Sierra Madre Playhouse (Photo – sierramadreplayhouse.org)
By Carol Edger Germain
PASADENA PLAYHOUSE
39 S. El Molino, Pasadena
626-356-7529
pasadenaplayhouse.org
Dark for the rest of the year, then exploding with Stephen Sondheim mania in 2023 – “Sunday in the Park with George” followed by “A Little Night Music” on the mainstage. Then a special starring Bernadette Peters, then more Sondheim: Larry Owens’ “Sondheimia,” Eleri Ward’s “Acoustic Sondheim,” “Sondheim Unscripted” at the Carrie Hamilton Theater on the Playhouse premises (good to hear that it’s open again), and “Song by Song by Sondheim” celebration concert series. We’ll keep you posted on dates and tickets.
BOSTON COURT PASADENA
70 N. Mentor, Pasadena
626-683-6883
bostoncourtpasadena.org
12/2 and 12/4 – screening of a filmed theatrical performance of Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull,” followed by the 18th annual New Play Reading Festival 12/10 and 12/11, then surprises for 2023!
A NOISE WITHIN
3352 E. Foothill, Pasadena
anoisewithin.org
The annual tradition of various takes on “A Christmas Carol” are again beckoning us on numerous dates in December. PLEASE NOTE: On 12/10 @ 11:00 am. there is a highly-recommended “Sensory-friendly, ‘relaxed’ performance” of “A Christmas Carol” for audiences with autism, PTSD, Alzheimers, and other sensory challenges. Please spread the word on this opportunity for sensory challenged individuals to enjoy this performance. Also, ANW is showcasing the “Latina Christmas Special” on 12/13 and 12/14.
PARSON’S NOSE
95 N. Marengo, Suite 110, Pasadena
parsonsnose.org
On 12/4 Parson’s Nose presents “Snow!” an Acapella Holiday Treat featuring the Harvard Yardbirds! and the Cal Octech! – one performance only, and then their take on “A Christmas Carol” (a “radio style reading”) on 12/10, 11, 17, 18.
FREMONT CENTRE THEATRE
1000 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena
fremontcentretheatre.com
Dark for December.
SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE
87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre
sierramadreplayhouse.org
“Patsy Cline Holiday Concert” with Cori Cable Kidder – warm your heart and soul with Cori’s powerful rendering of Patsy Cline’s holiday vocals through 12/23. Also consider “Stories at the Playhouse: Wings” on 12/5. Starting in January, be sure to attend the series of shows relating to Billie Holiday, Mickey Rooney, Elizabeth Taylor, and Princess Diana. (I will see you there!)
LINEAGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
930 E. Mountain, Pasadena
lineagedance.secure.force.com
“Queerwise; Authoring Their Own Narratives,” to remember a decade of AIDS, on 12/1 – A Los Angeles-based group of writer-performers, QueerWise combines history, humor, and candor to explore the shifting cultural realities of being queer in Twenty-First Century America. Celebrating their ten-year anniversary in 2022, one of their annual signature pieces has been a performance piece honoring World AIDS Day.
ANTAEUS THEATRE COMPANY
110 East Broadway, Glendale
antaeus.org
Dark for December, we will keep you posted on upcoming events.
SAN GABRIEL MISSION PLAYHOUSE
320 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel
missionplayhouse.org
Special events 12/1-12/4, check website
Hi. The address for Sierra Madre Playhouse is Sierra Madre Blvd. not Ave. 🙂
Thank you Kate. It’s been fixed.