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Exactly 125 years from when the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University opened its doors in 1889, the National Historic Landmark, led by Board Chairman Melvin L. Katten and Executive Director Brett Batterson, celebrates its milestone 125th Anniversary with a special performance, 'Living the History -- 125 Years of the Auditorium Theatre' tonight, December 9, 2014.

Sundance Institute announced today the films selected to screen in the out-of-competition Premieres and Documentary Premieres sections, as well as the selections for a new Special Events section and participants for two panels, at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The Festival is the centerpiece of the year-round public programs for the Institute, which also hosts 24 residency labs and grants more than $2.5 million to independent artists each year.

On the Series Finale of HBO's THE NEWSROOM titled 'What Kind of Day Has It Been', a sudden death leads Will and Mac (Emily Mortimer) to ponder the milestones that transformed the newsroom, and look ahead towards ACN's uncertain future.

Dopo East, the popular Italian Restaurant on the Upper East Side of New York City announces some exciting news about their Wine Room and new Executive Chef, Guiseppe Moschiano.

Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Columbus Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.

Just in time for the holiday season, Wreath Interpretations celebrates its 32nd anniversary with more wreaths than ever before. A holiday custom at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, this show puts an imaginative spin on the traditional symbol that has roots in antiquity. The exhibition opens to the public on Friday, December 5, 2014 and remains on display through January 7, 2015. An opening ceremony will be held in the gallery on Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., with remarks from NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP. Among the exhibitors are fine artists, designers, horticulturalists, and NYC Parks' former blacksmith.

Z2 Entertainment presents 40 Oz to Freedom -- Sublime Tribute Band with Rally Around the Family (Plays Rage Against the Machine) at the Fox Theatre tonight, November 29th, 2014.

a musical of Gertrude Stein is an inspired new musical about the brilliant American expatriate writer, Gertrude Stein and her passion for life, language and the thrill of romantic love.

Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Columbus Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 25th.

It's been said that most people go to their graves with their best music still inside of them. Liz Kennedy, a Bay Area singer-songwriter with a true 'force of nature' voice, is in the enviable position of having the sage wisdom and life experience to delve into the deepest darkest chasms of her soul and share with us her innermost thoughts and secrets.

Bobby Flay hosts all-star special Thanksgiving at Bobby's this holiday season, complete with favorite recipes, delicious tips and expert culinary advice to help viewers prepare for their own upcoming feast.

Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside and American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble, present the return of the critically acclaimed It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!, directed by Marty Higginbotham on the mainstage of the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., November 23 - December 28. "Pink Previews," where tickets sales benefit the Lynn Sage Foundation for breast cancer research, are Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The press/opening night performance is Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2:30 p.m. Check out a first look below!

Enjoy the culinary arts of great New York City chefs on Thanksgiving Day. Broadwayworld.com has 8 wonderful restaurant recommnedations for you to enjoy.

Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside and American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble, are proud to announce the return of the critically acclaimed It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!, directed by Marty Higginbotham on the mainstage of the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., November 23 - December 28.

After 16 years, the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University welcomes back Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) to Chicago as part of its 125th Anniversary Season celebration, this weekend, November 21 - 23, 2014.

The O'Shaughnessy presents TU Dance as the celebrated dance company opens its 11th performance season with a world premiere work by renowned Icelandic choreographer Katrín Hall, commissioned by The O'Shaughnessy.

Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside and American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble, have announced the Chicago premiere of Yankee Tavern, by Steven Deitz and directed by Joanie Schultz, February 20 - March 22, 2015 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.

A NIGHT LIKE THIS by Alexander Sage Oyen was presented on November 15 at 54 Below, and BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below!

- This holiday season, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents the 20th Anniversary production of its popular one-hour version of A Christmas Carol. Enhanced with traditional carols, this classic Charles Dickens tale is on stage for just 10 performances from Dec. 6-22.