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THE SIMPSONS celebrates milestone by airing 'Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire' on (Sunday, Dec. 23, 8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT).

Voting for the BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards is open! The BWW Cabaret Awards honor exemplary performers and productions in New York from November 1, 2017 to October 31, 2018. Nominees in all categories excluding Special Event - Solo and Special Event - Multiple needed to have performed all or the majority of their shows (at least two of three shows) during this eligibility period.

One of today's greatest Entertainers hits the road in support of this 3rd Album, "Shawn Ryan Live!". A not to be missed! The outrageously eccentric "Other Queen of Cabaret", Shawn Ryan will give U.S. audiences a pure holiday entertainment treat in Oakland on November 30th at The Sound Room and in Guerneville on December 9th at the Main Street Station.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with "A Swingin' Little Christmas! Live in Concert" starring Jane Lynch and featuring Kate Flannery, Tim Davis and the Tony Guerrero Quartet at Raue Center For The Arts at 8 p.m. on November 29, 2018.

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces O.A.R. lead vocalist/guitarist Marc Roberge, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, November 29 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

BroadwayWorld Cabaret is pleased to announce the nominees in 17 categories for the 2018 BWW New York Cabaret Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD!

NBC has announced a full line-up of special celebrity guests appearing in 'A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy,' an hourlong holiday special airing Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 10-11 p.m.; repeat Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 10 p.m.

SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.

SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.

One of today's greatest Entertainers hits the road in support of this 3rd Album, "Shawn Ryan Live!". A not to be missed! The outrageously eccentric "Other Queen of Cabaret", Shawn Ryan will give U.S. audiences a pure holiday entertainment treat in Oakland on November 30th at The Sound Room and in Guerneville on December 9th at the Main Street Station.

NBC, the undisputed television leader for holiday programming, once again has scheduled a robust slate of specials ranging from beloved perennials (including “Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “It's a Wonderful Life,” “National Dog Show”) to telecast premieres (including “Timeless” finale, holiday edition of “America's Got Talent,” “Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas Special”) and everything in between.

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces the return of Tex-Mex trio Los Lonely Boys, folk-rock duo Hudson Taylor, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, November 15 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Shawn Ryan from NBC's America's Got Talent takes his brand new twisted Holiday Show on the road for a 7-city tour in celebration of his third CD, "Shawn Ryan Live!", which is available at www.Shawn-Ryan.com and all digital streaming platforms.  The album includes Shawn's original takes on some of the Holiday standards such as "All I Want for Christmas is My Foreskin Back" and "Somebody Put Acid in the Eggnog".

An Evening with the Best of Broadway illuminated the historic Music Hall at Fair Park on Saturday night as Dallas leaders, philanthropists and lovers of the arts came together to support the magic of musical theatre at the 2018 DSM Gala.

Holiday supergroup Band of Merrymakers will perform in the 87th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, the largest Christmas event in America, on Sunday, November 25th, 2018 at 5 p.m PT. This is the fourth straight parade appearance for the beloved band, who made their parade debut in 2016. For information on how to purchase Grandstand Seats to the parade, please visit

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Dave Davies of renowned British rock band The Kinks, Grammy Award-winning jazz duo Herb Alpert & Lani Hall, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute band The Four C Notes, folk-rock singer-songwriter Dan Tedesco, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, November 8 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

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For the first time since opening, Dr. Phillips Center has curated four weeks of holiday fare, including a smashing Broadway musical, a holiday-themed country concert and a variety show starring comedian Jane Lynch. The line-up also includes several performances of Orlando Ballet's The Nutcracker - including two afternoon family shows - and the Orlando Philharmonic's Home For the Holidays.

The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, the largest Christmas event in America, announces the 2018 talent lineup for its landmark anniversary celebration, which will take place on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California, on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. PT.  This year, the Hollywood Christmas Parade features a reunion with some of American Idol's top performers.  With Nancy O'Dell as Grand Marshal, musical performances will be featured during the parade and national telecast, and will include the following artists:  Ashanti, Clare Dunn, The Band Of Merrymakers, The Tearaways, David Archuleta, Ruben Studdard, Elliott Yamin, Blake Lewis, Kimberly Caldwell, Mikalah Gordon, Julia Ara and more to be announced soon.  For the telecast only, additional appearances will include performances by Donny and Marie Osmond, The Beach Boys performing Mike Love's new single “(You'll Never Be) Alone on Christmas Day,” Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery and Tim Davis.  The parade will also feature a special tribute for Toys for Tots from Ludacris and a magic performance by stars of The CW hit series, “Masters of Illusion.”

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of November 5, 2018!