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Following a critically acclaimed and sell-out run at the Finborough Theatre, the first production in sixty years of R. C. Sherriff's supernatural drama, The White Carnation transfers for a limited three week run to Jermyn Street Theatre, opening tonight, 4 February 2014 (Press Night: Thursday, 6 February 2014 at 7.30pm). The show stars Michael Praed (Design for Living - West End, Robin of Sherwood, Dynasty) who joins the existing superlative Finborough Theatre cast, which includes acclaimed newcomer Daisy Boulton and Benjamin Whitrow (Mr. Bennet in BBC's Pride and Prejudice).

On the Amazon side, Robert Michael Gates's DUTY rose to the top of this list, withTartt's THE GOLDFINCH taking the second spot, and John Green's THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, soon coming to the big screen, rounding out the top three.

DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff following a nine-month, multi-million dollar renovation. The newly upgraded 183-room property, formerly an independent hotel, is located along the iconic Route 66, two miles from historic downtown Flagstaff, and just five miles from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport and 140 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. For guests seeking to enjoy the breathtaking natural sites the area has to offer, DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff serves as an ideal base for visiting popular destinations such as Grand Canyon National Park (75 miles), the Petrified National Forest (111 miles) and Meteor Crater (45 miles). The hotel is owned by Uniwell Corporation and managed by Granite Hospitality. This year marks Uniwell's 25th year of ownership of the hotel.

On the Amazon side, Robert Michael Gates's DUTY rose to the top of this list, withTartt's THE GOLDFINCH taking the second spot, and John Green's THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, soon coming to the big screen, rounding out the top three.

It's been heartening to read about indie bookstores having such a great holiday sales season, and interesting to see which books have done particularly well.

Following a critically acclaimed and sell-out run at the Finborough Theatre, the first production in sixty years of R. C. Sherriff's supernatural drama, The White Carnation transfers for a limited three week run to Jermyn Street Theatre, opening on Tuesday, 4 February 2014 (Press Night: Thursday, 6 February 2014 at 7.30pm). The show stars Michael Praed (Design for Living - West End, Robin of Sherwood, Dynasty) who joins the existing superlative Finborough Theatre cast, which includes acclaimed newcomer Daisy Boulton and Benjamin Whitrow (Mr. Bennet in BBC's Pride and Prejudice).

On the Amazon side, Donna Tartt's THE GOLDFINCH rose to the top of this list, with Ian Smith's SUPER SHRED taking the second spot, and Veronica Roth's DIVERGENT, soon coming to the big screen, rounding out the top three.

DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown in the heart of the city's financial, research and shopping districts. Now a part of Hilton Worldwide's award-winning Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program, the former Metropolitan Hotel Toronto has completed a multi-million dollar renovation that will conclude in spring 2014 and includes modern updates across the landmark 26-story, 486-room property. The transformation is being led by the hotel's new ownership and management company, Bayview Hospitality Group.

On the Amazon side, Markus Zusak's THE BOOK THIEF, recently adapted for the big screen, climbed to the top of the list, with O'Reilly and Dugard's KILLING JESUS taking the second spot, and Krauthammer's THINGS THAT MATTER rounding out the top three.

ABC News and PEOPLE magazine collaborate for the third straight year on an entertaining two-hour primetime broadcast special featuring details of all the big stories and news events of the past year.  

Following a critically acclaimed and sell-out run at the Finborough Theatre, the first production in sixty years of R. C. Sherriff's supernatural drama, The White Carnation transfers for a limited three week to Jermyn Street Theatre, opening on Tuesday, 4 February 2014 (Press Night: Thursday, 6 February 2014 at 7.30pm). Most of the Finborough Theatre cast will be transferring with the production including acclaimed newcomer Daisy Boulton and Benjamin Whitrow (Mr. Bennett in BBC's Pride and Prejudice). Full casting details will be released in early January.

ABC News and PEOPLE magazine collaborate for the third straight year on an entertaining two-hour primetime broadcast special featuring details of all the big stories and news events of the past year.  

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey closes its 51st season with a sparkling and wintery new production of Shakespeare's Pericles. Performances continue through December 29th at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. (at Lancaster Road) in Madison. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Abingdon Theatre Company, now in its 21st Season, celebrates the holidays with festive new shows, scheduled throughout December, in the June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street).

Food Network launches exciting new programming in January as Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro, Marcela Valladolid and Geoffrey Zakarian come together in The Kitchen premiering Saturday January 4th at 11am to talk about all things food and entertaining.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Family Holiday Classic 'Peter Pan,' tonight, Dec. 6-29. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Peter Pan' is sponsored by DuPont Pioneer.

This Christmas season, Charles Dickens' classic story of transformation, hope and redemption, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted by Laurie Strickland and John Greenleaf, comes to Abingdon Theatre Company's June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street), for three benefit performances, Friday, December 20 at 7pm and Saturday, December 21 at

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Family Holiday Classic 'Peter Pan,' Dec. 6-29. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Family Holiday Classic 'Peter Pan,' Dec. 6-29. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Peter Pan' is sponsored by DuPont Pioneer.

Failing nightlife establishments across America get a complete overhaul in a last ditch effort to make a profit in Food Network's new series On The Rocks premiering tonight, November 17th at 10pm ET/PT.