Santa Claus News

Clear Creek Community Theatre (CCCT) is offering a special event this Fall that is sure to keep its audiences laughing.  "All in the Timing: An Evening of Comedy and Music" opens Friday, November 13th, and runs through Sunday, November 15th.  Publicity Chair, Barbara Winburn, notes that CCCT periodically stages productions that are not part of its regular season in order to give its patrons an opportunity to enjoy shows that are unique or are tied to special holidays or events.  "Some events, like our "Shakepeare in the Summer" series and "Valentine's Day" show have become so popular that we now offer them every year.  We hope that our newest offering will have the same success."

Based on one of the most popular and best-loved Christmas films of all time, classic musical MIRACLE ON 34th STREET will return for a third UK Tour, opening at Croydon's Fairfield Halls on Thursday 29 October 2015.

The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents two events in time for Halloween: "Poe by Candlelight" on Saturday, October 24 at 8:00p.m. and the silent classic "Phantom of the Opera" on Sunday, October 25 at 8:30p.m., both at The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes Street in Cape May, where the theater is in residence.

This melodic, memorable and quirky pop score provides biting social commentary along with a little romance and an outrageously good time for all. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll cringe.

Kick off the holiday season with Here Comes Christmas! from Greg Page, the original Yellow Wiggle of children's entertainment phenomenon The Wiggles!

Jacob Haslem's first children's picture book, The Gift Giver, has just been released in hardcover, softcover and ebook and paperback. The message is perfect for Christians who want to remember that Christmas isn't about getting gifts, it's about giving them.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Broadway veteran Terrence Mann (Beauty and the Beast, Les Miserable) takes over the roles of 'Charles Frohman' and 'Captain Hook' in the smash hit musical Finding Neverland tonight, September 29. Fellow FINDING NEERLAND star Carolee Carmello just posted another close-up of Mann in costume. Check it out below!

HOMELESS AND HOW WE GOT THAT WAY -- a new play by Dan McCormick -- will be given its world-premiere this fall when Roust Theatre Company produces the play at the Access Theatre (380 Broadway, one block below Canal St.), with previews starting October 22 prior to a press opening October 25.  James Phillip Gates directs.

APP will be kicking off the season (if they had feet, that is) at Playhouse on the Park at The Central Arts Plaza (1850 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 85004) with 'The Exorcist Has No Legs'...running from October 9th-30th. Celebrate Halloween a little different this year by seeing the puppet-infused depiction of AFI's #3 most thrilling movie, like, EVER! And what better way to pay homage to this epic horror tale than with a puppet that rotates its head while spewing Silly String? Clutch your crucifix and witness the good vs. evil grudge match that ensues--as this irreverent puppet show will surely help you exorcise your demons! Will Regan be saved by the felt-fanatical priests? Will the audience avoid being covered in ectoplasm? Does the power of puppets compel you? It's time to find out, as ALL PUPPET PLAYERS presents one of their funniest shows--based on the scariest movie ever made!

BroadwayWorld has just learned  that Broadway veteran Terrence Mann (Beauty and the Beast, Les Miserable) will take over the roles of 'Charles Frohman' and 'Captain Hook' in the smash hit musical Finding Neverland beginning Tuesday, September 29. Anthony Warlow, Neverland's current Frohman/Hook, will play his final performance on Sunday, September 27.

Two new picture books published by Millbrook Press and Carolrhoda Books -one fact, one fiction-share the stories of The Nutcracker and its rise to popularity in the United States, and of Santa's very fortunate coal man, respectively. The Nutcracker Comes to America and The Christmas Coal Man are unconventional stories with plenty of heart that are perfect for holiday reading.

Amphibian Stage Productions (Kathleen Culebro, Artistic Director) has announced the cast for Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric Kimmel. Actors Stan Graner, Nathanael Clark, Kelsey Milbourn, Justin Duncan, Joshua Kumler, and Mitchell Stephens will star in the play running Friday, December 11 through Sunday, December 20 at the Berlene T. and Jarrell R. Milburn Theatre at Amphibian Stage Productions. This is Amphibian's inaugural holiday offering.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment announce the first show of their 2015-2016 season, FIRST DATE, music & lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, book by Austin Winsberg, musical direction by Brent Crayon, choreography by Lee Martino and directed by Nick DeGruccio. FIRST DATE will preview on Friday, September 18, 2015 (with a press opening tonight, September 19) and run through Sunday, October 11, 2015 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment announce the first show of their 2015-2016 season, FIRST DATE, music & lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, book by Austin Winsberg, musical direction by Brent Crayon, choreography by Lee Martino and directed by Nick DeGruccio.

BroadwayWorld has just learned  that Broadway veteran Terrence Mann (Beauty and the Beast, Les Miserable) will take over the roles of "Charles Frohman" and "Captain Hook" in the smash hit musical Finding Neverland beginning Tuesday, September 29. Anthony Warlow, Neverland's current Frohman/Hook, will play his final performance on Sunday, September 27.

They're baaacccckkk! All Puppet Players are poised to pounce! And for their sixth season, they are bringing the best of prolific puppetry to EVER grace a stage. Okay, maybe not EVER--but it's pretty good stuff!

Building on two previous seasons that ended “in the black,” The Dallas Opera is very proud to announce that it has maintained a balanced operating result for a third consecutive fiscal year, as of June 30, 2015. 

Dive on in with the dazzling cast of Theatre Under The Star's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid!  Back by popular demand, this fun-filled, timeless tale will play for a limited run this weekend, September 10 - 13 at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts!

ABC'S award-winning series “Shark Tank,” nominated for a 2015 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Reality Program, is eating up ABC's primetime schedule with the return of the popular “Shark Tank Week,” beginning Monday, September 7 at 8:00 p.m. “Shark Tank Week” will conclude on Sunday, September 13 at 8:00 p.m., gearing up for the Season 7 premiere on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.