A) Beginning Performances
In New York
1) All Out: Comedy About Ambition
2) The Bang's Group/Nut Cracked
3) Broadway Magic Hour Holiday Magic Spectacular
4) Chess Story
5) Qing Bai: Innocence (Legend of the White Snake)
6) The Yorkville Nutcracker
In Pennsylvania
7) The Nice List
B) Cast Changes
In New York
8) Hadestown
9) Hell's Kitchen
10) MJ
C) Exhibits
In New York
11) Artechouse Holiday Special
D) Run Extension
In New York
12) Es Devlin's Congregation
13) Dirty Books
E) Staged Reading
In New York
14) The People Versus Lenny Bruce
F) Tickets on Sale
In New Jersey
15) The Good Thief
Two River Theater 2/4 - 2/7
In New York
16) South Street Seaport Museum 2025 1885 Schooner Sailing Season
G) What Else is Happening
In New Jersey
17) American Theater Group's Production of It's a Wonderful Life Talkback
12/14
18) NJPAC Upcoming Events
In New York
19) CCC Candlelight Carol Service
12/14
20) Calpulli Mexican Dance Company Presents Navidad
Flushing Town Hall 12/13
21) Dreamgirls Casting Call
Pearl Studios 12/13
22) Evolution on Trial:100 Years After Scopes
American Museum of Natural History 12/11
23) The Joy of Christmas: Magnificat!
The Cathedral Church of St John the Divine 12/13
24) Lincoln Center Upcoming Event: Skeleton Canoe
12/12 - 12/14
25) Mia Vassiliev Makes Her 53 Below Debut in Keys on Fire
11/9
26) Nepo Baby Support Group & Hotline for People With Inheirted Advantage
27) On Location Tours Holiday Lights & Movie Sites Tour
Through 1/3
28) Town Hall Upcoming Events
29) Works & Process Upcoming Events
In Pennsylvania
30) American Gold Live
Penn Ice Rink 12/13
31) Berwyn Holiday Market
Starting 12/14
32) Manyunk Holiday Haunted House Returns
12/12 - 12/13
33) Passyunk Hot Chocolate Crawl
12/13
34) The Shops at Liberty Place Hosts Grinch & Santa Selfies for Charity
12/13
Other
35) Fathom Entertainment Upcoming Events
A) Beginning Performances
In New York
1) All Out: Comedy About Ambition
All In: Comedy About Love, All Out showcases what happens when a group of the funniest people on earth gather on Broadway to read hilarious stories by Simon Rich about ego, envy, greed, and basically just New Yorkers in general.
The final company will include:
· Eric Andre (December 12 – December 28)
· Ike Barinholtz (December 12 – December 21)
· Abbi Jacobson (December 12 - December 28)
· Jon Stewart (December 12 - December 21)
· Jim Gaffigan (December 22 - January 11)
· Ben Schwartz (December 22 – January 4)
· Wayne Brady (December 29 – January 18)
· Cecily Strong (December 29 – January 18)
· Beck Bennett (January 6 – January 18)
· Mike Birbiglia (January 13 - January 18)
· Heidi Gardner (January 20 – February 15)
· Jason Mantzoukas (January 20 - February 15)
· Craig Robinson (January 20 - February 15)
· Sarah Silverman (January 20 – February 15)
· Nicholas Braun (February 17 – March 8)
· Ashley Park (February 17 – March 8)
· Ray Romano (February 17 – March 8)
· Jenny Slate (February 17 – March 8)
Nederlander Theatre (208 W. 41st St)
12/12 - 3/8
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit
www.alloutbroadway.com
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2) The Bang's Group/Nut Cracked
The Bang Group’s beloved, witty response to The Nutcracker has enthralled audiences for more than two decades. Nut/Cracked takes its inspiration from all corners of the dance canon, from tap riffs to en pointe ballet, by way of bubble wrap, disco, and take-out noodles. In Nut/Cracked, choreographer David Parker finds beauty in the ridiculous, waltzing us through many incarnations of Tchaikovsky’s score including versions by Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller as well as the familiar orchestral suite.
92NY, Kaufman Concert Hall (1395 Lexington Ave.)
12/14 - 12/18
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3) Broadway Magic Hour Holiday Magic Spectacular
Join Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio this holiday season for a special rendition of their hit show Broadway Magic Hour. This family friendly magic show was voted “A Top Magic Show in NYC” by Time Out NY, and now, for a select number of dates, they are bringing a whole new set of holiday-themed wonders to New York audiences. Complete with audience participation, comedy, grand illusion, mind-reading, and expert sleight-of-hand magic, there’s something for every member of the family in this one-of-a-kind, all-ages, holiday event!
DECEMBER 2025 DATES
Saturday, December 13, 2PM (Tickets)
Saturday, December 20, 11AM (Tickets)
Sunday, December 21, 1PM (Tickets)
Monday, December 22, 2PM (Tickets)
Saturday, December 27, 2PM (Tickets)
Sunday, December 28, 2PM (Tickets)
Monday, December 29, 2PM (Tickets)
Tuesday, December 30, 2PM (Tickets)
Broadway Comedy Club (318 W. 53rd St.)
