Tis the
season for Holiday shows and favorite memories from movies past…
LOVE
ACTUALLY - LIVE (Beverly Hills)
If you
saw the 2003 British-themed movie, and loved it, here is a chance to see it in
a 3-dimensional world, with live actors and singers, and a 15-piece orchestra,
all in sync with your favorite scenes. This series of short stories, showing
different aspects of love in the weeks leading up to Christmas, are now blended
into a living theatre experience with stars from Broadway returning from its
last season’s world premiere at the Wallis. I hear that more than 12,000 people
flocked to the show, and reports are that people were leaving the theatre after
each performance crying, laughing, hugging, humming the soundtrack, and
embracing the holiday spirit. So, what more can I say! Songs include “Trouble
With Love” and “Both Sides Now.” At Wallis Annenberg Center, 9390 N Santa
Monica Blvd, BH. Tkts: (310)746-4000 or www.TheWallis.org/Love
In this 1947 Christmas classic, an old man
going by the name of Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) fills in for an intoxicated
Santa in Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day parade. Kringle proves to be such a hit
that he is soon appearing regularly at the chain's main store in midtown
Manhattan. When Kringle surprises customers and employees
alike by claiming that he really is Santa Claus, it leads to a court case to
determine his mental health and, more importantly, his authenticity. Well, its
been adapted into musicals on Broadway and TV, and was even broadcast on radio
with the original cast. Now you can see a new adaptation at Actors Co-op, on
the campus of First Presbyterian Church at 1760 N Gower St, Hwd. Tkts: (323)
462-8460 ext.300 or www.actorsco-op.org
EVERY
CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) (Sierra Madre)
So, if
you are fed up with that annual Charles Dickens’ moody “Christmas Carol” so are
the performers in this outrageous holiday romp. It’s a madcap musical where a
group of actors decide they will perform holiday traditions from around the world,
from ancient times to now. They also intend to try and include every carol ever
sung! “It’s incredible and difficult to describe, so get your tickets to
experience it for yourself” says Broadway World. Gary Lamb directs, and
music director Sean Paxton performs the music live. At Sierra Madre Playhouse,
87 W Sierra Madre Blvd. TKTS: (626) 355-4318 or www.sierramadreplayhouse.org
And
last but not least…
Here is
the absolute favorite Christmas story, that informs us that “every time a
bell rings” an angel gets its wings! Set in sunny Santa Barbara, in 1947,
the show features mock radio commercials for local businesses from that time.
The story of idealistic George Bailey, who gives up his dreams to help others,
and whose life’s decisions on Christmas Eve bring about the intervention of his
Guardian Angel, comes to life with five talented actors performing dozens of
characters and with live Foley sound effects right before your eyes. Jonathan
Fox, artistic director for Ensemble Theatre Company, promises: “We ring in
the holiday season with this one of the most iconic films of all time… brought
to life by our own Brian McDonald… from the film everyone knows and loves.”
It’s the perfect holiday show for the entire family. At the New Vic, 33 W
Victoria St. Santa Barbara. Tkts: (805) 965-5400 ext.115 or www.etcsb.org
Love is miracle, indeed!
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