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We all come from Gilbert," said Johnny Mercer. And if you've seen a musical, watched film or TV, read a book, participated in political discourse or have partaken in any aspect of popular culture during the past 125 years, you've likely been influenced by W. S. Gilbert too. On January 12, 13 and 14 Lyrics and Lyricists presents The Very Model of a Modern Major Lyricist: W. S. Gilbert and the Broadway He Inspired.

Awaken the spirit of Christmas with music during the 7th Annual Celebration of Song, an hour of old-fashioned Christmas carols performed by the award-winning vocalists of the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre and the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition. Downtown Lexington will be buzzing with Christmas cheer as families and friends sing along during two free community performances.

A Mermaid Christmas, The Magical Adventures of Princess Miranda, Volume One, by Robert W. Cabell is available as of December 1, 2012, just in time for the holidays from Gazebo Books Publishing. Prince Mario-Max zu Schaumburg-Lippe says, 'For those who love mermaids, this book is not a fairy-tale, it is a dream come true.'

Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM) will offer Mini Packs of four or more shows. Pick at least three other shows and then add WICKED, Disney's THE LION KING, or another show to create your 4-Show Mini Pack. Pick any 5 or more shows to create a 5 or 6 Show Mini Pack, including CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, MARY POPPINS, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, SISTER ACT, and FLASHDANCE. See below for a full list of shows.

Word for World presents You Know When the Men Are Gone, a world premiere production of two short stories 'The Last Stand' and 'Gold Star" by Sioban Fallon from her debut book. Previews are on January 30, 31, and February 1 before a February 2 opening at Z Space (450 Florida Street, San Francisco). The production runs through February 24.

Pioneer Theatre Company presents A Christmas Carol: The Musical November 30 - December 15, 2012. Following a ten-year run of sold-out performances at Madison Square Garden, this new musical by the eight-time Oscar-winning composer of Disney's Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid is sure to provide a festive evening of entertainment for the whole family.

The Redtwist Theatre will present Purple Heart by Bruce Norris from December 22 from January 27. In this twisted, dark comedy, company member, KC Karen Hill, and guest artist, Kathleen Ruhl, engage in ferocious battle as grieving Carla, and nitpicky mother-in-law, Grace. Clay Sanderson as mystery man, Purdy, and Nicky Roget-King as Carla's son, Thor, are the needy men who complicate her teetering world.

Theater Works at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present a holiday puppet show that is perfect for all ages. Elf Initiation & Saving Santa opens in the Gyder Theater on December 1, 2012 and runs through December 22, 2012.

Trap Door Theatre will present Jan Novak's translation of Vaclav Havel's The Unveiling, directed by Beata Pilch. The Unveiling is a humorous commentary of a marginalized man taunted with the life he could be living. What happens when a man visits friends for the grand reveal of their new décor and discovers that their next project is him?

How I Paid For College, based on Marc Acito's award-winning novel, will be presented as a world premiere tour-de-force monologue with songs, or a 'monologsical,' by Broadway actor Alex Brightman (Wicked, Glory Days). Directed by Helen Pafumi, the play tells the hilarious yet heartwarming tale of a talented but irresponsible teen actor who schemes to steal his tuition money when his wealthy father refuses to pay for acting school.

Jared Zirilli (of FAT CAMP, Original Broadway Cast of LYSISTRATA JONES, WICKED, TWILIGHT the Musical) brings you episode 48 of the Jared Zirilli Blog and his newest interview installment of 'Jared's Broadway Boo's!' with Constantine Rousouli, who has been seen on Broadway in HAIRSPRAY, WICKED, and GHOST THE MUSICAL.

Parents looking for amusements for their children during the Christmas break may be happy to learn that Lynnea Benson, Artistic Director of Frog and Peach Theatre Company, is bringing back Tinkerbell Theater, two fairy tale plays performed in rotating repertory, December 26 to 31 at the West End Theater, 263 West 86th St. Each show is followed by a puppet making workshop, in which the kids in attendance make their own sock puppets.

Vegas' newest headlining show, THE PHAT PACK will donate a portion of their ticket proceeds to Easter Seals Nevada, the nonprofit that serves more than 7,000 Nevadans living with disabilities every year beginning November 29-January 29. Following the show at The Plaza Hotel & Casino, guests are encouraged to write "Easter Seals" on the back of their ticket stub and leave it in the donation box at THE PHAT PACK Merchandise Table.

The Suncoast Showroom announced it has added two shows to its December calendar -- a high-energy Tribute to Sir Elton John & Billy Joel on December 8, and the soulful sounds of the holidays with the Las Vegas 10 Tenors on December 17.

Dicapo Opera Theatre will present the Opera For Kids favorite Beauty and the Beast with three performances beginning Saturday, December 1, 2012. Subsequent presentations take place Sunday, December 2, 2012. Saturday performances are at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., and the final performance on Sunday at 11 a.m.

The David Lynch Foundation will host an "An Historic Night of Jazz" benefit to raise money for free meditation instruction to inner city kids, veterans suffering from PTSD, low-income communities and women and girls who have been victims of violence and abuse.

This Christmas, the Tabard Theatre presents a brand new production of Stiles and Drewe's Olivier award winning show Honk! As 'Ugly' is hatched under the adoring gaze of his proud mum, Ida, his musical adventures begin. Soon after Ugly is born, he is seduced away by a wily Cat who wants to eat Ugly for dinner. Eventually, Ugly escapes but has no idea how to return home. Along his way, he encounters a beautiful Swan, a flock of Geese and a Bullfrog to mention but a few.

Laughing Dog Media continues Manhattan's Holiday celebrations with Broadway star and vocal powerhouse JAMES BARBOUR'S Fifth Annual Holiday Season at Sardi's (234 West 44th Street, New York, NY) with three Holiday concerts on Thursday, December 6; Friday, December 7; and Saturday, December 8.

The Festival is pleased to announce its new Planning and Operations Director, Roy Luxford who will take up his new post in February 2013. Over the last eight years Roy has worked internationally as a producer of theatre, dance and music-theatre.

Marin Theatre Company continues its 2012/13 Season with a family friendly production of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, which runs during the holiday season from November 23 to December 16. Jon Tracy directs Joe Landry's live radio play adaptation of Frank Capra's film It's a Wonderful Life. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!