of-age comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage.

Linda Wise and Enrique Pardo Give Weekend Workshop - 12/13/2009

Linda Wise and Enrique Pardo, directors of PANTHEATRE will be giving a weekend workshop in New York City on December 11, 12, and 13 (2009). This is an opportunity to discover their work, update your memories, and enter the inspiration and pleasure of one of today's greatest theatre laboratory.

Rhea Perlman and daugther Lucy DeVito will unite onstage for the first time in the production of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE. The two will join the rotating cast for the November 18th through December 13th leg of the show. The two will play a host of roles, including several mother-daughter relationships.

Broadway Goes 'Urban' For Urban Stages' Outreach Benefit; Features Kitt, Sheik & More - 12/13/2009

For one festive night only, Sunday, December 13 at 9:30pm, Broadway will come to Urban Stages to ring in the season with special arrangements of your favorite holiday tunes. The starry lineup of performers lending their talents to benefit Urban Stages' Outreach Program include Adam Chanler-Berat (Next to Normal), Jenn Colella (High Fidelity), Lilli Cooper (Spring Awakening), Jerry Dixon (Once on this Island), Matt Doyle (Bye Bye Birdie), Emma Hunton (Spring Awakening), Morgan Karr (Spring Awakening), Kacie Sheik (Hair) and Tony Winner Tom Kitt (Next to Normal).

Casting Announced For Dances Patrelle's THE YORKVILLE NUTCRACKER - 12/13/2009

DANCES PATRELLE's "THE YORKVILLE NUTCRACKER" will have its 14th annual production, at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (68th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues) NYC; December 10th - 13th.

BROADWAY SINGS FOR OUTREACH Concert With Berat, Kitt, Dixon And More At Urban Stages - 12/13/2009

For one festive night only-Sunday, December 13 at 9:30pm-Broadway will come to Urban Stages to ring in the season with special arrangements of your favorite holiday tunes.

New York Stage and Film Honors

New York Stage and Film (SAF) celebrates its 25th anniversary with its annual winter gala on December 13th at 7:00pm at The Plaza Hotel (770 Fifth Avenue). Julianna Margulies and Marc Platt will be honored for their extraordinary achievements in theater, film and television, as well as their ongoing commitment to live performance and support of New York Stage and Film.

The Active Theater Company Presents TWO ROOMS 12/3 - 12/13 - 12/13/2009

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).

ITALIAN DAUGHTER to Shutter as LeVecchia Joins Broadway's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE - 12/13/2009

HOW TO BE A GOOD ITALIAN DAUGHTER - the solo play written and performed by Antoinette LaVecchia - will conclude its Off-Broadway engagement at Cherry Lane Studio Theatre in NYC following the performance on Sunday, December 13, 2009, it has been announced by the play's producer, Arje Shaw of Jones Street Productions.

Dances Patrelle's THE YORKVILLE NUTCRACKER Set To Play The Kaye Playhouse - 12/13/2009

Dances Patrelle's holiday classic, "The Yorkville Nutcracker" will open up the holiday season on Sunday, November 15th, at 4pm, at the new Barnes & Noble (86th and Lexington Avenue).

Spangler Takes Final Bow in THE FANTASTICKS - 12/13/2009

Nick Spangler, winner of the thirteenth season of the Emmy Award-winning reality television series The Amazing Race, will play his final performance as Matt in The Fantasticks this Sunday, December 13, 2009. Erik Altemus, last seen as Frankie Epps in the Musical Theatre Guild of Los Angeles's production of Parade, takes over the role on December 14.

Yeshiva Unviersity Honors

Yeshiva University will honor Tovah Feldshuh by receiving an honorary doctorate degree. The presentation will take place at the 85th Annual Hanukkah Dinner and Convocation on December 13th at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Feldshuh is being honored as an "outstanding members from the University community and beyond who have demonstrated committed leadership and dedication to education."

Roundabout's ORDINARY DAYS Takes Final Bow - 12/13/2009

Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) limited engagement of Ordinary Days will play its final performance on Sunday, December 13th at 7:00 PM. Ordinary Days features Lisa Brescia as "Claire," Hunter Foster as "Jason," Jared Gertner as "Warren" and Kate Wetherhead as "Deb." This production marks the first musical presented in the Black Box Theatre.