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit broadwaymagichour.com
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4) Chess Story
Based on Stefan Zweig’s haunting novella, The Royal Game, Chess Story is a one-man retelling of the Austrian author’s famous last work. It follows a lawyer who is imprisoned by the Gestapo and, forced into isolation, clings to his sanity by playing endless games of chess in his mind – only to find himself slipping deeper and deeper into madness. Chess Story is about the little things that keep us alive and the life-saving power of our imagination.
wild project (195 E. 3rd St.)
12/11 - 12/14
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thewildproject.org
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5) Qing Bai: Innocence (Legend of the White Snake)
Qing Bai: Innocence is an original experimental theater piece inspired by The Legend of the White Snake. Set within a world of the broken bridge, rivers, and rain, Qing Bai reimagines the ancient Chinese legend through movement, sound, and ritual gesture. Performed entirely in Mandarin with English subtitles provided, the piece delves into transformation, memory, and the liminal space between human consciousness and primal instinct.
HERE Arts Center (145 6th Ave.)
12/12 - 12/14
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.here.org
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6) The Yorkville Nutcracker
Francis Patrelle's holiday classic returns for its 29th season! Enjoy a magical tour of 1895 New York City with Dances Patrelle. The journey begins with a Christmas Eve party at Gracie Mansion attended by dignitaries from around the world – including new police commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt. There will be a battle with life-sized mice, a midnight skate on the ponds of Central Park, and a sleigh-ride to the Grand Conservatory of the Bronx Botanical Gardens in time for a beautiful sunrise buffet of sweets, hosted by the Sugar-Plum Fairy.
Kaye Playhouse (695 Park Ave.)
12/11 - 12/14
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit kayeplayhouse
In Pennsylvania
7) The Nice List
At once playful and heartfelt, The Nice List follows Santa’s elves as they take charge of the all-important Nice List only to discover that defining “nice” is far more complicated than they expected. As the list begins to shrink and chaos spreads through Santa’s workshop, the elves must confront what kindness really means and rediscover the true spirit of Christmas. Filled with catchy tunes, colorful characters, and dazzling choreography, The Nice List is a joyful new addition to the holiday season.
Bristol Riverside Theatre (120 Radcliffe St.)
12/9 - 12/28
B) Cast Changes
In New York
8) Hadestown
Rebecca Naomi Jones will play her last performance in the role of Persephone 12/14
Allison Russell rejoins the cast in the role of Persephone 12/16.
Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit in
Walter Kerr Theatre (219 W. 48th St.)
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9) Hell's Kitchen
Kecia Lewis will play her last performance in the role of Miss Liza Jane 12/13.
Yolanda Adams assumes the role of Miss Liza Jane full time starting 12/16 for a limited time through 1/25.
HELL’S KITCHEN, the multi-award-winning Broadway musical created and inspired by Alicia Keys, takes you on the journey of Ali – a 17-year-old girl full of fire.
Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th St.)
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10) MJ
Roman Banks joins the cast, alternating in the role of MJ, performing only on Friday and Saturday nights through February 15.
Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.)
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit
MJTheMusical.com
C) Exhibits
In New York
11) Artechouse Holiday Special
This holiday season, ARTECHOUSE NYC presents the ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special. For three weeks only experience the magic of the season reimagined through art and technology. This limited engagement brings together holiday-themed, immersive and interactive experiences in one joyful celebration.
(Chelsea Market, 439 W. 15th Street)
December 15 – January 4
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit artechouse.com
D) Run Extension
In New York
12) Es Devlin's Congregation
World-renowned artist Es Devlin brings her acclaimed choral installation ES DEVLIN: CONGREGATION back to the U.S. through January 4, 2026.
PAC NYC (241 Fulton St.)
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13) Dirty Books
Written and directed by Lieberman (Voyeur: The Windows of Toulouse-Lautrec, Chasing Andy Warhol), Dirty Books is an immersive performance that plunges audiences into the heated battles over anti-obscenity laws and censorship in America. Inspired by the true stories of erotic fiction writers of the 1960's and using Supreme Court-inspired transcripts, Dirty Books reveals the ingenuity and resilience of artists who thrived in the shadows of America's anti-obscenity laws working in the soft-core adult publishing industry. Inside an intimate world of secret bookstores, banned novels, and underground desire, the audience collaborates with the company to compose an erotic story.
Bated Breath Theater (39 W. 14th St., #301)
Now closing 1/18
E) Staged Reading
In New York
14) The People Versus Lenny Bruce
The story of Lenny Bruce and his New York trial is more relevant now than ever. A heart-breaking and thought provoking story filled with humor, this theatrical adaptation is the story of comic Lenny Bruce and his lawyer Martin Garbus who tried to save his client from the system – and from himself. Both conservatives and liberals are featured in the play, including Jules Feiffer and Dorothy Kilgallen, described as “convent bred”, who approved of every obscene word that Lenny Bruce used!
