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Get ready to howl with laughter! On Sunday, November 15 at 2:00PM, join us at the Morris Museum's Bickford Theatre for a production of 'The Queen of Bingo.'

Valerie Accetta is giving her wildly popular audition workshop on November 22nd from 2-5pm, and this year it's open to singers ages 8 and up. Are you thinking about auditioning for a Musical Theatre Degree? Or is your student looking for that extra edge in the Voice of the City competition? Valerie has done it all and will give you insights and input as only a pro can. Register here to reserve your chance to work with Val.

I don't think many theater nerds need to argue the virtues of Stephen Schwartz's hit show "Wicked" currently playing at the Paramount Theatre. It's one of those shows that's widely and verbally loved by aficionados and general theatergoers alike. So when the tour comes through town it's bound to have the rich and powerful voices needed to blast those wonderful songs into the rafters. And this tour is no exception. But while this tour also boasts two wonderful leads who also manage some brilliant and layered storytelling in their characters, some of the supporting players felt lacking and flat in that aspect making this go around with the show not as awe-inspiring as past viewings.

It's an evening of authentic classic cowboy and western, bluegrass, and country music when Roy 'Dusty' Rogers Jr. and The High Riders take the stage as the headline act for the Monroe Arts Center's (MAC) Wisconsin Music Arts Festival.

Go backstage at the Adrienne Arsht Center's Ziff Ballet Opera House and see it transform into OZ for WICKED's return to Miami. WICKED will play at the Arsht Center from March 11-March 29, after a record-breaking run at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. Watch as the Munchkinland Tour takes over Miami and gives the Arsht Center an Ozian makeover.

Lerner and Loewe's timeless masterpiece, Camelot was inspired by T. H. White's chivalric tale, 'The Once and Future King". It is considered one of history's greatest love stories. King Arthur and his new queen, Guenevere, rule their kingdom with ideals of chivalry and peace, but the arrival of Sir Lancelot threatens the foundation of the realm in one of the most fabled love triangles of all time. Revel in the glorious music including,"Camelot", 'If Ever I WouldLeave You', 'The Lusty Month of May', 'I Loved You Once in Silence', 'What Do the Simple Folk Do?'

Based on the Gregory Maguire novel titled Wicked: The Life & Times of The Wicked Witch of the West, this musical tells the story of The Wizard of Oz from the witches' perspective long before Dorothy dropped in. Wicked tells the story of two unlikely friends, Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Glinda the Good, who struggle through opposing personalities and viewpoints, rivalry over the same love-interest, reactions to the Wizard's corrupt government, and, ultimately, Elphaba's public fall from grace.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This holiday weekend's big news: SOUL DOCTOR comes back to New York, DISENCHANTED! begins, THE ILLUSIONISTS bring magic to Broadway, performers from the Great White Way crowd this year's Thanksgiving Day Parade and more!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: The New York Philharmonic welcomes a whole crew of stars for SHOW BOAT, beginning tonight, and the new stage adaptation of MADE IN DAGENHAM opens in the West End!

The company of the second North American tour of WICKED will welcome Carrie St. Louis as Glinda, Kristine Zbornik as Madame Morrible, John Davidson as the Wizard and Ashley Parker Angel as Fiyero beginning Wednesday, November 26 in Norfolk, VA.

A master mimic of more than 200 voices, Rich Little continues to impress throughout the world, with a constant touring schedule of the United States, Canada and abroad, and now he's bringing his show to the DuPont Theatre for one night only!

Tom Andersen , the 5-time MAC Award winner, sings 'Derek,' his musical salute to legendary Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter, in'My Favorite Sings' on Saturdays, Aug. 2, 9 and 16 at 7 p.m . at Don't Tell Mama , 343 W. 46th St., NYC. In his first solo act in nearly a decade, he also will perform tunes from Tony-winning musicals and introduce a few numbers from 'Simply Sinclair,' a new show he's written with his musical director, James Followell. Cover is $15 with a two-drink minimum. Reservations: (212) 757-0788.

Tom Andersen, the 5-time MAC Award winner, will return to New York cabaret with 'My Favorite Sings' on Saturdays, Aug. 2, 9 and 16 at 7 p.m. at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St., NYC. In his first solo act in nearly a decade, he will sing tunes from Tony-winning musicals, as well as pop and country. Plus, he will introduce a couple of numbers from 'Simply Sinclair,' a new show he's written with his musical director, James Followell. It's a loving but tongue-in-cheek tribute to a fictitious chanteuse who's played everywhere from Broadway to the senior centers of Florida. Cover is $15 with a two-drink minimum. Reservations: (212) 757-0788.

It's Holiday Cheer in July at Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey who is presenting some of the greatest Christmas shows this year… Brian Setzer returns to bergenPAC with Christmas Rocks on Wednesday, December 3rd and then it's the annual New Jersey Ballet Nutcracker performances taking place on Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th with show times at 1PM and 5PM.

NBC Sports Group's coverage of the NHL Stadium Series continues this week with bragging rights on the line from historic Yankee Stadium, when the New York Islanders face the New York Rangers today Night Rivalry at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

NBC Sports Group's coverage of the NHL Stadium Series continues this week with bragging rights on the line from historic Yankee Stadium, when the New York Islanders face the New York Rangers on Wednesday Night Rivalry at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Superstar sibling trio, The Band Perry, tops the charts once again with their fourth #1 song 'DONE.' With prominent beats, direct lyrics, unyielding vocals and a bold title, the Gold-certified smash dominates both the Billboard and Mediabase Country Charts this week. 'DONE.' also establishes a special songwriting milestone for Reid and Neil Perry, who co-wrote the single with John Davidson and Jacob Bryant.

On the heels of a multi-week #1 hit, THE BAND PERRY is again celebrating the success of 'Better Dig Two,' which has been certified PLATINUM from the RIAA for sales exceeding one million copies.

On the heels of a multi-week #1 hit, The Band Perry is again celebrating the success of 'Better Dig Two,' which has been certified PLATINUM from the RIAA for sales exceeding one million copies. The smash lead single has been the fastest-rising of their career and will be featured on sibling trio's forthcoming album, PIONEER (4/2), on Republic Nashville.

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Philadelphia in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!