Written by Scotty KeisterÂ
Who knew the reindeer were so disgruntled? But considering the secrets we find out about the real Santa (not to mention his wife) in The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, it’s no freaking wonder. It’s also no wonder this is the 12th year the Chance Theater has brought this show back for Christmas. For those seeking out a particularly irreverent holiday show, they need seek no further. Continue Reading
Written by Daniella Litvak
The holiday season inevitably stirs up a lot of emotions. Right now, I’m nostalgic, remembering when a friend gave me a book titled Holidays On Ice and thereby introduced me to the world of humorist David Sedaris. I have read other Sedaris works since then, but Holidays On Ice has stuck with me the most because it features my favorite Sedaris-authored work, “SantaLand Diaries.”
Admittedly choosing “SantaLand Diaries” as my favorite is not a surprising choice. In 1992, Sedaris was an unknown artist until he made “his comic début on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition, reading ‘SantaLand Diaries.” [1] Sedaris was a hit, and that reading became Sedaris’ springboard to a prolific career, which includes several published books, two Grammy Awards nominations, and a stage adaptation of the “SantaLand Diaries” combined with “Season’s Greetings to Our Friends and Family!!!” (another selection from Holidays On Ice) titled The SantaLand Diaries & Season’s Greetings. Continue Reading
The celebration begins with a journey into the magical world of Christmas Fantasy Land, where you’ll discover that anything is possible as long as you believe. Featuring well-known standards and contemporary holiday classics that are sure to fill you with the spirit of the season. Enjoy favorites such as Winter Wonderland, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Baby It’s Cold Outside and Sleigh Ride as you’ve never heard them before.
The magic continues when the second act curtain opens to reveal a breathtaking scene reminiscent of Victorian England from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Dressed elegantly in ball gowns and top hats and tails, the cast brings to life the traditional songs of the season including Carol of the Bells, White Christmas, Do You Hear What I Hear andSilent Night. Taken from the gem theatre Website
November 27 – December 20, 2015
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Written by Patrick Chavis
Christmas time is over, but that doesn’t stop the influx of Christmas plays, especially that Classic Charles Dickson play, A Christmas Carol (we reviewed three this year but couldn’t make them all). I’ve seen the movies, the plays, and the Christmas straight-to-TV versions. There is no shortage of creative versions here. Musical Theatre Villages version, ‘Scrooge,’ is a welcome addition to the ever-growing lexicon of Christmas Carol adaptions. With catchy music, exceptional performances by a few, and a fun-filled laid back spirit, this a perfect show for the entire family. Continue Reading
photo courtesy: South Coast Repertory
Written by Alina Mae WilsonÂ
What exactly makes a story and show stand the test of time? The obvious challenge in answering this question stems from the fact that each show is different and therefore entertains its audience in another way. In the case of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, the more arguable answer is the continued relevancy of the main character’s journey. South Coast Repertory’s newest presentation of this iconic tale lives up to theatergoers’ expectations in most ways, bringing the play to you with visual beauty and convincing acting. Continue Reading
