Syracuse University News

Asolo Repertory Theatre will open its 2013-2014 season with SHOW BOAT, based on the novel by Edna Ferber, music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. This winner of the 1994 Tony Award for best revival features a score of timeless classics, including 'Ol' Man River, 'Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man' and 'Make Believe.' Previews will be held tonight, November 12 - 14 and the show will run from November 15 - December 29. Opening night will be held on Friday, November 15 at 8pm.

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Show Palace Entertainment presents IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, today, November 28 through December 25, 2013.

Syracuse Stage will present A Christmas Carol, tonight, November 23 through December 29, 2013.

Syracuse Stage will present A Christmas Carol, November 23 through December 29, 2013.

Show Palace Entertainment presents IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, November 28 through December 25, 2013.

Short Story Theatre, a local storytelling troupe of writers and performers, will present an evening of storytelling tonight, November 14, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at Cellar Gate Wine Bar, 524 Sheridan Road in Highwood. Storytellers include former network news producer, adman and songwriter Rick Leslie of Highland Park, novelist Ron Levitsky of Lake Forest, and writing coach Denise Kirshenbaum of Wilmette.

12/1 @ 7pm: Lessons and Carols, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12/7 @ 8pm: Annual Candlelight Concert, Barnard-Columbia Chorus, Ascension Church, NYC, NY 12/16 @ 7:30pm: Messiah Sing, Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, NYC, NY

You loved him as the father on TV's 'The Wonder Years.' Now meet him in a new role: The Godfather.

NBCUniversal, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, announced today the launch of “Next Steps for Vets (http://veterans.nbcnews.com/),” a web portal that features tools and resources to help veterans

Millersville University welcomes back The Newstead Trio, which has captivated audiences worldwide, from New York; London; Budapest; Lhasa, Tibet; Florence, Tuscany; Shanghai and Beijing. The Newstead Trio, which features pianist Xun Pan, cellist Sara Male, and violinist Michael Jamanis, regularly played at 42 North Prince Street when the building was the PA Academy of Music. This return performance, scheduled for Thursday, November 14th at 7:30 PM, marks their first performance as a trio in this location in nearly five years.

It's going to be a high-energy holiday in the Philadelphia/ Wilmington region when The Media Theatre produces Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' November 20 through January 5. Emmy nominated actor Kyle Lowder, of NBC's 'Days of Our Lives' and CBS' 'Bold and the Beautiful', puts on the Dreamcoat and adds his powerful vocals to power ballads 'Close Every Door' and 'Any Dream Will Do' in The Media Music Theatre Company's production. Scroll down for a first look at Kyle in costume!

You loved him as the father on TV's "The Wonder Years." Now meet him in a new role: The Godfather.

Each year, the New York Landmarks Conservancy recognizes distinguished New Yorkers who have made extraordinary contributions to the City and honors them as Living Landmarks at a gala in the fall. This year The New York Landmarks Conservancy will honor Ann L. Buttenwieser, Joel Grey, Robert I. Grossman, MD, William vanden Heuvel (Lew Rudin Award), Mary Wells Lawrence, and Brooke Shields on November 14, at the Plaza. The special celebration will be hosted by Living Landmark Liz Smith.

Opera Exposures will celebrate National Opera Week by presenting a FREE recital honoring the legendary American soprano Elinor Ross today, Oct. 27, at 4:30 PM in The Music Hall at The Snug Harbor Cultural Center in Staten Island.

After a wildly successful extended run last spring, Urban Stages (France Hill, Founding Artistic Director; Peter Napolitano, Producing Associate) will remount their production of Greg Kalleres' biting comedy HONKY - a NY TimesCritics' Pick! Directed by Luke Harlan, HONKY will begin its performances on October 22 and open on Sunday, October 27 through November 17, 2013 at Urban Stages (259 West 30 Street). Tickets will be $40 ($25 during previews) and will be available at www.Smarttix.comor by calling 212.868.4444.

Asolo Repertory Theatre will open its 2013-2014 season with SHOW BOAT, based on the novel by Edna Ferber, music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. This winner of the 1994 Tony Award for best revival features a score of timeless classics, including 'Ol' Man River, 'Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man' and 'Make Believe.' Previews will be held November 12 - 14 and the show will run from November 15 - December 29. Opening night will be held on Friday, November 15 at 8pm.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has chosen Abrams Artists Agent Beth Blickers, OBIE and Drama Desk Award-winning actress Donna Lynne Champlin, Tony Award and Drama Desk Award-nominated actor Hunter Foster, Tony Award and Drama Desk Award-nominated composer and lyricist Amanda Green, Tony Award-nominated director Thomas Kail, Associate Producer of the Old Globe Eric Louie, Outer Critics Circle-nominated director and choreographer Josh Prince, Tony Award and Drama Desk nominated actor and writer Tony Sheldon, Tony Award-nominated and Grammy-winning composer Lucy Simon, and two-time Tony Award-winning actor Michael Cerveris to serve as the Grand Jury of this year's Next Link project.