Stars Come Out for 'Broadway Sings for Outreach' Benefit - 12/13/2009

For one festive night only, Broadway will come to Urban Stages to ring in the season with special arrangements of favorite holiday tunes. The concert will be held at Urban Stages on Sunday, December 13 at 9:30pm.

Photo Flash: THE LAST CARGO CULT - 12/13/2009

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) presented 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 LAST CARGO CULT began previews on Thursday, December 3 and will continue through Sunday, December 13. The official press opening was on Monday, December 7 at 7 p.m. Single tickets are currently on sale.

MTC's THE ROYAL FAMILY Plays Final Performance of Extended Limited Engagement - 12/13/2009

Manhattan Theatre Club's hit production of THE ROYAL FAMILY, written by theatre legends George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber is currently playing its final week. The twice extended production, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes will play its final performance on Sunday, December 13 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of NIGHTINGALE, the new play written and performed by Lynn Redgrave and directed by Joseph Hardy, opens tonight, November 3 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I. The production began previews on October 15 and will run as a limited engagement through December 13.

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Tour Hits The Stage At The Marcus Center 4/13, Tickets Go On Sale - 12/13/2009

THE FIRST NATIONAL TOUR OF LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL will begin performances in Milwaukee on April 13-18, 2010 presented by Broadway Across America-Milwaukee and the Marcus Center as part of the Time Warner Cable Broadway at the Marcus Center Series. Tickets will go on sale at NOON on December 13.

Boggess, Orfeh, Karl & More Lead NYC Christmas CD Release Concert - 12/14/2009

Following a triumphant December 2008 benefit concert, ASTEP (Artists Striving to End Poverty) and Sh-K-Boom / Ghostlight Records have announced the album release of 'New York City Christmas.' In addition, ASTEP will present a concert to celebrate the release of the CD on December 14th. The evening will feature Broadway stars Sierra Boggess, Andy Karl, Tyler Maynard, Lindsay Mendez, Orfeh, Tory Ross, Anya Singleton and Sally Wilfert.

'Broadway In South Africa' Holiday Party Held At Minskoff Theatre - 12/14/2009

The 2nd Annual HOLIDAY PARTY held MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 2009 7-11 PM at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre

NBC Kicks-off Holidays with 'Sing-Off' Competition Series - 12/14/2009

NBC plans to spend the holidays with a new music competition series. Network sources have confirmed "The Sing-Off," in which a cappella groups compete for a Sony Recording Contract, will premiere Monday, December 14 at 8:00/7:00c. Additional episodes (all at 8:00/7:00c) will also air Tuesday, December 15 and Wednesday, December 16 with the season finale on Monday, December 21. Each installment will run two hours.

THE BUCCANEER Takes The Stage At The Tank - 12/14/2009

"The Buccaneer" Monday, December 14, 2009; 7:00pm - $15 at The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

BROADWAY CELEBRATES dre.dance - 12/14/2009

dre.dance, the contemporary dance company, celebrates it's fifth anniversary with Broadway Celebrates dre.dance on Monday, December 14th at New World Stages (350 W. 50th Street).

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present its popular annual open rehearsal series with MONDAY NIGHT MUCH ADO, featuring Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin as Benedict in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing on Monday, December 7 and Monday, December 14, directed by Brian Kulick. Patinkin appeared last season at CSC in Shakespeare's The Tempest, directed by Kulick.

Shaw's Last, WHY SHE SOULD NOT, Gets Reading with Five Experiemental Endings - 12/14/2009

It is well known that George Bernard Shaw died before finishing his last play, Why She Would Not. While pruning an apple tree, the 94-year old scribe fell of a ladder, leaving the world with five of six scenes to the piece, never finalized.

Liv Ullman Talks Streetcar at Paley Center - 12/14/2009

Liv Ullmann, living legend of cinema and theater, has just directed a production of A Streetcar Named Desire that stars Cate Blanchett and opens at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in November. While Ullmann was preparing that production, a documentary, The Sealed Orders of Liv Ullmann, captured her mentoring young actors through scenes from this same Tennessee Williams play. The Paley Center will premiere this film by four-time Academy Award nominees Kirk Simon and Karen Goodman, on December 14 at 6:30pm at The Paley Center for Media.

Broadway South Africa's second annual Holiday party will feature Nikki Blonsky and Shoshana Bean, which will be held at the Minskoff Theater on Monday, December 14 at 7pm.

