The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is pleased to announce the 2016 dates of its marquee festivals, events and exhibitions (highlights only, subject to change). Admission is FREE.
On December 1st at 7 pm at at Barnes & Noble located at 150 East 86th Street, Ann Hampton Callaway will perform selections from THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS, a new collection of Christmas songs interpreted by the multiplatinum-selling singer, Tony nominated actress, pianist and leading champion of the American songbook, with lyrics by two-time Emmy Award winner William Schermerhorn. Schermerhorn will join Callaway in the discussion, with Alex Rybeck on piano.
The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, THE MUSICAL. Performances begin on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 8:00pm and run through January 3, 2016.
Chance Theater is pleased to present its 12th annual production of the irreverent, raunchy and pitch black dark comedy ... The Eight: Reindeer Monologues. Written by Jeff Goode, directed by Resident Artist Alex Bueno. The Eight: Reindeer Monologues will perform December 4 through December 20 on the 2nd Stage at Chance Theater at Bette Aitken theater arts Center.
This week FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. Scroll down for details!
What: Happy Holidays When: Sunday, November 29, 2015 ~ 2:00 P.M. Where: Connor Palace (formerly The Palace Theatre in PlayhouseSquare) Featured Artists: Cleveland Pops Orchestra, Carl Topilow conductor Cleveland Pops Chorus, William Zurkey, director NEOS DanceTheatre Todd Meany, narrator ('Twas the Night Before Christmas) Dick Goddard, vocalist Tickets: Call 216-241-6000 or purchase online at HYPERLINK 'http://www.clevelandpops.com' www.clevelandpops.com Range: $12-16-20-30-37
A CELEBRATION OF THE BEST HOLIDAY COMMERCIALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD — Kevin Frazier ('Entertainment Tonight”) and Keltie Knight ('The Insider”) host this holiday celebration with a countdown of the 12 best holiday commercials ever – one for each of the 12 days of Christmas.
Tacoma Little Theatre is proud to present the hysterical holiday classic, A Christmas Story, directed by Jennifer York.
HOUSTON (October 29, 2015) – This December, the Houston Symphony will deck the concert hall with the sounds of holiday cheer to celebrate the festive time of year. Now in its 15th season, the annual Houston holiday tradition Very Merry Pops will once again delight audiences big and small with favorite holiday carols and the holiday classic Handel's Messiah also returns with full glorious choruses that tell the story of Christmas through the fine masterpiece. New this year is the live orchestral accompaniment to the film Home Alone to celebrate the movie's 25th anniversary.
ABC Family gives fans of Woody, Mike and the rest of the Disney•Pixar gang a big dose of the warm fuzzies with its yearly "Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas" programming celebration, airing Sunday, November 22 - Monday, November 30. ABC Family is becoming Freeform in January 2016.
Bay Area crooner Russ Lorenson returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with his 10th annual Christmas in San Francisco show on Friday, December 11 at 8 p.m. Backed by the 16-piece Kelly Park Big Band, Lorenson will present a swingin' evening of seasonal tunes sure to get you in the holiday spirit. The evening will also celebrate the release of Lorenson's new holiday album, 'In the Holiday Spirit.' Tickets for Russ Lorenson are $35 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.
There will almost be as much couture candy to see in the audience as there will be on the runway as Dallas fashionistas gather at FIRST SIGHT FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, The Dallas Opera's fantastic 2015-2016 Season kick-off event! The C. Vincent Prothro Lobby in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House will be transformed into a fashion venue complete with runway and Dallas' most glamorous models donning designs. Featured will be the latest from British luxury brand Mulberry, for which a boutique opened this year at NorthPark Center. The extravagant event is chaired by Ellen and Don Winspearwith Honorary chairs Mrs. Micki Rawlings and The Honorable Michael S. Rawlings; Mrs. Rawlings is also the luncheon chair.
On the heels of their Billboard Top 10 Classical Crossover album, Well-Strung returns to New Orleans with a world premiere holiday show featuring Varla Jean Merman. 'A Well-Strung Christmas' will have its world premiere at Cafe Istanbul on November 27, 28, and 29. The new show has been devised by Well-Strung, Mark Cortale and director Richard Jay-Alexander, and features the group's own unique pop-classical spin on some of the most beautiful and traditional holiday favorites. The new show hosted by Varla Jean Merman will feature holiday favorites like 'Silent Night' and irreverent newly-observed versions of songs like 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus' and 'Sleighride,' all the way to George Michael's 'This Christmas' and everything in between. For tickets and information please visit www.broadwaynola.com.
Today, the Broadway vet chats exclusively with BWW and explains why joining FINDING NEVERLAND was like 'jumping onto a speeding train'. The actor also gives us a preview of his next exciting project, the stage adaptation of TUCK EVERLASTING, heading to Broadway next April.
Julie Branam has the distinction of being the first Rockette ever to have directed and choreographed the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City. For the past 28 years, Julie has had a successful career performing as a Rockette as well as holding other various positions at the Music Hall.
CAIN + ABEL, the Wilbury Theatre's new production by Resident Playwright Ben Jolivet re-examines the familiar bible story of the two brothers, the role of god, legacy and relationships in a play that blends levity, philosophy and tragedy. The concept of the play is interesting and the story, which everyone already knows the ending of, is well punctuated with subtle jokes and moments of levity. Unfortunately, the execution leaves the play both underwhelming and over the top.
Costumes carefully selected from Angels' illustrious back catalogue are now on display at The Old Truman Brewery as part of the DRESSED BY ANGELS, 175 YEARS OF COSTUMES exhibition, running now through 3 January 2016.
HOMELESS AND HOW WE GOT THAT WAY -- a new play by Dan McCormick -- will be given its world-premiere this fall when Roust Theatre Company produces the play at the Access Theatre (380 Broadway, one block below Canal St.), with previews starting tonight, October 22 prior to a press opening October 25. James Phillip Gates directs.
ABC celebrates the joy of the holidays with special programming, including "It's Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown," "Toy Story 20th Anniversary Special" and an all-new series, "The Great Holiday Baking Show."
The Other Theatre Company (TOTC) and Artistic Director Carin Silkaitis are proud to present the second show of the company's 2015-2016 season Barney The Elf, by Company Member Bryan Renaud, directed by Artistic Director Carin Silkaitis, and choreographed by Company Member Tommy Rivera-Vega, December 2 - 20. There will be a preview on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. with opening night Thursday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. at The Greenhouse Theatre, 2257 N Lincoln Ave. The regular run schedule is Thursdays, Friday, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at http://greenhousetheater.org/barney-the-elf/. For more information, please visit theothertheatrecompany.com.
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