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A Twisted Christmas Carol marks Doug Engalla's eighth production as Director at The Group Rep. Doug has worked with Phil Olson since 1997 on a number of productions, including five World Premieres in the Don't Hug Me series (most recently, as director of Don't Hug Me, We're Family in 2018), as well as the 2016 World Premiere of A Nice Family Christmas (featuring Tony Award-nominated actor, Marcia Rodd) at The Group Rep. A Twisted Christmas Carol is Doug's sixth World Premiere as Director with Phil Olson. Doug's cast of Phil Olson's A Nice Family Gathering - also in 2016 at The Group Rep - earned a Best Ensemble, Small Theatre nomination from the NAACP Theatre Awards. Doug's previous directing project at the Group Rep was for Neil Simon's Rumors in 2018. He is preparing to open A Twisted Christmas Carol this Sunday December 15. You have such a great rapp

Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) has announced the recipient of the 2019-20 Cage Cunningham Fellow, lighting designer Jennifer Tipton. This is the fourth award of BAC's distinguished fellowship established in 2015 to support artists who embody John Cage and Merce Cunningham's commitment to artistic innovation.

COME FROM AWAY, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical warming Boston audiences now through November 17, is just the uplifting human tonic we need during these difficult and divided times. Charming, witty, heart-breaking but ultimately inspiring, COME FROM AWAY is the remarkable story of the 9000 Newfoundlanders who welcomed 7000 strangers with open hearts and open arms when 38 planes from around the globe were suddenly diverted to their airport in Gander on September 11, 2001. The opening number is a rousing Celtic-influenced a?oeWelcome to the Rock,a?? and it couldn't be a more apt introduction to the people, the spirit, and the comfort that greeted terrified passengers from 95 different countries stranded a?oein the middle of nowherea?? on their way from one corner of the world to another.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts announce that Goat on a Boat will present shows on November 30 and December 21 at 11 am. Tickets are on sale through goatonaboat.org. They are not for sale at the Box Office at Bay Street Theater.

Join renowned philanthropist and changemaker Malin Burnham, along with Reality Changers' board, staff, students, and supporters, for 'An Evening of Gratitude with Malin Burnham.' This lively gathering, filled with community, celebration, and hope will take place on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 5:30 PM at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. 'The evening will celebrate those that have changed the reality of San Diego's young people and are most emblematic of Malin Burnham's motto 'Community Before Self',' says Kimberley Phillips Boehm, Chair of the Board. 'All event proceeds fund the programs at Reality Changers, which for over 18 years have transformed lives by providing youth from disadvantaged backgrounds with the academic support, financial assistance, and leadership training to become college graduates.' Event attendees will enjoy live entertainment, a Fireside Chat with Malin Burnham, plentiful food, a hosted bar, and inspirational stories from the program's positively transformed students. The evening will also include the introduction of new President and CEO, Tamara Y. Craver. Individual tickets are priced at $50. All ages welcome. To purchase tickets or more event information, please visit https://realitychangers.org/malin. To become an event sponsor, contact the event staff of Reality Changers at (619) 516-2222 or events@realitychangers.org. About Malin Burnham: Renowned philanthropist and changemaker Malin Burnham represents the best of serving San Diego while sharing his motto of 'Community Before Self.' Burnham has long been active as a businessperson in the insurance and real estate fields in San Diego, while also contributing to the community as a vibrant philanthropic citizen who embodies the ideals of the California State University. He has chaired nine major non-profits and has co-founded 14 organizations during his career - most providing direct benefit to San Diego, the state, and the nation. In the sports world, he has been a world-recognized sailor for five decades and is also a former partner/owner of the San Diego Padres. About Reality Changers: Reality Changers, a college preparatory organization based in San Diego, transforms lives by providing youth from disadvantaged backgrounds with the academic support, financial assistance and leadership training to become college graduates. Founded in 2001 by Christopher Yanov, the non-profit started out with just four students and a $300 budget. Now, Reality Changers has expanded to serve 2,500 program graduates while helping them earn nearly $160,000,000 in gift aid. For additional information on Reality Changers' wide-ranging, community-based programs, please visit www.RealityChangers.com.

'The question is the sequence of events leading from the jewel-case at one end, to the stomach of a goose at the other.' Sherlock Holmes is speaking to Dr. Watson as they begin an investigation that might save an innocent man from prison.

Kekene XIII - The Gathering 2019, a weekend-long celebration of Ivory Coast drum and dance, will have a limited engagement run from Saturday November 9 thru Sunday November 10 in NYC. The production features an evening of dance and drum spectacle at JKO High School,120 West 46th Street, NY, NY, followed by Sunday dance and drum workshops by West African instructors at the National Black Theater at 2031 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY.

The 16th annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival has been announced, featuring twelve days of music, stories, theatre, poetry, cultural celebrations, films, dance, readings, forums, workshops, discussions, gallery exhibits, mixed media, art talks, history talks and history walks.

Cincinnati's Vocal Arts Ensemble (VAE) returns for its 40th- anniversary season with four unique concert programs in three historic venues: Christ Church Cathedral, St. Rose Church, and Memorial Hall, the VAE's permanent home. 