Adler Hall at the New York Society for Arts and Culture
(2 W. 64th St. @ Central Park West)
12/15 7:00 PM
F) Tickets on Sale
In New Jersey
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15) The Good Thief
Let’s begin with an incident... Follow three-time Tony Award® nominee Christopher Fitzgerald’s gripping confession as a small-time Irish gangster on the run. The Good Thief, by Tony Award® nominee Conor McPherson, wields suspense, dark humor, and lyrical storytelling as a “simple job” spirals into chaos.
Two River Theater (21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank)
2/4- 2/7
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16) South Street Seaport Museum 2025 1885 Schooner Sailing Season
South Street Seaport Museum announces the 2026 sailing season for the 1885 Schooner Pioneer beginning in May and running through October. Tickets range from $5–$70 to sail New York Harbor and are on sale now! Get them here.
Give the gift of adventure aboard this one-of-a-kind schooner this holiday season! Perfect for history buffs, maritime and sailing enthusiasts, romantics, or anyone who loves the water, a sail on the 1885 schooner Pioneer is an unforgettable way to experience New York City.
From May through October, this exclusive opportunity offers the chance to take in the breathtaking views of the Big Apple from the deck of a National Register-listed vessel. Choose between a daytime sail, a sunset sail, or a Launch and Learn sail that is enhanced with a variety of engaging activities. Click here for more information.
As your giftee sets sail on this unforgettable journey, they will see some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan’s architectural treasures, Governors Island, Ellis Island, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned New Yorker or a first-time visitor, this adventure promises to be a truly unforgettable experience.
But that’s not all––guests on board have the chance to get hands-on and help the knowledgeable crew raise a sail or simply sit back, relax, and soak up the stunning scenery. And, for the perfect al fresco dining experience, all guests can bring along a favorite meal or snack, along with preferred beverages—even a bottle of wine—to sip on deck.
G) What Else is Happening
In New Jersey
17) American Theater Group Announces
“It’s A Wonderful Life: From Screen to Stage”
Post Show Talkback
American Theater Group (ATG) will present a talkback following the Sun. Dec. 14 th 2pm performance of Joe Landry’s It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at the DMK Black Box Theater at the Union Arts Center in Union.
ATG Artistic Director Jim Vagias, Director Joseph Discher and cast members will
participate in the free post show event and will examine the process of presenting the classic film as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. The
production features five versatile actors performing the dozens of characters while a live foley artist produces the necessary sound effects and musical jingles.
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play runs Fri. Dec. 5 th at 7:30pm, Sat. Dec.
6th at 2:30pm and 7:30pm and Sun. Dec. 7 th at 2:30pm at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge, NJ. The production then moves to the DMK Black Box Theater at the new Union Arts Center in Union, NJ. Performance dates are: Fri. Dec. 12 th at 7pm, Sat. Dec. 13 th at 7pm, Sun. Dec. 14 th at 2pm, Fri. Dec. 19 th at 7pm, Sat. Dec. 20 th at 2pm and 7pm and Sun. Dec. 21 st at 2pm. Tickets range from $45 to $55, with student and group rates available, and can be purchased at: americantheatergroup.org. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is presented through arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.
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18) NJPAC
Upcoming Events
Trisha Paytas: Trishmas Live
Thursday, December 12th at 8:00 P.M.
Ticket Link: Starting at $35Internet sensation and pop culture icon Trisha Paytas brings her one-of-a-kind holiday spectacle, Trishmas Live!, to NJPAC’s Prudential Hall. Expect glittering musical numbers, outrageous comedy, and unforgettable surprises in this festive celebration that’s as over-the-top as Trisha herself.
Nimbus Dance: Jersey Nutcracker
Friday, December 12th at 7:00 P.M. and Saturday
December 13th at 2:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M.
Ticket Link: Starting at $50
Experience the magic of the holidays with Nimbus Dance’s Jersey Nutcracker at NJPAC’s Victoria Theater. This vibrant reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet swaps snowy Russia for the streets of New Jersey, blending dazzling dance, humor, and heart. With stunning sets, animated projections, and a story full of local flavor.
