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The Auditorium Theatre presents Thodos Dance Chicago on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. with the world premiere of Sono's Journey, choreographed by Founder and Artistic Director Melissa Thodos. This full company work artistically traces Japanese-American Sono Osato's path from her 1934 audition on the Auditorium Theatre stage that launched her dance career with Ballets Russe de Monte-Carlo at age 14, to her position today, at the age of 96, as one of the most inspirational, barrier-breaking artists in American Dance. Sono Osato and her family will be in attendance for this special performance. Ticket prices are $28-$68 and can be purchased online at AuditoriumTheatre.org, by phone at 312.341.2300, or in-person at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office (50 E. Congress Parkway). Discounted subscriptions to the Auditorium Theatre's 'Made in Chicago' Dance Series, which also includes Chicago Rhythm Fest (June 4) and Giordano Dance Chicago (June 11), are on sale now at AuditoriumTheatre.org.

For young people who love theatre, the Des Moines Community Playhouse offers three winter break workshops and three seven-week winter class sessions.

The New York Philharmonic will present two programs of film music in May 2016: a complete screening of Charlie Chaplin's CITY LIGHTS, May 19, 2016 - with the Orchestra performing Chaplin's score live, conducted by Timothy Brock, who restored the score for live performance - and Disney's FANTASIA, May 20-21, 2016 - in which selections from Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 will be screened as the Orchestra performs the music live, led by Assistant Conductor Joshua Gersen, in honor of Fantasia's 75th anniversary.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. The night of teen improv will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Dec. 12. Cost is $9. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and is available online at dmplayhouse.com.

Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse on Dec. 11 for 'The Little Engine That Could.' This story is part of the 2015-2016 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Friday, Dec. 11, at 9:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length. Admission is $6 per person, adults and children. Reservations are suggested and can be made online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.

Steve Punt, Charlie Condou and Philip Franks are set to star as The Narrator in The Rocky Horror Show UK Tour 2015/2016. The three actors will take on the iconic role during the new national tour of the show, which opens at Brighton's Theatre Royal on 17 December 2015, and also stars Diana Vickers, Paul Cattermole, Ben Freeman and Liam Tamne.

CSz Theater Chicago announces upcoming special holiday/winter programming in its 28th anniversary season - please add/update listings, and call for photos, media comps, and additional information:

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents a unique opportunity to interact with their Family Holiday Classic, 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.' Come to the Playhouse at 5:30 PM, Monday, Nov. 30, for a fun evening with the magical car used in the production.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Today, an alternative Today night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. The night of teen improv will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, tonight, Nov. 14. Cost is $9. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at dmplayhouse.com.  

Join the Des Community Moines Playhouse on Nov. 13 for 'The Emperor's New Clothes.' This story is part of the 2015-16 season of Today Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, today, Nov. 13, at 9:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 1:30 PM

The New York Philharmonic will present Rachmaninoff: A Philharmonic Festival, tonight, November 10-28, 2015, featuring 24-year-old Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov performing three of the composer's piano concertos and the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini over the course of three consecutive all-Rachmaninoff programs, each led by a different conductor: Cristian Macelaru (in his Philharmonic debut), Neeme Jarvi, and Ludovic Morlot.

Gorilla Tango Theater in Bucktown, Chicago has opened its doors to A Woman Alone by Dario Fo and Franca Rame, directed by India Duranthon, and starring Natalia Via. Performances will be November 5th, 12th, 19th, at 7pm and December 3rd at 8pm at Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60647. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door; to purchase tickets, please call 773-598-4549 or visit www.gorillatango.com.

Gorilla Tango Theater in Bucktown, Chicago has opened its doors to A Woman Alone by Dario Fo and Franca Rame, directed by India Duranthon, and starring Natalia Via. Performances will be November 5th, 12th, 19th, at 7pm and December 3rd at 8pm at Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60647. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door; to purchase tickets, please call 773-598-4549 or visit www.gorillatango.com.

'Eric Bentley's Brecht-Eisler Songbook,' the debut CD from soprano actress Karyn Levitt, will be available from Roven Records today, October 30.

The University of Washington School of Drama, under the leadership of Executive Director Todd London, is proud to announce its 75th Anniversary Season. This historic season will celebrate, honor, and build upon the School of Drama's deep connections to Seattle's theatre community and serve as a bridge between the School's rich history and its future.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. The night of teen improv will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Nov. 14. Cost is $9. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at dmplayhouse.com.  

Join the Des Community Moines Playhouse on Nov. 13 for 'The Emperor's New Clothes.' This story is part of the 2015-16 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Friday, Nov. 13, at 9:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length. Admission is $6 per person, adults and children. Reservations are suggested and can be made online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.

Gorilla Tango Theater in Bucktown, Chicago has opened its doors to A Woman Alone by Dario Fo and Franca Rame, directed by India Duranthon, and starring Natalia Via. Performances will be November 5th, 12th, 19th, at 7pm and December 3rd at 8pm at Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60647. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door; to purchase tickets, please call 773-598-4549 or visit www.gorillatango.com.

The New York Philharmonic will present Rachmaninoff: A Philharmonic Festival, November 10-28, 2015, featuring 24-year-old Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov performing three of the composer's piano concertos and the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini over the course of three consecutive all-Rachmaninoff programs, each led by a different conductor: Cristian Macelaru (in his Philharmonic debut), Neeme Jarvi, and Ludovic Morlot.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Today, an alternative Today night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. The night of teen improv will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, tonight, Oct. 10.

Each October, the Merchant's House Museum opens its doors for a series of 'spirited' events thematically built around its unusual reputation.

Santa Barbara, CA — The Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra will open its 37th season with a compelling program of works by Schumann, Mendelssohn, and Stravinsky, including the latter's incandescent Firebird Suite (1919 version), at Santa Barbara's historic Lobero Theatre on October 3. Also featuring Schumann's Symphony No. 4 in D Minor and Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, the concert will begin at 7:30 pm. Subscription and single-ticket sales are underway.   

The Des Moines Playhouse presents 'The Princess and the Pea,' Today, Oct. 2. This story is the first in the 2015-16 season of Today Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, today, Oct. 2, at 9:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length. Tickets are $6 per person, adults and children, and seating is reserved. Reservations are suggested and can be made online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office. Guests can purchase season tickets -- one ticket to each of the eight shows -- for just $42.

Gorilla Tango Theatre presents the world premiere of Ryan Brown's Mana and Her Underground Family, running Wednesdays in October at 9:30pm, at 1919 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60647. Tickets are $12; to purchase, call 773-598-4549 or visit gorillatango.com