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Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" makes its highly anticipated annual return to its favorite haunt - Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre -for a special engagement from October 21 through October 31, and for the first time ever, in 4-D, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' makes its highly anticipated annual return to its favorite haunt - Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre - for a special engagement from October 21 through October 31, and for the first time ever, in 4-D, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Breier said, 'As always, the El Capitan is your ‘Nightmare' headquarters, and this year, our guests will be introduced to the magic of 4-D. The film will be presented in Disney Digital 3-DTM, and there will be exciting sensory effects for our guests to experience at the same time - including wind, snow, fog, and much more. It's a way of seeing 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' like never before for our loyal customers who have made a tradition out of seeing this Disney classic here every year.'

This holiday season, Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents a deliciously silly world premiere from beloved Bay Area artists: Lemony Snicket's The Composer is Dead begins previews in the Roda Theatre on November 26, opens December 2, and closes January 15.

Warner Bros. Records is offering special releases for the holidays including Michael Bublé and Green Day. See below for more information.

Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" makes its highly anticipated annual return to its favorite haunt - Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre -for a special engagement from October 21 through October 31, and for the first time ever, in 4-D, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' makes its highly anticipated annual return to its favorite haunt - Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre - for a special engagement from October 21 through October 31, and for the first time ever, in 4-D, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Breier said, 'As always, the El Capitan is your ‘Nightmare' headquarters, and this year, our guests will be introduced to the magic of 4-D. The film will be presented in Disney Digital 3-DTM, and there will be exciting sensory effects for our guests to experience at the same time - including wind, snow, fog, and much more. It's a way of seeing 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' like never before for our loyal customers who have made a tradition out of seeing this Disney classic here every year.'

The 2006 hit production The Fortune Teller from HERE's The OBIE award-winning HERE is thrilled to present an encore staging of the 2006 Dream Music Puppetry Program hit production The Fortune Teller. This marionette play in miniature is created and directed by Erik Sanko and Jessica Grindstaff, and features original music by Danny Elfman and Erik Sanko and narration by Gavin Friday. Set to play October 28 - December 4 at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue), this production will have its Official Opening on Sunday, October 31st (Halloween) at 9:00 PM.

Cirque du Soleil announced today that it will debut a brand new production, IRIS, exclusively at Kodak Theatre, home of the Academy Awards® next summer.

The OBIE award-winning HERE is thrilled to present an encore staging of the 2006 Dream Music Puppetry Program hit production The Fortune Teller.

The Big Picture, one of the Hollywood Bowl's most popular annual programs, pays tribute this year to the extraordinary 75-year legacy of Twentieth Century Fox, Sunday, September 5, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.

The Big Picture, one of the Hollywood Bowl's most popular annual programs, pays tribute this year to the extraordinary 75-year legacy of Twentieth Century Fox, Sunday, September 5, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.

The full schedule for this year's Comic-Con, to be held at the San Diego Convention Center from July 22 to July 25, has been announced. The Comic-Con will feature special guests including GLEE stars Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Mark Salling, Heather Morris, and Naya Rivera, as well as GLEE executive producers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The group will appear in Ballroom 20 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm on July 25 to answer questions and preview Season Two. In addition, the show's assistant costume designer, Jennifer Eve, will appear at a costume designers event on July 23.

The full schedule for this year's Comic-Con, to be held at the San Diego Convention Center from July 22 to July 25, has been announced. The Comic-Con will feature special guests including GLEE stars Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Mark Salling, Heather Morris, and Naya Rivera, as well as GLEE executive producers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The group will appear in Ballroom 20 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm on July 25 to answer questions and preview Season Two. In addition, the show's assistant costume designer, Jennifer Eve, will appear at a costume designers event on July 23.

The Tank presents The Yellow Wallpaper: A new opera by composer Whitney George on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 7:30pm. Tickets go for $10, and the show is located at The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036.

Even as it debuts another world premiere tonight and eagerly awaits previews for its latest Broadway outing, Berkeley Repertory Theatre proudly announces a slate of eight new shows. The Tony Award-winning nonprofit - known for developing exhilarating new plays - introduces a series of stunning scripts and stellar performers for the coming year.

The Tank presents The Yellow Wallpaper: A new opera by composer Whitney George on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 7:30pm. Tickets go for $10, and the show is located at The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036.

'The Pee-wee Herman Show' will close on February 7 at Club Nokia @ L.A..

'The Pee-wee Herman Show' is in its last performances at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE, 800 West Olympic Blvd., through February 7.

The Pit Stop Players, a ten-member instrumental ensemble, will play its inaugural concert on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 7:00 pm, at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Peter Norton Symphony Space.

Performances started Tuesday, January 12. for 'The Pee-wee Herman Show' at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE for a limited 4-week engagement, through February 7.