NJPAC (One Center St., Newark)
For more information about these or other upcoming events at NJPAC or to purchase tickets, visit njpac.org
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19) Chelsea Community Church (CCC)
Presents its 51st Annual Holiday Tradition
CCC CANDELIGHT CAROL SERVICE
Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 6pm
featuring Broadway’s Karen Mason & the CCC Choir
Chelsea Community Church (CCC), a unique non-denominational Christian congregation in New York City that welcomes people of all faiths—and of uncertain faith, celebrates the holidays with the 51st annual CCC CANDELIGHT CAROL SERVICE on Sunday, December 14 at 6pm at St. Peter’s Church Chelsea (346 West 20th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues) and streaming free on YouTube, Facebook, and Zoom. The centerpiece of the CCC CANDELIGHT CAROL SERVICE is a reading of the famed 1822 poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas (commonly known as ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas), attributed to Clement Clarke Moore. Broadway star and Chelsea resident Karen Mason (Mamma Mia, Sunset Boulevard) will read the iconic poem about Santa Claus live at the actual church Moore helped to design and build. This joyous non-denominational holiday celebration also features the CCC Choir,surrounded by candles, under the direction of John Thomas Fischer and Jeff Cubeta on piano and organ. Music for the evening will include J.S. Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring," Adolph Adam's "O, Holy Night" and Kirk Franklin's "Joy" as well as "Silent Night" and other traditional holiday carols. The evening concludes with cookies, hot cider, and hot chocolate in the Rectory. For additional information on Chelsea Community Church's CCC CANDELIGHT CAROL SERVICE, visit chelseacommunitychurch.org.
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20) Flushing Town Hall presents Calpulli Mexican Dance Company’s Navidad on December 13
On Saturday, December 13 at 2:00PM, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company brings Mexican-American holiday cheer to Flushing Town Hall with its original production, Navidad.
Navidad celebrates the holiday traditions experienced by a young person of Mexican immigrant parents growing up in New York City. Experiencing traditions from Aztec-inspired dance to Christmas carols, the youngster tries to bring their two worlds together. In a dream, they imagine the fusion of Mariachi music with Tchaikovsky, folk dance with ballet, and the wonderment of their two cultures. But a tempting character preaches the separation of these customs, and the youngster must choose.
General Admission is $15 for adults, $12 members, and $8 for children 12 and under. Navidad is a one-hour show without an intermission.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.flushingtownhall.org.
For more upcoming events at Flushing Town Hall, visit:
https://www.flushingtownhall.org/fth-presents
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21) HIGHLY ANTICIPATED
BROADWAY REVIVAL OF
“DREAMGIRLS”
ANNOUNCES
OPEN CASTING CALL
IN NEW YORK CITY
**SEEKING FEMALE ENSEMBLE MEMBERS**
The producers of the upcoming, highly anticipated Broadway revival of Dreamgirls announced today they are currently seeking performers to play the female ensemble and will hold an open call to cast these roles.
PRODUCTION IS SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:
Seeking amazing singer/dancers (Female, 20s-30s, Black). Candidates must be proficient in all dance styles and have a strong sense of rhythm. Must be familiar with, and an understanding of mannerisms, gestures, and social dances of the 60s and 70s. Principal covers will come from within the ensemble. Seeking all voice types.
OPEN CALL INFORMATION:
New York, NY- Saturday, December 13, 2025
Pearl Studios (500 8th Avenue) – Studio 309
Sign-In: 9:30AM-12PM | Open Call: 10AM-6PM
NOTE: Performers will only be dancing at the open call. If there is further interest after the dance open call, performers will be invited back to sing at a later date.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
- Headshot and resume
- Jazz shoes and/or sneakers and clothing you are comfortable moving in.
SELF TAPE SUBMISSIONS:
If you are not able to attend on the open call, you are welcome to submit a self-tape.
Please send in a self-tape with the material on this link:
https://tinyurl.com/DreamgirlsOpenCallMaterial
To upload, please submit at https://tinyurl.com/DreamgirlsTapeUpload by Monday, December 8, 2025.
Any casting questions can be directed to dreamgirlscasting@gmail.com.
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22) American Museum of Natural History
Upcoming Event:
Evolution on Trial: 100 Years After Scopes
Evolution on Trial: 100 Years after Scopes
Tuesday, December 11, 7 pm
What does the 1925 Scopes Trial still teach us a century later? In May 1925, high school teacher John Scopes was arrested and charged with teaching the theory of evolution, which the Tennessee state legislature had recently banned in public educational institutions throughout the state through the Butler Act. The eight-day jury trial ended with a guilty verdict, later reversed on a technicality, but the Butler Act was never again enforced. The highly publicized courtroom battle had succeeded in highlighting the evidence for evolution to a broad public, and the “Monkey Trial,” as it came to be known, marked a pivotal moment in the legal separation of theological teachings from public education. With an introduction by Brenda Wineapple, author of Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy, and the Trial that Riveted a Nation (2024), and moderated by Joseph L. Graves, professor of biological sciences at North Carolina A&T State University, this panel conversation — featuring Museum Curator Jessica Ware and Deputy Director of the National Center for Science Education Glenn Branch—explores how these debates have changed since the 1920s and how they continue to shape American culture today. Tickets are $5 for Members and $8 for the general public. Tickets are available on the Museum's online calendar.
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23) The Cathedral Church of Saint
The Joy of Christmas: Magnificat!
The Joy of Christmas: Magnificat! (Saturday, December 13) – Presented by the combined Cathedral Choirs and Orchestra, the Cathedral’s annual Joy of Christmas concert will feature J.S. Bach’s Magnificat in D Major, as well as the acclaimed Great Organ in Handel’s Organ Concerto in B Flat performed by Daniel Ficarri, Assistant Director of Music and Cathedral Organist. Works by composers Alison Willis, Emily Hazrati, and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor round out this sumptuous program. Guests can also join in singing their favorite carols, from “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” and more. The concert will start at 4 pm. Tickets start at $55 and can be purchased here.
