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59E59 Theaters has announced two additional shows to the Fall 2013 line up, coming in December.

Former Times journalist, playwright and author of the recently acclaimed novel The Notes of Doctor Newgate, Alan Franks, will premiere his new play A WORLD ELSEWHERE at Battersea's Theatre503. Set in an Oxford College in 1968, where Alan once studied alongside former US President Bill Clinton, A WORLD ELSEWHERE is a searing examination of the world on the brink of yet another war and the institutional politics of one of England's oldest universities. The production is directed by Sally Knyvette, director of Judgement at Nuremberg at the Tricycle Theatre, and will run from Tuesday 21 January 2014.

Like It Never Happened, the new album from Elizabeth & the Catapult, is set to be released January 21 on Scratchback Records with marketing and distribution provided by Thirty Tigers/RED.

Lincoln Center Theater, under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Andre Bishop, presents Bianca Amato, Shirine Babb, John Patrick Doherty, Austin Durant, Richard Easton,Francesca Faridany, Stephanie Fieger, Malcolm Gets, John Glover, Ben Horner, Ruy Iskandar, Brian d'Arcy James, Byron Jennings, Aaron Krohn, Jeremiah Maestas, Christopher McHale, Jonny Orsini,Sam Poon, Triney Sandoval, Nathan Stark, Daniel Sunjata, Patrick Vaill, Tyler Lansing Weaks, Derek Wilson, Ethan Hawke and Anne-Marie Duff in Shakespeare's MACBETH, directed by Jack O'Brien. Let's see what the critics had to say...

59E59 Theater has announced that renowned British chanteuse Barb Jungr makes her only NYC engagement of 2013 at 59E59 Theaters when she premieres her new show BARB JUNGR: DANCING IN THE DARK, accompanied on piano by Tracy Stark. BARB JUNGR: DANCING IN THE DARK begins performances on Sunday, December 22 for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 29. The performance schedule is Tuesday & Thursday at 7:15 PM; Friday - Saturday 5:15 PM & 8:15 PM; and Sunday at 7:15 PM. Please note, there is an added performance on Sunday, December 29 at 3:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Single tickets are $35 ($24.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.

The McAninch Arts Center (MAC), located at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, is pleased to announce its 2014 Grand Opening Season's Performance Series. The series is part of the MAC's 2014 Grand Opening season, marking the opening of the venue after a 14-month, $35 million renovation. The MAC's 2014 Grand Opening Season's Performance Series officially opens on Feb. 8 with a performance by Grammy Award-winner 'Keb Mo'. Additional programming for the MAC, including the MAC's new Patio Stage summer season and the MAC's 2014-15 season, the first complete season in the newly renovated venue, will be announced in spring 2014.

This week the top twelve sing their hearts out and get out of their comfort zone to try to get a spot in the top ten next week.

Sadie & The Hotheads - fronted by Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Elizabeth McGovern - have teamed up with the revolutionary direct-to-fan music platform PledgeMusic, for the release of their new studio album.

UnCovered: Sting and The Police will play Toronto's Koerner Hall this Monday, November 18, 2013. This tribute concert, which features such notable vocalists as Jackie Richardson, Thom Allison and others (including myself), has become known as a 'don't miss' event for lovers of music and/or theatre. A small number of tickets remain; please call 416-408-0208 to order or visit www.actingupstage.com

The 2013-2014 season marks the 40th anniversary of the performance career of the internationally celebrated Canadian dance artist Margie Gillis. In celebration, Montreal's Margie Gillis Dance Foundation launches a cross-Canada tour marking the illustrious four-decade career of the iconic dancer and choreographer, one of the country's most honoured artists.

Known just as much for his permed hair as he is for his animated performances and quick wit, comedian Katt Williams has been making his mark in Hollywood for over 10 years and now he'll be bringing his hilarious comedy to Las Vegas. The Katt is Back Tour will bring two nights of non-stop laughs to The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, November 9.

GRAMMY award-nominated and Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee, Gordon Lightfoot performs his '50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour' at The Colonial Theatre tonight, November 8 at 8pm.

The highly successful Arts & Ideas program at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) continues into 2014 with an array of fascinating thinkers, writers and entertainers.

City Lights Booksellers & Publishers announces November 2013 events.

Elizabeth & the Catapult will kick off her November residency at Rockwood Music Hall on Monday, November 11 playing shows on Novewmber 16, 18 and 25 at the venue. The band will be performing tracks from their new album Like It Never Happened which is due out on January 21 on Scratchback Records in conjunction with Thirty Tigers.

Columbia Records Columbia Records, in partnership with FX and Twentieth Century Fox Television, proudly presents the third installment of music to FX's highest rated series, Sons of Anarchy. The soundtrack, Songs of Anarchy Volume 3 features a collection of thirteen songs, including the return of the Forest Rangers and brand new recordings from cast members Maggie Siff and Golden Globe Winner Katey Sagal. Songs of Anarchy Volume 3 will be available Tuesday, December 3, 2013, with the pre-order available today. Fans who pre-order the album on iTunes will receive a new song weekly counting down to the album release (see below for full track listing).

The 2013-2014 season marks the 40th anniversary of the performance career of the internationally celebrated Canadian dance artist Margie Gillis. In celebration, Montreal's Margie Gillis Dance Foundation launches a cross-Canada tour marking the illustrious four-decade career of the iconic dancer and choreographer, one of the country's most honoured artists.

GRAMMY award-nominated and Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee, Gordon Lightfoot performs his '50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour' at The Colonial Theatre on Friday, November 8 at 8pm.

The inaugural edition of Hudson Valley Dance Festival transformed the Historic Catskill Point into a world-class arts venue on October 12, 2013, producing a captivating evening of dance for an enthusiastic, standing-room-only audience.