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The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents the exceptional a cappella ensemble Calmus from Leipzig's prestigious St. Thomas Church Choir School tonight, December 8th at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Pepper at the Fox Theatre on Friday, January 31st, 2014. Tickets went on sale to the public on Friday, December 6th at 12:00pm for $25 general admission.

The 'American Masters' documentary 'Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love' premieres Dec. 27 on PBS. Below, watch three new film extras, featuring interviews with Leslie Uggams, Christopher Walken, Raul Esparza, Kelli O'Hara, Kevin Cole and more!

For generations, Richmonders have been delighted by this magnificent holiday classic. Let The Richmond Symphony Chorus and The Richmond Symphony, conducted by Erin Freeman, surround you in the sounds of the season during Handel's Messiah! One night only-Today, December 6 - 7:30pm at the Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage.

Blue Note Jazz Club, the iconic Greenwich Village jazz and blues venue that offers live musical performances every night of the week, announces new show additions through February 2014.

Profiles in History, run by Joe Maddalena, is proud to announce the highlights from the upcoming Hollywood auction this December 21st, details are below.

With exclusive access to Hamlisch's personal archival treasure trove and complete cooperation from his family, Dramatic Forces and THIRTEEN's American Masters explore his prolific life and career in the series' Season 27 finale, Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love, premiering nationally Friday, December 27, 2013, 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings).

The Tibet House US 11th-Annual Benefit Auction will be held on Monday, December 16 at Christie's (20 Rockefeller Plaza) in New York. There will be many unique items available for theatre fans that benefit a fantastic cause - the Tibet House US and The Tibetan Community of New York and New Jersey.

King Center has added Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang, Michael Bolton and Moody Blues to its upcoming concert lineup, it was announced today. Check out all of the details below!

Toronto – Alexander Neef, General Director of the Canadian Opera Company, today released details of the company's new opera commission, Hadrian, composed by internationally acclaimed Canadian-American singer, songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright with libretto by award-winning Canadian actor, director and playwright Daniel MacIvor. Inspired by the Roman Emperor Hadrian and his love for Antinous, Hadrian is currently in development and is scheduled to open the COC's 2018/2019 mainstage season.

Like Enrico Caruso before him, Luciano Pavarotti extended his presence far beyond the limits of Italian opera. Quickly establishing his trademark rich sound as the great male operatic voice of the 20th century, he expanded his reach to stadium concerts and pop collaborations which brought him fame beyond measure. The 50th anniversary of the launch of Pavarotti's of meteoric international career is celebrated in Pavarotti: A Voice for the Ages, airing in December on THIRTEEN's Great Performances (check local listings). In New York, THIRTEEN will air the special tonight, November 30 at 6:30 p.m.

In Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre's 'The Republic, or My Dinner with Socrates,' playwright/director Vit Horejs dramatizes the historic role of the renowned philosopher with toga-clad puppets, shadow figures and live music. The play's world premiere will be presented by La Mama E.T.C. in association with GOH Productions from tonight, November 29 to December 15 in its First Floor Theater at 74A East Fourth Street.

The fifteen volume Lady Justice mystery/comedy series by award-winning author, Robert Thornhill, has received five new awards, bringing the total for the series to eleven. "Lady Justice and the Cruise Ship Murders" received a 'Five Star' award from Reader's Favorite and the Pinnacle Book Award from the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs for the 'Best New Mystery Novel' for the summer of 2013. Previous volumes receiving this award were "Lady Justice and the Sting,"" Lady Justice and Dr. Death," "Lady Justice and the Vigilante," "Lady Justice and the Candidate" and "Lady Justice and the Book Club Murders." "Lady Justice and the Assassin" received the 'Honorable Mention' designation from the Great Midwest Book Festival as well as a 'Five Star' award from Reader's Favorite. "Lady Justice and the Vet," the most recent release in the series, was also awarded the 'Five Star' designation from Reader's Favorite. "Lady Justice and the Vet" debuted with a #1 rank in Amazon's 'Cozy Mystery' and 'Humor' categories and rose to #18 in Amazon's 'Top 100.' Lee Ashford of Reader's Favorite writes; ''Lady Justice and the Vet' by Robert Thornhill is a poignant, faithfully accurate story, which could have been taken from today's headlines. Mr. Thornhill, with each new episode of the Lady Justice series, continues to surpass himself. Within the pages of 'Lady Justice and the Vet,' Robert Thornhill has presented a better, more realistic dissertation on the plight of All combat veterans, to whom we as a nation owe our all, than any I have seen anywhere else. Thornhill has brilliantly used a fictional comedic mystery story to force us to remove the blinders and take a peek at reality. 'Lady Justice and the Vet' should be required reading for every politician. ''Lady Justice and the Vet' takes aim at the atrocious mistreatment of our veterans who require far more and far better access to both physical and psychological restoration. It focuses on the high unemployment rate, the nightmares, the disabilities, and the lack of respect. Mr. Thornhill has an uncanny talent for bringing our attention to a serious problem while also entertaining and amusing us. Robert Thornhill's house will one day be a National Monument. Okay, maybe that's a little over the top, but he is a very good storyteller, and a very good writer. I anticipate with great relish each new release in his Lady Justice series. His writing is superlative, and his ability to inform and amuse, almost in the same sentence, makes him a consummate storyteller. However, don't take my word for it; buy one of his Lady Justice stories - it doesn't really matter which one - and see for yourself.'

Julien's Auctions, The Auction House to the Stars, has announced an exclusive media preview of unprecedented historical film value and in time for media tie-ins and interviews for the latest new movie release, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

The Broadway repertory season of Harold Pinter¹s NO MAN¹S LAND and Samuel Beckett¹s WAITING FOR GODOT opens today, November 24. Starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley and directed by Sean Mathias, this limited engagement repertory season plays through Sunday, March 2 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street).

The 'American Masters' documentary 'Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love' premieres Dec. 27 on PBS. Below, watch an exclusive trailer featuring musician-composer Hamlisch, Barbra Streisand, and others!

As the holidays draw near, The Granada Theatre is gearing up for a festive season with three back-to-back performances in December, through their Granada Theatre Concert Series and Upstairs at the "G." Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree with Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Phillip Claypool, and Dave Koz & Friends.

Paper Mill Playhouse will continue its 75th Anniversary Season with the classic Charles Dickens musical Oliver!, with a holiday 'twist' for the entire family. With a book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, Oliver! will be directed by Paper Mill Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee with original choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Oliver! will feature David Garrison (Fagin), best known for his role as Steve Rhoades on the hit television series Married...with Children, Betsy Morgan (Nancy), John Treacy Egan (Mr. Bumble), Jose Llana (Bill Sikes), David Hess (MR. Brownlow), Ethan Haberfield (Artful Dodger) and introducing Tyler Moran as Oliver. Oliver! will also feature 16 local boys from across the state of New Jersey who auditioned from a pool of over 200. Oliver! will play the Millburn, New Jersey theater from tonight, November 21 through December 29. The official press opening night is Sunday, December 1, 2013, at 7:00pm.

Authentic Brands Group has added to its celebrity roster, that already includes Marilyn Monroe, by acquiring the intellectual property of Elvis Presley and Graceland as well as Muhammad Ali.

For generations, Richmonders have been delighted by this magnificent holiday classic. Let The Richmond Symphony Chorus and The Richmond Symphony, conducted by Erin Freeman, surround you in the sounds of the season during Handel's Messiah! One night only-Friday, December 6 - 7:30pm at the Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage.