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Jeff Dunham will bring his all new "Disorderly Conduct Tour" to Joe Louis Arena on Friday, December 28 at 8 p.m. The worldwide tour will offer fans a brand new show packed with more laughs than ever before and the return of Dunham's famed troupe of sidekicks to include Walter the Grumpy Retiree, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, the beer-fueled redneck Bubba J, the manic purple creature Peanut, the spicy pepper from south of the border Jose Jalapeño, and Peanut's own ventriloquist dummy Little Jeff, a mini-version of the ringmaster himself.

Jeannie Berlin, Robert Foxworth, Justin Long, Robin Weigert and JoBeth Williams are set for Center Theatre Group's production of the Tony-nominated "Other Desert Cities" by Jon Robin Baitz. Robert Egan directs the West Coast premiere, which starts previews on November 28, 2012, opens December 9 and runs through January 6, 2013.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts and STOMP present a live performance for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children as well as hearing children at Taft Elementary. Students from third through sixth grade classes will assemble in the school's outdoor performance area and share in this exciting experience as STOMPers use this opportunity to showcase how vibrations create sound waves. As some deaf or hard of hearing students may not be able to hear all the sounds being created, they can feel the vibrations and rhythm. Following the performance, there will be a Q&A session with cast members from STOMP.

Bailiwick Chicago Theater is pleased to launch its 2012/13 season with the rock musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman, book by Alex Timbers, directed by Scott Ferguson, music direction by James Morehead* and choreography by Christopher Pazdernik*, playing October 4 - November 10, 2012 at National Pastime Theater, 941 W. Lawrence Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at bailiwickchicago.com. All performances are BYOB, with the house opening one hour prior to curtain. The press performances are Monday, October 8 at 7:30 pm & Thursday, October 11 at 8 pm.

ProArts, Inc. will present and encore presentation of "Driving Miss Daisy" by Alfred Uhry as the second production of our Fall season. The Pulitzer Prize winning classic will be presented for ten performances at the ProArts Playhouse in Kihei.

Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the performance schedule for Death of a Salesman. Performances open officially Thursday, October 11 and run through Sunday, October 28 on the Hubbard Stage. As previously announced Glenn Fleshler joins the cast of the Alley Theatre's Death of a Salesman asWilly Loman. He was the understudy for Willy Loman in the recent Broadway production. His Broadway credits also include Captain Brice, RN in Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and Antonio's man/ensemble in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. An updated performance schedule is included below.

Z2 Entertainment will present Andre Nickatina w/ Brotha Lynch Hung & MUMBLS at the Boulder Theater Wednesday, November 14th. Tickets are now on sale for $25.00 in advance, $27.00 day of show and $65.00 VIP meet & greet.

Hennepin Theatre Trust today announced a new lineup of 2012-13 events for The Scene, our Broadway and performing arts group for patrons in their 20s and 30s. The Scene will kick off the new season with a launch event set for Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 including a 6 p.m. pre-show cocktail hour at Rosa Mexicano and discounted tickets to Disney's Beauty and the Beast at the Orpheum Theatre, the classic musical that begins the Trust's 2012/13 Broadway Season.

Galli Theater performs children's favorite fairy tale LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD this October in Manhattan. Kids and parents will be able to enjoy an unprecedented, interactive spin on the beloved story. Kids are invited to interact with the actors during the show. Play begins at 2 p.m. every weekend in October, and is followed by a 45-minute acting workshop for the kids.

The forthcoming Philip Glass remix project REWORK_Philip Glass remixed is streaming in its entirety at NPR Music's First Listen:http://n.pr/ON560f. The album, a two-disc or 2xLP set of remixed Philip Glass works, is due October 23 on Orange Mountain Music/Ernest Jenning Record Co./The Kora Records. REWORK is now available for pre-order at http://www.philipglassrework.com as well as via the iTunes store and Amazon.com.

