BWW Review: Cindy Lou Who Tells a Christmas Tale in WHO'S HOLIDAY in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - Dec 14, 2019
It's the Christmas season so what should I do? I'll go to the theater and see Cindy Lou Who. WHO'S HOLIDAY the hilarious parody of Dr. Seuss's a?oeThe Grinch Who Stole Christmasa?? is now playing at The Louis Curtiss Studio Building in Kansas City through December 21. This is not a children's show like Dr. Seuss wrote, WHO'S HOLIDAY is intended for an adult audience.
GRINCH Merch, Subscriptions, And More Available Now At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2019
The Old Globe has some great ideas to simplify your holiday shopping this year! Might we suggest tickets? Season tickets or a gift certificate, or take your nearest and dearest to either of our great family-friendly holiday shows: our 22nd annual production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, a San Diego multigenerational tradition, or the world premiere of Ebenezer Scrooge's BIG San Diego Christmas Show, both playing through December 29! Then head to the Globe's Helen Edison Gift Shop and choose from a fabulous assortment of theatrical and Seussian treasures to make your heart grow three sizesa?"and solve all your shopping crises.
The Old Globe Announces Sensory-Friendly Performance Of DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2019
Hundreds of San Diego families will enjoy the family-friendly and supportive environment for children and adults on the autism spectrum and with other special needs, along with local San Diego support organizations. Globe spokespersons include Director of Arts Engagement Freedome Bradley-Ballentine and the Globe's autism advisor, UCSD professor Lisa Porter. They will be happy to discuss the Globe's efforts to once again share the magic of theatre with all of San Diego with sensory-friendly performances.
PaleyLand Returns to The Paley Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2019
The Paley Center for Media will welcome back its classic holiday tradition PaleyLand, starting December 7, 2019 through January 4, 2020. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to create magical holiday memories while engaging in a special Instagram moment in a whimsical candy cane forest, a fun and sparkling winter wonderland, and a recreated scene from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer; playing holiday-themed video games and VR; enjoying craft activities and games; warming up with hot cocoa; viewing beloved holiday TV classics including the most cherished Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Three Kings specials on the big screen; and visiting with Santa! Admission is free for all, and no appointment is necessary.
Photo Flash: The Old Globe's 22nd Annual Production of DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2019
The Old Globe's 22nd annual production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! opens Friday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. The holiday musical will run through December 29 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Previews began November 10. The Grinch is directed by James Vásquez, with book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin. The original production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was conceived and directed by Jack O'Brien with additional lyrics by Theodor S. Geisel, additional music by Albert Hague, and original choreography by John DeLuca.
BWW Interview: Rachel Landon of WHO'S HOLIDAY at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - Nov 14, 2019
Who's ready for some great holiday entertainment? There are so many great shows to see during the holiday season. If you need a break from all the holiday craziness and a chance to laugh until your cheeks hurt, hop on over to Open Stage for Who's Holiday. Who's Holiday, by Matthew Lombardo, is not your typical Christmas play. It is a show with only one actor. It answers the age-old question of what happens to characters after the original story ends. Told by Cindy Lou Who, it is the story of what happened to her after the Grinch's famous redemption in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The story is told in typical Seussian rhyme. Rachel Landon will be taking on the role of Cindy Lou at Open Stage, and she took some time to talk to us about Who's Holiday, directed by Stuart Landon, opening on November 16th.
Freeform Announces the 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 1, 2019
Coming off the incredibly strong performance of its “31 Nights of Halloween” programming, Freeform kicks the holidays into high gear with the announcement of the beloved “25 Days of Christmas” lineup beginning on DEC. 1. As the go-to network for holiday-themed original content and beloved classics, this year's festive lineup includes the premieres of Freeform original feature “Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas,” with “The Bold Type” star Aisha Dee and “The Guest Book”'s Kimiko Glenn, airing WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, at 9:00 p.m. EST/PST. “Good Trouble” will air a two-hour holiday episode on MONDAY, DEC. 16, at 9:00 p.m. EST/PST, with the full cast of “The Fosters” guest starring. Additionally, the network will debut the timeless Christmas classics of Rankin-Bass with “Frosty the Snowman” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” on FRIDAY, DEC. 6, at 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. EST/PST, respectively. Adding some friendly competition to your Christmas cheer, back-to-back installments of Freeform original holiday series “Wrap Battle” will air on MONDAYS at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. EST/PST, with the finale airing MONDAY, DEC. 9. Freeform also released its first-ever “25 Days of Christmas” jingle, featuring Freeform Santa and “Good Trouble” star Emma Hunton. Check out the music video with one of the catchiest Christmas song this holiday season here.
