AND noise Holiday theatrical productions are returning this year at many Southern California venues. Be sure to check with venues for current requirements for mask wearing and proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
“Love Actually Live” at The Wallis
The multimedia stage adaptation of the popular holiday rom-com returns after drawing huge audiences in 2018 and ’19. The production mixes scenes from the film on screens with live singers and musicians on stage. Previews Nov. 27-30; regular performances Dec. 1-31 (dark Dec. 24-25). The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. $30-$105 for previews; $39-$125 for regular performances. 310-746-4000; thewallis.org
“A Christmas Carol” at Ahmanson Theatre
Playwright Jack Thorne (“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”) and director Matthew Warchus (“Matilda”) have teamed up to create a new interpretation of Charles Dickens’ classic story. The Broadway version of this production won five Tony Awards in September, making it the most-awarded show of the most recent season. The cast includes Bradley Whitford (“The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The West Wing”) as Scrooge and the score boasts a dozen Christmas carols, including “Silent Night” and “Joy to the World.” Nov. 30-Jan. 1. The Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. $40-$150. 213-628-2772; centertheatregroup.org
“A Christmas Carol” at A Noise Within
Geoff Elliott adapted Dickens’ tale for this production, which he co-directs with Julia Rodriguez Elliott; Geoff Elliott also plays the role of Scrooge. Previews: Dec. 2-4; regular performances: Dec. 5-23, A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. $25-$79; 626-356-3100; anoisewithin.org
“A Christmas Carol” at Long Beach Playhouse
The annual favorite returns for a 10th year in Long Beach. Preview Dec. 3; regular performances Dec. 4-19. Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach. $14-$24. 562-494-1014; lbplayhouse.org
“Christmas Time Origins” at The Group Rep
This evening of four musical radio plays explains the origins of well-known Christmas carols and “the ultimate Dickensian classic.” 4 p.m. Saturdays and 7 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 4-Jan. 2. The Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. $20 general admission; $17 students/seniors. 818-763-5990; thegrouprep.com
“It’s a Wonderful Life” at St. Ambrose Church
Ophelia’s Jump presents an outdoor production of the holiday film, with music and audience participation. 6:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, Nov. 26-Dec. 19. St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, 830 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont. $30 for adults, $25 for seniors (65+), $20 for children (3-11). 909-734-6565; opheliasjump.org.
“A Night in the Catskills” on Debbie Reynolds MainStage at El Portal Theatre
Sandy Hackett, son of the late comedian and actor Buddy Hackett, stars in this holiday variety show with music and comedy. 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 28. Debbie Reynolds MainStage at El Potal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. $26-$43. 818-508-4200; elportaltheatre.com
“Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Motown” at the Garry Marshall Theatre
The Rankin & Bass stop-motion animated classic “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” is fused with the music of Motown in this concert-style show. Previews: Nov. 23-Dec. 2; regular performances Dec. 3-24. Garry Marshall Theatre, 4252 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. $65 for previews; $75 for regular performances.818-955-8101; garrymarshalltheatre.org
“This Wonderful Life” at Sierra Madre Playhouse
Steve Murray has created a slimmed-down version of the classic Frank Capra movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” with a single actor tackling every role, from George Bailey to Clarence to Mr. Potter. Preview Nov. 26; regular performances Nov. 27-Dec. 23. 87 Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Tickets available soon. 626-355-4318; sierramadreplayhouse.org
ORANGE COUNTY
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” at Chance Theater
Charles M. Schulz’s beloved animated TV special is adapted to the stage, retaining Vince Guaraldi’s unforgettable music. Previews Dec. 3-5; regular performances Dec. 5-23. Chance Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. $25 for previews; $35 for regular performances. 888-455-4212; chancetheater.com
“A Christmas Carol” at South Coast Repertory
South Coast Repertory presents its homegrown version of the Dickens staple, first staged in 1980. The role of Ebenezer Scrooge will be played by SCR founding member Richard Doyle, who takes over for Hal Landon Jr., star of the show for 40 years. Previews Nov. 27-Dec. 2; regular performances Dec. 3-26. $42-$70. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Previews $34-$56; 714-708-5555; scr.org
“A Christmas Story” at Camino Real Playhouse
The perennial 1983 holiday film about 9-year-old Ralphie’s quest to get a Red Ryder BB gun comes to the stage, complete with leg lamp. Preview Nov. 26; regular performances Nov. 27-Dec. 19. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. Preview $22; regular performances $27-$37. 949-489-8082; caminorealplayhouse.org
“Robin Hood & Maid Marion: A Holiday Panto” at Laguna Playhouse
Robin and his band of merry men dance to disco hits of the ’70s in this show that features comedy, action and audience participation. Dec. 3-29. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. $36-$76. 949-497-2787; lagunaplayhouse.com
“Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” at Maverick Theater
A 1964 movie about Martians kidnapping Santa Claus, which regularly makes lists of the worst films ever made, has been adapted to the stage by director Brian Newell in this uproarious comedy. Nov. 19-Dec. 23. Maverick Theater, 110 E.Walnut Ave., Fullerton. $30 adults, $15 for children. 714-526-7070; mavericktheater.com
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
“A Christmas Carol” at Old Town Temecula Community Theater
The Temecula Valley Players present a musical version of the classic, with songs by Broadway composers Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens. Dec. 4-12. Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula. $24-$28. 866-653-8696; tickets.temeculatheater.org
“A Christmas Carol” at Riverside Community Players
The theater company presents its annual staging of the Dickens tale. Dec. 15-18. Riverside Community Players, 4026 14th St., Riverside. Tickets go on sale Dec. 13 (prices TBA). 951-686-4030; riversidecommunityplayers.com
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
“The Christmas Express” at Redlands Footlighters Theatre
This musical tells the story of Hilda, who dreams of faraway places while running the Holly Railway Station. A traveler named Leo Tannenbaum arrives the day before Christmas Eve and suddenly everyone in town is filled with the holiday spirit. Dec. 3-19. Redlands Footlighters Theatre, 1810 Barton Road, Redlands. $18 general admission, $12 for students with ID. 909-793-2909; redlandsfootlighters.org
“Holiday Follies 2021” at Center Stage Theater
Tibbies Dinner Theater presents a song-and-dance revue featuring arrangements of holiday classics. Dec. 3-Jan. 2. Center Stage Theater, 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana. $59.95-86.95 for adult admission depending on menu choice, $41.95-49.95 for children under 12, $89.95 for VIP tickets, $30 for show only without dinner. 909-429-7469; centerstagefontana.com
“Miracle on 34th Street” at LifeHouse Theater
The classic 1947 holiday film comes to the stage as a department store Santa causes a furor when he claims to be the real Kris Kringle. Fridays-Sundays, Nov. 20-Dec. 29. LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. $28 for adults, $15 for children 3-11. 909-335-3037; lifehousetheater.com
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