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24) Lincoln Center
Upcoming Event:
Skeleton Canoe
Written and performed by GRAMMY Award winner Ty Defoe, family-friendly theatrical experience Skeleton Canoe makes its Lincoln Center debut (December 12-14). Combining puppetry, multimedia design, and traditional Anishinaabe lifeways, Skeleton Canoe is a powerful exploration of Indigenous identity, belonging, and self-understanding.
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25) Mia Vassilev Makes her 54 BELOW Debut in “Keys on Fire!” on Tuesday, Dec. 9th at 9:30 p.m
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Mia Vassilev, the Miami-based powerhouse pianist behind the nationally touring shows Keys on Fire! and RHAPSODIC, on December 9th at 9:30pm, taking you on a thrilling musical journey through the sounds of the 1940s–1970s, traversing genres including boogie-woogie, Latin, Americana, Rock ‘n’ Roll and even a dash of polka - all delivered with her signature electrifying style. With retro vibes, dazzling energy, and unforgettable showmanship, Mia redefines what a piano performance can be. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience—you’ve never seen anything like it!
Mia is joined by percussionist Gary Weiss, who has worked with over 150 recorded artists, over a dozen of which are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Gary has performed with Dion on the Tonight Show, with Jimmy Fallon, and the Today Show with Darlene Love and Gloria Gaynor, and is featured on Darlene's last CD Introducing Darlene Love.
Mia Vassilev in Keys on Fire! plays 54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on December 9th at 9:30pm. Cover charges are $35 (includes $5 in fees) - $46 (includes $6 in fees). Premiums are $73.50 (includes $8.50 in fees). There is a $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at 54Below.org/MiaVassilev. Tickets on the day of performance after 7:00pm are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.
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26) THE NEW OFF-OFF-BROADWAY PLAY
NEPO BABY
LAUNCHES
NBA
(NEPO BABY ANONYMOUS)
THE NEW SUPPORT GROUP AND HOTLINE ARE FOR
ANYONE NAVIGATING ACCUSATIONS OF INHERITED ADVANTAGE
The Off-Broadway satire Nepo Baby today announced the launch of Nepo Baby Anonymous (N.B.A.), a new support group for anyone navigating the accusation of inherited advantage. Those genuinely grappling with being publicly dismissed as ‘handed everything,’ to those who insist they absolutely do not need support and are simply exhausted by the optics of their last name – and constantly having to defend their resume at parties. To make the experience accessible (and safely anonymous), the production has introduced a dedicated hotline where callers can confess, question, vent, or simply ask whether they qualify: (646) 322-1663. More information and hotline access: www.nepobabyplay.com/nba
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27) On Location Tours
Holiday Lights & Movie Sites Tours is Back
This holiday season, On Location Tours is bringing back one of New York City’s most dazzling winter traditions: the Holiday Lights & Movie Sites Tour, a festive, movie-themed journey through Manhattan’s most iconic holiday locations. Press are invited to experience the magic firsthand on a special preview tour beginning November 28th, with limited complimentary passes available.
This tour traditionally sells out each year, and only a small number of press seats are open for reservation.
This cozy, cinematic adventure takes guests through the glittering streets of Manhattan on a heated bus, visiting real filming locations from beloved holiday classics, including Elf, Home Alone 2, Serendipity, Miracle on 34th Street, Scrooged, and more.
Led by a professional actor-guide, the tour blends behind-the-scenes movie trivia with New York’s most stunning seasonal displays- including the holiday windows at Bloomingdale’s, Fifth Avenue’s legendary storefronts, and the world-famous Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center.
Tour Highlights:
Dazzling window displays - Bloomingdale’s, Bergdorf Goodman & Macy’s
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree - featured in Home Alone 2
Wollman Rink - as seen in Serendipity
Locations from Elf, including Buddy's dad's apartment building and the iconic scene where the snowball fight takes place
Lincoln Center Tree - as seen in Scrooged
The Plaza Hotel - featured in Home Alone 2 and Eloise at the Plaza
The iconic Macy's from Miracle on 34th St
And more!
The tour begins at 63rd Street & Broadway, transporting guests through Central Park West, the Upper East Side, Midtown, and the festive blocks of Fifth Avenue.
