Ed Sullivan News

This January, Noble Fool Theatricals will launch their new Fox Valley Repertory name witha variety of musical tributes and comedic combat, including: Chicago's finest songbirds The Pin Ups, some of the best comedic swordplay in the country, The Swordsmen, and a weekend of the popular Beatles band, American English at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; 630-584-6342).

This year brings you three season subscription package options; "8 Fantastic Shows for the Price of 7" package, "The You Pick 6" package and the "Just 4 Shows at the Civic" package making it easier for our loyal patrons, season subscribers and new season tickets holders to purchase season tickets.

Due to popular demand, RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles has added a second performance at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Fox Theatre!

The Lennon Sisters, who made their first appearance on The Lawrence Welk Christmas Show for ABC TV in 1955, will celebrate their 55th Anniversary this year. From that very first night on television, America was captivated by the sweet harmonies of sixteen-year-old Dianne (Dee Dee), fourteen-year-old Peggy, twelve-year-old Kathy, and nine-year-old Janet Lennon, dubbing them 'America's Sweethearts of Song.'

On Sunday, December 12th at 2 PM, DANCERS OVER 40 will present a special Legacy Award to producer Edmund Gaynes who helped the organization launch its popular yearly discussion panels at his St. Luke's Theater on West 46th Street.

Bay Street Theatre, in association with Historic Films Archive, is pleased to present The Legends Series HISTORIC FILMS CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR on Saturday, December 11 at 8 pm.

The Writers Guild of America, West and the Writers Guild of America, East have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2010 season to be honored at the 2011 Writers Guild Awards on February 5, 2011, in Los Angeles and New York.

Host JIM CARUSO and musical director/pianist BILLY STRITCH are delighted to announce their return to THE MAGIC CASTLE for TWO nights, Wednesday and Thursday, December 8 and 9.

The Writers Guild of America, West and the Writers Guild of America, East have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2010 season to be honored at the 2011 Writers Guild Awards on February 5, 2011, in Los Angeles and New York.

On Sunday, December 12th at 2 PM, DANCERS OVER 40 will present a special Legacy Award to producer Edmund Gaynes who helped the organization launch its popular yearly discussion panels at his St. Luke's Theater on West 46th Street.

Broadwayworld has joined with the cast of Rain- A Beatles Tribute for our new '8 Days A Week' feature.

Hello Dere starring Marty Allen & Karon Kate Blackwell Wednesday, December 8th 8:00 p.m

Host JIM CARUSO and musical director/pianist BILLY STRITCH are delighted to announce their return to THE MAGIC CASTLE for TWO nights, Wednesday and Thursday, December 8 and 9.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis continues their stellar season with their third consecutive play concerning issues of faith, and just like those other two productions, it's a definite winner. Playwright Tom Dudzick has constructed a terrific, semi-autobiographical coming of age piece that's both uproariously funny and emotionally touching. OVER THE TAVERN is required viewing, and a perfect indulgence for the holiday season, with a wonderful cast delivering impressive performances under the expert guidance of director Michael Evan Haney.

Joe's Pub announces performances from Novemner 23rd through November 28th.

Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation, continues its 34th Season of great theatre with a variety of choices for all audiences. We offer the hottest ticket in town to ten of Broadway's best, from classic musicals to rock icons to beloved family fare - not to mention dance!

Today, in a rare moment of Broadway synchronicity between several theater owners and producers, deals were struck to move two Broadway shows to alternate theatres for mutual benefit. The five-time Tony Award nominated musical ROCK OF AGES will move from The Brooks Atkinson Theatre to the Helen Hayes Theatre in March 2011 and the acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles on Broadway at The Neil Simon Theatre will move to The Brooks Atkinson Theatre and begin performances on February 8, 2011. In their current homes, ROCK OF AGES will play its final performance on Sunday, January 9, 2011 and RAIN, which has now been extended twice, will play its final performance on Saturday, January 15, 2011.

The holidays POP! with Holiday Pops! when Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® makes the holiday season bright with 10 spectacular performances this December (December 4-5, 10-12, 15, 18-19, 21-22, 2010).

Hello Dere starring Marty Allen & Karon Kate Blackwell Wednesday, December 8th 8:00 p.m