SCL Presents 'Composer to Composer' With

Join the Society of Composers & Lyricists, in collaboration with NYU Steinhardt, and spend a very personal evening with one of New York's most-in-demand theatre and film composers, Jeanine Tesori, as she is interviewed by fellow NY theatre composer and SCL member Rob Reale. Ms. Tesori's credits include four Tony-nominated scores ('Caroline, or Change', 'Thoroughly Modern Millie', 'Shrek and Twelfth Night') as well as critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Box Office Opens - 12/14/2009

On Monday, December 14 at 10 a.m., the Lunt-Fotanne Theatre Box Office offically opens for walk-up ticket sales to the new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY.

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Best known as a creator of broad film farces and uproarious parodies, jack-of-all-trades Mel Brooks has been entertaining audiences for years with his wacky and absurdist humor. Now just in time for the holidays, the king of comedy's brilliant work is available for the first time in high definition in The Mel Brooks Collection on Blu-ray Disc, debuting December 15 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

FUERZA BRUTA 'Looks Up' In Taiwan, - 12/15/2009

The highly anticipated international hit FUERZA BRUTA will make its Taipei premiere at the base of Taipei 101 on December 15, 2009. Celebrated by audiences across the world, FUERZA BRUTA is a non-stop collision of dynamic music, visceral emotion, and kinetic aerial imagery that resembles nothing less than a fantastic interactive theatrical experience.

Stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth will guest with Il Divo when they visit New York City's Beacon Theatre December 15th through 17th.

Amas Musical Theatre Throws Hanukkah SIGNS OF LIFE Benefit - 12/15/2009

Amas Musical Theatre is throwing its first ever Hanukkah Party at the Museum of Jewish Heritage on Tuesday, December 15. to support their production, Signs of Life. The party begins at 6:30 and will last until 9pm.

NINE Soundtrack to Be Released Digitally; Track List Revealed - 12/15/2009

The vibrant and provocative musical production NINE, premiered on Broadway in 1982 to critical acclaim (winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical), and successfully revived in 2003 (winning another two Tonys, including Best Revival), is the most hotly anticipated movie of the holiday season, directed by Rob Marshall, and starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Kate Hudson, Fergie (Stacy Ferguson), and Sophia Loren. The Weinstein Company film - which will include new songs by original composer-lyricist Maury Yeston that were not in previous stage versions - will open in New York and Los Angeles on December 18th, and nationwide on Christmas Day.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to present the US premiere of Simon Green: TRAVELING LIGHT at Brits Off Broadway. Performed by Simon Green with musical arrangement and accompaniment by David Shrubsole, Simon Green TRAVELING LIGHT begins performances on Tuesday, December 15 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 3. Press opening is Sunday, December 20 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday at 7:30, Wednesday – Friday at 8:30 PM; Saturday at 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM.

Soho Playhouse Ushers in Irish Rep's EMPEROR JONES - 12/15/2009

The New York Times has confirmed that The Soho Playhouse will close MADE IN HEAVEN on Monday, December 7 to make way for the transfer of EMPEROR JONES by Eugene O'Neil. EMPEROR JONES will begin performances on December 15th.

The smash hit revival of WEST SIDE STORY announced today that Matthew Hydzik will officially take over the role of "Tony," beginning Tuesday, December 15. After having understudied the role since performances began on Broadway on Monday, February 23, 2009 at Broadway's Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway), Mr. Hydzik will star as "Tony" opposite Tony Award nominee Josefina Scaglione. Jeremy Jordan (Rock of Ages) will play the role of "Tony" on Wednesday evenings and Sunday matinees.

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Returns to

Following an acclaimed original sold-out run, Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) proudly announces a limited return engagement of the company's recent World Premiere production of CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, the new hit play by Annie Baker ("An original voice" - Daily News; "A playwright to know" - Newsday). Directed by Sam Gold ("A magic-fingered director" - Variety; "An uncommonly observant eye and ear" - The New York Times), the original engagement opened Tuesday, October 13 to across-the-board rave reviews and was ultimately extended twice by critical and audience demand through Saturday, November 21. The return limited engagement will begin performances Tuesday, December 15 at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater with tickets on sale through Sunday, January 17, 2010.

