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There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld South Dakota Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Centenary Stage Company will be offering special discounts and ticket prices for the preview performance of A Christmas Carol, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Terms and conditions apply, non-transferable, non-refundable, all sales are final. For more information go to centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company's box office at (908) 979-0900.

Freeform is the home for all of your Christmas favorites, including “Home Alone,” “The Santa Clause” trilogy, “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000), as well as beloved classics like “Frosty The Snowman,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and more!

A Tree of Life, a new documentary co-produced by Michael Keaton and Mark Cuban, will have its premiere at DOC NYC on Sunday November 14. Q&A with director, producer, writer Trish Adlesic, producer Susan Margolin, writer, co-producer, editor Eric Schuman and film participants to follow the premiere screening. Purchase tickets now!

Whether you dream of performing, want to be a better public speaker, or just want to impress your friends at the next cocktail party, Introduction to Improvisation is for you. Come learn the basics of improvisational theater and have fun doing it. Discover how to actively listen, create stories, and to avoid common thoughts and communication patterns. This class will focus on the fundamental principles of improvisation with emphasis on scene building skills and having fun.

Strawdog Theatre, under the new artistic leadership of Leda Hoffmann, announces its 32nd season, "Truth."

Strawdog Theatre Company's Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Leda Hoffmann as the company's new Artistic Director and Charlotte Thomas as their new Managing Director. Hoffmann succeeds the 'Artistic Vision Committee,' Michael Dailey, Heath Hays and Anderson Lawfer, established in 2016 following the resignation of Artistic Director Hank Boland. Charlotte Thomas succeeds Managing Director Leah Barish, who stepped down in late 2018.

This Sunday, April 30, is the 20th anniversary of the historic coming-out episode of the ELLEN sitcom on ABC. All episodes of the series are available now to stream for free/no sign in required in the Throwbacks section of the ABC app for desktop, mobile and connected TV devices.

Registration for Adult Advanced Improvisation at Playhouse on Park is now open. The session begins April 24 and meets every Monday from 7-10pm through June 5.

Calling all improv fanatics and amateurs alike! It's time to sharpen your quick wit, to focus on your inner ham that makes appearances at parties and get-togethers. Beginning on April 27, Playhouse on Park is excited to offer an Adult Intermediate Improvisation class led by returning instructor Claire Zick.

Gentleness abounds in the story of a house and its memories

The cast of THE WONDER YEARS reunited yesterday, May 28, to film extra features for the long-running series' upcoming DVD release. Quite a few of the cast members -- including Josh Saviano, Jason Hervey, Fred Savage, Danica McKellar and more -- took to Twitter to express their excitement. Scroll down for photos!

Victory Gardens Theater continues its season with the World Premiere of The Gospel of Lovingkindness by Victory Gardens Ensemble Playwright Marcus Gardley, directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew. The Gospel of Lovingkindness runs February 28 - March 30, 2014 at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue.

Recognizing the essential role that writers have played in creating and elevating the medium of television since its inception, the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) tonight announced the list of the 101 Best Written TV Series

The Dicapo Opera Theatre opened its 30th season with Giacomo Puccini's Tosca. The sold out production was followed by a gala dinner at The Columbus Club.

Three Cat Media presents Chicago cabaret favorites Rob Dorn and Laura Freeman in 'The Judy Garland Duets' at the Skokie Theater Music Foundation on August 16th, 2009 at 2:00pm. Join this musical tour-de-force as they pay tribute to one of the top entertainers of the twentieth century and her famous duets with such luminaries as Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney and many others.

Three Cat Media presents Chicago cabaret favorites Rob Dorn and Laura Freeman in 'The Judy Garland Duets' at the Skokie Theater Music Foundation on August 16th, 2009 at 2:00pm. Join this musical tour-de-force as they pay tribute to one of the top entertainers of the twentieth century and her famous duets with such luminaries as Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney and many others.