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With each passing year and with each new offering, Vasterling and the other powers-that-be at Nashville Ballet gain new admirers for their troupe, whose skills are confidently and expertly highlighted by the choices made in regard to the company's repertoire. Clearly, Nashville Ballet has gained stature with its beautiful and much-lauded treatment of the classics, but it may well be contemporary offerings, such as those included in American Originals, that more assuredly showcase the company's extraordinary depth. Quite honestly, the panache with which each performance is delivered is awe-inspiring - and certain to lift the collective spirit and ward off even the most frigid temperatures.

With the strains of 'Auld Lang Syne' mere moments away, minds are apt to be caught up in reflection, remembering the year now ending as a new one awaits just over the horizon. Certainly that's what I've been doing lately, looking back over the past year in Nashville theatre as I pencil in dates in my new 2010 (Here's a question to ponder: Is it 'two thousand ten' or 'twenty ten'...think about it and get back to me) calendar for the shows set to open in the months ahead.

GUSTAFER YELLOWGOLD'S SHOW - a multimedia 'musical moving storybook' concert experience for all ages - will greet 2010 in NYC with a 'Happy New Year!' show for all ages at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9 as part of the House of Kids Series at The Fillmore at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Plaza, NYC.

Nashville Ballet ushers in the holiday season in glorious style with its revival of artistic director Paul Vasterling's visionary re-interpretation of The Nutcracker, onstage at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall through December 20. More accurately referred to as Nashville's Nutcracker, Vasterling's epic work is a joyous, colorful Christmas card to the people of Music City who have embraced it with their customary warmth and rewarded it with their own glowing accolades.

It's time to do the 'Time Warp' again! The NonProphet Theater Company presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW by Richard O'Brien as the third show in their 2009 season just in time for Halloween.

St. Louis Actors' Studio, continuing its third season, is honored to participate in the Missouri History Museum's Performing Arts Series with A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS. Robert Bolt's classic Tony Award-winning play tells the true story of 16th century Chancellor of England Sir Thomas More. A religiously devout man of conscience, More objected to King Henry VIII's break from the Catholic Church - a decision that led to his prosecution.

Since its preeminence among the city's artistic entities became de facto, Nashville Ballet has consistently launched the real artistic season in Music City each year -- and with the return of Giselle to the company's program after a seven-year hiatus, the 2009-2010 season is off to a rousing start. One of the most beloved works from the classical repertoire, Giselle is a challenging undertaking for any company, but thanks to the vision of artistic director Paul Vasterling, Nashville Ballet's production is a visual feast, featuring stunning costumes, evocative lighting and gorgeous scenery.

It's time to do the 'Time Warp' again! The NonProphet Theater Company presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW by Richard O'Brien as the third show in their 2009 season just in time for Halloween.

It's time to do the 'Time Warp' again! The NonProphet Theater Company presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW by Richard O'Brien as the third show in their 2009 season just in time for Halloween.

Love and Honor take center stage in St. Louis Actor's Studio third season 2009-10 season includes something for everyone.

The Gallery Players presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, with a book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan, new Music by Jeannine Tesori, new Lyrics by Dick Scanlan. The zany 1920's musical that won the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical is directed by director of last season's The Wild Party, Neal Freeman.

The Gallery Players continues its rich 'Broadway in Brooklyn' tradition this January with Thoroughly Modern Millie! Just named one of The Brooklyn Papers' 90 to watch in 09, The Gallery Players will be dancing the Charleston into 2009 with the zany 1920's musical that won the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical - January 31-February 22, 2009.

The Gallery Players presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, with a book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan, new Music by Jeannine Tesori, new Lyrics by Dick Scanlan. The zany 1920's musical that won the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical is directed by director of last season's The Wild Party, Neal Freeman.

The Gallery Players continues its rich 'Broadway in Brooklyn' tradition this January with Thoroughly Modern Millie! Just named one of The Brooklyn Papers' 90 to watch in 09, The Gallery Players will be dancing the Charleston into 2009 with the zany 1920's musical that won the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical - January 31-February 22, 2009.