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The Subversive Theatre Collective presents the world debut of 84: A Tribute to Orwell's Dystopia, as conceived of and directed by Brian Zybala, at the Many Fried Playhouse in January of 2010.

The Harwood Prairie Playhouse has announed that their 2010 show will be the world premiere of Barely Heirs, a new farce by David Lassig. Troy Brewster will direct. More information will be posted at a future date.

The Orlando Repertory Thetare presents A Sideways Series Production of The Giver, book by Lois Lowry, and adapted by Eric Coble.

Ace Theatre will have a one night only holiday season cabaret the day after Christmas. The List is a combination of some of the best musical theatre talent in the Houston area, and the proceeds from this show will be used to raise awareness and funds for Child Protective Service's Youth Shelter.

According to Perez Hilton, Susan Boyle is a contender to record the next theme song for the new Bond film, due out in 2011.

From the 2009 Canadian Fringe Festivals - Toronto, Victoria, Edmonton and Vancouver - BEST OF FRINGE winner, Gemma Wilcox makes her Houston debut in The Honeymoon Period is Officially Over. Wilcox, originally from London, portrays 20 characters in this award winning humorous, poignant, captivating tale of love and letting go.

The Golden Satellite Awards ceremony was held December 20 at the Grand Salon of the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, California. Winners include the HBO film Grey Gardens, and the documentary film 'Every Little Step' which chronicles the 2006 revival of A Chorus Line. Glee took home four awards: Best Comedy or Musical Television Series, Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical Television Series (Lea Michele), Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical Television Series (Matthew Morrison), Best Acress in a Supporting Role for Television Series (Jane Lynch) and Best Guest Star (Kristin Chenoweth).

Company OnStage presents Thunder Rock, a drama by Robert Ardrey, January 15 - February 20, 2010.

Amy Winehouse attended a performance of Cinderella at the Milton Keynes Theatre in England Saturday night, but she did not sit idly by and watch. As reported by the Daily Mail, Winehouse repeatedly disrupted the performance and rattled the actors by yelling out obscenities and saying things including 'F*** Cinders, Prince Charming, marry me.'

The Metropolitan Room has announced their January schedule, and performers include Michael Winther, Annie Ross, Jenna Esposito,Joel Ginn, Tom D'Angelo, Rosalyn McClore, Gretchen Reinhagen, and more.

In the New Yorker online today, John Lahr weighs in on some of 2009's best plays and players, and makes his Tony prediction.

Sam Harris is bringing the joy of the season to Youtube with some holiday songs for all. Click on the names of the songs to go to them on Youtube. They are available to download free of charge in the 'more info' section.

GLEE picked up four Golden Globe nominations, which were announced this morning. In addition to being nominated for Best Television Series (along with 30 Rock, Entourage, Modern Family, and The Office) three GLEE stars were recognized with noms: Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, and Jane Lynch.

The New York Times ArtsBeat has reported that THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE producers Jeffrey Richards and Daryl Roth are in talks with the Signature Theater Company to transfer ORPHANS to Broadway in April after it ends it's Off Broadway run in March. Richards revealed to the Times that 'other people are looking at it too.'

Broadway actress and four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh and film star Ryan Reynolds are pairing up to join Eugene Pack's Celebrity Autobiography this January. Feldshuh will appear on January 8th only, and Reynolds will appear January 8 and January 11.

David Cromer, original director of this incarnation of Our Town as well as the Chicago one at the Hypocrites Theater, will return to stage manage for a few weeks at the end of the year.

As per WENN news, Daniel Day-Lewis called his upcoming film NINE THE MUSICAL a tribute to his late mother, actress Jill Balcon, who passed away in July at the age of 84. Day-Lewis revealed that his mother was very excited to learn that Sophia Loren had been cast as his mother in the film, as she was a fan of hers.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced today that ABBA is one of the 2010 artist inductees. ABBA, Swedish's most famous band, has sold more than 370 million records worldwide and inspired a phenomenally popular Broadway musical, Mamma Mia!

Famed director Jerry Zaks' film 'Who Do You Love' is set to open in theaters in Spring of 2010. 'Who Do You Love' is a biopic of the record producer Leonard Chess written by Peter Martin Wortmann and Robert Conte, and directed by Zaks. Leonard Chess was played by Alessandro Nivola and other cast included David Oyelowo. It was filmed in New Orleans in 2008, and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Following the success of Black History at New York City Opera, last season's inaugural series of events co-presented by New York City Opera and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, City Opera returns to the Schomburg Center in 2010 for three new collaborative programs celebrating the great American operatic repertoire highlighting the African-American experience, the distinguished African-American artists who have enriched the opera world, and City Opera and Schomburg's parallel commitment to promoting black culture. The series begins with Opera at the Schomburg on Monday, February 1, 2010, followed by A Tribute to Robert McFerrin on Saturday, March 6, 2010 and 'The Life and Times of Malcolm X' on Wednesday, May 12, 2010.