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The New York Philharmonic will launch Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic: 2010-11 Season, its second series of recordings with Music Director Alan Gilbert, beginning December 14, 2010, as a new iTunes Pass. With iTunes Pass, music fans get music and other content delivered directly to their iTunes music library as it becomes available, over a season, tour, or other set period of time.

The All Stars Project, Inc. is hosting its Ninth Annual Benefit Luncheon entitled Learning from Leaders for its leadership training program, the Joseph A. Forgione Development School for Youth, on Friday, December 3, at 12 noon at the New York Hilton, 1335 Avenue of the Americas.

A second set of tickets have been released for the January 6, 2011 benefit performance of ANGELS IN AMERICA, Part 1: Millennium Approaches and this may be your only chance to see this incredible work!

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that BURN THE FLOOR is coming to the Bank of America Theatre for a limited two week engagement February 1 - 13, 2011. Years before 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'So You Think You Can Dance' turned ballroom dancing into must-see TV, one sizzling show was setting stages ablaze around the globe. Tickets for BURN THE FLOOR, the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in more than 30 countries, go on sale on Friday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m.

Napa Valley Opera House Presents Performing Pets, Comedian Dana Carvey, and Jazz Musician David Benoit this December.

David Zwirner invites you to celebrate the launch of the new publication CHINATI THE VISION OF DONALD JUDD on Saturday, December 11, 4-6 PM for a cocktail reception & book signing with Marianne Stockebrand on 519 West 19th Street, New York. Please RSVP to Ashley Stewart at 212-517-8677 or ashley@davidzwirner.com to attend.

Trumpet sensation Chris Botti, known for effortlessly crossing boundaries between pop and classical, jazz and rock, will bring his chart-topping talents to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for a special one-night-only concert Sunday, January 8, 2011 in Segerstrom Hall. A gifted instrumentalist, talented composer, charismatic performer and former trumpeter for Sting, Botti has risen to new heights of popularity with his critically acclaimed CDs, Live in Boston, December and Italia. Botti's performance is being offered as a Bonus Event in the Center's 2010-11 Jazz Series.

Marty will be performing two shows (8PM and 10PM) of 'A Tribute to Sinatra, plus . . ?' at Chico's House of Jazz on December 11th. The show includes many Sinatra hits along with original extended scat arrangements of other classic jazz/pop classics. Marty also performs a few of his more famous commercials and gets the audience involved with an interactive scat feature. This is a fun evening of great music.

The Gospel Superfest 2010 performance that was scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 2010 - 7:30pm at the Palace Theatre has been cancelled due to scheduling difficulties. Ticket Services will be contacting all Guests who have purchased tickets.

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZEis an original musical extravaganza of ornaments that come to life when costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. An international cast of 30 artists transform into gingerbread men flipping mid air, toy soldiers marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen powerfully sculpting, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment. Some holiday favorites accompany an original musical score with hundreds of spectacular costumes adorning a magical tree of dreams in a setting of gigantic gifts, colossal candy canes and 30-foot tall towering toy soldiers. Says Creator/Director Goldberg, 'Cirque Dreams Holidaze follows in the spirit of the Cirque Dreams entertainment brand first established in 1993...to produce high quality, affordable family entertainment that blends multiple performance genres and Broadway theatrics with international talent, European and American circus artistry and limitless imagination.'

Long Wharf Theatre invites local Non-Equity actors ages 14 to 60 to audition for the musical Tiger Tiger Tiger to be produced by the Next Stage Program, a program for early career theatre professionals.

Director Emma Rivlin gives the classic fairytale a fresh, modern twist in her witty new production in which Prince Ramiro falls for the one girl who is unimpressed by his wealth and glamour, despite the attempts of her nouveau-riche sisters to turn his head. Musical director Andrew Macmillan leads a thrilling young cast including Rowan Hellier (fresh from her success as Rosina in OperaUpClose's The Barber of Seville) and French mezzo Sylvie Bedouelle as Cinderella, with Christopher Diffey (Rodolfo in OperaUpClose's La Bohème) and Lawrence Olsworth Peter as Ramiro.

A Christmas Carol, the Charles Dickens' Holiday Classic about Ebenezer Scrooge and his visit with three spirits to change his nasty ways, makes its way to the Grove Theatre with a cast of 50. The holiday tale comes to life with Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley, The Fezziwigs, Tiny Tim, Orphans and Carolers. Join us for this wonderful holiday tale and get into the spirit of the season!

Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its fourth consecutive year of providing holiday entertainment to military service families. A star-studded gathering of Cabrillo stars past and present will join stars Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy in The CABRILLO 2010 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, directed by Cheryl Baxter at the 1,800-seat Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.

Philadelphia's The Berserker Residents will present the New York Premiere of THE ANNIHILATION POINT, a sci-fi comedy by Tim Sawicki. Directed by Dan Rothenberg (of the Obie Award-winning Pig Iron Theatre Company), previews begins January 7 at the Abrons Arts Center. Opening is slated for Sunday, January 9 at 6pm.

Josepel Productions is proud to present a world premiere play, NEW EYES, written by Yafit Josephson and Suzanne Bressler, directed by Sammie Wayne, produced by Eliad Josephson and starring Yafit Josephson. NEW EYES will preview on Thursday, January 6 and will open on Saturday, January 8 and run through Sunday, February 13 at the Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks.

GEOFF GARLOCK and EMILY STRACHAN are best friends, and they are bonded by their love of Mr. Randy Quaid. When Quaid-con, the ultimate fan convention for all things Randy Quaid, comes to town, Geoff and Emily embark on an epic journey to attend. Along the way they have to face many obstacles, from the pressures of working for Jack Nicholson to the damnation of a stresstail. But by hook or by crook they are going to get to Quaid-Con and meet Randy Quaid: THE GREATEST ACTOR WHO EVER LIVED!!!!!!

The Drama Group's production of Shakspeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew' opens on Friday, November 12, and continues Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 through November 27. Tickets are $15.00 at the door. Performances are in Pilling Hall at The First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6001 Germantown Avenue, between High Street and Walnut Lane. Visit www.thedramagroup.org for details.

Music Director Alan Gilbert will conduct the New York Philharmonic in Aaron Jay Kernis's a Voice, a Messenger, a World Premiere-New York Philharmonic Co- Commission with the Big Band Association, featuring Philharmonic Principal Trumpet Philip Smith, and the New York Premiere of Christopher Rouse's Oboe Concerto, with Principal Oboe Liang Wang, Tuesday, December 28, 2010, Wednesday, December 29, and Thursday, December 30, at 7:30 p.m. Also on the program: Vivaldi's Concerto for Four Violins, RV 580, performed by Philharmonic violinists Sheryl Staples, Michelle Kim, Marc Ginsberg, and Lisa Kim; Hindemith's Horn Concerto, played by Principal Horn Philip Myers; and Ravel's Boléro.

Fresh from its sold-out run at the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival, Gregg Greenberg's comedy-drama CLEMENZA & TESSIO ARE DEAD returns with a look at mob life from the bottom up. Starring Frank Senger*, Anthony Gallo and Troy Dane*, this tale of two men's attempts to climb the criminal corporate ladder begins performances December 2nd at the Shell Theater, at 300 West 43rd Street. The show is directed by Frank Senger and produced by Gregg Greenberg. The production is an Equity Showcase.