More Christmas Plays and Shows in LA 2009

Classic and Original Holiday Productions

It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
The Frank Capra movie becomes a live radio play read on stage complete with sound effects and local ads.
When: Nov 6, 7, 13, 14, 15 (Matinee), 20 & 21, 2009
Where: The Center Theatre, 7630 S. Washington Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
Cost: $15-$18
Info: www.whittiercommunitytheatre.org, (562) 693-1105

Disney's A Christmas Carol in 3D with Live Stage Show
This is actually the new Disney movie, but it's accompanied by a live holiday stage show before each screening at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.
When: Nov 6, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010
Where: El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Cost: $23-$90
Info: www.broadwayla.org

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical!
The classic cartoon musical comes to life on stage at the Pantages Theatre with John Laroquette playing Old Max and Stefan Karl as The Grinch.
When: Nov 10, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010
Where: Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Cost: $23-$90
Info: www.broadwayla.org

Mary Poppins at the Music Center
Disney's Broadway musical comes to LA in time for the holidays.
When: Nov 10, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010
Where: Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Cost: $23-$90
Info: www.broadwayla.org

Robbie Jensen: The 12 Steps of Christmas
The audience is part of the support group in Robbie Jensen's one-man comedy.
When: Nov 13 - Dec 20, 2009
Where: NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd, N. Hollywood, CA 91601
Cost: $25
Info: https://www.plays411.net/newsite/show/play_info.asp?show_id=2154, (323) 960-1053

Bob Baker's Holiday Spectacular
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater's annual seasonal puppet show, Bob Baker's Holiday Spectacular, includes everything from the eight days of Chanukah to a trip to Santa's Workshop.
When: Nov 14, 2009 - Jan 10, 2010
Where: The Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 1345 W. 1st St. Los Angeles, California 90026
Cost: $20
Info: www.bobbakermarionettes.com

The SantaLand Diaries
Humorist and NPR commentator David Sidaris' one-man show about the author’s experiences as an unemployed writer taking a job as an elf at Macy’s.
When: Nov 20 - Dec 20, 2009
Where: 2ND Stage, 6500 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90038
Cost: $25
Info: theblank.com, (323) 661-9827

Gay Apparel: A Christmas Carol
Insight America touring Theater presents a new take on the holiday classic where Scrooge is a kinky fashion designer and the ghosts of Christmases past, present and future are all gay.
When: Nov 27 - Dec 20, 2009
Where: The Lyric Hyperion Theatre and Café, 2106 Hyperion Ave, LA, CA 90027 (Silver Lake)
Cost: $15-$19
Info: www.lyrichyperion.com, (323) 540-0935

A Christmas Carol
The Southern California premiere of a musical adaptation of the Dickens favorite with music & lyrics by David de Berry enhanced with masks and puppetry.
When: Nov 28 - Dec 20, 2009
Where: Group Rep at Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Cost: $17-$22
Info: www.lcgrt.com, (818) 763-5990

The Eight: The Reindeer Monologues
Rotating performers make this crude diatribe against Santa by his reindeer a different show every night.
When: Dec 1- 19, 2009, Tue-Wed 8 pm, Fri-Sat 11 pm
Where: Chance Theater, 5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
Cost: $27-$30
Info: www.chancetheatre.org, (714) 777-3033

Bob's Holiday Office Party
An irreverent LA tradition now in its 14th season. Current affairs keep this quirky office party in a Nebraska insurance office fresh. Read Review.
When: Dec 4 - 20, 2009, Fri-Sun
Where: Theatre Asylum, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles
Cost: $20 Adults, $5.00 off for AEA, SAG, AFTRA, seniors, students, and previews (mention code 007 when reserving)
Parking: Allow time for street parking. Valet Parking at Antonio's Restaurant 2 doors west.
Info: www.bobsofficeparty.com, (323) 960-5774
Note: Call (323) 962-1632 in advance for wheelchair access

Scrooge's Bad Night
Little Fish Theatre company presents a family-friendly 2009 hip-hop old-time radio version of the Dickens staple with elements of It'a a Wonderful Life When: Dec 4-13, 2009
Where: Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre St, San Pedro, CA 90731
Cost: $22-$25
Info: www.littlefishtheatre.org, (310) 512-6030

Ray Bradbury's Merry Christmas 2116, a New Holiday Musical
Bradbury's musical tale of a feisty couple celebrating their 40th anniversary by gifting each other with a couple lifelike younger robots of themselves.
When: Saturdays, Dec 5-19, 2009
Where: Fremont Center Theatre, 1000 Fremont Avenue South Pasadena CA 91030
Cost: $20
Info: www.fremontcentretheatre .com, (626) 441-5977

Mrs Scrooge
West of Broadway presents a wacky interactive retelling of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
When: Dec 6, 12-13, 19-20, 2009
Where: Edgemont Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St. Santa Monica, CA
Cost: Adults $15, Children 3-11 $10, Free under 3.
Info: www.westofbroadway.com, (310) 428-3343

A Christmas Carol
A musical adaptation of the Christmas staple by Broadway veterans Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens and Mike Okrent.
When: Dec 18-27, 2009
Where: Norris Center for the Performing Arts, 27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Cost: $40
Info: www.norristheatre.org, (310) 544-0403

You can find discounted tickets to many of these and other holiday performances at www.goldstar.com, Stubdog.com, Plays411.net or LAStageTix.com

This information was accurate at time of publication. Please check the production websites for any last minute changes.

More Holiday Programs:
The Nutcracker around LA
Christmas Concerts and Caroling in LA
The Glory of Christmas at the Chrystal Cathedral.
The LA County Holiday Celebration