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Ariana Grande, Lucy Hale & More Set for 31ST ANNUAL DISNEY PARKS CHRISTMAS DAY SPECIAL Today
by TV News Desk - Dec 25, 2014


This holiday season, Disney will put a 'Frozen' twist on its 31st annual Christmas Day telecast, appropriately renamed the 'Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration,' airing Christmas morning TODAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014

Author Bill Burkett offers Three Free Christmas Stories
by BWW News Desk - Dec 24, 2014


As a FREE gift to readers, Bill Burkett offers up three Christmas stories from three of his short story collections -- 'A Santa Claus Story' fromPea-Green Boat, 'Christmas in Nassau' from Mean Grey Old Morning,and 'L.A. Christmas' from Newspaper Gypsy -- absolutely FREE to you.

BWW Exclusive: Wendell Ferguson isn't a Grinch, Just a Very Naughty Boy on 'Cranky Christmas'
by Dennis Kucherawy - Dec 23, 2014


Singer-guitarist Wendell Ferguson is the anti-Claus. And I was reminded how much I enjoy his Yuletied parodies earlier this month at the CBC taping of this year's Royal Canadian Air Farce New Year's Eve comedy special. Remember the kid in the horror movie 'The Omen' who turns out to be the anti-Christ? Gregory Peck checked the lad's scalp and found three sixes - the sign of the beast - in a circle? Well, if you were to check Wendell's scalp, you'd find three 'Hos' in a circle instead!

VIDEO: One Direction Performs Holiday Classic Using Classroom Instruments on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 23, 2014


One Direction stopped by the TONIGHT SHOW Music Room to perform 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town' with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots, using only classroom instruments. Check out the appearance below!

BWW Reviews: A Sweet Cocker Spaniel Angel Finds Courage in TWO WORLDS TOGETHER
by Ellen Dostal - Dec 23, 2014


In Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life, an angel in training named Clarence comes back to earth to earn his wings by helping one man recognize his value in the world. The beloved classic is a reminder to all adults that every man matters and every angel has his own special way of helping those in need.

KPFK Radio's 'Arts in Review' Kicks Off Holiday Drama Marathon Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2014


KPFK Radio's Arts in Review, Los Angeles's longest-running radio showcase on live theater and cabaret, presents its annual Holiday Drama Marathon, featuring the AIR Repertory Players under the direction of Irene Arranga, highlighted by the premiere of the Chanukah special, Dreidels and Donuts by Lynne Kadish and The Christmas Eve Truce, performed 100 years after the original World War I battlefield truce.

BWW Reviews: Holy Night! A New Dynamic Duo Is Born as Carole J. Bufford & Eric Yves Garcia Celebrate the Holiday Season with Delightful Show at the Laurie Beechman
by Billie Roe - Dec 22, 2014


At The Laurie Beechman Theatre last Thursday night, the new dynamic duo of Carole J. Bufford and Eric Yves Garcia performed their fun holiday show, A Christmas Carole & New Year's Yves, to a full house of adoring family, friends, and fans. They were the very picture of the perfect holiday host and hostess.

SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT Adds 1/2 Performance at Pasadena Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2014


Due to overwhelming demand, The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Elizabeth Doran, Executive Director) and Lythgoe Family Productions (LFP) have added a January 2, 2015 7:30pm performance of this year's Panto at the Playhouse SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT.

BWW Review: Winter Wonderful!! Live It Up Productions' ROCKIN' THE HOLIDAYS at The Desert Breezes Resort Is Holi-Dazzling!
by David Green - Dec 19, 2014


Move Over Radio City! Stand aside all you Las Vegas Production Shows!! Live It Up Productions' ROCKIN THE HOLIDAYS, playing now through December 28 at the JW Marriott Desert Breezes in Palm Desert, is the DEFINITIVE holiday extravaganza - and well worth the drive in from San Diego, Los Angeles and all points between. The multi-talented cast of twelve singers and dancers (many Broadway veterans) deliver one of the finest holiday production shows I have seen in two decades and, believe me, I have seen my share. It is technical perfection as well - truly a visual feast for the eyes.

