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The world premiere of Astoria: Part Two the conclusion of a two-part stage adaptation of Peter Stark's best-selling book ASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival adapted and directed by Chris Coleman begins preview performances at The Armory on January 20, opens January 26 and closes February 18.

Following its Kennedy Center premiere in Washington, D.C., the acclaimed holiday production returns to its Kansas City home.

Jimmy Buffett himself will be on hand to help officially open the Escape to Margaritaville box office (Marquis Theatre, 210 West 46th Street) today, December 8, at 10:00am.

Bowzer's Holiday Rock 'N' Roll Party hosted by Jon 'Bowzer' Bauman returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall today, December 8 at 7:30 pm starring Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Original Comets, Sha Na Na reunion with Johnny Contardo & Henry Gross, Joey Dee and Bowzer & The Stingrays. Tickets go on sale Saturday, September 16 at noon.

The princesses are throwing a ball, and you're invited! After five sold-out engagements in New York City, The Broadway Princess Party is coming to the West Coast this December for three nights at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and one special matinee at Citrus College!

Alec Baldwin has went on record to say that late night hosts have begun to 'resemble grand juries.' The actor tweeted on Wednesday that hosts, like John Oliver and Stephen Colbert, should just stick to 'blithe chit chat.'

Jacob Burns Film Center's (JBFC) fellows are making headlines! Sundance Institute just announced the newest round of 2018 Sundance Ignite Fellows, chosen from a global crop of more than 800 applicants. JBFC fellows Crystal Kayiza and Rahessa Vit rio were both selected as finalists, with Crystal ultimately receiving one of the 15 fellowships. The fifteen 18-to-24-year-old filmmakers were selected from a short film competition and will receive a year of creative and professional mentorship, and an all-expenses-paid trip to 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Crystal's submission Why We Stay and Rahessa's submission Saudade were produced in the JBFC's Creative Culture Program.

Nominations for THE CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS were announced today. Fox Searchlight's THE SHAPE OF WATER leads the pack with a whopping 14 nominations. Best Picture and Director contenders included DUNKIRK, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, LADY BIRD and THE POST, each with eight nominations.

Combining gymnastics, weight sharing, pop dance, and performance art in a delightfully whimsical human circus, the innovative award-winning dance troupe Pilobolus comes to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre at 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 25 at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts.

Jimmy Buffett himself will be on hand to help officially open the Escape to Margaritaville box office (Marquis Theatre, 210 West 46th Street) this Friday, December 8 at 10:00am.

Will Smith will host the upcoming National Geographic series ONE STRANGE ROCK, from filmmaker Darren Aronofsky and award-winning producer Jane Root.

Primitive Grace Theater Ensemble will present the World Premiere of DIVINE HORSEMEN written and directed by Obie Award winner and SAG Award nominee Paul Calderon (The Bad Lieutenant, Boardwalk Empire). Co-starring David Zayas (Dexter) and David Deblinger (Lucky Penny), previews begin January 10th at Access Theater. Opening is slated for Thursday, January 18th.

The Syracuse City Ballet has once again brought The Nutcracker ballet to the Crouse Hinds Theater. Many families look forward to carrying on the tradition of seeing The Nutcracker every Holiday season and this year's production did not disappoint under the fabulous direction of Kathleen Rathbun.

Works selected across the new Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special Events sections of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival were announced today, underlining Sundance Institute's commitment to showcasing bold independent storytelling, regardless of form, format or length.

The Tank will present the second screening in their new Staging Film series tonight, December 5th, at 7pm at 312 West 36th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Works selected across the new Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special Events sections of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival were announced today, underlining Sundance Institute's commitment to showcasing bold independent storytelling, regardless of form, format or length.

Producers Sonia Friedman Productions, Shakespeare's Globe and Paula Marie Black announce a daily rush policy for the Shakespeare's Globe production of FARINELLI AND THE KING, starring three-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award winner Mark Rylance. Previews begin tomorrow night, Tuesday, December 5, at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).

The holiday production at Syracuse Stage is always a family favorite to look forward to and this year is no different. Syracuse Stage and the Department of Drama have joined forces with New York City-based 2 Ring Circus to bring a twist on the iconic story of The Wizard of Oz. Cleverly directed by Donna Drake, The Wizard of Oz comes to life with all the familiarity of the 1939 film starring Judy Garland, but with a unique infusion of acrobatic arts into the story and choreography. The end result is truly hypnotizing.

Transport Group has announced initial casting for Man of La Mancha - its first musical in this season's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.