Tour Details:
Runs: November 28 through January 3rd
Departure: 63rd St & Broadway (near Columbus Circle)
Duration: Approximately 2-2.5 hours
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28) Town Hall
Upcoming Events
THE TOWN HALL & JAPAN SOCIETY
ANNOUNCE
MURAKAMI MIXTAPE:
AN EVENING OF MUSIC AND SPOKEN WORD IN CELEBRATION OF ACCLAIMED AUTHOR HARUKI MURAKAMI
THURSDAY DECEMBER 11, 2025 AT 7PM
The Town Hall (Matt Goldman, Executive Director; Melay Araya, Artistic Director) and Japan Society, a 118-year-old non-profit focused on bringing the U.S. and Japan closer together, in partnership with ANA (All Nippon Airways) and the support of The Center for Fiction, announced today a special new event for The Town Hall Presents 2025-2026 season: Murakami Mixtape: An Evening of Music and Spoken Word In Celebration of Acclaimed Author Haruki Murakami. The evening will take place at The Town Hall with Official Bookseller McNally Jackson Books, on Thursday December 11, 2025 at 7pm.
Murakami Mixtape is an exclusive evening celebrating the integral connection between music and the life and works of Haruki Murakami - featuring Opening Remarks by Haruki Murakami live and in-person. With Jason Moran, one of the world’s greatest living jazz musicians, and two of Murakami’s closest confidants, Motoyuki Shibata and Roland Kelts, The Town Hall and Japan Society honor Murakami’s career and creations, both as an artist and one of music’s greatest enthusiasts.
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ANA GASTEYER’S SUGAR & BOOZE
A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025 AT 7:00PM
AT THE TOWN HALL
The Town Hall (Melay Araya, Artistic Director) is thrilled to present Ana Gasteyer’s Sugar & Booze “A Holiday Spectacular,” which will take place on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm at The Town Hall.
Ana Gasteyer will perform favorites from Sugar & Booze, her 2019 album of seasonal favorites and holiday originals which topped numerous “Best Holiday Album” lists. Called “an uproarious homage to Christmas albums of old” by Billboard and “the magical love child of Astrud Gilberto and Lucille Ball — an unexpectedly perfect combination” by BUST Magazine, the album was released to rave reviews. As said by the LA Times, “‘Were Frank, Dino or Sammy still with us, any or all would pounce on the delightfully swaggering title track” and “Saturday Night Live’ alumna Gasteyer puts her considerable vocal chops to work here to marvelous effect on this ebullient big-band jazz effort.” Gasteyer previously performed sold-out Sugar & Booze holidays shows at Le Poisson Rouge.
Town Hall (123 43rd St.)
For more information about these and other upcoming Town Hall events or to purchase tickets, please visit www.thetownhall.org/events.
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29) Works & Process
Upcoming Events
Works & Process
Presents a New Commission
Princess Lockerooo’s The NutWAACKer
Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7PM
Guggenheim New York
Works & Process presents their commission of Princess Lockerooo’s The NutWAACKer on Friday, December 122025 at 7PM at Guggenheim New York in the Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased here.
Visionary dancer, director, and cultural force Princess Lockerooo—with a background in musical theater and a champion of waacking, a queer dance form nearly lost during the AIDS crisis—reimagines a holiday classic with a fierce new vision. The NutWAACKer brings the elegance of Tchaikovsky’s classical score into a glittering fusion with the raw energy of New York City’s underground dance culture. The result is a tribute to queer brilliance, street culture, and the city’s electrifying legacies of movement. Bringing together waacking, vogue, hip-hop, house, and more, this high-impact performance is a kinetic journey through identity, defiance, and holiday magic—told through the eyes of a nonbinary youth navigating tradition, resistance, and chosen family in the heart of Central Park.
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Works & Process Presents
Rotunda Holiday Concert
Featuring The Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists
with Jasmine Rice LaBeija
at Guggenheim New York
Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 7pm
Works & Process presents their annual Rotunda Holiday Concert, featuring the Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists.
ts and Jasmine Rice LaBeija, set for Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 7 PM at the Guggenheim Rotunda, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased here.
Celebrate the season with members of The Metropolitan Opera Chorus Artists and Asian drag artist Jasmine Rice LaBeija––a Juilliard-trained tenor and 2025 Britain’s Got Talent finalist. As part of a beloved annual Works & Process tradition, the singers bring the museum’s iconic Frank Lloyd Wright–designed rotunda to life with the joyous sound of holiday music.
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American Gold LIVE! – Holiday Ice Spectacular, a special live pre-Olympic figure skating show starring the US’s leading Olympic hopefuls - two-time world champion Ilia Malinin, the global skating sensation nicknamed the ‘Quad God’, world champion Alysa Liu, U.S. champion and world silver medalist Isabeau Levito, and others - will take place in Philadelphia on Saturday, December 13 at 1:00PM and 6:00PM at the Penn Ice Rink at the University of Pennsylvania. The shows are presented by NBC 10.
Tickets are on sale now at AmericanGoldLive.com.
This is a rare chance to see America’s top skaters in one of their final U.S. appearances before the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. This is the first major figure skating show in Philadelphia in nearly two decades.
Tickets are available at AmericanGoldLive.com.
