Santa Claus News

The SXSW Film Festival award-winning documentary 'Becoming Santa' makes its television debut on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network on Wednesday, December 7 from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

B. Someday Productions' presents its Family Theatre Series holiday production, UN VIAJE---A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY.

Led by 'NBC Sunday Night Football,' which was the #1 primetime program of the week in adults 18-49, NBC ranked #2 for the week in adults 18-49, averaging a 2.3 rating, 6 share in adults 18-49 and 7.3 million viewers overall for the week of November 28-December 4, according to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Bette Midler's production of the Tony Award® winning hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT will perform a medley of dance-floor hits featuring the PRISCILLA "Diva" trio at today's annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas Tree Lighting at 4:00pm.

With their soldier son hoping to get be home from Afghanistan for Christmas, daughter who is in college on the West Coast finishing final exams also preparing to come home for Christmas, and younger children preparing for their Christmas pageant the show follows the journey of a 'typical' American family from the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve as they surmount the challenges of modern life and, ultimately, rediscover the true meaning of the season.

Today, in a piece for the New York Times, producer Jerry Goehring said that the show has received 'a lot of interest' to play Broadway next year, citing what he described as 'active discussions' to place A CHRISTMAS STORY in a Broadway house.

Tennessee Repertory Theatre will partner with the Nashville Humane Association for the upcoming production of A Christmas Story, Nashville's Newest Holiday Tradition. A Christmas Story runs December 8 - 22 at TPAC's Johnson Theater.

The Hive Theatre presents WHEN MIDNIGHT STRIKES by Kevin Hammonds and Charles Miller, being performed as part of The Hive's Exposed Series; staged readings of new and underexposed plays or musicals.

Celebrated Oscar® and Grammy® Award-winning French composer Michel Legrand teams up with an eclectic and critically acclaimed group of artists from around the world for his new studio album, Noel! Noel!! Noel!!! Set for release on December 6th through Verve, it's just in time for the holiday season.

The American Museum of Natural History, in collaboration with Accomplice-theatrical experiences set on the streets of New York City, Hollywood, and London-will present Mystery at the Museum, a unique public program and educational adventure for families and friends.

The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents A Broadway Family Christmas from December 9 - 18.

The annual Ross Petty Productions holiday panto opened last week in Toronto, and is better than ever! The Wickedly Wacky Wizard of Oz brings some of Toronto's best and brightest talent together on one stage in this quirky and fun twist on the old classic. BWW is thrilled to be spending a week with the cast talking holiday traditions. First up is Steve Ross, who plays the rather adorable Cowardly Lion.

Upcoming MTI Shows - 12/04 for Warsaw

The New-York Historical Society, one of America's pre-eminent cultural institutions, is dedicated to fostering research, presenting history and art exhibitions, and public programs that reveal the dynamism of history and its influence on the world of today.

Driving back to New York after enjoying Thanksgiving in Massachusetts found virtually every radio venue had switched to an All-Holiday format; a true indication that the Christmas season was upon us. It's a joyous time of the year, even if we have to cope with those perilous twelve pains of Christmas.

Aurora Theatre assembles the best children's performers in the region, bringing them to Gwinnett County for the series Aurora Children's Playhouse.

Miracle on 34th Street is set to play The Spencer Theater in Alto this holiday season.

The professional singing group "Masquerade" is on a mission to mesmerize crowds on both sides of the border with a special Holiday Concert - One night only in each country.