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Comeidan Kathy Griffin arrives at the The Gibson Amphitheatre At Universal City Walk where she performed in aid of The Trevor Project on December 16, 2010 in Universal City, California.

The 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, the only televised awards show honoring performers in film and television, announced nominees at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on Thursday, December 16.

'Halloween' - Claire loves Halloween and is gearing up to spookify the Dunphy house for the trick or treaters. She gives each family member a role to play, but none of it goes quite right... Cameron can't shake a traumatic childhood experience and hates the holiday, Mitchell has had a terrible day at work, and Gloria is acting weird after Jay and Manny teased her about her accent, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29 (9:31-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/27/10)

'The Kiss' - In honor of her late grandmother, Gloria decides to cook more traditional Colombian meals, which is met with some ribbing from Jay -- but see who gets the last laugh. Meanwhile Claire finds herself becoming the overbearing mom when she finds out Alex likes a boy, and Haley's idea of sisterly advice is not helping matters; and Mitchell and Cameron have a tiff over Mitchell's freakish aversion to PDA, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15 (9:31-10:01p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 9/29/10)

'Unplugged' - Noticing that everyone is too busy on their electronic devices to actually interact with one another, Claire and Phil declare a family challenge to see who can stay unplugged the longest. Meanwhile, it's a race against the clock as Mitchell and Cameron frantically try to get Lily into the best pre-schools, and Jay and Manny are concerned about how far Gloria will go to alleviate their problem with the neighbor's barking dog, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/20/10)

'Dance Dance Revelation' - It's Luke & Manny's first school dance and everyone gets in on the 'fun' -- Jay and Phil have to take the boys on a mall run which becomes quite stressful; and Claire revels in the school dance committee duties, but gets a little jealous when Gloria shows up to help. Meanwhile, Mitch and Cam are horrified to learn that Lily is biting other kids on the playground, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

TRANSPORT GROUP has once again partnered with Charity Folks for its highly anticipated annual BROADWAY HOLIDAY AUCTON. Every bid and purchase supports TRANSPORT GROUP in its mission to stage new works and reimagines revivals by American writers. Since its founding in 2001 by Jack Cummings III and Robyn Hussa, TRANSPORT GROUP has staged thirteen productions: seven plays and six musicals, including six world premieres and seven revivals. and have done outreach projects to disadvantaged communities.

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'Unplugged' - Noticing that everyone is too busy on their electronic devices to actually interact with one another, Claire and Phil declare a family challenge to see who can stay unplugged the longest. Meanwhile, it's a race against the clock as Mitchell and Cameron frantically try to get Lily into the best pre-schools, and Jay and Manny are concerned about how far Gloria will go to alleviate their problem with the neighbor's barking dog, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/20/10)

'Strangers on a Treadmill' - Claire and Mitchell enlist each other's help in trying to spare their significant others from embarrassment - Cameron from his unfortunate wardrobe choices, and Phil from his joke-ridden speech for the realtors' banquet. Meanwhile Jay tries to prove a point to Gloria by attending a quincea-era thrown by one of his employees, and Haley gives Alex sisterly advice on how to be cool, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/13/10)

Next to Normal, with music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, is making its west coast premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. With a thrilling contemporary score, 'Next to Normal' is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical features original Broadway star Alice Ripley, who won the Tony for her performance. Next to Normal also features Asa Somers (Dan), Curt Hansen (Gabe), Emma Hunton (Natalie), Jeremy Kushnier (Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine) and Preston Sadleir (Henry).

'Fizbo' - Nothing is too big when Phil and Claire decide to throw Luke the biggest and best birthday party a boy could ever want. But when Cameron shows up as Fizbo, the Clown, it sets of a chain of events that ends with someone in the hospital, on 'Modern Family,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast: OAD: 11/25/09)

'Dance Dance Revelation' - It's Luke & Manny's first school dance and everyone gets in on the 'fun' -- Jay and Phil have to take the boys on a mall run which becomes quite stressful; and Claire revels in the school dance committee duties, but gets a little jealous when Gloria shows up to help. Meanwhile, Mitch and Cam are horrified to learn that Lily is biting other kids on the playground, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Broadway's Jesse Tyler Ferguson has had an incredible year - from earning a Emmy nomination for his role in ABC's Modern Family, to appearing in MERCANT OF VENICE and THE WINTER'S TALE for Shakespeare in the Park. And what better way to conclude it than to host to theatre's most important award's show? In an interview with the NY Post Ferguson talks about his personal campaign to host the Tony Awards.

The Give a Damn Campaign, a project of Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund, has released its latest video during National Runaway Prevention Month to raise awareness about homeless gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth

'Strangers on a Treadmill' - Claire and Mitchell enlist each other's help in trying to spare their significant others from embarrassment - Cameron from his unfortunate wardrobe choices, and Phil from his joke-ridden speech for the realtors' banquet. Meanwhile Jay tries to prove a point to Gloria by attending a quincea-era thrown by one of his employees, and Haley gives Alex sisterly advice on how to be cool, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/13/10)

'Dash, Flash, Crash' - Everyone is gathering at a restaurant to celebrate Manny's birthday, though Manny himself is experiencing a mini-life crisis about getting older. Meanwhile, on the way to the restaurant, Phil and Claire decide to engage in a not-so-friendly car race there, and Mitch and Cam get sidetracked when they stop at the mall to pick up a gift, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'Fizbo' - Nothing is too big when Phil and Claire decide to throw Luke the biggest and best birthday party a boy could ever want. But when Cameron shows up as Fizbo, the Clown, it sets of a chain of events that ends with someone in the hospital, on 'Modern Family,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast: OAD: 11/25/09)

It was an emotional evening last night as THE MERCHANT OF VENICE celebrated its official opening night on Broadway. On Friday, the show announced that it would push back it's official press opening to accommodate its star, Lily Rabe whose mother, actress sadly Jill Clayburgh passed away at 66 on November 5. Rabe returned to the show on Saturday night. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the after party and brings you photo coverage below.