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Along with The Nutcracker, the stage version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is the most popular Christmas holiday entertainment in North America.  The Novato Theater Company production is an original musical adaptation created by the late Blanca Florido with music by Andrew Kline and Lyrics by Florido. It is produced and directed by Paula Gianetti and Janelle Ponte.

Along with The Nutcracker, the stage version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is the most popular Christmas holiday entertainment in North America.  The Novato Theater Company production is an original musical adaptation created by the late Blanca Florido with music by Andrew Kline and Lyrics by Florido. It is produced and directed by Paula Gianetti and Janelle Ponte.

The chief mischief-maker is Adapter/Director Clay David who most recently worked his magic on the NTC production of Mary Roberts Rinehart's The Bat. Janelle Ponte is the Producer. A CAJUN MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM begins tonight, January 29, and plays through February 21, 2016 at the NTC Playhouse, 5420 Nave Dr., Novato 94949.

Novato Theatre Company is puckishly mischievous in transporting Shakespeare's classic A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Louisiana bayou country with its production of A CAJUN MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. 

THE MUSIC MAN with Book. Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson continues to be one of the most-loved American musicals of all time, regularly performed on stages across the country. What really makes the Aerospace Players production a joy to behold is the intricate and extremely varied choreography designed by Angela Asch who also portrays Zaneeta "Ye-Gods" Shinn to perfection. Director John Woodcock is to be commended for making sure each of the ensembles members, and there are many of all different ages, get a moment in the spotlight during the show either with a line during the many ensemble numbers or a featured spot while dancing.

The story goes that in 1970, while attending college in Pittsburgh, John-Michael Tebelak went to church on Easter Sunday. A theology student before he decided he wanted to be a theatrical director, he found the service to be devoid of feeling.

Ross Valley Players continues the celebration of their 85th season with the North Bay premiere of Jane Austen's final and most nuanced novel, Persuasion, brought to life in a new adaptation by Marin native Jennifer LeBlanc.

Ross Valley Players continues the celebration of their 85th season with the North Bay premiere of Jane Austen's final and most nuanced novel, Persuasion, brought to life in a new adaptation by Marin native Jennifer LeBlanc.

Off-Broadway's award-winning Irish Repertory Theatre announces THE PARTING GLASS, a series of special one-night only events celebrating Irish arts and culture. THE PARTING GLASS, which marks the end of the Irish Rep's 2013-2014 Season, will feature traditional Irish music, dance, poetry and storytelling. The series will take place on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage of the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street).

Off-Broadway's award-winning Irish Repertory Theatre announces THE PARTING GLASS, a series of special one-night only events celebrating Irish arts and culture. THE PARTING GLASS, which marks the end of the Irish Rep's 2013-2014 Season, will feature traditional Irish music, dance, poetry and storytelling. The series will take place on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage of the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street).

GODSPELL is one of the biggest musical theatrical successes of all-time. Based on the 'Gospel According to St. Matthew,' the musical tells the story of the last seven days of Christ's life. The parables have been contemporized, and Christ's followers are free spirits who sing the likes of 'Day By Day', 'All Good Gifts', and 'Turn Back, O Man.

On tonight's episode of CBS's PERSON OF INTEREST titled 'Zero Day,' Reese and Finch realize that a virus has rendered The Machine erratic, causing it to issue numbers irregularly. Get a sneak peek below!

On PERSON OF INTEREST's upcoming episode, titled 'Zero Day,' Reese and Finch realize that a virus has rendered The Machine erratic, causing it to issue numbers irregularly. As they race against the viral countdown, the team searches for a tech millionaire so elusive no one has ever seen him. Also, Detective Carter's mission to bring Cal Beecher's murderer to justice lands her squarely within the sights of the HR criminal organization, on Thursday, May 2 (9:01 - 10:01 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Carrie Preston, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi, Brett Cullen, Jay O. Sanders and John Nolan guest star.

A selection of magnificent Northern Renaissance paintings from an often overlooked collection will be on exhibition in the Frist Center for the Visual Arts' Upper-Level Galleries from September 9, 2011 through February 5, 2012.

Taking Back Sunday is set to kick off their nationwide headlining tour on June 14, 2011 in Denver, CO. The summer-long run, which also features Thursday and Colour Revolt, will support the release of their new album Taking Back Sunday, due out June 28, 2011.

The Ross Valley Players presents "Holiday Treat." This seasonal variety show features music, dance, holiday classics, holiday sing-alongs and comedy in a sparkling show to make the Yuletide bright.

The Ross Valley Players presents "Holiday Treat." This seasonal variety show features music, dance, holiday classics, holiday sing-alongs and comedy in a sparkling show to make the Yuletide bright.

The Ross Valley Players presents "Holiday Treat." This seasonal variety show features music, dance, holiday classics, holiday sing-alongs and comedy in a sparkling show to make the Yuletide bright.

Warner Bros Records artists Taking Back Sunday will be releasing Live From Orensanz on August 17, 2010. The live acoustic album was recorded over the course of two shows in December of 2009 at the Angel Orensanz Synagogue on Manhattan's Lower East Side.