Today’s Highlights:
Second Stage Theatre‘s Spain, by Jen Silverman, directed by Tyne Rafaeli, featuring Marin Ireland, Zachary James, Erik Lochtefeld, Andrew Burnap, and Danny Wolohan, begins previews at Off-Broadway’s Tony Kiser Theatre.
Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Peter Flynn, featuring Howard Kaye (Tevye, replacing Ethan Watermeier), Rachel Stern (Golde), Sophie Schulman (Tzeitel), Ariana Galdwell (Chava), Sumié Yotsukura (Hodel), Michael Wood (Motel), Jay Frisby (Fyedka), Noah Keyishian (Perchik), Jason B. McIntosh (Lazar Wolf), Graciela Rey (Fiddler), Sasha Olinick (Rabbi), Cheryl J. Campo (Yente), Ariel Messeca (Mendel), Dylan Arrendondo (Avram), Robert Mintz (Inkeeper), Janine Baumgardner (Russian Soldier), Daniel Powers (Russsian Soldier), Russell Rinker (Constable), Pepin (Fruma-Sarah), Maisie Posner (Bielke), Daphne Wheeler (Sprintze), Oli & Tsaitami Duchicela (Grandma Tzeitel), withNaomi Biel, Daphne Wheeler, Olivia Fegler, Caroline Grahman, and Cristian Rodriguez, begins previews at DC’s Ford’s Theatre.
November 1918: The Great War & The Great Gatsby, a theatrical experience created by historian John Monsky, directed by Peter Flynn, featuring Kristolyn Lloyd, Stephanie Jae Park, Kate Rockwell, Nicholas Rodriguez, and Daniel Yearwood, at 8 PM at Carnegie Hall.
Titanic the Musical (London production), directed by Thom Southerland, featuring Martin Allanson, Valda Aviks, Graham Bickley, Sam Brown, James Darch, David Delve, Adam Filipe, Emily George, Luke Harley, Emma Harrold, Alastair Hill, Abi Hudson, Barnaby Hughes, Paul Kemble, Niamh Long, Matthew McDonald, Ian McLarnon, Danny Michaels, Janet Mooney, Chris Nevin, Jack North, Joseph Peacock, Billy Roberts, Bree Smith, and Lucie-Mae Sumner, screened throughout the U.S. 
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Broadway Grosses for the week ending Nov. 5.
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A Christmas Carol will run Nov. 11 – Dec. 24 at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre, directed by Caitlin Hargraves.
Andrew Benator (Ebenezer Scrooge), Emberlynn Wood (Tiny Tim), Austin Barocas (Lamplighter’s son), Caleb Baumann (Matthew Watkins), Caleb Clark (Young Scrooge/Peter), Thomas Neal Antown Ghant (Tom Watkins/Mr. Fezziwig/Topper), Anne Marie Gideon (Missy Watkins/Bess/Mudge), Christopher Hampton (Mr. Crachit/Mr. Pritchitt), Clare Latham (Mrs. Cratchit/Mrs. Fezziwig), Lucy Long (Emma Cratchit), Maria Mae Lopez (Belle/Martha Cratchit), Robert Méndez (Lamplighter/Fouquet), Thyn McLemore (Ghost of Christmas Past), Matthew Morris (Jacob Marley), Adrienne Ocfemia (Melinda Cratchit/Child dick Wilkins), Mary Lynn Owens (Mrs. Dilber), Brad Raymond (Ghost of Christmas Present), Lyndsay Ricketson (Gholst of Christmas Future), Asia Rogers (Alice), and Dane Troy (Fred/Dick Wilkins), with Sully Brown, Maddie Compton, Carlyn Chantal Dent Goodman, Allie Hill, Akasha Nelson, Ian Sawan, and Russel J. Scott.
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A Christmas Story, The Musical is now offering $20 tickets at LA’s Ahmanson Theatre. The production will run Dec. 5 – 31, (opening Dec. 8).
Ticket Drop Tuesday offers only last until Sundays at 11:59 PM and are available on a first come, first served basis, and must be purchased by Sun. Nov. 15. Use code TUESDAY20.
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Rubicon Theatre will present The world Goes ‘Round Dec. 6-23 (opening Dec. 9) at Ventura’s Karyn Jackson Theatre, directed by Wren T. Brown, with music direction by William Foster McDaniel, and choreography by Keith Young.
