Holiday Plays

The region's longest-running musically merry holiday tradition returns! A Noise Within's delightfully festive and inspirational annual production is perfect for all ages. Make cherished memories with your family this season by witnessing Ebenezer Scrooge's joyful transformation in a perfect burst of boundless good cheer for the season, and beyond!

Embrace your inner elf this holiday season at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center! Elf The Musical is well on its way to becoming a holiday tradition. If your family's winter routine could use some spicing up, the live musical version of Elf is filled with high-energy hijinks and music with tons of pizzazz. Based on the hit movie starring Will Ferrell, Elf The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy the Elf, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy's enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Start a new tradition this holiday and treat your family to Elf The Musical at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center!

This stunning version of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet by artistic director David Wilcox has been Southern California's favorite holiday production for 39 years. The Long Beach Ballet Nutcracker was voted "Best Nutcracker in the U.S." by Goldstar audience members in 2018 and 2019. Accompanied by a full symphony orchestra, the Long Beach Nutcracker also boasts sparkling sets and costumes, a cast of over 250, dazzling pyrotechnics and magic effects along with a special appearance by Rebel, Long Beach Ballet's gorgeous white Arabian horse. The Los Angeles Times calls it "opulent, family‐ oriented holiday entertainment.... Seek no further!"

Don't miss this joyful interactive Holiday edition of the Playhouse's classic Family Theatre Musical Comedy, hailed on three continents! Join the Jack of Hearts, the Tweedles, the Lady in Waiting and a host of colorful denizens of Wonderland as they prepare a holiday surprise party for a very special guest.

Based on a true story when peace, camaraderie, and music prevailed on the battlefield in 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man's Land singing "Stille Nacht." Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it. Performed by Theater Latte Da, The New York Times calls All is Calm "a beautiful musical recounting of a World War I ceasefire of gifts, poetry, and melody."

Alton Brown says fans can expect "more cooking, more comedy, more music, and more potentially dangerous science stuff with a sprinkle of seasonal spices. Plus, you'll see things I've never been allowed to do on TV." Brown has a knack for mixing together science, music and food into two hours of pure entertainment.

Red Tape Productions proudly announces the return of BAWHMS to the Los Angeles stage. This all-original family-friendly musical comedy holiday extravaganza debuted 4 years ago and has quickly become a fan favorite. The show features the new holiday classic "Kidnap an Elf" and fun songs in the spirit of the season about seasonal candy, Franken-Santa, pirates at Christmas, and a shy little angel named Harold. The music spans genres from blues-rock to Broadway, children's to cha-cha, and traditional to extraterrestrial. The interactive concert is approximately two hours long (including an intermission). A commenter on YouTube said at last year's virtual concert, "These songs are going to be legendary holiday classics one day!" Bring the whole family for a hearty holiday experience.

Every year, insurance agent Bob Finhead's whacked out friends and clients stop by his small-town Iowa office for their annual holiday bash. The town mayor, the sheriff, the twin farmer sisters, the stoner, the town floozy and the pastor's wife have already RSVP'd for this year's event. But Bob has dreams of a bigger life and wants to escape their narrow-minded thinking. Will he be able to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional inventor and move to the big city, or will he come to realize how much he is the heart and soul of the town? Will any of this matter once the party starts, the bickering and fighting begins, and the drinks hit the floor?

Holiday entertainment just got magical. Think, "A Christmas Carol" meets "It's a Wonderful Life" meets...* NSYNC. It's Christmas Eve 2009 and Chris Kirkpatrick from *NSYNC has a decision to make. This musical parody mashup of holiday classics features 12 original songs in a celebration of the season.

A holiday tradition cherished by many in Orange County returns once again! From the first " Bah humbug" to the final " Wassail," this timeless tale is sure to fill you with holiday cheer. All your favorite Dickens characters will be there-Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, and of course the surly Ebenezer Scrooge, played by SCR Founding Member Richard Doyle. Don't miss it!

