Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 205TH season with an all-new production of Broadway's family musical, ELF. Based on the Hollywood hit, and directed and choreographed by Marc Robin, this production will bring the Sparklejollytwinklejingley to Philadelphia audiences this holiday season. ELF began previews on November 5th, opens on November 13th and runs through January 5th on the WST Mainstage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
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by Caryn Robbins -
Anticipation for the biggest shopping day of the year is building in an all-new episode of "South Park" titled "Black Friday," premiering Wednesday, November 13 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. Get a sneak peek below!
by Tyler Peterson -
The Possum Point Players and director Charlie Meyer of Lewes are busy readying their upcoming holiday show, Christmas Belles, written by prolific playwrights Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten.
by Tyler Peterson -
NiCori Studios and Productions in association with Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center announces a new installment of the monthly concert series, 'Music at the Mansion', on Sunday, November 24, at 3pm. Performers include Carol Erickson, Warren Schein, and Garry Novikoff. The featured performer in the 'Young Musician Moment' will be Dean Schansinger.
by Robert Diamond -
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ In recognition of National Young Readers Week Nov. 11-15, Pizza Hut and its BOOK IT! Program is challenging students, parents and principals across the country to "Read Your Heart Out" in an effort to raise awareness for the importance of literacy among young people.
by Tyler Peterson -
The '2013 MTV EMA' music party ship kicked off in New York City and then landed in Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome on Sunday, November 10th during a special U.S. telecast, and it was a night to remember! As promised by intergalactic MC Redfoo of LMFAO, the '2013 MTV EMA' was a ridiculously fun musical extravaganza that featured eye-popping performances and celebrated the hottest artists from around the globe.
by Iris Moebius -
Bollywood - The Show kehrt nach Berlin zuruck und begeistert mit einer noch großeren, noch bunteren und noch aufwendigeren Produktion als je zuvor. Die Erfolgsshow entfuhrte weltweit bereits unzahlige Zuschauer aus uber 20 Landern in die bunten Traumwelten Indiens und sorgte u. a. in Paris, Wien, Barcelona und Rom fur volle Hauser. An seiner Deutschlandpremiere 2006 in Berlin wurde die Show ebenso von Kritik und Publikum euphorisch gefeiert wie zuletzt im Londoner West End, wo sie fur drei ausverkaufte Gastspielreihen sorgte.
by Christina Mancuso -
Acclaimed television producer and author, Richard Crystal, will appear at Barnes and Noble at 2289 Broadway New York on Friday, November 8th at 7pm. Mr. Crystal's A Reign Supreme is structured after famous jazz musician John Coltrane's A Love Supreme, and tells of one man's journey from the streets of New York to the wilds of Africa as he discovers the true meaning of family and love.
by Tyler Peterson -
The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's preschool music group, and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are giving fans the opportunity to see them live as they hit the road again for 60 performances on their nationwide concert tour. The live concert comes to Pittsburgh's Benedum Center on November 21, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets start at $32.75 and may be purchased at the Box Office at Theater Square (655 Penn Avenue), online at www.TrustArts.org, or by calling (412) 456-6666. To purchase group tickets, please call group sales (412) 471-6930. This event is part of the Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series.
by Caryn Robbins -
It's been 10 years since Dane Cook, then a young comedian rising in the ranks of the comedy world, released “Dane Cook: Harmful if Swallowed.”
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Cape Rep Theatre presents RUBY TUESDAY, written and directed by Gip Hoppe tonight, November 7 through December 8, 2013; Wednesdays at 7 pm, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm, Saturday November 30 at 2 and 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm (There are no performances November 10, 27 or 28).
by Tyler Peterson -
The much beloved Chicago tradition of the presentation of THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER returns to Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, previewing November 27, opening Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m., and running through December 29, 2013. The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming musical story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas spirit. Hailed as 'A sacred part of a Chicago Christmas!' by The Chicago Tribune, the production features a powerful, moving story, an exquisite score of original music and traditional holiday favorites, and a company of 25 actors and musicians. The production is helmed by the Jeff-award winning team of L. Walter Stearns (Director), Eugene Dizon (Musical Director) and Brenda Didier (Choreographer).
by Caryn Robbins -
Multi-platinum GRAMMY nominated group Fall Out Boy will kick off the fifth annual TeenNick HALO Awards with a live outdoor performance atop the Hollywood Palladium marquee in Los Angeles, Calif., while teen pop star Austin Mahone will take the stage on Sunday, Nov. 17.
by Tyler Peterson -
For the week of October 28, 2013, driven by Friday's and Sunday's all new line ups, Disney Channel ranked as TV's #1 Total Day network for the 125th consecutive week among Kids 6-11 (517,000/2.2 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (486,000/2.0 rating), representing nearly two-and-a-half years at #1 in the target kid demographics (dates back to week of 6/13/11).
by Caryn Robbins -
Babysitter to a billionaire, scamming brothers and storytelling comedians: these are just a few of the concepts featured in the new development slate from Comedy Central's CC:Studios, as announced today by Allison Kingsley
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The Kennedy Center presents the world premiere production of Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play! in the Family Theater from November 23 to December 31, 2013. Commissioned by the Kennedy Center, the play is written by six-time Emmy Award-winner and popular children's book author Mo Willems and directed by Jerry Whiddon, with music by Deborah Wicks La Puma. The production features a live, four-piece band on stage. Press opening performance is Saturday, November 23 at 4pm. The performance on Saturday, December 28 at 11am is sensory-friendly. Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play! is recommended for ages 4 and up.
by Tyler Peterson -
Sachi Parker will perform this two-act one-woman play, written by herself and playwright Frederick Stroppel, at an invitation-only reading at the National Arts Club on Monday November 18th.
by Rosie Hertzman -
Discovery Communications and Parragon, Inc. have announced the publication of TLC Kitchen: 150 Timeless Recipes From Our Family To Yours. The cookbook serves up delicious, easy-to-make recipes from a variety of chefs, featuring contributions from stars of TLC's most popular series.
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Paramount Pictures, with exclusive partners AMC Theatres and Fandango, is announcing a 'SUPERTICKET' offering on 'ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES.'The SUPERTICKET screenings give fans a chance to see the film two days early, ahead of its U.S. debut on December 20 th.
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Josh Hutcherson, Queen Latifah, Chris Paul and Shay Mitchell join creator, host and executive producer Nick Cannon in honoring four exceptional teens in the fifth annual TeenNick HALO Awards.
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