This holiday season DSI Comedy Theater is giving audiences weekly chances each week to relive their holiday stress with hilarious evenings of comedy. Beginning tonight, December 1 at 9 p.m., the comedy hot spot is running Love In The Time of Santa Claus, a sketch comedy revue. The show runs through December 22. Each show costs $12 with $10 tickets available for students. All shows take place at DSI Comedy Theater, 200 N. Greensboro Street, located in the Carr Mill Mall between Elmo's and Southern Rail. More information is available online at www.DSIcomedytheater.com.
ABC Family's '25 Days of Christmas,' cable's biggest programming event of the year, returns with 25 continuous days of holiday-themed entertainment for the whole family. From today, December 1 - 25, viewers can ring in the holidays with original movies, holiday specials and returning favorites.
Miracle On 34th Street, with Music By Doug Smith, Book and Lyrics by Vern Stefanic, is directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford, with musical direction by Leo P. Carusone at Westchester Broadway Theatre, running now through December 31, 2012. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE AT THE BIOGRAPH!, directed by ABT Ensemble member Marty Higginbotham, through December 30 at Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue. Tickets are on sale for $19-$49 through the box office or online. Photos from the production inside!
On Wednesday, December 5th, ABC's 'Good Morning America' will air a special performance from the cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY, the Broadway musical. The holiday musical began performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 7. The eight-week limited engagement runs through December 30.
One of Houston's most beloved holiday musical traditions, the Houston Symphony and the Houston Symphony Chorus will bring their annual Very Merry Pops concert back to Jones Hall on December 14, 15 and 16. Full of holiday cheer, Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski promises a line-up of favorite holiday melodies like "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "Jingle Bells," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Sleigh Ride" and even a few sing-alongs! Broadway's original Mary Poppins, Ashley Brown will bring vocal flair to holiday favorites along with the Houston Symphony Chorus and even Santa Claus himself.
Every year, Santaland in Macy's at Herald Square in the heart of Manhattan attracts floods of people who are willing to wait an hour (or more) in line for a few brief moments with Santa Claus. People young and old dream of having a moment like little Virginia O'Hanlon or Susan Walker, finding out that possibly Santa does really exist. Not to dissuade and disillusion those believers, David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES, adapted for stage by Joe Mantello, reveals the rabblerousing shenanigans that occur behind the scenes in Macy's annual holiday extravaganza.
Pop legend Barry Manilow will be back on Broadway in January, but between now and then he will present a series of six benefit concerts at Palm Desert's McCallum Theatre called "A Gift Of Love" with all proceeds benefiting 27 local (Coachella Valley) charities. He recently celebrated his 50th chart-topping hit on The Billboard Charts with "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" from his new holiday CD, The Classic Christmas Album. I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with the entertainment icon backstage at The McCallum and talk "all things Manilow". Here are a few excerpts from that interview.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra has announced that renowned opera star and Indianapolis native Angela Brown will co-host this year's annual holiday production of Duke Energy Yuletide Celebration with noted Broadway actor Ben Crawford, who starred on the Great White Way in Shrek the Musical. Brown will become the first host of Yuletide Celebration who was born and raised in this city.
CHRISTMAS BELLES, a delightful Holiday Comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, is the next offering of the season at Broadway Onstage Live Theatre when it opens tonight, November 30. Running Todays and Saturdays at 8pm through December 22, the production will also be offered during two special 2pm Sunday Matinees on Sunday, December 9 and Sunday, December 16.
The Young People's Theatre of Bay Street Players offers an original holiday musical for the whole family. This production is generously sponsored in part by the Marshall Financial Group of Mount Dora.
What started as friends having fun, singing around a piano, has blossomed into what promises to be a mirth filled and extraordinary production. Last night, I was invited to attend a rehearsal for The Country Playhouse's special holiday event YULETIDE CABARET. Walking into The Country Playhouse, the air was buzzing with holiday cheer and excitement. Even though it was just a rehearsal, the mood was set for a fantastic evening of holiday favorites, wondrous surprises, and delightful new Christmas themed songs.
ABC Family's '25 Days of Christmas,' cable's biggest programming event of the year, returns with 25 continuous days of holiday-themed entertainment for the whole family. Below, Tia Mowry brings you her favorite romantic moments from the upcoming holiday programming events!
Just in time for the holidays, Westchester Broadway Theatre (One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523) will present Miracle on 34th Street from tonight, November 29 through December 31. Based on a holiday tale written by Valentine Davies and made famous by the movie of the same name, Miracle On 34th Street has music composed by Doug Smith and book and lyrics by Vern Stefanic.
This holiday season, Tennessee Repertory Theatre will once again present the holiday cult classic and Nashville's newest holiday tradition, A Christmas Story, adapted by Phillip Grecian and based on the motion picture by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark. A Christmas Story runs December 1 - December 22 at TPAC's Johnson Theater (with preview performances tonight, November 29 and 30).
Nickelodeon brings holiday cheer to viewers with a brand-new live-action/CG TV movie, A FAIRLY ODD CHRISTMAS, premiering tonight, November 29, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). Starring Drake Bell (Drake & Josh) and Daniella Monet (Victorious), A FAIRLY ODD CHRISTMAS follows Timmy Turner as he travels around the world granting kids' wishes.
Matt Kopec brings real charm and charisma to the role of Buddy, making the role his own creation rather than a re-hashing of the infamous Will Farrell's film performance.
PETER PAN is a show that has been thrilling audiences young and old for years. The story is over 100 years old, yet it continues to attract many to see it and hear its story of lost youth and everyone's desire to never forget their own youth. Cathy Rigby is PETER PAN as it sweeps across the country with a great company.
Ballet in Cleveland has an official Cleveland Home. As of November 26, 2012, Ballet in Cleveland is now officially located at 1621 Euclid Avenue, right in the heart of PlayhouseSquare.
As the 2012 holiday season kicks into gear, top morning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" is helping viewers get into the spirit with festive programming throughout the coming month.
