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Steppenwolf Theatre Co. regrets to announce that due to illness, Joe Frank's one-night performance of Is There Something Wrong?: An Evening of Spoken Word and Music has been cancelled for Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.

The Nutcracker returns to Jorgensen with the Connecticut Ballet Sun, Dec 13, at 1 and 4 pm only!

The 6th Street Playhouse presents the World Premiere of 'Ham for the Holidays' by Shad Willingham running December 4 through December 20, 2009.

The Pantages Theatre presents Brett Dennen with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals on Friday, November 27 at 8:00 pm.

The Pantages Theatre presents Kevin Hart on Saturday, November 14 at 8:00 pm.

The State Theatre presents Wolfmother with Heartless Bastards and thenewno2 on Saturday, November 14 at 7:00 pm.

The State Theatre presents the solo, acoustic stylings of Ray LaMontagne on Friday, November 13 at 8:00 pm.

The State Theatre presents The Underground Revival on Thursday, December 10 at 8:00 pm. The show features Darius McCrary, Angie Stone, Clifton Powell, Michael Colyar and Robert Wilson.

Phoenix Theatre's Greasepaint Youtheatre is kicking off the season with an all new production of the beloved, Tony Award-winning musical Oliver! Opening night of the production is December 4, 2009 and will run through December 20.

Circle Theatre, a professional theatre located in Sundance Square, presents the world premiere of A Lone Star Christmas Carol by Gary Moody & Gary Taylor. Preview performances for the show are Thursday, November 19; Friday, November 20; and Saturday, November 21 (matinee). The production will officially open Saturday evening, November 21 at 8:00pm, followed by a post-show party with the cast & crew.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, based on Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story, written by Richard Hellesen, music & lyrics by David De Berry, directed by Ernest A. Figueroa has its Los Angeles premiere and opening, Saturday, November 28, 7:30 pm, at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood.

The Laguna Playhouse presents Winter Wonderettes, created and directed by Roger Bean. Previews will run November 24 through November 27. Opening night will be Sunday, November 29 and run though Wednesday, December 30.

Due to circumstances beyond production's control, the opening right of Celebration Theatre's WOMEN BEHIND BARS has been moved one week to Friday, November 20 at 8 pm.

Tarell Alvin McCraney's The Brother/Sister Plays have officially launched at the Public Theater. The series Part 2, The Brothers Size and Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet, directed by Robert O'Hara, began previews on October 21. Tonight Part 1, In the red and Brown Water, hits the stage. Tina Landau directs. McCraney, one of America's most acclaimed young writers, returns to The Public to complete his trilogy following the success of The Brothers Size in 2007. Official opening night it November 17. Performances will run through December 13.

Bay Street Theatre is thrilled to announce the premiere production of its new educational program, LITERATURE LIVE!, which kicks off with THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, playing November 9-21. The show will run weekdays at various times (to accommodate school groups) and Saturday evenings at 7pm. All shows are open to the public, as well as to groups from schools, churches and synagogues. Tickets are $10 and $15.

A thrilling new production of Charles Dickens' classic Oliver Twist, adapted by Piers Beckley, is to get its world premiere production by Giant Olive Theatre Company at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre from November 30 - January 10.

Just days after opening in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", Broadway stars James Earl Jones, Phylicia Rashad and Sanaa Lathan will headline one of the biggest events in the West End calendar, the launch of the 10th Annual Whatsonstage.com Awards, the "theatregoers choice".

On Sunday, November 8th, 2009 from 9:00PM-11:00PM on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN will feature the music of BARBARA COOK. Some of the songs from her career that will be heard are 'It's Better With A Band' JOHN BUCCHINO'S 'Sweet Dreams' 'Close As Pages In A Book' (SIGMUND ROMBERG / DOROTHY FIELDS) of course, 'Glitter And Be Gay' and 'Give Me The Simple Life' from her new CD Box Set THE ESSENTIAL BARBARA COOK COLLECTION released through DRG Records (CD-92500) and more!

The Insights & Revelations Performance Series, now in residence at The Emelin Theatre of Mamaroneck for the 2009/2010 season, has announced its December 3rd, 8:00 p.m. sneak preview presentation of their production of The Really Big Once.

The Understudy opens officially on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). This is a limited engagement through Sunday, January 3rd, 2010.