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Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This holiday weekend's big news: SOUL DOCTOR comes back to New York, DISENCHANTED! begins, THE ILLUSIONISTS bring magic to Broadway, performers from the Great White Way crowd this year's Thanksgiving Day Parade and more!

In an all-new episode of the popular series, “Oprah: Where Are They Now?,” Oprah Winfrey interviews legendary beauty Bo Derek; plus, updates with Oscar-nominated actor Eric Roberts, “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” host Robin Leach and the McCaughey Septuplets all grown up

Rob Bell will star in an all-new one-hour primetime special “The Rob Bell Show” premiering Sunday, December 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Oprah Winfrey gives spiritual life coach and television host Iyanla Vanzant the surprise of a lifetime—the gift of a spectacular, one-of-a-kind complete home makeover, led by friend and interior designer Nate Berkus.

In National Geographic Channel's (NGC's) new 12-part series Crowd Control, premiering tonight, Nov. 24, at 9 & 9:30 p.m., viewers will discover that sometimes all you need is a little science to help make the world a better place.

Velocity and Discovery Channel announced today 36 hours of live, world premiere coverage of the 44th annual BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE AUCTION beginning Tuesday, January 13

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the premiere dates for all-new episodes of popular returning series and a network special in early 2015.

Disney has shared a new social media poster from the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of INTO THE WOODS featuring Billy Magnussen as 'The Other Prince.' The artwork reads, 'You Never Have to Be Afraid'.

Yale Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of WAR by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, running tonight, November 21, through December 13 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street).

Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances, the six-time Grammy-award winning singer's first-ever live album, has made impressive Billboard chart debuts today, entering at #1 on the Billboard R&B chart, #2 on the R&B/Hip Hop chart and #17 on the Top 200, following its release Nov. 10 release on Sony Legacy Recordings. Available as a DVD and CD, the package features Houston's most memorable live performances from her storied career, reinforcing her as one of the greatest vocalists of all time. Both the audio and visual content have undergone state of the art restoration and remastering and the package has earned glowing media acclaim as well. USA TODAY called Houston 'The greatest pop-soul singer of her generation' and the LA TIMES said 'an exceptionally expressive song interpreter and a magnetic personality in concert.' NEWSDAY stated that 'Whitney Houston Live:Her Greatest Performancesis the legendaryperformerat her best, singing live' and BET praised, 'Whitney Houston was not only one of thegreatestsingers of all time, she was a legendary performer as well.'

OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK announces December 2014 programming highlights.

Jonathan Franzen has announced a forthcoming new novel, PURITY, which will tell the story of Purity Tyler. It is set for release next Fall.

Animal Planet announces the network premiere of its feature documentary SAVING AFRICA'S GIANTS WITH YAO MING tonight, November 18, at 10 PM ET/PT.

The Public Theater announced a second extension for the critically acclaimed FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 2 & 3), a world premiere play written by Public Theater Master Writer Chair Suzan-Lori Parks. Directed by Jo Bonney, FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 2 & 3) will now run through Sunday, December 7. It was originally scheduled to close on November 16 and extended the first time through November 30.

Gary Naylor spends an evening with Arnold Schwarzenegger but comes away feeling that he knew as much on the way in as on the way out.

In an all-new episode of the popular series, 'Oprah: Where Are They Now?,' Oprah interviews Susan Still, a SURVIVOR of one of the most shocking domestic abuse stories ever; plus, more updates with Whitney Houston's sister-in-law and manager Pat Houston, supermodel Niki Taylor and TV host Marc Summers, airing tonight, November 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

In an all-new episode of the popular series, 'Oprah: Where Are They Now?,' Oprah interviews Susan Still, a survivor of one of the most shocking domestic abuse stories ever; plus, more updates with Whitney Houston's sister-in-law and manager Pat Houston, supermodel Niki Taylor and TV host Marc Summers, airing Sunday, November 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

HBO announces additional opportunities to see THE CONCERT FOR VALOR, the special honoring the courage and sacrifice of America's veterans and their families on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., which was presented live on HBO on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Actress/writer/comedian NANCY REDMAN joins forces with director AUSTIN PENDLETON for their third collaboration on the United Solo Theatre Festival: 'The Doctor Is Not In,' a sci-fi comedy exploring the hypocrisy of Hippocrates, November 15 at 2 PM, at Theater Row, 410 West 42nd Street. (this November 15, 2 PM, performance was added after the quick sell-out of Redman's October show.)

EATEN ALIVE kicks off Discovery Channel's Mega Week, a weeklong celebration of all things Discovery with supersized episodes of fan favorite series and much anticipated specials, on Sunday, December 7th at 9pm ET/PT.