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The Bard's Town Theatre has announced it's final show of the 2012 season--Doug Schutte's The Kings of Christmas.

Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, Old Library Theatre, invites submissions for its new logo design.

Executive Director Walter Stearns announced today that he will launch a subscription series at the Mercury Theater including four full productions, which will transform the Mercury into the largest producer of musicals in the city of Chicago; employing almost one hundred theater professionals. Plans are to produce Rogers and Hammerstein's A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING which features songs such as 'Oh What a Beautiful Mornin', 'Some Enchanted Evening' and 'If I Loved You' in January. In March, the Mercury will stage a revival of BARNUM, the Cy Coleman circus musical centered around legendary showman P.T. Barnum, complete with professional circus performers. August brings the regional premiere of THE COLOR PURPLE, the Broadway hit based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel and subsequent Steven Spielberg film. The season concludes with the return voyage of the popular holiday musical,THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER. Single tickets are available for $29 and up, and 3 show subscription packages start as low as $80. Season packages and A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING tickets go on-sale November 16th.

Portland Ovations brings holiday cheer to Merrill Auditorium with its presentation of virtuoso Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster: 'Christmas in Cape Breton' on Tuesday, December 4th at 7:30pm.

And I Am Not Lying is cock-rocking the NPR crowd with one of New York's most innovative and eclectic storytelling-based variety shows, featuring comedy, storytelling, music and sideshow.

Sherman Chamber Ensemble (SCE) and Music in the Nave at St. Andrew;'s Church present a performance and sing-in of Handel's Messiah (Christmas portion). Come to participate in chorus sections, or just to listen. Bring your own score or purchase/rent at the door.

Ever since he began making dances in 1968, audiences and critics worldwide have sung the praises of British choreographer Richard Alston's adventurous response to a score and spirited sense of invention. Three Alston dances, including the American premiere of "Ceremony of Carols," will be seen when the Richard Alston Dance Company makes its Peak Performances debut in Montclair, NJ, December 13-16. The work was co-commissioned by The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury; Sadler's Wells in London and Peak Performances at Montclair State (NJ).

The highly anticipated film adaptation of Les Misérables hits theaters on Christmas Day, and you can order the soundtrack on December 25 as well: according to Amazon.com, Universal Republic records will be releasing the recording, featuring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks, with Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen.

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) announces a jam-packed end-of-year lineup featuring exciting new comedy, music and theater programming.

Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of GOLDEN AGE, the new play by four-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie begins previews tonight in preparation for a Tuesday, December 4 opening night at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

St. Ann's Warehouse (Artistic Director, Susan Feldman; Executive Director, Andrew D. Hamingson) extends the American premiere run of the Baxter Theatre Centre (CEO and Artistic Director, Lara Foot) production by two weeks, to December 16 (from the initially scheduled closing on December 2). This extension represents a triumphant opening of St. Ann's new theater at 29 Jay Street in DUMBO.

Casting is complete for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's season-closing production of Belleville by Amy Herzog, directed by Anne Kauffman. Chris Boykin and Cliff Chamberlain join the previously announced cast, ensemble members Alana Arenas and Kate Arrington. Belleville begins previews June 27, 2013 (Opening Night is July 7; Press Performances are July 6 at 3pm and July 9 at 7:30pm) and runs through August 25 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Tickets ($20 - $73) go on sale April 26, 2013 at 11am (prices are subject to change).

Yesterday, the Broadway at Birdland concert series welcomed Daisy Eagan in her concert, "Daisy Eagan: F@¢k Off. I Love You," and during the performance the Tony-winning actress/singer revealed to the audience that she's expecting her first child.

Denver Center Attractions and Nancy Rebek Productions are proud to present WORKS IN PROGRESS: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS. Best-selling author and NPR contributor David Sedaris comes to Denver for an unprecedented eight performances only in the intimate Garner Galleria Theatre January 21-27, 2013. Patrons may purchase a limit of four tickets per performance. Tickets are on sale at denvercenter.org or by calling 303.893.4100.

The cast of Le Reve - The Dream, the aquatic spectacular at Wynn Las Vegas, will perform at the XIII Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, which will be broadcast live on Univision (KINC Channel 15) Thursday, Nov. 15 at 8p.m. ET/PT. For the fifth consecutive year, Le Reve cast members will join several international superstars on the biggest night in Latin music to deliver two breathtaking performances.

The New Jersey Repertory Company presents the World Premiere of Esther's Moustache by Laurel Ollstein. Esther's Moustache will begin preview performances on Thursday, December 13, 2012 and will celebrate its opening night on Saturday, December 15 at New Jersey Repertory Company (179 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ), running through Sunday, January 13, 2013.

Stand up talent, Amy Schumer, will bring her blend of wholesome, girl-next-door looks and edgy comedy to the Fox Theater stage on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 8 p.m. for one hysterical performance. Tickets are $30, $40 and $50, and are available for pre-sale on Thursday, Nov. 29, and for regular sale Friday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. The show is presented by Comix At Foxwoods and is intended for mature audiences only.

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced the reprise of its annual community production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Eric Hill and presented for the second time at The Colonial Theatre. A Christmas Carol is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union, Guardian Life Insurance, Blantyre, Country Curtains and The Red Lion Inn. This community production is dedicated to the memory of Jack Fitzpatrick.

Following 2011's The Sparrow and last season's sold-out-hit Death and Harry Houdini, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is proud to partner with the famed House Theatre of Chicago for a third consecutive season to present a new holiday-themed production, THE NUTCRACKER, A MAGICAL NEW PLAY, playing November 29 through December 30 in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House). Written by House company members Jake Minton and Phillip Klapperich, and featuring original music by Jefferson Award-winning composer Kevin O'Donnell, THE NUTCRACKER, A MAGICAL NEW PLAY is a "riveting reinvention" (The Chicago Sun-Times) of the beloved holiday classic by E.T.A. Hoffmann and boasts an in-the-round set perfect for up-close enchanting experiences.

Continuing its tradition of bringing Broadway's favorites back to life, SMTC is proud to announce their next production, the classic musical Man of La Mancha, for a special engagement. Performances will take place at the intimate 300-seat Dorrance Auditorium on the beautiful campus at Phoenix Country Day School (3901 E. Stanford Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253). This full production of will feature an incredible cast and a full live orchestra, a rarity in town.