The Porters of Hellsgate Theatre Company is thrilled to present Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol: The One-Man Play live and in person for the first time since 2019. The production will be directed by newly appointed Porters Board member Drina Durazo. "Charles Dickens was known for being a performer of his own works; his novels were written with such vivid theatricality that they were almost like plays," says Durazo. "We're aiming to recreate the experience of Dickens' public recitals with A Christmas Carol, The One-Man Play, and it's been a great joy exploring this beloved classic by way of Krieger's dynamic performance." Having most recently taken on the roles of Theseus in The Two Noble Kinsmen and director of Romeo and Juliet, Associate Artistic Director Gus Krieger portrays over thirty characters in this telling of Dickens' classic tale. Having assumed iconic roles for the company including Richard III, Shylock, Benedick, and King John, Krieger is thrilled to return to the boards of North Hollywood.

Four musical radio plays tracing the source origins of well-known Christmas songs and the ultimate Dickensian classic.

Come ring in the holiday season with a night full of sketch comedy at the all-new Groundlings holiday show, Cozy Winter Cabin. Join us for an evening in the cabin full of comedy and holiday cheer from the Groundlings Company.

A unique and joyful holiday mash-up for the whole family, THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky's timeless music. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, the production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of Hip Hop's founding fathers. Through this remixed and reimagined version of the classic, the dynamic performers of THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER take audiences on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season.

Actress, dancer and choreographer Debbie Allen's fun, fresh spin on the classic holiday ballet returns to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker gives the seasonal favorite a rich new cultural context and updated characters, and features a lively contemporary score with original songs from multiple-Grammy-winner Mariah Carey and others. After young Kara receives a nutcracker filled with hot chocolate, she falls asleep and journeys to enchanted lands, including Candy Cane Lane, Egypt, the Rainforest, Jazzland, Russia and the Land of the Kimono Dolls. Great for all ages, little ones will have no trouble following along thanks to the narration by three wisecracking mice.

Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing showcase featuring jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

Impro Theatre's cast of characters are sure to delight in this all-new holiday romp bursting with laughter, live musicians, and stunning Regency winter wardrobe. Be whisked away to the English countryside for a fully-improvised night of mischief, mayhem and merry-making that surely would delight Jane Austen. Did someone say, Deck the Halls?

Brickman, the multiple Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation is back this festive season with his annual holiday tour "A Very Merry Christmas," a magical evening celebrating music, love and family. Joining him this year will be the daddy-daughter duo Mat & Savanna Shaw. Together they will warm the hearts of all as sounds of faith and love make spirits bright, bringing family and friends together for anything but a silent night. Join Brickman for this live and joyous concert experience that blends yuletide memories and holiday favorites with his own hit songs such as, "The Gift," "Sending You A Little Christmas," "Angel Eyes," and "If You Believe" Jim Brickman: A Very Merry Christmas wraps up the sweet sounds of the season only he and his piano can provide.

A Noise Within's "Noise Now" community engagement series celebrates the holidays with three performances of Latina Christmas Special, an American comedy of Latina proportions. You thought your holidays with the family were dramatic? Try these three hilarious, touching and surprisingly personal Christmas stories of holidays past told by three acclaimed Latina comedians. When these three sassy BFFs get together, they down plenty of tequila and dish about everything from moms to cucarachas (cockroaches) to Farrah Fawcett, and share their funny and intimate stories of childhood Christmas "dramas" that make them uniquely American, undoubtedly Latina and, most of all, friends. Bursting with laughs, more laughs, music and escandalo (scandal)!

Give the gift of a lasting memory this holiday with tickets to our annual Christmas show. The show will include your favorite moments from Christmas shows past, new musical numbers from holidays present, and a magical peek at Christmas shows yet to come! This year's show will highlight our favorite Christmas traditions, with the addition of many other holidays such as Diwali, Hanukkah, Lunar New Year, and more! Come celebrate all that this Season of Light has to offer!

