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This holiday season Provision Theater Company's Theater for Young Audiences will present Barbara Robinson's THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!.

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE exploded on stage on October 30th at Creighton University's Lied Center for the Performing Arts as a glorious celebration of light, color and sound.

At its 2015 Harman Center for the Arts Gala, the Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) will present renowned theatre, film and opera director Julie Taymor with the 2015 William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre (Will Award), which recognizes artists who have made significant contributions to classical theatre in America. JM Zell Partners, Ltd. will receive the Sidney Harman Award for Philanthropy in the Arts. Dame Helen Mirren (Academy Award winner and star of Taymor's film The Tempest) will be a special guest at the black-tie event, themed "Imagine: Shakespeare."

'Tis the season! Step Up Productions is pleased to continue its 2015-16 season with the return of its wildly popular HOLIDAZE, a hilarious and heartwarming line-up of original holiday-themed short works by Jake Carr, MT Cozzola, Mia McCullough, Steven Simoncic, Steven Peterson and Joshua Rollins. Curated by Tara Branham*, HOLIDAZE will play November 20 - December 20, 2015 at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Thursday, October 15 at www.stepupproductions.org or by calling The Athenaeum Box Office at (773) 935-6875. The press performance is Tuesday, November 24 at 8 pm.

The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park presents, 'Sleepy Hollow, A Musical Tale', a musical based on the classic Washington Irving story from tonight, October 15-26, 2015.

The Segal Centre opens its 2015-16 Theatre Season with FUNNY GIRL, a celebrated musical about the public triumphs and private struggles of 1920's stage star, Fanny Brice. Powerhouse performer Gabi Epstein steps into the role of Fanny Brice, joined by a stellar 18-person cast.

The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park presents, 'Sleepy Hollow, A Musical Tale', a musical based on the classic Washington Irving story from October 15-26, 2015.

'The gala is our opportunity to celebrate the decades of excellent artistic education the Phoenix Boys Choir has provided countless young men,' said Maestro Georg Stangelberger, The Harvey K Smith Artistic Director of the Phoenix Boys Choir.  'Both longtime patrons and those new to the Phoenix Boys Choir will see a show packed with energy and excitement, with something for everyone.'

Last night, in a quadruple elimination, Team Stage finalists Kate Harpootlian and Alexia Meyer and Team Street finalists Yorelis Apolinario and Ariana Crowder were sent home on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.

Last night, Team Stage finalist Marissa Milele and Team Street finalist Asaf Goren were eliminated on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.

Last night, Team Stage finalist Moises Parra and Team Street finalist Burim "B1" Jusufi were eliminated on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.

Last night, after America's vote was revealed on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, Ariana Crowder, Derek Piquette, Eddie "Neptune" Eskridge, Moises Parra, Darion Flores and Lily Frias were the three stage and three street dancers who received the fewest votes

This summer eight local public performing arts high school students are learning professional performance techniques from outstanding faculty at Circle in the Square Theatre School, during an intensive seven-week program. The renowned conservatory shares the facility and stage with 2015 Best Musical Tony Award Winner FUN HOME.

Tomorrow, July 10th, Rooftop Films will present the charming independent drama Bloomin Mud Shuffle on the roof of The Old American Can Factory in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Screener available upon request.

We still have a lot of work to do, clearly, but I'm not daunted

New Hampshire Theatre Project presents An Oz Story today, July 4, through July 12.

New Hampshire Theatre Project presents An Oz Story on July 4-12. This whimsical new musical was adapted from L. Frank Baum's original book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Portsmouth High School student Josh Goldberg, age 15, along with fellow students Ella McGrail and Corrie Owens-Beauchesne. Directed by Meghann Beauchamp, this delightful production is suitable for all ages and will introduce a whole new generation to Baum's classic tales.

Olivia Colman recently spoke to the Daily Mail about being 'baffled' to land two singing film roles -- the first in Rufus Norris's big screen version of LONDON ROAD, and the second is in Yorgos Lanthimos's surrealist project LOBSTER.

Hailed as a remarkable, ground-breaking work during two sell-out runs at the National Theatre, the feature film adaptation of LONDON ROAD reunites the award winning team, with script by Alecky Blythe, music by Adam Cork and directed by Rufus Norris (Broken).

Porchlight Music Theatre announces the final mainstage production in its 20th Anniversary 'Season of Sondheim,' A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, tonight, April 17 - May 24, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, direction by Porchlight Artistic Director Michael Weber with music direction by Porchlight Artistic Associate Linda Madonia and choreography by Porchlight Artistic Associate Brenda Didier at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. Previews are tonight, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 at 8 p.m., Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. and Monday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars below!