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Adding big time heat to an already exciting smash Broadway theatrical season, ROCK OF AGES, a funny, feel good- love story told through the hit songs of such iconic rockers as Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar and Whitesnake, will heighten the joy of the holiday season when Tony award Nominee Constantine Maroulis of 'American Idol fame,' recreates his original Broadway role as Drew, opening Tuesday, December 28 playing through Sunday, January 9, presented by Florida Theatrical Association at Broward Center for the Performing arts. Coming direct from Broadway, Maroulis, who Rolling Stone declared 'a perfect lead,' will reprise his acclaimed performance in the First National Tour of the five-time Tony Award nominated smash-hit musical.

Set in 1880's fog-bound London, Gaslight is an edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller that tells the story of the Manninghams of Angel Street. Under the guise of kindliness, the handsome Mr. Manningham is torturing his wife into insanity in hopes of ultimately disposing of her and getting away with murder. It is the quintessential Victorian thriller is filled with intrigue, treachery and good, old-fashioned melodramatic fun.

The NEW YEAR'S SWING TIME concert features South Florida entertainer, Missy McArdle, backed by Glen Rovinelli's ten-piece orchestra, performing standard classics from the American Songbook. The concert includes music that spans the generations from World War II on, including favorites from Rosemary Clooney, and a selection of songs that will set the tone for a festive New Year's celebration.

Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly presents the next hilarious installment in the 2010-2011 COMEDY PLANET SERIES. In a rare solo appearance WHOOPI GOLDBERG performs for one show only on January 15, 2011 in the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House. Revered across the globe for her tremendous talent, wit, and stage presence, WHOOPI is set to wow Miami audiences.

Thousands of South Florida school students, teachers, and families will have greater access to an innovative, cross-cultural, live theatrical production thanks to a $100,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, as part of its Knight Arts Challenge. This is the first grant awarded to The PlayGround Theatre by Knight Foundation.

Just in time for holiday vacation, 'CATS' the 'now and forever' show as it came to be known, the show that revolutionized musical theatre, is coming to Broward Center for the Performing Arts for 5 performances December 17 to 19, 2010. Tickets are available at the Broward Center Box Office Monday to Friday 10AM - 5 PM, Saturday and Sunday 12 Noon - 5pm and 1 ½ hours prior to show times; or online at www.broadwayacrossamerica.com; www.browardcenter.org; via phones 954-462-0222 or 800-982-2787. Groups of 15 or more are invited to call 954-626-7814 or 954-462-0222.

A season full of entertainment and cultural enrichment for the entire family will be presented by South Florida's award-winning theatre for young audiences. In its 2010-2011 season, Actors' Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences presents a unique line-up of shows related to classic children's literary works.

West Palm Beach's longest residing professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, continues its 11th anniversary season with the Southeast premiere of Mark St. Germain's play, 'Freud's Last Session' on Friday, December 17th (8PM) at their intimate downtown theatre (322 Banyan Boulevard). Special priced preview performances are slated for December 15th & 16th (8PM) and the production will play through February 6th.

Bob Lappin and The Palm Beach Pops, known for their solid musicianship, polished performers and first-class arrangements, are setting the stage for their annual tribute to Broadway on November 29, 2010. Accomplished Broadway singing stars David Burnham of Wicked and Christine Andreas who is currently performing in La Cage Aux Folles with Kelsey Grammar will team up together with The Palm Beach Pops for an inspired evening of world-class entertainment. The Best of Broadway concerts will feature a buffet of favorites from musicals Fiddler on the Roof, Jekyll & Hyde, La Cage Aux Folles and others.

Andy Warhol superstar Ultra Violet will be making a rare Miami Beach appearance, providing an early Christmas present to all who attend. Adding considerable heat to the excitement being generated by the presence of Art Basel Miami Beach, the KIWI Gallery, located at 1680 Michigan Avenue, will bow Thursday, December 2, with the extraordinary body of work and ground-breaking images of fine art by photographer William John Kennedy of internationally famed artists Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana. Kennedy is a Miami Beach resident.

Gilda just couldn't stay away any longer. She's back for Christmas at the Manor with new holiday songs, and some new dresses (Thank God!). She'll tell you all about her years in Hollywood, on Broadway, on television. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you won't believe a word of it!

This funny and enormously caring new play turns on what might be a conflict of family values. Gay vs. straight, religious vs. non-religious, parents vs. children. A play that 'wraps you in its warm embrace and sends you back out into the world with a smile on your face.'

David Sedaris' snarky holiday comedy, The Santaland Diaries, is back onstage at Florida Rep for a special engagement, playing Dec. 9-23 in the New Studio Theatre. Starring Florida Rep regular, Jason Parrish, The Santaland Diaries follows the outrageous exploits of an unemployed writer who desperately takes a job as a Macy's Elf, and exposes the underside of the Christmas season.

Peter Cincotti, the young and exciting singer-songwriter-pianist, made his Royal Room debut in March 2003. Ever since, his career has exploded nonstop, from best-selling albums to crowd-pleasing concerts to making his film debut with Kevin Spacey in Beyond the Sea. Cincotti has been combining the old and new ever since he burst onto the scene at age 19 when his debut album - filled with stellar interpretations of jazz standards - led him to become the youngest musician ever to claim the top spot on Billboard's Jazz chart. With his expressive voice, prodigious piano talent and understated charisma, Cincotti has been hailed as amazing musical performer.