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31) BERWYN FARMERS' MARKET DEBUTS NEW HOLIDAY MARKET WITH 40+ VENDORS AND PURVEYORS, SANTA, LIVE MUSIC AND FESTIVE SURPRISES
Celebrate the spirit of the holiday and shop local at a brand new holiday market on the Main Line! Culinary Harvest, with generous support from Eadeh Enterprises, proudly announces an all new experience for the season. Berwyn Holiday Market will debut on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 11:00am to 2:00pm in Bronze Plaza at 511 Old Lancaster Road, next to Handel's Ice Cream. For 2025, look for something new, with a combined giant marketplace bringing together the best of Berwyn Farmers' Market and the Berwyn Artisan Holiday Market. Look for over 40+ vendors, multiple food trucks, hot cocoa and s'mores from Eclat chocolates, artisan gift vendors, local farmers and purveyors and more. For entertainment, enjoy sounds from a Olde Town Carolers brass quartet playing favorite holiday tunes, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, book signing with local author Mike Madaio singing his new book A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches, plus other surprises. The event will expand beyond Bronze Plaza down Old Lancaster Road and allow for a larger immersive experience for resident families and visitors. Berwyn Holiday Market is open to all, with no charge to visit, with shopping pay-as-you-go. Complimentary parking is available between Barre3 and Kramer Drive. For more information, visit berwynfarmersmarket dot com and follow @berwynfarmersmarket.
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32) LINCOLN MILL HAUNTED HOUSE PRESENTS HOLIDAY HAUNTED HOUSE EXPERIENCE WITH A TWISTED CHRISTMAS IN HISTORIC MANAYUNK
Philadelphia's scariest haunted attraction is opening its doors for a special two-night only exclusive holiday haunted house. Lincoln Mill Haunted House at 4100 Main Street in Manayunk presents the city's first and only Christmastime haunt with A Twisted Christmas, on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. For a Twisted Christmas, the evil mill owner Viktor Kane, who now haunts the mill, hallucinated things happening around the winter holiday time in the 1930s. He hallucinated his workers mutating into twisted elves and sinister winter creatures. In his head, the mill has transformed into a nightmarish winter wonderland. Guests will descend down to the mill’s basement via a freight elevator and will have to navigate through Viktor’s dark winter wonderland. Warning: This event features over 50 scare-actors and is intended to be very scary. Tickets are $30 a person for general admission and $23 for a special group rate. Tickets are on sale now at lincolnmillhaunt dot com.
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33) HOT CHOCOLATE CRAWL TAKES OVER PASSYUNK AVENUE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH WITH SOUVENIR MUGS AND SPECIAL COCOAS AT 15+ EATERIES AND BARS
Philadelphia's most famous food street is making it warm and cozy for the holiday season! The 4th Annual Passyunk Ave. Hot Chocolate Crawl returns to East Passyunk Avenue on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11:00am to 5:00pm, at 15+ participating restaurants, bars, cafes and coffee shops. Participating eateries will offer their takes on the warm and delicious wintry treat with specially priced classic cocoas ($3), premium and boozy cocoas ($6) and ice cream infused creations ($8). Tickets include a souvenir mug and access to all the hot chocolate deliciousness. During the event, participating retailers and shops along the business strip will offer specials, sales, samples and surprises. Merry-makers will also enjoy live entertainment up and down the Avenue with Christmas carols and holiday tunes from East Passyunk Opera Company. Tickets for the event are on sale now for $12 that includes a souvenir mug and exclusive access to the cocoas and special pricing. Passyunk Ave. Hot Chocolate Crawl is presented with support from RE/MAX One Realty and the Capri Dessecker Team and Nice Things Handmade, and sponsors Milk Jawn, CENTURY 21 Forrester Real Estate, Ground Up Cafe and Coffee and DaVinci & Yu. For more information and to reserve your ticket, visit: bit DOT ly/passyunkcocoa2025
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34) A VERY MERRY GRINCH-MAS RETURNS TO SHOPS AT LIBERTY PLACE WITH SELFIES FOR A CAUSE WITH SANTA CLAUS AND THE GRINCH
This year, Selfies for a Cause with Santa and the Grinch returns to Center City, Philadelphia by popular demand! The beautiful Rotunda at The Shops at Liberty Place (1625 Chestnut Street) is decked out with Philadelphia's largest indoor magical 45’ tall Christmas tree, adorned with 1,500+ festive ornaments and 33,000+ lights - the perfect backdrop for holiday photoshoots. On Saturdays, December 6 and 13, 2025, from Noon to 5:00pm, guests are invited to snap pictures with Santa Claus and the Grinch, with all proceeds benefiting local Philadelphia organization Morris Animal Refuge. This is a dog-friendly event, so pups are welcome, along with friends and family, but no other pets please. Event is first come, first served, and no reservations are needed. Arrive early and line-up by 4:00pm as the event is expected to draw a festive crowd of merry-makers. Families, friends, squads, co-workers, pups all are welcome. There is a ten dollar donation and all proceeds go to benefit Morris Animal Refuge. The Shops at Liberty Place are pleased to match up to $1,500 per day.
Come one, come all for this extra special charity fundraiser in front of Philadelphia's largest indoor Christmas trees - and one of the largest overall Christmas trees in the entire city indoor or outdoor. Come ready with smartphones or cameras charged, and Selfie Elfies will take pictures with the holiday dynamic duo.
