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The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye is reporting today that Kerry Eliis is confirmed to replace Jody Prenger in the West End production of Oliver!, now playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. She plays opposite Omid Djalili as Fagin, with Griff Rhys set to take over the role on 14 December, 2009.

Andrew Lloyd Webber was recently admitted back to the hospital having developed a 'postoperative infection following surgery to remove his prostate three weeks ago.' Lloyd Webber remained in the hospital for a few days to monitor the infection and is now resting at home. The famed maestro of the musical stage posted a thank you message on his official website in response to the many get well wishes he received.

Musical Artists Theatre's celebrated musical version of yuletide's most beloved tale has been entertaining family audiences for over 15 years. A large cast brings the cherished story to life in song and dance, brimming with beautiful music, lavish scenery, authentic costumes and theatrical magic.

Ventura's new holiday tradition 'A RUBICON FAMILY CHRISTMAS' Conceived and Directed by Brian McDonald With Musical Arrangements by Steven Cahill Opens Saturday, December 6th at the Rubicon Theater in Ventura! Move over Scrooge...here comes Santa Claus! From December 4 through December 28, Rubicon Theatre Company swings and sings its way through the holidays with the delightful musical presentation of A Rubicon Family Christmas. Enjoy complementary warm cider and sweet treats as the stellar cast of Broadway performers and a choir of the region's brightest young stars serenade you with fanciful renditions of traditional Christmas classics and favorite holiday songs. This magical concert, framed in a glorious wintery wonderland is sure to bring a smile to the face and warmth to the heart.

America's foremost Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble, the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, brings back the tradition of G & S New Year's Eve fun at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2535 Broadway at 95th Street) , Thursday, December 31st at 8PM.

The Gorilla is proud to revive Susan Hussey's critically-acclaimed 1998 play about family and holidays.

Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, proudly announces the opening of Black Nativity: A Season for Change, by T. Mychael Rambo and Lou Bellamy, directed by Dominic Taylor, with musical direction by Sanford Moore on Thursday, December 3, 2009. The production will run December 3 - December 27, 2009.

Entertainment Events Productions will present the long-awaited Off-Broadway premiere of SISTER'S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM by the creator of the long-running smash hit Late Nite Catechism and starring everyone's favorite 'Sister' Maripat Donovan. Performances begin Saturday November 28th at The Downstairs Theatre at Sofia's (227 West 46th Street, next to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre). Opening Night is December 3rd.

Christmas 09 at Theatre503 is almost here. 503 Foundations presents; All I want for Christmas...8th December - 12th December at 7.45pm.

Take Wing And Soar Productions is proud to announce its Founder and Producing Artistic Director Debra Ann Byrd, has been named the recipient of the Lucille Lortel Award from the League of Professional Theatre Women. Ms. Byrd will receive the honor, which will be presented to her by award-winning Broadway and film actress, Jane White, at an awards celebration scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2009 at The National Arts Club.

The nominations have been announced for the 2009 Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards, considered to be the one of the most significant events for Wellington City's vibrant arts community.

Elvis Tribute Artist Doug Church shakes it on November 29 at 4:00 pm at the Broadway Theatre of Pitman.

BroadwayWorld.com presents Twitter Watch, which brings you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!

Ian McKellen (Estragon) and Ronald Pickup (Lucky) will be joined by Roger Rees (Vladimir) and Matthew Kelly (Pozzo) in Sean Mathias' production of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot which will have a further run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 21 January - 3 April 2010. Mathias' sell-out production opened in May this year following a national tour and played to packed houses through its run, breaking all previous Theatre Royal Haymarket Box Office records.

BroadwayWorld.com is proud to present its newest weekly feature, presented in association with and to celebrate the importance of the Actors' Equity Association. 'AEA' or 'Equity', founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 48,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions and provides a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans, for its members.

GLEE star Lea Michele is featured singing the FUNNY GIRL classic 'Don't Rain On My Parade' in a new solo cut from the hit Fox series. You can check out the audio right here on STAGE TUBE!

The upcoming GLEE episode 'Hairography' airs tomorrow night Wednesday, Nov. 25th (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. You can catch up with the last few episodes of GLEE right here on BWW! Check out Episode 6, 'Vitamin D.'

The upcoming GLEE episode 'Hairography' airs tomorrow night Wednesday, Nov. 25th (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. You can catch up with the last few episodes of GLEE right here on BWW! Check out Episode 7, 'Throwdown.'

The upcoming GLEE episode 'Hairography' airs tomorrow night Wednesday, Nov. 25th (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. You can catch up with the last few episodes of GLEE right here on BWW! Check out Episode 8, 'Mash Up.'

The upcoming GLEE episode 'Hairography' airs tomorrow night Wednesday, Nov. 25th (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. You can catch up with the last few episodes of GLEE right here on BWW! Check out Episode 9, 'Wheels.'