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SO MANY "A CHRISTMAS CAROL’S"…
SO LITTLE TIME
Contributed by Nora Feldman, Youth Arts Editor
The holidays have crept up on us once again. There is so much
entertainment available for families at holiday time - - that it is
indeed a daunting task to list it all here. However, I have put together
a comprehensive list of entertainment events which may be worthwhile for
you and your family to check out.
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL –
A man with a flair for telling stories describes the very first
time he heard the classic Dickens tale; as a child growing up in
a camp of migrant farm-workers in the late 1960s.On that magical
night, an old movie actor happens upon the camp on his way to a
performance of his one-man show and is entreated to perform the
story for the group. Suddenly, through the magic of a child’s
mind, the group is transformed into a company of players who
take us through the timeless journey of Ebenezer Scrooge as he
evolves from a miserly old grouch to a happy, generous man with
the help of Jacob Marley, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present
and Future and the Cratchit family. The Road Theatre Company, 5108 Lankershim Blvd. NoHo,
CA 91601. (818) 759-3382.
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL –
Return of the updated version of the Dickens
classic including a Hannukah scene. Now's your chance to drop in
on Scrooge, the Cratchits, the famous Ghosts and the Fezziwig's
Chanukah party (!) in a show that Entertainment Today describes
as having "songs that leave the audience humming as they exit,
smiles warming their faces even more than does the So-Cal
December sun." AND - come before the show and see SANTA! Yes,
Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus and he will be at The Company
Rep 1/2 hour before every show to hear what kids want for
Christmas and take a photo with them!! Why wait in long lines at
the mall when you can come see Santa AND catch the best
Christmas Carol in town!! The Company Rep, 5112 Lankershim
Blvd., NoHo. Saturday & Sunday through December 19.
(818) 506-7550. (All ages)
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THE
JOLLY SAINT
– Mere
weeks before Christmas, a disgruntled Santa goes on a journey to
remind mankind of the true meaning of Christmas. After a sudden
accident, he winds up with the Dugans, who are frantically
preparing for crazy relatives visiting their home for the
holidays. To make matters worse, Santa has amnesia! It may take
the combined efforts of Santa's elves and a Christmas Angel to
save Santa from the Dugans, jog his memory and get him back to
the North Pole in time for Christmas Eve. It's another ensemble
comedy designed to fill your holidays with laughter.
Appropriate for audiences 7
and up. Two Roads Theatre at 4348 Tujunga Ave. in Studio City.
(866) 811-4111.
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THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE MAKE A HOLIDAY
WISH!
Limecat Family Theatre Company presents a holiday musical about the gift
of giving, sharing and friendship. ZJU Theatre, 4850 Lankershim Blvd.,
NoHo. Saturday and Sunday through December 18. (818) 202-4120. (All ages)
SANTASIA EPISODE V
A long time ago in a workshop far, far way, after making far too many
Easy Bake Ovens, the elves have found the "force" that could change the
fate of the entire holiday season. You can't miss this hilarious,
peppermint-fueled havoc of a comedy! Whitmore-Lindley Theatre, 11006
Magnolia Blvd., NoHo. (818) 907-7242.
THE NUTCRACKER
Rozann Zimmerman Ballet Center presents "The Nutcracker" December 17
- 19 at the Madrid Theatre located at 21622
Sherman Way in Canoga Park. The Madrid Theatre is also presenting a
fully array of entertainment for December.
Click here
for more information.
SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO MOTOWN
Troubadour Theatre Company presents this latest twist on a holiday
classic. Falcon Theatre, 4252 Riverside Dr.,
Toluca Lake, through December 23rd. (818) 955-8101. (All ages)
BOB BAKER’S NUTCRACKER!
Holiday puppet extravaganza at the oldest continuously running puppet
theater in the country. Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 1345 W. 1st
St., LA. Call theatre for dates and times. (213) 250-9995. (All
ages)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Holiday Dickens Classic presented annually by the classically skilled
theatre company A NOISE WITHIN, 234 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale.
Call box office for dates and times; ends December 19th. (818) 240-0910.
(All ages/“best for ages 8 and up” n.f.)
BARK!
World premiere musical from the point of view of man’s best friend.
“Heartwarming, wonderful and incredible cast” n.f.- - I personally saw
this one and recommend it for all dog-lovers, musical-lovers and kids
ages 6 and up. Coast Playhouse, 8325 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood.
Ends January 16th. (800) 595-4849.
MATTHEW BOURNE’S NUTCRACKER!
Tchaikovsky’s music remains, but little else as Bourne offers a new take
on Clara’s journey. Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom
Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Ends December 12th.
(714) 556-2787. (Ages 6 and up)
Also a reminder of menorah and tree lightings taking place around
town, and the DWP Light Display at Griffith Park (at peak hours, be
prepared to be in your car about 45 minutes; be sure the kids are
prepared to sit that long).
Wishing all of you a wonderful Holiday and
Season - - and thanks for supporting the arts!
Nora Feldman
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