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Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/19 for Austin

Aurora Theatre Company jazzes up the holidays with NAUGHTY & NICE: A MEG AND BILLY CHRISTMAS. Christened 'the royal couple of San Francisco's musical stage' by the San Francisco Chronicle, Bay Area husband and wife cabaret duo Meg Mackay and Billy Philadelphia, whose seasonal sensation A Little Cole in Your Stocking was a hit for Aurora in 2005 and 2006, return with a witty, memorable musical showcase that is sure to spice up the holidays for cabaret fans old and new.

'Take Two' - Pete and Violet anxiously prepare for their wedding day, but Cooper may have to intervene when emotions and fear of the future run high. Things have taken a surprise turn with Addison and Sam, and Naomi juggles the burden of caring for her daughter and newborn granddaughter and worries about Dink's ability to parent. Despite disagreements and deeply-rooted conflicts, the doctors come together to mourn the loss of their friend, Dell, on 'Private Practice,' THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 9/23/10)

'Take Two' - Pete and Violet anxiously prepare for their wedding day, but Cooper may have to intervene when emotions and fear of the future run high. Things have taken a surprise turn with Addison and Sam, and Naomi juggles the burden of caring for her daughter and newborn granddaughter and worries about Dink's ability to parent. Despite disagreements and deeply-rooted conflicts, the doctors come together to mourn the loss of their friend, Dell, on 'Private Practice,' THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 9/23/10)

'Short Cuts' - Violet and Cooper make amendments to their friendship in order to please their significant others; Pete and Cooper get in an argument involving marijuana use by a patient (guest starring Justine Bateman as Sydney); Addison is conflicted about going public with her new romance, and Sheldon's decision to deny approval for a patient's sex change backfires, on 'Private Practice,' THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 9/30/10)

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced that noted special effects artist Steve Tolin will be part of the creative team for the Martin McDonagh black comedy, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, directed by Terry Martin. The production opens January 10 and runs through February 6, 2011 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

Aurora Theatre Company continues its 19th season with Minneapolis-based playwright Allison Moore's COLLAPSE. This surprising comedy, which originated as one of Aurora Theatre Company's Global Age Project (GAP) finalists last season, is the second main stage production to develop from the GAP; it will receive its main stage debut as a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere, a collaboration with Aurora Theatre Company (lead theater), Curious Theatre in Denver, and Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas.

Signal Ensemble Theatre announces the third production in their 2010-2011, eighth anniversary season, Dario Fo's "Accidental Death of An Anarchist," directed by ensemble member Anthony Ingram. A bomb blast in a bank kills dozens and injures over a hundred, and the police pick up a professed anarchist for questioning.

Every year, talented artists who are working at Berkeley Repertory Theatre also share their knowledge with students at its School of Theatre.

Tired yet of candy canes, plum pudding, and sugar plums? If so, come taste EARTh's a-typical Holiday fare- Kaufman & Hart's THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, Monday night, December 13th, at St. Teresa's Academy.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/12 for San Antonio

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/12 for Dallas/Houston

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/12 for Houston

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/12 for Austin

Casting is complete for the world premiere of An American Country Christmas Carol, a new musical that will be presented in a staged reading at Franklin's Boiler Room Theatre on December 5, 6 and 12 at 8 p.m. Heading the cast as Ebenezer Scrugg is Larry Tobias, whose selected credits include the national tour of Stand By Your Man and numerous productions of Ring of Fire. In Nashville he has been seen as Pap in Tennessee Rep's Big River and in Studio Tenn's Our Town.

Signal Ensemble Theatre presents the remount of the hit jukebox musical 'Aftermath,' written and directed by co-artistic director Ronan Marra, as the second show of their eighth season. Brian Jones, founder and original leader of The Rolling Stones, was perhaps most famous for his mysterious death at age 27.

Maiden Vermont brings the beauty and warmth of the holiday season to Town Hall Theater as the multigenerational women's singing group performs four-part a cappella music in the barbershop style on December 11 and 12.

Today, Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced casting for its holiday revival of The Arabian Nights. This hit show from Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman returns for 24 performances only - from December 11 through December 30.

THE ARABIAN NIGHTS will play only 24 performances between December 11 and December 30. Tickets are on sale now exclusively to Berkeley Rep's subscribers and donors. Seats go on sale to the general public later this fall.

One of the most beloved stories of all time comes to life in White River Junction when Northern Stage, the region's professional theater, stages L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz from December 8 - January 2.