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Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) continues the 2009/10 Family Series with Short Shakespeare! The Comedy of Errors, a family-friendly 75-minute abridged production of Shakespeare's madcap comedy, directed and adapted by David H. Bell. CST's Short Shakespeare! program is designed for parents, grandparents, teachers or anyone with children in their lives to introduce young people to the timeless works of Shakespeare and the magic of live theater.

The Jewish Theatre San Francisco (TJT) in association with The Friend Center for the Arts at the JCCSF presents Wendy Wasserstein's award-winning comedy The Sisters Rosensweig from January 7 - 17, 2010 in Kanbar Hall. This will be the second year of collaboration between TJT and the JCCSF, giving both organizations the opportunity to expand their reach and serve their community.

Ars Nova presents FOUND and Missed Connections NYC.

On Thursday, November 12, at East Lynne Theater Company's only Cape May fundraising event in 2009, Robert J. LeMaire III (aka Bobby), was named the third recipient of the Historic Jackson Street Neighborhood Association Scholarship Fund (HJSNA) in the Name of Bob and Toni Green. This fund was started in the fall of 2006 with a generous $5,000.00 donation from HJSNA, in honor of the Greens, who first owned The Puffin on Jackson Street. Bob Green was at one time President of ELTC's Board, and Toni came up with the idea for 'Tales of the Victorians.' They currently live in Kentucky.

Joe Mantello's adaptation of snap-witted American essayist David Sedaris' 'The SantaLand Diaries' is a true and humorous account of Sedaris' stint working as 'Crumpet the Elf' in Macy's department store during the busy holidy season. This one-man show recounts, in inglorious detail, Sedaris' uproarious misgivings and misadventures as only he can tell them! The show is rated R.

Town Hall Theatre presents Fred Barnes and Company on Friday, January 8 at 8:00 pm.

The Random Farms Kids Theater will present the new musical 13 at The Tarrytown Music Hall, December 18-20. This will be one of the first local productions of the musical, which ran on Broadway last year and featured on all-teen cast and band.

Push Push Theatre presents The Secretaries written by The Five Lesbian Brothers and 101 Humiliating Stories by Lisa Kron (of The Five Lesbian Brothers), running now through December 30.

Rising Action Theatre presents the final week of Christmas with Christopher Peterson's Eyecons now through December 20.

Broadway veteran Cara Kjellman (Billy Elliot, 42nd Street) spent Saturday, December 12 mentoring the young talent of Broadway's future as she led the morning portion of a Billy Elliot master class with Broadway Artists Alliance. Kjellman was joined by fellow cast members Ruby Rakos, Chelsea Galembo, and Danika Yarosh to answer questions and speak about their experiences with Billy Elliot as well as other stage credits to a group of eager and talented young performers ages 10 to 21.

Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre presents an evening of holiday fun and music with A (not so) Blue Christmas on December 21, 22 and 23. Suitable for the whole family, it's the perfect escape from the holiday hustle and bustle, and a chance to share the spirit of the season with your family and friends.

The SOUTHERN REP NEW PLAY BACCHANAL will showcase an array of workshops and readings featuring writers Jim Fitzmorris, Steve Yockey, Pete Sturman and Brian Sands among others; and guest lectures with DOUG WRIGHT and ERIC OVERMYER, January 14th - January 31st, 2010. In addition, SRT will feature the 10-MINUTE PLAY RIOT and RADIO RIOT COMPETITION winners and finalists; host the late night ALTERNA-ENDINGS PLAY SLAM; and close out the Bacchanal with a celebratory TOGA! PARTY!

The Court Jesters' improvised comedy show A VERY MERRY SCRIPTLESS will enjoy an extra show at 6pm on Saturday December 19th due to popular demand.

The Drama Book Shop is offers free discussion with Howard Sherman, Executive Director of the American Theater Wing and Ben Hodges (editor), followed by a signing of The Play That Changed My Life: America's Foremost Playwrights on the Plays that Influenced Them on Tuesday, December 15 at 5:30 p.m.

The Orange County Performing Arts Center is offering a plethora of fun events to celebrate the kick-off of the XANADU National Tour at the Center from December 15 through 27. These include roller skating on the Center's community plaza on December 19 and 20, street muralist Melanie Stimmell Van Latum creating a 225-square-foot mural inspired by XANADU, a special Talk Back with cast members on December 22 and three Kids' Night on Broadway performances - December 15, 16 and 17.

The Invisible City Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of FAULT LINES - a new play by Invisible City company member Rebecca Louise Miller inspired by the infamous Polly Klaas kidnapping that rocked the United States in the 1990's. Previews begin December 9 prior to an official press opening of December 10 at the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre in the Abingdon Theatre Complex (312 West 36th Street - between 8th and 9th Avenues) in Manhattan.

G & S Fest 2010 is scheduled to play January 8th through the 17th and the new production of Ruddigore will play January 14th -17th at New York's historic City Center (West 55th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues).

The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, will return to the The Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta June 30 through July 25, welcomed by Broadway Across America - Atlanta and Theater of the Stars.

Omaha Performing Arts presents internationally acclaimed dance troupe Pilobolus at the Orpheum Theater's Slosburg Hall on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

Kirk Douglas Theatre presents the world premiere of Lisa Kron's The Wake co-produced with Berkeley Repertory Theatre and directed by Leigh Silverman. Previews begin March 21. The Wake opens March 28 and is set to run through April 18, 2010.