Hottest Articles on BWW from Friday, Nov. 20

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Friday, November 20, 2009.

Hottest Videos on BWW 11/13/2009 - 11/20/2009

Hottest Videos on BroadwayWorld.com 11/13/2009 - 11/20/2009.

Hottest Message Board Topics on BWW for 11/20/09

Hottest Message Board Topics on BroadwayWorld.com for 11/20/09.

Photo Flash: PHANTOM, JERSEY BOYS & More Participate in McHappy Day 2009

On Friday, November 20, Aubrey O'Day and Josh Strickland of PEEPSHOW, and cast members from Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular and JERSEY BOYS became honorary crew members at local McDonald's restaurants in celebration of Ronald McDonald House Charities McHappy Day 2009.

Photo Flash: The Active Theater Company's TWO ROOMS

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).

Photo Flash: Melinda Doolittle Debuts at FEINSTEIN'S

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post, will continue its star-studded Fall 2009 season with the New York debut MELINDA DOOLITTLE in her first-ever nightclub engagement from November 17 - 21. The "American Idol" finalist will perform an intimate evening of jazz standards, pop hits and Broadway classics, in addition to selections from her CD, Coming Back To You. All shows are at the Regency Hotel.

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - November 20, 2009

Broadway's Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies: November 20, 2009

GLORY DAYS Celebrates Album with Second Release Party at Signature, 11/30

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.

Photo Flash: Trustus & Front End Audio Presents RENT

Trustus & Front End Audio & AT&T, THE REAL YELLOW PAGES and THE TALKING PHONE BOOK, Present The Trustus 25th Anniversary Season Rent, Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, Musical Arrangements Original Concept/Additional Lyrics, Steve Skinner Billy Aronson, Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements Dramaturg Tim Weil Lynn Thomson

Phil Kline's UNSILENT NIGHT Hits The Streets In Dozens Of Cities Around The World in December

On Saturday, December 12 at 7:00pm, composer Phil Kline will lead a massive chorus of boomboxes from the West Village to the East Village in the 18th annual holiday presentation of UNSILENT NIGHT. People gather at the arch in Washington Square Park, and less than an hour and mile later, end up in Tompkins Square Park.

Mesa Arts Center Announces 24-Hour Black Friday Sale

Looking for great gifts that won't break the bank this holiday season, but still not willing to wake up at 4 a.m.?

Jane Carr Joins The Cast of MARY POPPINS In LA Beginning 11/20

Following a three-year run on Broadway as Mrs. Brill, the harried cook and housekeeper in the beloved musical "Mary Poppins," Jane Carr returns to her hometown to play the role in Los Angeles, beginning Friday, November 20, 2009 at 8 p.m.

Philadelphia Theatre Company Extends THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Through 12/13

Responding to the popular demand for tickets, Philadelphia Theatre Company is extending its production of the multiple Tony Award-winning musical, The Light in the Piazz, until Sunday, December 13.

Annex Opens Their 22nd Season With THE BELIEVERS 10/23-11/21

Annex Theatre presents the first production of its 2009-2010 season, The Believers, written and directed by Jim Bovino. Fresh from Minneapolis, The Believers will run from October 23rd through November 21st. There will be no performance on Saturday, October 31st.

CoHo Theatre Presents Shepard's FOOL FOR LOVE 10/16-11/21

CoHo Productions presents Fool For Love by Sam Shepard Co-Producers Chris Harder and Val Landrum, also starring. Runs October 16-November 21, 2009

JCCSF Presents Irving Berlin's I LOVE A PIANO At The Jewish Community Center 11/20-21

Irving Berlin's I Love A Piano, an enchanting new musical revue that spans over seven decades of American history, comes to Kanbar Hall at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) for two performances on November 20 and 21 at 8 pm.

THE MAGIC WORD: Featuring New Work by Jared Freihoefer Opens At Blend Studio 11/7, Artist Talk 11/21

THE MAGIC WORD Featuring New Work by Jared Freihoefer runs November 7-28, 2009 Opening Reception: First Saturday Gallery Crawl; November 7; 6-9pm Artist Talk: Saturday, November 21; 1-2pm

Philadelphia Theatre Workshop Opens 2009-10 Season With THE :NV:S:BLE PLAY 11/21-12/13

Philadelphia Theatre Workshop opens its sixth season with a classic example of its new mission. After last season, the professional company decided to dedicate itself to producing premieres of work by local playwrights.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Presents 'West Coast, Left Coast' Festival, 11/21 - 12/8

The distinctive qualities that make California a sympathetic refuge for creative renegades - from its unique landscapes that have inspired numerous masterpieces to the juxtaposed attitudes of the state's northern and southern regions - are all explored musically in the Los Angeles Philharmonic's West Coast, Left Coast festival. Curated by the LA Phil's new Creative Chair, John Adams, the unprecedented three-week multi-disciplinary series of events acknowledges the West Coast's, particularly California's, distinct musical culture and attempts to answer the questions - how did this come about and what does it all mean? In focusing on California as a land of possibility, the varied events that make up the festival provide attendees an opportunity to immerse themselves completely in music from many sources, as well as in symposia, film screenings and other events, all focusing on the West Coast philosophy.

Ars Nova Presents ANT FEST 2009 10/19-11/21

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jon Steingart and Jenny Wiener Steingart, Executive Producers) announces the exciting lineup of new talent set to participate in ANT FEST 2009, an annual festival designed to give emerging talentartists an opportunity to bring innovative new material to life in front of a NYC audience!

The American Century Theater Extends A PIECE OF MY HEART 11/6-21

A Piece of My Heart, Shirley Lauro's celebration of women who served and sacrificed in Vietnam, has received an overwhelming emotional response from audiences of all ages and backgrounds during its current run at Arlington's Gunston Arts Center.

Charlestown Working Theater Presents THE ODYSSEY, 11/6 - 11/21

The Charlestown Working Theater will remount its acclaimed production of The Odyssey for six final area performances, November 6 - 21. The Odyssey is adapted and performed by CWT Co-Directors Jennifer Johnson and John Peitso, and played last winter to sold?out audiences.

Macha Monkeys Presents NANCY FRANK AND JOE 10/30-11/21

Nancy, Frank and Joe, directed by Mark Fullerton featuring Joy Yaholkovsky, Jesse Keeter, Desiree Prewitt, Kristina Sutherland and James Weidmana , is a fast-paced journey through the female-led juvenile fiction empire that brought Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys to generations of young readers.

CHILDREN AT PLAY Plays The Living Theatre 10/29-11/21

CollaborationTown will present the World Premiere of Jordan Seavey's CHILDREN AT PLAY. Directed by Scott Ebersold (Outstanding Director at FringeNYC 2005 for the silent concerto), the play features a cast of 8 including downtown favorites Susan Louise O' Connor (2009 Theatre World Award for Broadway's Blithe Spirit opposite Angela Lansbury) and Boo Killebrew (Best Actor at FringeNYC 2003 for This is a Newspaper, 2007 NYIT Award for Best Featured Actress in 6969).