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & Mccoy Rigby Entertainment present the West Coast Premiere of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL, book by Dan Remmes, music by Neil Berg, lyrics by Nick Meglin, (Adapted from the Warner Bros. motion picture written by Mark Steven Johnson), additional orchestrations by Phil Reno, choreography by Michele Lynch, musical direction by Benet Braun and direction by Matt Lenz.

Beyond belief lies the heart of science fiction and this fall, fans of the genre will assemble at the inaugural Dystopia Sci-Fi Con, a new interactive event featuring a cinematic lineup of sci-fi, cyberpunk, virtual reality, and future noir alongside special guests, panels, exhibitors, and more. The gathering will also host the first half of The 8th Annual Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival, a thriving platform for independent film in honor of acclaimed novelist Philip K. Dick. A number of celebrated actors, filmmakers, and speakers will appear including David Brin, Barney Burman, Elizabeth Karr, Julianna Robinson, Tim Russ, Saku Sakamoto, M.D. Selig, and John Alan Simon. Held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the event will run from November 8-10, 2019.

San Francisco Playhouse announced casting for the Bay Area premiere of Dance Nation, Clare Barron's award-winning play about pre-teen competitive dancers. Becca Wolff will direct the Playhouse production, with choreography by Kimberly Richards.

Everyone has a 9/11 story. Where were you? Megan McGinnis and the touring cast of COME FROM AWAY are bringing their story to New Orleans this week and you can bet I will be there! Keep reading to hear from Megan about her journey in show business and what makes COME FROM AWAY so special.

Baryshnikov Arts Center presents Estado Vegetal (Vegetative State), an exuberant and polyphonic one-woman show written and directed by Manuela Infante,one of the most prolific voices in contemporary Chilean and Latin American theater (May 2-3).

Now celebrating the 24th anniversary in Houston and the 27th season since its inception in Brussels, Belgium, Dance Salad Festival promises another gathering of world-class performers. Famous in their own countries, classical and contemporary dancers share the Dance Salad Festival stage to form a mix of movement and compelling choreography.

Theatre of Young Audiences/USA (?TYA/USA?)?, the national service organization supporting, connecting, and advocating for the field of theatre for young audiences, will present the ?2019 National TYA/USA Awards? in three categories: ?Stan Foote ?and? Rosemary Newcott? will receive the ?Harold Oaks Award for Sustained Excellence in TYA?; ?Chicago Children's Theatre? (Jacqueline Russell, Artistic Director) will receive the ?TYA Artistic Innovation Award?; and ?Courtney J. Boddie ?will receive the ?TYA Community Impact Award?.

The Philly POPS and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts will present the School District of Philadelphia's All-City Jazz Festival. The day of free jazz performances by student and professional musicians will be held in the Kimmel Center's Perelman Theater and Commonwealth Plaza on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from noon 9 p.m. This will be the POPS's fifth year presenting this event and the third year in partnership with the Kimmel Center.

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of Discovery Grants from the Opera Grants for Female Composers program, which is made possible through the generosity of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

New York City Ballet will open its 2019-20 Season at Lincoln Center on Tuesday, September 17 with George Balanchine's full-length Jewels. The season will continue with 21 weeks of performances, through Sunday, May 31, and will feature 54 ballets and choreography by 12 different choreographers.

The only unscripted theatrical award show of its kind, Broadway's Next Hit Musical hits the stage with some of New York's finest master improvisers at Montalvo Arts Center. Gathering made-up hit song suggestions from the audience, these pros then create a spontaneous showcase of music, humor, and laughter. The audience votes for their favorite song, and watches as the cast turns it on-the-spot into a full blown musical-complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore. Hailed as all-improvised and all-funny, this evening is indeed a one-of-a-kind experience. Broadway's Next Hit Musical will be presented 8:00pm, Friday, May 3 at Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($59 Reserved, $65 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.

In celebration of their ongoing partnership with T.A.G. Montreal, and further to opening their interactive dating experience Binaural Dinner Date at Rich Mix on 13 February, award-winning live art company ZU-UK will present Scaling Intimacy in Theatre and Games on 17 February - an afternoon of games, conversations, a VR performance, and a panel discussion.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts together with Goat on a Boat will present an evening puppet theater event for adults ONLY with Yael Rasooley's PAPER CUT on Friday, March 8 at 8 pm. This is the first time an adult puppet show has been presented at Bay Street Theater.

British actor Albert Finney has passed away at age 82 after a short illness, according to the BBC. 

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that Goat on a Boat @ Bay Street will present shows beginning March 2 at 11 am with The Perils of Mr. Punch. Tickets are on sale through goatonabout.org or by calling 631-725-4193. They are not for sale at the Box Office at Bay Street Theater.

Pasadena Playhouse - State Theatre of California is announcing the return of the Playhouse Block Party, in partnership with the Playhouse District Association, after last year's blockbuster inaugural event.  This all-day event, free to the public, is from 12-noon to 10:00pm on Saturday, June 8 on El Molino Ave. at Colorado Blvd.  There will be more than twenty performances on two different stages - a Main Stage and a Family Stage -- during the course of the day, in addition to activity booths hosted by some of Pasadena's most celebrated arts organizations, theatre tours, a silent disco, and more.