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A CHRISTMAS CAROL, based on Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story, written by Richard Hellesen, music & lyrics by David De Berry, directed by Ernest A. Figueroa has its Los Angeles premiere and opening, Saturday, November 28, 7:30 pm, at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood.

The Laguna Playhouse presents Winter Wonderettes, created and directed by Roger Bean. Previews will run November 24 through November 27. Opening night will be Sunday, November 29 and run though Wednesday, December 30.

Due to circumstances beyond production's control, the opening right of Celebration Theatre's WOMEN BEHIND BARS has been moved one week to Friday, November 20 at 8 pm.

Tarell Alvin McCraney's The Brother/Sister Plays have officially launched at the Public Theater. The series Part 2, The Brothers Size and Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet, directed by Robert O'Hara, began previews on October 21. Tonight Part 1, In the red and Brown Water, hits the stage. Tina Landau directs. McCraney, one of America's most acclaimed young writers, returns to The Public to complete his trilogy following the success of The Brothers Size in 2007. Official opening night it November 17. Performances will run through December 13.

Bay Street Theatre is thrilled to announce the premiere production of its new educational program, LITERATURE LIVE!, which kicks off with THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, playing November 9-21. The show will run weekdays at various times (to accommodate school groups) and Saturday evenings at 7pm. All shows are open to the public, as well as to groups from schools, churches and synagogues. Tickets are $10 and $15.

A thrilling new production of Charles Dickens' classic Oliver Twist, adapted by Piers Beckley, is to get its world premiere production by Giant Olive Theatre Company at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre from November 30 - January 10.

Just days after opening in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", Broadway stars James Earl Jones, Phylicia Rashad and Sanaa Lathan will headline one of the biggest events in the West End calendar, the launch of the 10th Annual Whatsonstage.com Awards, the "theatregoers choice".

On Sunday, November 8th, 2009 from 9:00PM-11:00PM on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN will feature the music of BARBARA COOK. Some of the songs from her career that will be heard are 'It's Better With A Band' JOHN BUCCHINO'S 'Sweet Dreams' 'Close As Pages In A Book' (SIGMUND ROMBERG / DOROTHY FIELDS) of course, 'Glitter And Be Gay' and 'Give Me The Simple Life' from her new CD Box Set THE ESSENTIAL BARBARA COOK COLLECTION released through DRG Records (CD-92500) and more!

The Insights & Revelations Performance Series, now in residence at The Emelin Theatre of Mamaroneck for the 2009/2010 season, has announced its December 3rd, 8:00 p.m. sneak preview presentation of their production of The Really Big Once.

The Understudy opens officially on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). This is a limited engagement through Sunday, January 3rd, 2010.

The comedy "What The Butler Saw" by Joe Orton is the story of a psychologist and his wife's romantic indiscretions. The door-slamming farce is the first show at Newnan Community Theatre Company in 2010.

Celtic Thunder, the hit Irish and Scottish male pop vocal group that has been dazzling audiences worldwide, makes is first Nashville appearance November 19 at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall.

The Civilians will premiere their latest work, You Better Sit Down: Tales From My Parents' Divorce on November 13 and 14 at 8:00 p.m. at Galapagos Art Space (16 Main Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn).

Finally appearing together again after their Tony Award® winning performances in Evita, Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin bring their critically acclaimed theatre concert to The Royal Alexandra Theatre for 6 performances only, from February 9 through 14. Tickets are now on sale.

Jeffrey Seller Kevin McCollum Allan S. Gordon have announced an extra week of performances in Toronto of RENT: The Broadway Tour, starring Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp and Gwen Stewart, reprising the roles they originated on Broadway.

The Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre announced upcoming events for the 2009 season.

Broadway at Birdland Presents THE BROADWAY BOYS with special guest recording artist from Broadway's WICKED, Shoshana Bean, on Sunday, November 22 at 6:30 pm.

Formidable jazz artist Eric Reed brings his group to Miller Theatre Friday, December 11, at 8:00 pm.

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).

The Howard County Arts Council hosts the annual Open House & Holiday Sale on Friday, December 4, 2009, from 6-8:30pm. Local artists and groups will sell unique and affordable art and handcrafted items including paintings and photography, wearables, prints, ceramics, jewelry, greeting cards, and functional sculpture. Refreshments will be provided.