The Humbug Holiday Spectacular North Coast Repertory Theatre is breaking
Dr. Suess’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch, you really
are a heel. You’re as cuddly as a cactus and as charming as an eel…” it’s the time-honored call to celebrate in the grandest of Whoville traditions: the holiday magic which “grows small hearts three times their normal size.” So, “Fah who for-aze! Dah who dor-aze! Welcome Christmas” Who-style to the Old Globe through Saturday, December 28 to participate in one of San Diego’s most favored holiday traditions. Reprising his role as La Grinch is Steve Blanchard, whose Broadway appearances include Beauty and the Beast, Camelot, The Three Musketeers and A Christmas Carol. He can be heard on the original recordings of Johnny Guitar, Sundown, Frankenstein and Northbound Train. For tickets and more information call 619.234.5623 or go
totheoldglobe.org.
with theatre tradition this holiday season. Rather than staging a tried-and-true classic, the intimate theatre is proudly presenting a gloriously inventive world premiere musical, The Humbug Holiday Spectacular. Conceived by and featuring the dynamic duo of Omri Schein and Phil Johnson. This comedic, colorful and crazy spoof is full of witty songs, vibrant dance numbers and a little bit of everything to please even the grouchiest of holiday humbug-ers. Follow Horatio the Humbug on a hilarious fun-filled adventure to create the perfect musical holiday spec- tacular. This fun and festive holiday treat begins Friday, December 13 and plays through Saturday, December 28. For Tickets and more information call 858.481.1055 or
visitnorthcoastrep.org.
Cygnet Playhouse of the Air Presents A Christmas Carol Time to de-rust those chains of transfor-
mation Jacob Marley, and transmute this timeless Christmas tale of redemption and rejuvenation out of the past—to transmit it over the airwaves! Join the crew at Cygnet Theatre as they create this holiday tradition anew, offering a twist on an old classic as they present it as a live radio play. Be a part of the live studio audience as the WCYG Players bring the classic A Christmas Carol to life— complete with holiday music, commercials and live sound effects. Come keep Christmas well! The show runs fromFriday, November 29 through Tuesday, December 24 at the Cygnet Theatre in Old Town. For tickets and more information call 619.337.1525 or go
tocygnettheatre.com.
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues Want to hear the latest gossip about how
Scrooge In Rouge Back once again for 2013 is Diver-
sionary’s hilarious holiday romp based on Dickens’ holiday classic. This quick- changing, cross-dressing version is set in a Victorian music hall (and if that weren’t enough), the majority of the cast has fallen ill. But as they say, “the show must go on,” so the few remaining actors soldier forward, playing all 23 roles, with plenty of mayhem, madcap songs, dancing and much audience participation. It’s a perfect way to
“Ditch your boring office party and celebrate with four of the campiest performers you’ll ever meet.” Scrooge in Rough plays fromThursday, December 5 through Sunday, December 29 at the Diversion- ary Theatre, 4545 Park Boulevard in University Heights. For tickets or more information call 619.220.0097 or go
todiversionary.org.
the fur-trimmed, jolly guy-in-red really is? Ever wonder whether there’s any truth to those ribald rumors about him and those frisky little elves? Ditch the traditional tales and all the other sweet offerings during this festive time of year for the darkly comic The Eight: Reindeer Monologues—and definitely leave the kiddies at home! The horned ones know every little secret
and they are ready to DISH! All those rumors you’ve heard about Santa, about Rudolph’s little secret, about Vixen’s story leaked to the press? They’re all true and the reindeer do not hold back! The show plays at The Hall (at Swedenborgian Church) 1531 Tyler Avenue from Saturday, December 7 through Sat- urday, December 21 (Friday and Saturday shows only). For tickets and more information call 770.473.5963 or go
todifferentstages.biz.
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RAGE monthly | DECEMBER 2013
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