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'The Lunchbox Theatre Series got a makeover this season,' said Florida Rep Education Director, Rachael Endrizzi. 'Not only are we performing onstage in the Historic Arcade Theatre, but we have a new lunch partner, The Morgan House -and we've added a whole new component with an interactive workshop that will really enhance each child's theatre experience. It is going to be an exciting year, and we're thrilled to open with How I Became a Pirate.'

NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree once again with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City on Tuesday, November 30 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT). The star-studded holiday special will feature performances by Susan Boyle, Mariah Carey, Charice, Sheryl Crow, Jackie Evancho, Josh Groban, Katherine Jenkins, Annie Lennox, Kylie Minogue, Jessica Simpson and The Radio City Rockettes with a mix of current hits and holiday classics.

'The Lunchbox Theatre Series got a makeover this season,' said Florida Rep Education Director, Rachael Endrizzi. 'Not only are we performing onstage in the Historic Arcade Theatre, but we have a new lunch partner, The Morgan House -and we've added a whole new component with an interactive workshop that will really enhance each child's theatre experience. It is going to be an exciting year, and we're thrilled to open with How I Became a Pirate.'

'The New York Post was right,' said Producing Artistic Director Robert Cacioppo, 'this really is the most brilliant and most well constructed farce ever written. This play was Florida Rep's inaugural production in 1998 for a reason. Because it truly is a love letter to the theatre, and because our audiences love to laugh.'

'The New York Post was right,' said Producing Artistic Director Robert Cacioppo, 'this really is the most brilliant and most well constructed farce ever written. This play was Florida Rep's inaugural production in 1998 for a reason. Because it truly is a love letter to the theatre, and because our audiences love to laugh.'

This fall, the Whole Backstage Theatre is offering its young theatre-going community to a chance to experience a show all its own. PETER PAN, written by J. M. Barrie and adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller, will bring children of all ages a new and spectacular version of the timeless fairytale.

This fall, the Whole Backstage Theatre is offering its young theatre-going community to a chance to experience a show all its own. PETER PAN, written by J. M. Barrie and adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller, will bring children of all ages a new and spectacular version of the timeless fairytale.

This fall, the Whole Backstage Theatre is offering its young theatre-going community to a chance to experience a show all its own. PETER PAN, written by J. M. Barrie and adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller, will bring children of all ages a new and spectacular version of the timeless fairytale.

The Skokie Theatre Music Foundation presents 'Voice of America' on June 27th, 2010 at 7:00pm. 'Voice of America' is patriotic revue featuring America's favorite songs from World Wars I and II, the Korean and Vietnam years, and Operation Desert Storm. Performers include Jeanne Scherkenbach, Carolyn Wehner, Rachel Renee, Joel Kopischke and Matt Richardson.

The Skokie Theatre Music Foundation presents 'Voice of America' on June 27th, 2010 at 7:00pm. 'Voice of America' is patriotic revue featuring America's favorite songs from World Wars I and II, the Korean and Vietnam years, and Operation Desert Storm. Performers include Jeanne Scherkenbach, Carolyn Wehner, Rachel Renee, Joel Kopischke and Matt Richardson.

Florida Repertory Theatre announced the opening of Relatively Speaking, the next play in its 12th season, and one of the funniest ever written by England's favorite playwright, Alan Ayckbourn.

Legendary Actress Katharine Hepburn will be immortalized on a new series of postage stamps issued on May 12, 2010, as part of the Postal Service's Legends of Hollywood series.

Directed by Denise and Mitch Resler, 'A Christmas Story', is Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s. 'A Christmas Story' follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas.

Directed by Denise and Mitch Resler, 'A Christmas Story', is Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s. 'A Christmas Story' follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas.

Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce the opening of the thorny comedy, The Santaland Diaries as a Special Holiday Engagement running Dec. 10-31 in Florida Rep's NEW Studio Theatre. From the mind of satirist David Sedaris, this one-man tour-de-force stars Jason Parrish as David, a desperate, out of work writer in New York City who takes a job as an Elf in Macy's Santaland.

Last night, December 2, New York City residents and tourists enjoyed the 12th annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center,' featuring the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree, and star-studded talent performances. Co-hosted by NBC stars Jane Krakowski ('30 Rock') and Zachary Levi ('Chuck') and broadcast in high definition on NBC at 8pm EST, the star-studded tree lighting celebration will featured stars such as Michael Buble and Aretha Franklin, with a special appearance by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the starry excitement.

Despite rumors of a National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians Union strike, the 12th annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' will be held tonight, as scheduled.

NBC rolls out the holiday festivities on Wednesday, December 2 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) with the 12th annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' telecast, featuring the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree, and star-studded talent performances. Co-hosted by NBC stars Jane Krakowski ('30 Rock') and Zachary Levi ('Chuck') and broadcast in high definition, the star-studded tree lighting celebration will feature Michael Buble, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, The Roots, Shakira, and The Radio City Rockettes performing a mix of current hits and holiday classics from beautifully ornamented stages around Rockefeller Center in New York City.

NBC rolls out the holiday festivities on Wednesday, December 2 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) with the 12th annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' telecast, featuring the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree, and star-studded talent performances. Co-hosted by NBC stars Jane Krakowski ('30 Rock') and Zachary Levi ('Chuck') and broadcast in high definition, the star-studded tree lighting celebration will feature Michael Buble, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, The Roots, Shakira, and The Radio City Rockettes performing a mix of current hits and holiday classics from beautifully ornamented stages around Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Jo Dee Messina, Rod Stewart, Rob Thomas, Stefania Fernandez (Miss Universe), Stormi Bree Henley (Miss Teen USA), and The Muppets will join NBC's star-studded lineup for the 12th annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' special on Wednesday, December 2 (8pm-9pmET). This dazzling display of musical talent and the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree during the 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' telecast will be co-hosted by NBC stars Jane Krakowski ('30 Rock') and Zachary Levi ('Chuck') and broadcast in high definition. This holiday tree lighting celebration will also feature Michael Bubl, Aretha Franklin, Jose Feliciano, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, The Roots, Shakira, and The Radio City Rockettes performing a mix of current hits and holiday classics from beautifully ornamented stages around Rockefeller Center in New York City.