Dates and Times:
Saturday, December 6, 2025, Noon to 5:00pm
Saturday, December 13, 2025, Noon to 5:00pm
Where:
The Rotunda at The Shops at Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut Street, Center City Philadelphia
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Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris, Celebrate the Holidays with Xtina in Theatres Nationwide
December 14 & 21
WHAT:
Fathom Entertainment, Vertigo Live Productions, and Roc Nation invite audiences to experience the magic of the season with Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris—an exclusive holiday concert film premiering in theatres nationwide for two nights only, December 14 & 21.
Marking the 25th anniversary of Aguilera’s beloved holiday album My Kind of Christmas, this once-in-a-lifetime performance was filmed before an intimate audience of 250 guests on a winter-garden terrace above the Musée du Quai Branly. With the Eiffel Tower transformed into a shimmering Christmas tree, Aguilera delivers a breathtaking set of holiday classics and career-defining hits, all wrapped in cinematic elegance.
Directed and executive produced by EMMY® Award-winner Sam Wrench (Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, Billie Eilish: Live at the O2), the film also features dreamlike Parisian vignettes and a bold cabaret sequence inside the legendary Crazy Horse. The result is a holiday spectacle that defies the conventions of a concert film—classic, enchanting, and unforgettable.
WHO:
Vertigo Live Productions, Roc Nation, and Fathom Entertainment
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris
WHEN:
Sunday, December 14 and Saturday, December 21
(Check your local theatre for specific showtimes)
WHERE:
Tickets for Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris will be available starting November 7 at Fathom Entertainment and participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information, visit Fathom Entertainment.
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Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration, A Once-in-a-Lifetime Movie Tribute to a True American Treasure, in Theatres Nationwide from Fathom Entertainment on Dick Van Dyke’s 100th Birthday Weekend,
December 13 & 14
WHAT: Tickets are now on sale for Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration, a joyous feature-length documentary in theatres for two days only celebrating the legendary Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday. Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration weaves together iconic film and television moments, intimate interviews with Van Dyke and his friends and co-stars, and a heartwarming journey back to his hometown of Danville, Illinois.
Honoring a century of laughter and joy, Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration, a feature-length film event from EMMY®-winning filmmakers Steve Boettcher and Michael Trinklein, pays tribute to one of America’s most beloved entertainers. Tracing the unmatched career of an actor, singer, dancer, and comedian extraordinaire -- a true American treasure, the film showcases Van Dyke’s infectious charm, masterful physical comedy, and enduring talent that still captivates audiences across generations. Featuring unforgettable moments from Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” and more, the film includes candid reflections from Van Dyke himself and personal memories from friends and collaborators such as Mary Tyler Moore, Chita Rivera, Betty White, Carl Reiner, Derek Hough, Morey Amsterdam, Rose Marie, Michele Lee, as well as expert insight by producer/director Richard Jay-Alexander and veteran entertainment journalist. Gino Salamone. At the heart of the documentary is Van Dyke’s poignant return to his hometown of Danville, Illinois—a heartfelt journey that shines a light on the community that helped shape a legend.
WHO: Fathom Entertainment, Executive Producer and Director Steve Boettcher and Executive Producer Michael Trinklein of Boettcher + Trinklein Television.
WHEN: Saturday, December 13 (Dick Van Dyke’s birthday) and Sunday, December 14
WHERE: Tickets for Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration may be purchased at Fathom Entertainment or at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change).
From New York Times Best-Selling Author Lee Strobel, The Case for Miracles
Coming to Theatres Nationwide from Fathom Entertainment December 15-18
Fathom Miracles are sung about, preached about, and debated. But New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel sets out to investigate them and put their factual validity to the test. His new feature-length film on the subject, The Case for Miracles, is coming to theatres nationwide December 15-18 from Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide.
In The Case for Miracles, Strobel shows that miracles are not just wishful thinking or limited to the Bible, but they are credible events still breaking into our modern world -- and culminating in the Christmas miracle, just in time for the holiday season. Through gripping interviews, real-life stories, and his own personal reflections, Strobel crafts a case that challenges skeptics and strengthens believers.
Lee Strobel was an atheist. A thriving legal editor at The Chicago Tribune, he set out to investigate the resurrection of Jesus. His confident disbelief was turned on its head. His findings? Faith. Decades later, Strobel continues his investigations as he builds
The Case for Miracles and asks: Do miracles still happen today? From awe-inspiring wonders to God’s silence in times of suffering, this documentary takes audiences on a remarkable journey. Through stories of people who claim to have experienced the impossible, and experts who cross-examine the evidence, the film challenges skeptics, inspires seekers, and shows that the search for answers can transform us. Follow Lee Strobel and director Mani Sandoval on a cinematic journey into the miraculous.
TICKETS
Tickets for The Case for Miracles are available on at Fathom Entertainment and participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information, visit Fathom Entertainment.
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