Patrick Nugent

Clive Exton's new comedy, BARKING IN ESSEX, starring Lee Evans and Sheila Hancock, will premiere at Wyndham's Theatre on Monday 16 September 2013, following previews beginning tonight 6 September.

Registration has begun for Howard County Arts Council's (HCAC) winter educational programs at the Howard County Center for the Arts in Ellicott City. HCAC offers classes and workshops for ages five to adult. Winter arts programs, open to the public, begin January 28. Classes range in duration from six to eight weeks.

New York Theatre Ballet's (NYTB) 2012-2013 season will debut an all-new ballet, BARK! IN THE PARK with choreography by Chase Brock of Broadway's hit SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK, and story and music by Karen LeFrak. This production will join The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Goose! and Peter & the Wolf in its series of perfect 1-hour ballets for kids and families.

On Saturday February 9th, indie band Sky-Pony will present LOVE FOR SALE: a boudoir-themed concert experience in honor of Valentine's Day, featuring songs about sex, love and everything in between. Sky-Pony is known for shows that blur the line between rock concert, party, and theater event. This is their latest confection!

A Chick & A Dude Productions presents the Austin premier of Keith Huff's A STEADY RAIN. The critically acclaimed script will be performed at Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd St. The show runs Thursdays through Saturdays, February 21 - March 9 at 8 pm.

Queens Theatre presents a special holiday one of a kind theatrical experience for the entire family: the Handsome Little Devils in The Squirm Burpee Circus, an exhilarating, fantastical adventure of classic slapstick comedy, high-skill circus acts and a plot straight out of American Melodrama.

San Jose Stage Company adds an exclamation point to its 30th season by hosting Will Durst's BIG FAT YEAR END KISS OFF COMEDY SHOW XX on New Year's Eve. Punctuate this election year with an evening of hilarity, satirizing the major news stories of 2012.

Derek Benfield's TOUCH AND GO, 'a light comedy with lots of laughs at the darkest time of year' is now playing at The English Theatre of Hamburg. The show stars James Walmsley, Debbie Radcliffe, Stephen Chance, Yvonne Delahaye and Amy Newton.

YO!, a new bus line providing exceptional service, safety and convenience at every-day affordable fares, will launch eight daily roundtrips between New York and Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhoods on December 18, just in time for the busy holiday travel season. One-way tickets are as low as $12 every day.

La Mama has added HONOUR, by Dipti Mehta, directed by Terry Berliner to its bevy of theatrical works. HONOUR, a One-Person show about a child prostitute in Mumbai, includes traditional Indian music and dance.

For one night only cast members from Broadway's Phantom of the Opera will take you on a musical sleigh ride accompanied by a three piece band and joined by Broadway Arts Factory student chorus. From carols to holiday classics, this is one night that is guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. All proceeds will benefit Broadway Arts Factory, a 501(c)(3) triple threat educational institution.

Valarie Pettiford is making a limited number of signed CDs available just in time for the holidays via her website. Her second solo album, VELVET SKY is a collection of original lullabies; a perfect gift for the parents or expecting parents on your holiday gift-giving list. The Digital Album is also Available on iTunes, Amazon and Online Retailers.

The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Foundation presents the NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS in the Fred Kavli Theatre at 8:00 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013. This talented troupe continues to amaze audiences of all ages, bringing an all-new show to Thousand Oaks.

The Church of the Transfiguration ('The Little Church Around the Corner') presents A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS: THE CANDLELIGHT CONCERT with the Transfiguration Choir of Men and Boys, Girls Choir, and Camerata with the Transfiguration Early Instrument Ensemble: Claudia Dumschat, conductor on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 7:30pm.

Denver's Dangerous Theatre presents THE PERFECT GIFT, written & directed by Winnie Wenglewick, featuring the talents of Winnie Wenglewick, Winter Maza & J. Nick Dickert. The show runs from November 30th - December 23rd.

Maxine Steinman and dancers at the Martha Graham Center Of Contemporary Dance will present SAY IT WITH FLOWERS with performances on Saturday, December 15th at 8 pm and on Sunday, December 16th at 3 pm.

THE INTERVIEW, The Women's Theatre Project's second production in their new venue, The Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park, will open on January 4th, 2013 and run through January 20th. THE INTERVIEW will be The Women's Theatre Project's 30th production since they were founded in 2002.

The Colburn School proudly hosts World AIDS Day, with performances by the award-winning Calidore String Quartet and the exquisite Colburn Woodwind Ensemble. Joining in as Master of Ceremonies will be Emmy Award winner, LeVar Burton, speaking on the historic significance of this important day, along with keynote speaker and Director of the Division of Infectious Disease at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Dr. David Hardy.

Los Angeles's biggest, brightest and free-to-the-public holiday destination is Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE. Last night, L.A. LIVE kicked off its holiday festivities with its 5TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING, which aired live on KNBC and AXS TV and featured performances from Barry Manilow, Cody Simpson, Sarah Brightman, Ozomatli, Eric Benet, and more. Check out photos from the event inside!

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE AT THE BIOGRAPH!, directed by ABT Ensemble member Marty Higginbotham, through December 30 at Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue. Tickets are on sale for $19-$49 through the box office or online. Photos from the production inside!