The Smith Center Is Home For The Holidays With Winter Shows For The Entire Family All Season Long
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2019
From the heartwarming story of the mean old Grinch to an evening of impressive moves by your TV favorites from So You Think You Can Dance, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is your holiday season headquarters for live entertainment with programming fit for the entire family. Tickets for the following engagements are on sale now at TheSmithCenter.com.
The Smith Center To Present A Sensory-Friendly Performance Of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2019
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, a nonprofit organization, will present a sensory-friendly performance of Broadway's #1 holiday hit Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at 11 a.m. on Nov. 30. To make live theater more accessible for all community members, this performance will be specially designed for audience members with sensory sensitivities and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Accommodations include the reduction of jarring noises and lights throughout the performance and providing designated quiet areas in the lobby for audience members to take breaks as needed.
THE GRINCH Is Coming To Steal Christmas In Las Vegas!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2019
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present the Las Vegas premiere of Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical inside Reynolds Hall from Nov. 26 - Dec. 1, 2019, including a sensory-friendly performance on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 11 a.m.
Freeform Announces the KICKOFF TO CHRISTMAS Starting November 1
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 4, 2019
As the Halloween season comes to a close, Freeform will continue to be the home for all holiday viewing with the second year of the “Kickoff to Christmas” programming event, starting on Friday, Nov. 1. With a month full of holiday fun, this year will also include two new Freeform originals. The film “Turkey Drop,” from Muse Entertainment, will air Saturday, Nov. 23, at 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST/PST. The original holiday competition series, “Wrap Battle,” will air Monday, Nov. 25, at 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST/PST.
Griff Rhys Jones and Matt Terry Join DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2019
The record-setting Broadway sensation, Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical today confirms casting for its Cardiff run at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff from Wednesday 20th a?' Sunday 24th November 2019 and it's Christmas season at The Lowry opening on Tuesday 10 December 2019 and running through until Sunday 5 January 2020. Comedy legend Griff Rhys Jones will star as Old Max, alongside X-Factor winner Matt Terry as Young Max and Edward Baker-Duly as the world-famous mischief maker, The Grinch.
Holiday Pops & HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! Tickets Go On Sale At PPAC July 25
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2019
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is combating the recent heat and humidity in Rhode Island with a?oeChristmas in Julya??! Tickets to the 2019 HOLIDAY POPS TOUR: BOSTON POPS ESPLANADE ORCHESTRA with Keith Lockhart, conductor (Saturday, November 30 at 8P) and DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL (December 17 a?" 22) will go on sale Thursday, July 25 at 10A at the PPAC Box Office (220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence), online at www.ppacri.org and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787).
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Comes to the UK on Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2019
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical - the record-setting New York Christmas sensation - is to play a UK Tour in 2019, ahead of a Christmas season at The Lowry. Featuring the hit songs "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas", Max the Dog narrates the show, as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is 'two sizes too small', decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday loving Whos. Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
The Old Globe Announces 2019 Free AXIS Performing Art Series
by Julie Musbach - Feb 5, 2019
The Old Globe continues to make theatre matter to more people by welcoming everybody to enjoy a season of free performances, arts, crafts, and workshops on the Globe's Copley Plaza in Balboa Park. Over 16,000 people attended our free AXIS events in 2018 that featured music, dance, original plays from the community, mariachi concerts, jazz for kids, and annual sonnet reading to celebrate the birthday of our resident playwright, William Shakespeare. The 2018 AXIS season also included our first-ever sensory-friendly AXIS event with music and workshops during Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Actor Rajane Katurah Joins Children's Theatre Company's Acting Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2019
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) announced today that actor Rajane Katurah will join CTC's Acting Company beginning with the 2019-2020 Season. Rajane relocated to Minnesota in 2017 when she accepted the offer to become one of the 2017-2018 Performing Apprentices and has most recently received rave reviews for her performance in Park Square Theatre's Marie and Rosetta. During her time as a CTC Performing Apprentice, she performed roles in Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas, The Wiz, and Dr. Seuss's The Lorax, which was performed both at CTC as well as The Old Globe in San Diego, California. She joins as the fifth Acting Company member alongside Autumn Ness, Dean Holt, Gerald Drake, and Reed Sigmund.