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Popcorn Hat Players present THE GOLDEN GOOSE from tonight, November 6-23 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m., and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

The Barbican today announced a stellar program of events for spring and summer 2014, pushing the boundaries of all major art forms for its diverse audiences. This new program builds on the most successful year ever for the Barbican, with attendances for events at the Centre exceeding 1 million for the first time, an increase of 36% on 2011/12. In this Olympics year, box office receipts also rose 33%, and the Barbican's commercial income increased by 35%.

MIAMI, Oct. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Since being founded in 1964, Alfaguara has supported Spanish literature and Latin America, building a two-way street for published works on either side of the Atlantic, and it was with this vision that the Alfaguara Novel Prize was born. The prize has subsequently established itself as a benchmark for quality literary awards given to an unpublished work written in Spanish. Its prestige throughout the Spanish-speaking world means that winning works enjoy international distribution, reaching over 400 million Spanish-speakers. The winner is published simultaneously in Spain, Latin America and the U.S., as well as being concurrently distributed in 19 Spanish-speaking countries.

Fashion fans waiting on pins and needles to know the Season 12 victor of Lifetime's Emmy Award-nominated hit Project Runway (#ProjectRunway) need wait no more!

The most wonderful time of the year is underway as rehearsals begin this week for Goodman Theatre's A Christmas Carol, 'a joyous present for the entire family' (Chicago Sun-Times), in its 36th annual production. Directing the holiday favorite for the first time, Henry Wishcamper's production features all-new on stage magic-set elements, special effects and more. The cast of 27 (below, includes 14 new and 13 returning cast members) stars Larry Yando, who most recently appeared in Mary Zimmerman's production of The Jungle Book as Shere Khan, in his sixth turn as Ebenezer Scrooge and 8-year-old Matthew Abraham as Tiny Tim for the second year. A Christmas Carol runs November 16 - December 28 in the Goodman's Albert Theatre.

Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through November 17, plus new shows through January 2014. Details below!

Usher in the holiday season with Popcorn Hat Players' unique brand of a yuletide tale. Help Tinker the Elf and a crazy cast of characters assist Santa find his lost bag of toys. Start the season off with PHP and make the season merry!

Yoshi's San Francisco has announced its updated calendar for club and restaurant through November 10, plus new shows through January 2014. Details below!

Popcorn Hat Players will present 'BEAUTY AND THE BEAST', December 4-21, playing Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

Fred Hammond has assembled the biggest names in their musical genres with The United Tenors for the Everybody Get Up Tour in support of the recent release of soulful 70's inspired album, United Tenors: Hammond, Hollister, Roberson, Wilson. The United Tenors join forces with special guest Pastor Alyn E. Waller of ENON Tabernacle Baptist Church for one exclusive Philadelphia performance blending R&B and Gospel sounds in the KimMel Center's Verizon Hall tonight, September 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Fred Hammond has assembled the biggest names in their musical genres with The United Tenors for the Everybody Get Up Tour in support of the recent release of soulful 70's inspired album, United Tenors: Hammond, Hollister, Roberson, Wilson. The United Tenors join forces with special guest Pastor Alyn E. Waller of ENON Tabernacle Baptist Church for one exclusive Philadelphia performance blending R&B and Gospel sounds in the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall on Sunday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Popcorn Hat Players Presents THE GOLDEN GOOSE from November 6-23 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m., and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

From tonight, September 5-15, 2013, Houston Ballet launches its 44th season with a mixed repertory program of premieres by emerging and established choreographers. Famed choreographer James Kudelka will create a new work for the company. British master and Houston Ballet's associate choreographer Christopher Bruce's Intimate Pages will have its Houston Ballet premiere. World premieres by Garrett Smith and Melissa Hough round out the program.

Popcorn Hat Players will present LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD on September 18 - October 12, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m., and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

From September 5-15, 2013, Houston Ballet launches its 44th season with a mixed repertory program of premieres by emerging and established choreographers. Famed choreographer James Kudelka will create a new work for the company. British master and Houston Ballet's associate choreographer Christopher Bruce's Intimate Pages will have its Houston Ballet premiere. World premieres by Garrett Smith and Melissa Hough round out the program.

The Michael Schimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Pace University today announced its 2013|2014 Pace Presents Season, under the Executive Direction of Martin I. Kagan, is a world-class performing arts series with an emphasis on music superstars from around the globe, charismatic and innovative dance performances, stunning opera stars in recital and spectacular contemporary cabaret. The Pace Presents season begins on September 21 with a big band tribute to the late, great lounge legend Esquivel from Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica, culminating onJune 1 with the reunion performance of Tina Croll and Jamie Cunningham'sdance/theatre piece From the Horse's Mouth.

Proctors recently signed a five-year commitment with Cirque Eloize. Proctors joined Cirque Eloize to become the summer home for their productions during the month of August. In addition to performances, Cirque Eloize will be hosting summer camps at the Proctors School of the Performing Arts for children interested in this exciting discipline.

Popcorn Hat Players will present 'SNOW WHITE AND THE TWO DWARFS', today, July 10 - August 17, running Todays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. A classic tale with a Popcorn Hat twist. You've never seen dwarfs like these before!

For the 12th season of Lifetime's Emmy(R)-nominated reality-competition series PROJECT RUNWAY, (#ProjectRunway), die-hard 'FAN-addicts' of the hit program will experience the show like never before when it premieres on Thursday, July 18, at 9pm ET/PT.

Popcorn Hat Players will present 'SNOW WHITE AND THE TWO DWARFS', July 10 - August 17, running Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. A classic tale with a Popcorn Hat twist. You've never seen dwarfs like these before!

Wolf Trap will present Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers Featuring Edie Brickell, Counting Crows with Special Guest The Wallflowers, and more this week. All Shows at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182.

With Ellis Island still recovering from the devastating damage of Hurricane Sandy and despite a storm that whipped through New York Harbor with hail and winds that toppled trees, the 27th National Ethnic Coalition of Organization's annual Medal of Honor Gala went off with military precision on historic island thanks to the efforts of NECO Chairman Nasser J. Kazeminy and his hardworking staff. BroadwayWorld has photos from the celebration below!

With Ellis Island still recovering from the devastating damage of Hurricane Sandy and despite a storm that whipped through New York Harbor with hail and winds that toppled trees, the 27th National Ethnic Coalition of Organization's annual Medal of Honor Gala went off with military precision on historic island thanks to the efforts of NECO Chairman Nasser J. Kazeminy and his hardworking staff. BroadwayWorld has photos from the celebration below!

MTV's 'Sneak Peek Week' rolls on tonight as a part of the week-long celebration of the Summer Blockbuster Movie season, with the new film 'The To Do List.' Stars Aubrey Plaza and Scott Porter will be onsite to introduce an exclusive clip from the film at 11:00 p.m. ET on MTV and immediately following treat fans to an extended live Q&A with MTV News' Josh Horowitz on MTV.com. Those at home can get in on the action via Twitter using the @MTVNews handle, hash tag #MTVSneak or submit their questions for the cast online via MTV.com.

On tonight's LATE SHOW, resident host, David Letterman, ripped into the TONIGHT SHOW host switch-up. Check out the preview clip of Letterman weighing in on the Jay Leno-Jimmy Fallon switch-up below!