Golden Globe Nominees Announced - 12/15/2009

173 live-action feature films (105 dramas and 68 comedies or musicals), 15 animated feature films, 133 television series (79 drama and 54 comedies), 33 mini-series or telefilms and a record 69 foreign language films have been qualified for "The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards" consideration honoring 2009 achievements, it was announced today by Philip Berk, President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Messiah Rocks'

Sony Classical and Integrity Music have released the CD and DVD of Handel's Messiah Rocks, a groundbreaking musical event that blends classical music with classic rock in a fresh new interpretation of George Fredrick Handel's celebrated oratorio. On December 15, its stars, La Chanze and J.Robert, will perform in concert and sign copies of the CD at the Lincoln Center Barnes & Noble.

Cyndi Lauper launches the True Colors Fund's Winter Online Auction, which includes celebrity experiences and autographed memorabilia in support of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) and straight ally community. One experience being auctioned off includes 2 VIP tickets to HAIR on Broadway and meeting two time Tony nominee, Gavin Creel, after the show.

STIFTERS DINGE By Heiner Goebbels Makes U.S. Premiere At Park Avenue Armory - 12/16/2009

Stifters Dinge, created by the innovative German composer/director Heiner Goebbels, is the latest of his works to stretch the boundaries of live performance. The 70-minute-long sonic performance landscape was inspired by the writings of 19th-century Austrian romantic novelist Adalbert Stifter extended and minutely-detailed descriptions of nature. The title translates as "Stifters Things."

Urban Stages Presents CABARET NIGHTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS - 12/16/2009

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) is Decking the Halls as it goes "Cabaret for the Holidays," from December 7 - 16.

The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) has announced the winner of a new award celebrating musical theatre talent: The York Theatre Company Noël Coward Prize. This year's recipient is Douglas J. Cohen, author of The Gig, which is based on a screenplay by Frank D. Gilroy.

The SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE two-night season finale airs Tuesday, Dec. 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, Dec. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX, and AMERICAN IDOL's Adam Lambert is set to take the stage. Lambert will sing his latest track, "Whataya Want From Me," in his first appearance on the network since the AMERICAN IDOL season finale in May.

Nicholas Andre Dance Comes To The Joyce Soho - 12/17/2009

Nicholas Andre Dance, a New York City-based company whose mission is to bring athletic concepts of modern dance movement to a wide variety of audiences, presents its Sixth New York City season at Joyce SoHo, 155 Mercer Street (between Houston and Prince Streets), NYC December 17-20, 2009 at 8pm.

NY Philharmonic Launches CONTACT! Series At

The New York Philharmonic will launch its new music series, CONTACT! - an initiative created by Music Director Alan Gilbert - with two concerts of World Premiere-New York Philharmonic Commissions by emerging and established contemporary composers, Thursday, December 17, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. at Symphony Space, and Saturday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

REPLICA Arrives In NYC At The New Museum - 12/17/2009

Innovative collaborations are still vitally alive. Take for example "REPLICA," created by Jonah Bokaer (choreographer/media artist), Daniel Arsham (visual artist) and Judith Sánchez Ruíz (choreographer/dancer), which after performances in Valencia, Nîmes and Washington, D.C. receives its New York City premiere at the New Museum, December 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7pm.

Nicholas Andre Dance Comes To The Joyce Soho - 12/17/2009

Nicholas Andre Dance, a New York City-based company whose mission is to bring athletic concepts of modern dance movement to a wide variety of audiences, presents its Sixth New York City season at Joyce SoHo, 155 Mercer Street (between Houston and Prince Streets), NYC December 17-20, 2009 at 8pm.

ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE Parts 2 Opening Night - 12/17/2009

Due to conflicts with the Broadway opening night schedule, Signature Theatre Company is announcing new opening night dates for Parts 2 and 3 of Horton Foote's THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE.

Saturday Night Live will premieres a new holiday compilation, "SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas" on Thursday, December 17 from 8:00pm - 10:00pmET. This is SNL's first holiday special since 2002.

THE COMMON AIR Plays Bleecker Street Theatre - 12/18/2009

The Common Air, written by Alex Lyras and Robert McCaskill, features Alex Lyras portraying 6 diverse characters caught in an airport delay. The comedy, with an original score and sound design composed by Ken Rich, opens FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6th at 8 PM at 45 Bleecker Street Theatre and plays every Friday at 8 pm through December 18th (with an additional performance on Wednesday, December 30 at 8 PM).

York Theater Company Presents THAT TIME OF THE YEAR, Casting To Be Announced - 12/18/2009

The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announces the return of its hilarious and heartwarming holiday hit 2006 revue, That Time of the Year.