Featuring a lively cast of dozens, delightful music, gorgeous costumes, and those deliciously spooky ghosts, the Bay Area's favorite holiday tradition returns with American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.)'s celebrated production of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. Now in its 36th year, this version of A Christmas Carol, adapted by Paul Walsh and Carey Perloff, stays true to the heart of Dickens's timeless story of redemption and brings a playful sensibility to his rich language. A Christmas Carol runs November 30-December 24, 2012, at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco). Press night is Tuesday, December 4, at 7 p.m. VIP seating is available for all performances, and VIP ticket holders enjoy the best seats in the house and complimentary drinks during intermission. Tickets (ranging in price from $20-$95), are available by calling the A.C.T. Box Office at 415.749.2228 or online at www.act-sf.org. Groups of 15 or more save up to 50% and enjoy free tickets for group leaders. Call Edward Budworth at 415.439.2473 for group sales.

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Director) in association with Scandobean Productions, LLC will present a new musical with book, music and lyrics by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen entitled The Other Josh Cohen. It will be directed by the very fancy, Tony Award-winning Ted Sperling, with choreography by Andrew Palermo and musical direction by Vadim Feichtner. The Other Josh Cohen will begin performances on October 10 and open on Sunday, October 21. It runs through November 11, 2012 only, and plays at the scenic SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street). Tickets are $65 ($35 during previews) and can be purchased by visiting www.theotherjoshcohen.com or www.sohoplayhouse.com.

Boise's own Lee Reisig and Billy Jackson have been bringing the world of competitive jump roping to the Cirque Dreams entertainment brand since 2009. They have now created 3 troupes totaling a dozen 'jump ropers' to tour the U.S. and Korea in the renowned holiday spectacular, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, which will rehearse and launch one of multiple North American tours from the Morrison Center in Boise, ID. The premier performance will be Tuesday, November 20th. Tickets starting at $30 are available at the box office or visiting www.idahotickets.com.

WAM Theatre's October 12-28 World Premiere production of The Old Mezzo by Susan Dworkin will have its much anticipated opening this coming Saturday, October 13 at 8pm at the Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street, Pittsfield, MA.There is one preview on Friday, October 12 at 8pm.

In response to their seventh incredibly successful Public Television special- VOYAGE- the world-renowned musical ensemble Celtic Thunder are back to bring their Irish charm to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on November 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now through MetroTix and ticket prices start at $45. This performance is being presented by The Nine Network and Fox Concerts.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series has announced that Rachel Potter, one of the stars of the Broadway production of Evita, will make her Birdland debut on Sunday, October 28 at 6pm.

Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director) continues their celebration of the Foote family legacy with the world premiere of HIM by Daisy Foote. This production, the second of Primary Stages' 28th season, opens Tuesday, October 9 and features Tony Award nominee Hallie Foote (Harrison, TX…, Dividing the Estate) Tim Hopper (Present Laughter, The Dying Gaul, Steppenwolf), Adam LeFevre (Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The Doctor's Dilemma), and Adina Verson (The Winter's Tale at Yale Rep). Helmed by Obie Award-winning director Evan Yionoulis (Three Days of Rain, Violet Hour), HIM runs through October 28 at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters.

The House Theatre of Chicago makes the holidays merry with the return of The Nutcracker for its fourth annual production. The family-friendly original play by Company Members Jake Minton and Phillip Klapperich and music by Kevin O'Donnell begins performances November 9, 2012 at The Chopin Theatre (1543 W Division St.)

The South Camden Theatre Company, a nonprofit professional theatre organization located in Camden, New Jersey opens its eight season titled "Home in Waterfront South" featuring works written by Clifford Odets, August Wilson, Joseph M. Paprzycki and Eugene O'Neill. Our eighth season will focus on our common desire for somewhere to call home; be it in our neighborhoods, hearts or minds.

Just in time for the final showdown for the White House, Pine Box Theater patriotically presents ElectionFest 2012, twelve bold, ten-minute plays exploring the issues driving the divide in today's political landscape and the upcoming election, written by some of the country's most exciting theatrical voices. The four-night festival will be presented October 22-23 & 29-30, 2012 at Theatre Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.theatrewit.org or by calling the Theatre Wit Box Office at (773) 975-8150.