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As the week of Halloween approaches Seacoast Rep has a lot going on with Ghost Tours, the return of Rocky Horror, and the official after party for The Halloween Parade. But Seacoast Rep's Halloween antics keep adding up. The Rep presents a unique and heartwarming film from the acclaimed and internationally award winning director Michael Paul Stephenson ("Best Worst Movie") called "The American Scream".

The Jewish Museum will present an author talk featuring Rabbi Joshua Eli Plaut, on Monday, November 5 at 11:30 am. Rabbi Plaut will read from his new book, A Kosher Christmas (Rutgers University Press, 2012), the first on the subject of Jews and Christmas in the United States, which portrays how Jews are shaping the public and private character of Christmas by transforming December into a joyous holiday season belonging to all Americans. This will be the first of only two appearances Rabbi Plaut will be making in New York as part of his book tour.

Darren Julien, Founder and CEO of Julien's Auctions and Martin Nolan, Exeuctive Director, will bring some of the world's most iconic costumes to New York this week for one day only on Thursday, 10-25-2012. The world's premiere celebrity and memorabilia auction house will celebrate Hollywood Icons & Idols, an unprecedented Hollywood collection of over 800 items of screen worn wardrobe, props, original photographs, and celebrity owned items which will go on the auction block on November 9-10, 2012.

Actor Brian Hutchison will resume the role of "Danny Miller" in the National Tour of LOOPED starring Four Time Emmy Award® Winner & Tony Award® Nominee Valerie Harper. Hutchison created the role in the 2010 Broadway production.

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will visit six cities in America's heartland next summer -- their first visit to the upper Midwest since 2009. The tour will include stops in Columbus, Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison and Minneapolis from June 12 through June 20, 2013 and will feature the 360-voice world-renowned choir and 65 members of the Orchestra at Temple Square.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET moves into the Harrah's Showroom February 4.

Irving Berlin's White Christmas, the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film is coming to Columbus this holiday season. Bring your loved ones to a heart-warming celebration of Americana November 20-25 at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.).

The Classical Recording Foundation (CRF) has announced the 2012 winners of its eleventh annual Classical Recording Foundation Awards.

The Broadway League announced today that the dates for 2013 KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY® will be from Monday, February 25, 2013 to Sunday, March 3, 2013. Tickets to participating shows will be available to the public starting Monday, January 7, 2013 at 10 a.m ET. Join The Broadway Fan Club at BroadwayFanclub.com for a special pre-sale opportunity.

The Suzi Bass Awards have announced Theatre in the Square, founded by Michael Horne and Palmer Wells, as the recipient of this year's Spirit of Suzi Award. The Spirit of Suzi Award recognizes a person or organization that demonstrates the long-term and consistent contribution to Atlanta theatre that embodies the spirit of the late and much-loved actress Suzi Bass, for whom the Awards organization is named.

Sundance Institute today announced that it has established a first-of-its-kind Tennessee Williams Award to honor emerging playwrights who have participated in its Theatre Program Labs. Permission was given by The University of the South, the beneficiary of the Williams' estate.

Jim Henson, renowned puppeteer, director, and-most famously-creator of the Muppets, faithfully kept a journal where he stored ideas, sketches, and one-line log entries about his life and work. Dubbed "The Red Book," it is the subject of a popular blog maintained by Karen Falk, Archivist for The Jim Henson Company (www.henson.com/jimsredbook). Now this diary is the subject of a new book by Falk, Imagination Illustrated: The Jim Henson Journal (2012, Chronicle Books), featuring excerpts from Henson's journal, rare sketches, ideas, and photographs. Throughout, Falk offers behind-the-scenes details into Henson's writings and drawings, as well as insights into Henson's life, his magical creations, and his artistic process.

Due to high demand for tickets, Steppenwolf Theatre Company adds three additional public performances to the world premiere of Markus Zusak'sThe Book Thief, adapted by Heidi Stillman, directed by Hallie Gordon, after selling out all school and public performances-including the previously announced extension. The production now closes on Sunday, November 11 and plays in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St); this is the final extension. Single tickets to the added performances are $20, and go on sale Wednesday, October 24 at 11am through Audience Services (1650 N Halsted St), 312-335-1650 and steppenwolf.org.

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee- Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director), Kings Fine Wine and Spirits and luxury retailer Montblanc invite the community to the annual wine tasting fundraiser. The 5th Annual Wine Tasting benefit will take place on Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 6:30 to 9:30pm in the Paper Mill Playhouse Gallery and Grand Lobby.

Onstage November 1-18 at Playhouse Mainstage, Flat Rock Playhouse presents Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, one of Tennessee Williams's best-known works and his personal favorite.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Brian F. O'Byrne, stars of If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet will be interviewed tomorrow from 1:30PM-2:00PM on "The Leonard Lopate Show." The show airs on 93.9 FM and AM 820.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Association President Deborah Borda has announced the appointment of Gail Samuel to the position of Chief Operating Officer. In this post, Samuel will oversee operations at the Hollywood Bowl, management of the Philharmonic orchestra, programming of jazz, world music, orchestral pops and pop/rock presentations by the Association at both the Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall, concert production, public relations and community affairs. Samuel will be a key liaison to the County of Los Angeles.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College (BCBC) continues its 2012-2013 Target Storybook Series with Omaha Theater Company's production of How I Became a PirateonSunday, January 6, 2013 at 2pm. All tickets are $7 and can be purchased by phone at 718-951-4500 (Tues-Sat, 1pm-6pm), or online at www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org.

On Thursday, October 25 at 6pm, The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC and WQXR presents a conversation with the cast, director and writer of DEAD ACCOUNTS, a new comedy about families and felonies with previews beginning on Broadway on November 3.

SILENCE! The Musical is adding two performances to the weekly playing schedule beginning tomorrow, October 23rd at the Elektra Theatre in Times Square: Tuesdays at 7 PM and Saturday matinees at 2 PM.