REPLICA Arrives In NYC At The New Museum - 12/18/2009

Innovative collaborations are still vitally alive. Take for example "REPLICA," created by Jonah Bokaer (choreographer/media artist), Daniel Arsham (visual artist) and Judith Sánchez Ruíz (choreographer/dancer), which after performances in Valencia, Nîmes and Washington, D.C. receives its New York City premiere at the New Museum, December 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7pm.

Harada, Grisetti, and More Set for York Theatre's THAT TIME OF THE YEAR - 12/18/2009

Casting has been announced for York Theatre Company's upcoming performance of the musical revue, THAT TIME OF THE YEAR. The cast will include Broadway stars Ann Harada and Josh Grisetti, as well as Bridget Beirne, Kerri Jill Garbis, and Thom Christopher Warren. The show will hold a limited Off-Broadway engagement, holding 5 performances from December 18th to December 20th.

TNC and Harlem Rep Revive

The Theater for the New City and The Harlem Repertory Theatre will present a modern adaptation of "Flahooley" by E.Y. Harburg, Fred Saidy and Sammy Fain, to be staged from December 18 to January 3. This classic musical tells of a misbegotten toymaker during the McCarthy madness.

Acclaimed actors Martin Sheen and Olympia Dukakis, legendary rock musician Ray Manzarek of The Doors, and poets Michael McClure and Anne Waldman are set to join Judith Malina and other artists for a one-night-only gala to benefit The Living Theatre on Friday, December 18, beginning with cocktails and dinner at 6pm, followed by a program of music and performance at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan.

Minnesota Dance Theatre & the Dance Institute Presents Loyce Houlton's NUTCRACKER FANTASY, Tickets Now On Sale - 12/18/2009

Tickets for Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy on sale now! This timeless masterpiece is the quintessential Nutcrakcer performance.

Metropolitan Playhouse Presents UNDER THE GASLIGHT - 12/19/2009

Metropolitan Playhouse, "theatrical archaeologist extraordinaire" (Backstage), presents a revival of Under the Gaslight, by Augustin Daly. First presented at the New York Theatre in1867, Under the Gaslight will be revived in Metropolitan's home at 220 E 4th Street November 20th through December 19th, 2009.

SWIMMING TO SPALDING Previews At HERE - 12/19/2009

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.

NY Philharmonic Launches CONTACT! Series At The Metropolitain Museum Of Art - 12/19/2009

The New York Philharmonic will launch its new music series, CONTACT! - an initiative created by Music Director Alan Gilbert - with two concerts of World Premiere-New York Philharmonic Commissions by emerging and established contemporary composers, Thursday, December 17, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. at Symphony Space, and Saturday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

According to reports from Carnegie Hall, Tony nominee and Avenue Q alum John Tartaglia will narrate the holiday children's classic The Polar Express in concert with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall this season. The production will take place in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage on Saturday, December 19 at 2pm. The concert features a score by Alan Silvestri, who also wrote the music for the 2004 feature film adaptation of the event.

Invisible Theatre Presents FAULT LINES At The Dorothy Strelsin Theatre - 12/19/2009

The Invisible City Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of FAULT LINES - a new play by Invisible City company member Rebecca Louise Miller inspired by the infamous Polly Klaas kidnapping that rocked the United States in the 1990's.

Dixon Place Presents Tom X. Chao's CALLOUS CAD - 12/19/2009

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 - 12/19/2009

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.

SWIMMING TO SPALDING At HERE - 12/19/2009

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.

La Mirada Theatre Presents CHRISTMAS IN MEXICO - 12/19/2009

On December 19, 2009 at 7:00 pm, the stage at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts will become a rainbow of shimmering color and a festival of vibrant sound as the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano brings sparkle to the holidays with its award-winning spectacular, NAVIDAD EN MEXICO.

Invisible Theatre Presents FAULT LINES At The Dorothy Strelsin Theatre - 12/19/2009

The Invisible City Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of FAULT LINES - a new play by Invisible City company member Rebecca Louise Miller inspired by the infamous Polly Klaas kidnapping that rocked the United States in the 1990's.

Broderick-Led Starry Messenger Takes Final Bow - 12/19/2009

The New Group's world premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's play The Starry Messenger, at Theatre Row has extended one week. The production to now close on Saturday, December 19. The New Group is presenting the world premiere of The Starry Messenger as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production is playing a limited Off-Broadway engagement, that began previews on October 26 with an official opening night on November 23. The production was initially slated to close on December 12.