Annabelle and the Snow Queen Express at Santa Monica Playhouse

Join the Snow Queen and her Icy companions as they help Annabelle close the rift in Time and melt the cold front that is threatening the hearts of the modern world. A host of colorful Dickensian characters, led by a charmingly dotty old lady (or is she the Snow Queen in disguise?) confront the miracles and mysteries of the modern world as they enlist the audience's aid to unthaw the frozen hearts of the MTV Generation and convince a feisty teen that you're never too old to believe in the magic of love and family. Quirky teenager Annabelle would rather do anything than board the train that is taking her home for the family reunion. The fuss, the food, the fads are simply overwhelming. But home she must go, and as the train rattles on from stop to stop, the passengers that join Annabelle become more and more fantastical, the towns they pass more and more unfamiliar and by the time she realizes something is truly amiss, Annabelle and her fellow passengers are hurtling towards the North Pole, the Snow Queen's domain. Come along on a topsy-turvy ride, featuring a magical train, breathtaking Dickensian Steampunk costumes, and special effects that will transport you to an icy North Pole glitter freeze that can only be set right by joyous, warm hearted. Fun audience participation heightens the enjoyment as youngsters interact with cast members to help bring the story to a joyous conclusion.