BWW News Desk - Page 11

New Perspectives Theatre Company will present a benefit reading of two short plays by Joanna Pickering, THE ENDGAME and DON’T HARM THE ANIMALS, in support of its Women’s Work Project.

New Carpa Theater Co. will present AMERICAN PASTORELA: THE TRUMPIFORNICATION TOUR, 2.0 at the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center in Phoenix. Tickets will be available online and at the door.

Malibu will celebrate Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday with a two-week slate of community events presented by the Van Dyke Endowment for the Arts and Malibu Film Society.

New Hampshire Theatre Project will present a staged reading of Miracle on 34th Street as part of its Play Readings for Grown-ups series. The production will use the original Lux Radio Theatre script, complete with live sound effects and period commercials.

The Paramount Swap Meet will present a two-day Posada Navideña celebration for the Southeast Los Angeles community, offering holiday activities for families and residents.

The organizers of Berwyn Farmers’ Market will launch a new Berwyn Holiday Market, combining the farmers’ market with the Berwyn Artisan Holiday Market for a single expanded event.

Orlando Family Stage will be recognized by both the City of Orlando and Orange County, which have formally proclaimed “A Charlie Brown Christmas Day” to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the television special.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra will continue its Masterworks season with performances featuring Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 and Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced a new matching gift challenge supporting the development of the McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, following a recent unrestricted contribution from a generous donor who asked to remain anonymous.

Childsplay will bring RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER back to the Herberger Theater Center for its fifth year. The production is adapted from the beloved television special and follows Rudolph, Hermey, and Yukon Cornelius on their journey.

Dirty Minds Theatre Company, with Trevor Griffin, will present an invite-only industry reading of A CLEAN SLATE, written by Jack Saleeby (The Wizard of Oz, Shrek, Bright and Brave), at the Westside Theatre on Thursday, December 11th at 2pm.

The Soraya has announced the creation of the Thor Steingraber Fund for Artistic Innovation as the venue prepares for the conclusion of Steingraber’s 12-year tenure. The fund will support new work, commissions, premieres, and large-scale artistic programs.

City Circle Theatre Company will present IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. The musical features classic Berlin songs and a story inspired by the beloved film.

Audra McDonald will appear in a one-night-only concert at bergenPAC this spring. The performance will feature selections from across her stage and recording career. Tickets are now available through the venue’s website and box office.

The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs has announced the 2025–26 cohort of Public Artists in Residence. The program embeds artists in City agencies to collaborate on civic initiatives through creative practice.

Theatre Communications Group has announced the 2025 recipients of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards provide additional rehearsal time for new works in development at theatres across the country. Sixteen productions will receive a total of $783,000 in support.

International soprano Sarah Brightman will bring her holiday production A WINTER SYMPHONY to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. The program will feature orchestral and choral arrangements of seasonal selections and career highlights.

Theatre Harrisburg will host a Roaring ’20s–themed New Year’s celebration at King Mansion as part of its 100th anniversary season. The event will feature an evening of music, food, and community programming. Tickets are available through Theatre Harrisburg.

State Theatre New Jersey will present CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE for three performances in December. The touring production combines contemporary circus arts with a theatrical holiday program. Tickets start at $46 and are available through State Theatre Guest Services.

Go inside the rehearsal room for Ghost Light Theatre Company's final production of the 2025 season, If the World Really Ends on Friday, written by Emilia Harrison Daniel and directed by Caitlin Mayernik. Check out the photos below.