Shawnee Playhouse announces its lineup of holiday entertainment.
All of the shows at the Shawnee Playhouse this season are suited for the entire family, with several traditional shows as well as a twist on a classic childrens story.
Scrooge by James Leisy
Running through December 21.
In this new, musical version of the ever-popular Dickenss Classic by James Leisy and published by Shawnee Press, Scrooge is woken on Christmas Eve by the ghost of Marley, and warned of his impending fate - to walk the earth, dragging chains, in agony and shame.
The rebirth of Scrooge through the discovery of the child within himself is apparent in this musical with beautiful melodies and a wonderfully witty script!
Featuring a large, talented cast, Scrooge is directed by Sara Ferguson, who has performed in and directed many shows at the Shawnee Playhouse and performed with many local, regional and professional companies. Sara has also She has also filmed numerous commercials and was a co-producer for The Morning Mix.
2pm December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21
8pm December 6, 13, 20
$29 Adults $26 Seniors $16 children 12 and under
A Christmas Peter Pan by Kathryn Schultz Miller
Running through December 20
It's Christmas Eve and Tinker Bell summons Wendy, Michael and John to help her save Peter Pan and Santa Claus from Captain Hook and his terrible pirates!
The boy who refuses to grow up leads Tinker bell, Wendy, Snow Fairies, Christmas Elves and Santa's Lost Toys on a lively fun romp through the North Pole and home again in this holiday adaptation of the original J.M. Barrie story with audience participation and lots of fun for everyone!
A Christmas Peter Pan features Jack Moore as Peter, Ryan Fogler as Captain Hook, Amanda Lombardo as Tinker Bell, Marty Courtney as Santa Claus, Danielle Turso as Wendy, Ethan Strunk as John and Max Vivino as Michael, as well as a huge supporting cast. Directing A Christmas Peter Pan is Midge McClosky.
Show times are 10am: December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20
All Seats are $11
The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky Presented by C & K Dance Company
Running December 1 through December 22
The Nutcracker is a holiday fairy tale about a young girl, Clara, and her very favorite Christmas. Her Godfather, Herr Drosselmeier, is a magical, mysterious character in her life. This Christmas he has a special gift for her, a beautiful Nutcracker doll. She receives the present from him at the annual family party. Very excited about the new doll, Clara wants to stay up all night with it, but her family sends her off to bed. After everyone has left and the family is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs to look at her Nutcracker doll. She eventually falls asleep, and with a little help from Drosselmeiers magic, her dreams begin¦.
**Monday 10am shows are geared towards the younger crowd, are a little bit shorter and the cost is $11 per ticket.
Show times are 10am : December 1, 8, 15 and 22
**Sunday 7pm shows are for all audiences and run longer than the Monday morning shows.
Tickets are $19 for adults, $16 Seniors, AAA members and $11 children 12 and under
Show times are 7pm: December 5, 12 and 19
SPECIAL EVENTS!
Holiday Cabaret- Songs of the Season
Join our talented winter cast as they perform their favorite Holiday hits.
Open seating, a suggested donation of $8 gratefully accepted at the door.
December 11th at 7pm.
The Messiah “ by George Freidrich Handel
37th Annual Concert “ ONE NIGHT ONLY
Raise your voices with family, friends and neighbors in Handels immortal masterpiece. This sing in concert is lead by professional conductors, soloists and musicians, and is a gift to the community from the Kirkwood Family. Join in the singing or just sit back and enjoy this Shawnee Holiday Tradition!
One Night Only 8pm December 22
$8 donation gratefully accepted at the door
Kids Kabaret
An incredibly talented and diverse cast of children ages 4 to 16 entertain audiences with singing and dancing! An enjoyable show for the young and young at heart!
7pm December 26 and 27
All Seats $11 per ticket.
For information or to reserve tickets please call the Shawnee Playhouse Box Office at
570-421-5093
For more information on show dates, times and to purchase tickets online visit our website at www.theshawneeplayhouse.com