The Christmas tale begins as the Guardian of Time, who manages the changing of the seasons with his giant magical clock, finds himself less than thrilled to face the countdown to the 2022 holidays. In other words, he's not feeling it. An optimistic, magical Christmas fairy played by the glamourous and comedic magician Lucy Darling whom David Copperfield calls "a true original - hilarious and delightful; An EXCEPTIONAL new talent in magic" appears to help but despite her best intentions, causes time to go haywire when she breaks the clock.

Definitely not A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens! Rather, Mrs. Dilber's Fabulous Bedcurtains is a comedic reimagining of the classic holiday tale, but without the old rich guy! Instead, playwright Arthur M. Jolly focuses on Mrs. Dilber, the housekeeper in the original story - and her epic attempt to get some bedcurtains despite a series of ghosts and other diversions including Dr. Jekyll, the little matchstick girl and an oddly Mr. Hyde-esque Tiny Tim ... on a night somewhat adjacent to the more familiar story.

The Nutcracker is the city's holiday tradition perfect for celebrating the season. Set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score, Los Angeles Ballet stays true to the traditions of the holiday story with some surprises! This production is set in 1912 Los Angeles. Throughout the five scenes in two acts are hints and tastes of Southern California - a Spanish style home, calla lilies, bougainvillea, the snowy forests of the Sierras, Venice archways, a moonlit Pacific Ocean and more!

In 2015, Cori Cable Kidder starred in our production of Always...Patsy Cline, one of our most popular shows ever. Now, Cori's back as Patsy again, this time performing Christmas classics like Jingle Bell Rock and White Christmas, as well as her own standards, including Walkin' After Midnight, Crazy, and so much more.

Come join Peppa this Holiday season on an exciting camping trip in the winter woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor holiday adventure, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises. Little piggies everywhere will love celebrating the season with this 60-minute live musical experience!

Sing your way into the season with joyful holiday favorites. A fun-filled sing-along with orchestra and choir, and a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays with those you love!

In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it's Christmas in the third-smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including the hot competition in the annual lawn-display contest. In other news, voracious Joe Bob Lipsey's production of A Christmas Carol is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize from Greater Tuna and some appearing here for the first time, join in the holiday fun. A Tuna Christmas is a total delight for all seasons, whether performed by two quick-changing comedians as it was on Broadway, or by twenty or more. Production requirements are minimal, making the play suitable for school and community producers as well as large venues. Audiences who have and who have not seen Greater Tuna will enjoy this laugh-filled evening.

In the award-winning A Very DIE HARD Christmas, a team of terrorists has seized a building, taken hostages, and declared war. One man has managed to escape. An off-duty cop hiding somewhere inside. He's alone, tired...and he doesn't like Christmas. Come get a little holiday cheer as Theatre Unleashed brings back one of its most popular shows with a brand new cast for a short but sweet holiday run. Action, humor, Professor Snape taking people hostage, singing, dancing, the guy from Family Matters, guns, puppets, explosions, the EPA guy from Ghostbusters getting punched in the face, Christmas miracles and familiar holiday friends galore. Maybe even an appearance by the legend himself, Santa Claus! This is much more than a stage version of the holiday classic Die Hard, its parody at its best. Yippee Ki-Yay, Father Christmas!

Ring in your holiday season with Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical. Start with a timeless tale of joy and goodwill. Fill it with classic Irving Berlin songs performed by Don Lemaster's highly acclaimed Big Band Orchestra. Top it off with glorious dancing and lots of snow. This must-see classic tells the story of a song-and-dance team that falls for a stunning sister act in the process of putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn. Full of dancing, laughter, and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin's White Christmas is the gift everyone is dreaming of for Christmas.

Make Theatre West a part of your Holiday Celebration by joining us for WINTER WISHES - A HOLIDAY CABARET THEATRE. Featuring a talented cast of 15 singer-actors performing treasured songs and telling stories of holiday memories and wishes we will usher in this Magical Season of Joy and Light uplifting your spirits, making you laugh out loud and inspiring hope in your heart.