Mary Ann Hermansen, Jeffrey Landman, April Nixon, and Andrew Samonsky.
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Burbank’s Garry Marshall Theatre has announced its 2023 holiday season:
GMT All-Stars in Concert (Dec. 1 at 7 PM), conducted by Anthony Lucca, featuring Joey McIntyre, Rory O’Malley, Ana Ortiz, Christine Lakin, Jackie Seiden, Cynthia Ferrer, Heather Lindell, Philip Dean Lightsone, James Shyder, Matt Walker, Fred Applegate, Joseph Leo Bwarie, Maylynda Hale, Connie Jackson, Cloie Wyatt Taylor, Natalie Lander, Josey Montana McCoy, Aubrey Trujillo, Crystal Lewis, and more TBA.
Irish Christmas in America: The Show (Dec. 4 at 8 PM). 
For anyone who is blessed with the luck of the Irish, and anyone who is enamored with the splendor of Celtic melodies, you are invited to a night like no other.
Holidaze Harmony: Love! 2023 (Dec. 21-23), with Terron Brooks & Kamilah Marshall.
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“Her Name Was Barbra, But It Wasn’t Always”
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“How Great Thou Art: A Sacred Celebration” will debut Nov. 18 at 8 PM on PBS, with the American Pops Orchestra.
Kristin Chenowith, Patti LaBelle, Sandi Patty, Will Liverman, Tyler Hughes, Haselden Ciaccio, and Stephanie Duckworth.
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New York Rep presents the world premiere of Michelle Kholos Brooks’ War Words, to run Nov. 10 – Dec. 17 (opening Nov. 14) at A.R.T./New York Theatres, directed by Sarah Norris.
The cast is comprised of US military veterans, as well as veteran NY stage and television actors: David Alan Basche (John), Maggie Bofill (Jennifer), Donald Calliste (Nate), John Concado (Matt), Jennean Farmer (Amy), Bethany Geraghty (Kimberly), Brandon Jones (Steve), Kevin Loreque (Dan F.), Matthew Nititow (James), Haythem Noor (Janis), Alysia Reiner (Emily), Joshua David Robinson (Nash), John Siciliano (Pete), and Jakob Von Eichel (Danny).
Based on the playwright’s interviews with veterans of the 20-year Long War and their families, War Words is composed of heroic and heartbreaking stories of the veterans, families, and allies of people who served: those who came home, and those who were left behind. The playwright and NewYorkRep have felt that there was always a need for civilians to better understand the motivation and sacrifice one makes to serve.
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Jazz at Lincoln Center will present A Little Time with Cy Coleman on Sun. Nov. 19 at 5 & 7:30 PM at Dizzy’s Club, with music direction by Jon Weber, and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer.
Linda Purl, Nicolas King, and Mar Vilaseca.
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Jan Buttram’s Willy will debut on Nov. 21 at Open Door Playhouse, directed by Bernadette Armstrong.
Matt Ritchey, Gena Kay, and Ayla Rose Barreau.
Suffering from PTSD, Willy continues to struggle in his day-to-day life, haunted by the psychological trauma he suffered while serving in Vietnam, and the subsequent divorce from the love of his life, and separation from his daughter, whom he adores.
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The 14th Annual New York City Christmas: A Concert to Benefit Arts Ignite will take place Mon. Dec. 11 at 7 PM at NYC’s Joe’s Pub, with music direction by Lynne Shankel.
Performers TBA.
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Roundabout Theatre Company will present the 19th annual Fred Ebb Awards on Mon. Nov. 27 from 6-8 PM at Broadway American Airlines Theater, presented by Bebe Neuwirth
Songwriting team Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams
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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express will run June 8, 2024 – Feb. 16, 2025 (opening June 30) at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, directed by Luke Sheppard, with music supervision by Matthew Brind, and new choreography by Ashley Nottingham.
Casting and additional information TBA.
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The 43rd Annual John Lennon Tribute, a benefit concert for Theatre Within, will take place Sat. Dec. 2 at 8 PM at NYC’s Town Hall.
Rosanne Cash, Marc Cohn, Judy Collins, Bettye SaVetter, and more TBA.