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News hit TheWrap.com today that the #1 film of 2012 in it's genre is back - but with a twist: In an unprecedented move, the team behind '2016: Obama's America' is releasing an update to the film that will provide fans who either purchased the DVD or watched the film in theaters or online with a look at how the film's predictions of a second Obama term have fared. The #1 documentary of 2012 and the #2 political documentary of all time trailing only Michael Moore's 'Fahrenheit 911,' the film earned an unprecedented $33 million at the U.S. box office during its release.

NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG continues its new series NYFOS AFTER HOURS with “A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU!” Yuletide Classics by Jewish Songwriters.

Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced more than 80 new American plays in its 21-year history -celebrated its 2013-14 Season with ABINGDON: SWINGING ON A STAR, its Annual Benefit Gala and dinner, on Monday night at Espace (635 West 42nd Street in Manhattan). Dick Cavett, celebrated author, actor and host of the Emmy Award-winning 'The Dick Cavett Show,' hosted. Check out photos from the special event below!

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Ascena Retail Group, Inc. announced that David Johns has accepted the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer effective March 11, 2013.

Perseverance Theatre and Out North in association with the Alaska Native Heritage Center and Native Voices at the Autry present a developmental production of Cikiuteklluku by Holly Stanton, directed by Ed Bourgeois. Performances will be Friday, November 30 and Saturday December 1 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 2 at 3:00 p.m., with a Pay-As-You-Can Preview tonight, November 29 at 8:00 p.m.

Perseverance Theatre and Out North in association with the Alaska Native Heritage Center and Native Voices at the Autry present a developmental production of Cikiuteklluku by Holly Stanton, directed by Ed Bourgeois. Performances will be Friday, November 30 and Saturday December 1 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 2 at 3:00 p.m., with a Pay-As-You-Can Preview November 29 at 8:00 p.m.

The Friday, November 9th performance of Broadway's Chaplin at the Barrymore Theatre, 243 West 47th Street, benefited the NYC Firefighters' charity, Lil' Bravest Inc., which raises money for children with diseases. BroadwayWorld was there and, below, brings you photos from last night's curtain call and check presentation!

The Friday, November 9th performance of Broadway's CHAPLIN at the Barrymore Theatre, 243 West 47th Street, will benefit the NYC Firefighters' charity, Lil' Bravest Inc., which raises money for children with diseases.

Dreamhouse Theater Company presents Arthur Miller's play, ALL MY SONS, directed by Dreamhouse Theater Company's Artistic Director Alex Sol. ALL MY SONS, currently playing through September 2 at the Jet Theatre in North Hollywood. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

Barbara Hamilton Memorial Award was inaugurated in 1996 and is given to a Canadian artist who demonstrates excellence in the performing arts and is dedicated to advocating and being an ambassador for the arts in Canada. The Barbara Hamilton Memorial Award is sponsored by the City of Toronto, and the recipient is awarded with a scroll and a cheque for $1,000 from the City.

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival launches its 60th season on Monday, May 28, with a gala performance of Much Ado About Nothing. This is the final season under the artistic directorship of Des McAnuff, and one that promises an array of wonderful theatre for every taste and age group.

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival launches its 60th season on Monday, May 28, with a gala performance of Much Ado About Nothing. This is the final season under the artistic directorship of Des McAnuff, and one that promises an array of wonderful theatre for every taste and age group.

Robert Daws will play Prime Minister Jim Hacker alongside Michael Simkins as Cabinet Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby in the triumphant return of Yes, Prime Minister to the West End. Bringing politics back to Whitehall, the popular political comedy will begin an open-ended run at Trafalgar Studios - formerly the Whitehall Theatre, on 6 June 2012.

Today, May 11, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, dressed as Revolutionary War General Israel Putnam, joined Council Members Stephen Levin (General John Sullivan) and Brad Lander (General William Alexander), Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey (General George Washington), Old Stone House Executive Director Kim Maier and area children for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the third phase of renovation to Washington Park. See a photo of him as the general below!

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) will host a memorial for the late Edward Hastings, who was one of the company's original members and served as A.C.T.'s second artistic director from 1986 to 1992. The event will take place on Sunday, January 22, 2012, at 7 p.m., on the stage of the American Conservatory Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA).

Lynne Meadow and Barry Grove have announced that Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow returns to Broadway in the Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere production of THE COLUMNIST by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. In this new play, Lithgow plays noted newspaper columnist Joseph Alsop. This limited engagement will begin previews on Tuesday, April 3 and open Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.