“A Christmas Carol”
December 2
The American Theatre
Perhaps the best loved holiday story of all time, this adaptation of Dickens’ classic is particularly suited to children. Watch Mr. Scrooge have a change of heart from stone to gold as he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas. All the joy, sentiment and meaning are here, without being too scary for young audiences. A Virginia Rep on Tour production.
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
December 2
Historic Palace Theatre/Cape Charles
Laughs abound in this bestselling Christmas classic that follows the Herdman siblings, or “the worst kids in the history of the world.“ The siblings take over the annual Christmas pageant in a hilarious yet heartwarming tale involving the Three Wise Men, a ham, scared shepherds, and six rowdy kids.
“Hurrah for the Holidays”
Presented by Hurrah Players
December 8-12
Susan Goode Fine & Performing Arts Center @ VA Wesleyan University
Tomorrow’s stars bring a joyful celebration of all your favorite holiday classics with costumes, dance and lots of music.
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
Presented by Hurrah Players
December 15-17
The Hugh R. Copeland Center
Based on the popular book by Barbara Robinson, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is the funny, heartwarming, and mildly irreverent story of what happens when a church play is hijacked by six of the ‘absolutely worst kids in the history of the world’. A holiday tradition for 28 years, this event is presented with Happy Hanukkah, My Friend; a short program celebrating the Festival of Lights.
“Uncle Wiggily’s Christmas Carol”
Presented by Children’s Theater of Hampton Roads
December 16, Peninsula Community Theatre
December 22-23, Zeiders American Dream Theater
You’re invited to the Woods for a holiday tea at Uncle Wiggily’s house…only Uncle Wiggily is the last to know. In order to keep you entertained, the old rabbit gentleman will have to get everyone’s help to put on the biggest production the forest has ever seen: Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Written and directed by Jessica Brooke Pinsky.
