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The opening of a new show is always an exciting time, but this year marks the 15th Anniversary of the Christmas Revels in Portland and deserves special recognition. The Portland Revels are hosting a 15th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, Dec. 5th.

Man of La Mancha, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's second production of the season presented in association with Michael James, is a 'can't miss.' It is powerfully reimagined in a contemporary mental facility with the patients sympathetically playing the story of Don Quixote as told by Cervantes. Man of La Mancha's book is by Dale Wasserman, lyrics by Joe Darion and music by Mitch Leigh.

Since 1997, Twin Cities taiko ensemble Mu Daiko has journeyed through the roots of Japanese drumming toward the heart-pounding blend of theater, dance and music that it is today. Taiko Caravan celebrates that metamorphosis with a return to the Southern Theater, featuring a program of traditional favorites, original compositions and new commissions. San Jose Taiko, one of North America's oldest and most prestigious taiko ensembles, joins Mu Daiko on stage the second weekend (Dec. 4-6 only).

The Weston Friendly Society will be holding another round of auditions for their special 125th anniversary event, "The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)" by Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart, on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Weston Town Hall (Townhouse Road, Weston, MA). The show is being directed by Paul Dixon and music directed by Chris Roppola.

Village Players Theatre is proud to announce it's Main stage Holiday production, 'Chad Morton's TV Christmas Miracle' which opens on December 5th, 2009 at 8:00pm. This original production is written by Jack Crowe and Jim Keating, directed by Doug Long with music arranged and composed by Keith Harrison.

With its newest production Store Trek, Princeton's famed Triangle Club boldly goes where no musical comedy has gone before to the crass crossroads of corporate greed and American consumerism. The production will run Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14 at 8pm on the Matthews stage of McCarter Theatre Center (91 University Place, Princeton).

Before Town Hall Theater closed down for renovations in 2005, the THT Gala had become an annual must-see event. The celebratory evening returns on Thursday, November 19, with the Opening Night performance of Middlebury Community Player's production of The Music Man. An elegant reception begins at 7:00 pm, followed by the show at 8:00.

Christoph von Dohnanyi will conduct the New York Philharmonic in Mozart's Sinfonia concertante for Violin and Viola, performed by Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow and Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps; and Bruckner's Symphony No. 4, Thursday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, December 11, at 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 12, 2009, at 8:00 p.m.

The Children's Playhouse of Maryland's production of Guys and Dolls is entering it's final weekend of performances. Shows this weekend include Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 pm. This junior performance of this classic musical is performed by over 25 area student performers.

Blue Spruce Theatre's 'Angry Inch' (a.k.a. Hot Protestants with Emeen Z) from their production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch will be performing in two gigs this coming weekend. Friday, October 30 they will be performing at TT the Bear's in Central Square, Cambridge. The festivities starts at 9 with Emeen Z. If that weren't enough, Hot Protestants will also be performing at O'Brien's in Allston on Halloween, Saturday, October 31.

Blue Spruce Theatre announced performances of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Black Box Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Services, Inc. The show will run from November 12 through November 22. Previews begin Thursday, November 12, 2009, before the show's opening on Friday, November 13, 2009.

Christmas comes early in the Live Music Show Capital of America and, beginning November 1, Branson celebrates Ozark Mountain Christmas.

The MIDEM Classical Awards Jury today announces the first Special Awards for the 2010 edition. The winners are Italian soprano Mirella Freni, Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt, Latvian mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca, German baritone Christian Gerhaher and the label Naïve.

TheaterWorks Launches its 24th Season with 'Shakespeare's R&J', a provocative adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, running November 12th through December 20th. Called 'electrifying', 'magical', 'inspired', and 'dreamlike', 'Shakespeare's R&J' is Romeo and Juliet as it has never been seen before. Set in the repressed atmosphere of a modern Catholic boarding school, this brave and original adaptation spins the tale of 'star-cross'd lovers' into a journey of astonishing discoveries.

The Garden Theatre announced the next Volunteer Training Session at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street). The session will be held on Saturday, November 14 from 11am-12noon and will provide necessary information on theatre history and operations, as well as on volunteer roles.

The Garden Theatre presents the Voci Dance production of The Games We Play from November 6-8, 2009, at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street). Known for charming audiences with their combination of theatricality and physicality, Voci Dance explores the games we all play - on the playground, in relationships, and in life.

The Garden Theatre presents the Beth Marshall Presents production of Crimes of the Heart from November 13-29, 2009, at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street).

Canadian children's entertainer Al Simmons will perform Sounds Crazy: The Science of Music, at McLean's Alden Theatre at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. Tickets are $14, $10 for McLean district residents.

Yellow Tree Theatre proudly announces the return of the smash hit holiday comedy, Miracle on Christmas Lake, an original play by Yellow Tree founder, Jessica Lind, running from November 27 through December 27.

Theater Latté Da opened their 12th season with The Full Monty at the Ordway Center McKnight Theatre on October 15. The show will run through November 8, 2009.