'DARKNESS OF WINTER' Set for Playroom Theater This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2014


Eighteen actors and seven directors collaborate to present eight plays in one amazing night. The show titled, In the Darkness of Winter: A Medley of Thrilling Tales and Magical Memoirs features several intriguing one act plays by New York City playwright Michael Andrews, James Ferguson and Alex Broun. In the Darkness of Winter debuts this weekend, December 20th and December 21st at The Playroom Theater within the heart of New York City's theater district, Times Square

BAD THEATER FEST Set for Treehouse Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2014


Bad Theater Fest, created as a supportive, fun and open environment for artists, presents their first annual collection of holiday-inspired performances at Treehouse Theater, 154 W 29th St (b/t 6th and 7th Ave) - 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10001. The festive variety show takes place tonight, December 20, 9pm - 11pm. Tickets are $5 and available for purchase through treehousetheaternyc.com or badtheaterfest.com.

South Bend Symphony Orchestra's HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Set for This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2014


The South Bend Symphony Orchestra will ring in the holiday season with its annual Home for the Holidays performances at the Morris Performing Arts Center tonight, December 20 at 8:00 p.m. and tomorrow, December 21 at 2:30 p.m.

John Schneider and Tom Wopat's HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Album Hits Billboard Top 10
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2014


John Schneider and Tom Wopat -- the original stars of 'The Dukes of Hazzard' -- have hit the Billboard Top 10 with their new album Home for Christmas. For the week of December 20, the recording debuts at #10 on the 'Traditional Jazz' chart.

BWW Reviews: Grain of Sand's YOU CAN'T GET A DECENT MARGARITA AT THE NORTH POLE is Good Old-Fashioned Kitschy Christmas Fun
by Benjamin Tomchik - Dec 19, 2014


Grain of Sand's You Can't Get a Decent Margarita at the North Pole is the perfect present for anyone looking for good old-fashioned kitschy Christmas fun this holiday season.

KPFK Radio's Arts in Reviews' Holiday Drama Marathon Begins 12/23
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 19, 2014


KPFK Radio's Arts in Review, Los Angeles's longest-running radio showcase on live theater and cabaret, presents its annual Holiday Drama Marathon, featuring the AIR Repertory Players under the direction of Irene Arranga, highlighted by the premiere of the Chanukah special, Dreidels and Donuts by Lynne Kadish and The Christmas Eve Truce, performed 100 years after the original World War I battlefield truce.

VIDEO: Ariana Grande & Michael Buble Perform 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' on CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 19, 2014


Ariana Grande teamed up with with Michael Buble on his annual holdiay special MICHAEL BUBLE'S CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK, which aired Wednesday, December 17th on NBC.

Photo Flash: First Look at Pantochino's CHRISTMAS AT SANTA CLAUS STATION
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2014


Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., a professional non profit theatre company for family audiences, continues it's exciting new holiday musical 'Christmas at Santa Claus Station' at the Center for the Arts in Milford through December 28th. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

BWW Reviews: ELF is MAGICAL at San Francisco's Curran Theatre
by Linda Hodges and Nick Hodges - Dec 18, 2014


Get up off your couch; pass through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and head on down to the Curran Theatre to see everyone's favorite Elf - Buddy! This family friendly Christmas spectacular is going to bring the whole family into the holiday season with a hop skip and a Christmas carol with the whole cast of Elf. Playing now through December 28, Santa, Buddy and the whole cast of Elf are sure to bring Christmas joy to every girl and boy - and adults!

BWW Reviews: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL
by Cara Richardson - Dec 18, 2014


Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical opened at Tennessee Performing Arts Center on Tuesday night. Rudolph pranced into Nashville bringing Christmas spirit along with several recognizable friends like Hermy, Yukon Cornelius, Clarice, the Abominable Snowman, and, of course, Santa Claus. Based on the 1964 stop-motion animation Christmas special that still plays every year, Rudolph the Musical brings the joy of the television special to the stage, while still retaining all of its charm.

BWW Reviews: Crash Courses in Artistic Greatness from ART IN TIME and THE 21ST-CENTURY ART BOOK
by Patrick Kennedy - Dec 18, 2014


Two new books offer essential additions to any art lover's personal collection.

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