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A welcome break from all the holiday shows and holiday parties is THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. It is a simple love story of guy meets girl, except she's American and they're all in Italy. Add some amazing vocalists to sing the luscious score of Adam Guettel and Mad Cow's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA is everything this piece should be.

South Coast Repertory has announced its upcoming shows and events, December 2013-March 2014. Details below!

There is not a singing style or composer's songbook that the enchanting Christine Andreas cannot illuminate with indelible charm, wit and elegance. In her show Love is Good the Broadway star celebrates romance with a collection of beloved standards and Broadway favorites as well as songs by contemporary artists. Christine will win your heart with such tunes as 'Fly Me to the Moon,' 'My Heart Stood Still,' 'And So It Goes' and more.

There is not a singing style or composer's songbook that the enchanting Christine Andreas cannot illuminate with indelible charm, wit and elegance. In her show Love is Good the Broadway star celebrates romance with a collection of beloved standards and Broadway favorites as well as songs by contemporary artists. Christine will win your heart with such tunes as 'Fly Me to the Moon,' 'My Heart Stood Still,' 'And So It Goes' and more.

The South Coast Repertory released their calendar from October of 2013 to January of 2014, including A CHRISTMAS CAROL and LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA.

Producers Whoopi Goldberg, Stage Entertainment and Troika Entertainment have announced that the North American Tour of the five-time Tony Award nominated musical SISTER ACT will begin its second year of performances. The tour opened on October 2, 2012 at Toronto's Ed Mirvish Theatre and is still rocking the rafters across the country. SISTER ACT opened to stellar reviews and continues to receive them across the country.

South Coast Repertory's 50th season blends five world premieres with classics and modern masterpieces. The slate includes Arthur Miller's American classic Death of a Salesman, the musical The Light in the Piazza and the world premiere of Rest by Samuel D. Hunter. The season concludes with the play that started it all for SCR in 1964: Moliere's Tartuffe. Season subscriptions are available now; single tickets go on sale in August.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein have announced the upcoming lineup- including newly added performers Jack Jones, Missi Pyle and and Ariana Savalas - at the all-new Feinstein's at the Nikko for the months of July, August, and September.

Musical theatre and opera star, Lucy Schaufer has just released a new album 'Carpentersville,' featuring the Ruth Wallis hit, 'The Dinghy Song' from Off-Broadway's Boobs! The Musical. Extensively researching her material, Lucy contacted Boobs! The Musical original producer/choreographer Lawrence Leritz for some tips. 'I was more than happy to assist such a wonderfully talented artist. I love her rendition of the song. It's really sensational.'

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein have announced the upcoming lineup- including newly added performers Jack Jones, Missi Pyle and and Ariana Savalas - at the all-new Feinstein's at the Nikko for the months of July, August, and September.

South Coast Repertory's 50th season blends five world premieres with classics and modern masterpieces. The slate includes Arthur Miller's American classic Death of a Salesman, the musical The Light in the Piazza and the world premiere of Rest by Samuel D. Hunter. The season concludes with the play that started it all for SCR in 1964: Moliere's Tartuffe. Season subscriptions are available now; single tickets go on sale in August.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are proud to announce the upcoming lineup at the all-new Feinstein's at the Nikko. Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinstein's at the Nikko will present a wide range of entertainers - including Nicole Henry, Faith Prince, Emily

USA TODAY, official U.S. representative to the 2013 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, today announced additional U.S. jurors chosen to represent the American creative community at this year's Festival.

Theater Latte Da's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA plays the Ordway McKnight Theatre (345 Washington Street, Saint Paul), March 14 - April 7, 2013. Get a sneak peek at the production with the first 'In Process' video below!

Theater Latte Da announced today casting for its upcoming production of The Light in the Piazza, book by Craig Lucas, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, which will be presented at the Ordway McKnight Theatre March 14 - April 7, 2013.

Theater Latte Da has announced the cast of The Light in the Piazza.

Theater Latté Da announced that a season of fourmusicals and the launch of a major new work development program will comprise its 15th Anniversary Season.

Bloomington Theatre and Art Center (BTAC) has announced Bloomington Civic Theatre's production of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday In The Park With George, running tonight, October 19 through November 17, 2012. This musical will be directed by Karen Weber, with associate director Rob Goudy, music director Anita Ruth, and featuring Jennifer Eckes as 'Dot' and Joey Clark as 'Georges Seurat'. BCT's production of Sunday In The Park With George is sponsored by BMO Harris Bank.

A favorite among audiences and critics alike, Tony Award-winning Broadway star Victoria Clark brings her one-woman show to Indianapolis. The show will feature standards from the Great American Songbook alongside material from lesser-known composers and music from her Broadway career (The Light in the Piazza, The Grapes of Wrath, Sister Act: The Musical, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Cabaret, Urinetown, Titanic, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Bye Bye Birdie, Grand Night for Singing). The New York Times says Clark, in her Piazza, role gave "hands down the best musical performance by any actress this season." This is sure to be one show you won't want to miss!