The Nutcracker (Photo – pasadenadancetheatre.org)
Theatre fans rejoice for a variety of shows all across the Greater Pasadena area.
By Carol Edger Germain
Pasadena Playhouse 39 S. El Molino, Pasadena 626-683-6883 pasadenaplayhouse.org
January 24/25, 2025: “Anything Goes in Concert ” – Cole Porter’s classic musical is brought to life with a star-studded cast and a 16-piece orchestra.
Presented at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
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Boston Court 70 N. Mentor, Pasadena 626-683-6883 bostoncourtpasadena.org
February 20 through March 30, 2025: “Frou-Frou: A Menagerie of Sorts” – By turns raucous, poetic, touching, and dangerous, Frou-Frou: A Menagerie of Sorts riffs on Tennessee Williams’s The Glass Menagerie in this story of two queer siblings yearning to be understood.
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A Noise Within 3352 E. Foothill, Pasadena 626.356.3100 anoisewithin.org
Through December 24 – “A Christmas Carol” – Perfect for all ages, this timeless story of redemption is filled to the brim with music and merriment. Create cherished memories with your whole family by witnessing Ebenezer Scrooge’s joyful transformation. It is a perfect burst of boundless good cheer for the season—and beyond!
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Parson’s Nose 95 N. Marengo, Suite 110, Pasadena 626-345-5116 parsonsnose.org
Season 26 is will be announced soon. The goal of Parson’s Nose is to make classic theater and literature more accessible.
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Fremont Centre Theatre 1000 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena 626-441-5977 fremontcentretheatre.com
A new season is coming.
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Sierra Madre Playhouse 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre 626-355-4318 sierramadreplayhouse.org
An eclectic group of one-night offerings of film, music, and theater for January.
1/5/25 (family) “Bob Baker’s Nutcracker” Created in 1969, this marionette adaptation of the classic ballet brings together traditional favorites. This project was funded (in part) by a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts.
1/11 Samarth Nagarkar – Hindustani classical vocalist known for his captivating performances and a traditionally rich music.
1/12 Greg Poree and his band – jazz.
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Lineage Performing Arts Center 930 E. Mountain, Pasadena 626-844-7008 lineagepac.org
A new program is coming in the new year.
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Antaeus Theatre Company Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center 110 East Broadway, Glendale 818 506 1983 antaeus.org
February 9 through March 17: “Twelfth Night” – Directed by Antaeus Company member Armin Shimerman, William Shakespeare’s comic masterpiece dissects Love in all its many forms.
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San Gabriel Mission Playhouse 320 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel 626-308-2865 missionplayhouse.org
Through December 22: “Pasadena Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker Ballet” – Celebrate Christmas with Pasadena Dance Theatre and this annual holiday favorite.
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South Pasadena Theatre Workshop 1507 El Centro Street South Pasadena 626-399-9014 southpasadenatheatreworkshop.com
See website for future performances and adult and children acting workshops.
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Atwater Village Theater 3269 Casitas Drive, LA 323-644-1929 atwatervillagetheatre.org
Atwater Village Theater is a rental theater with several performance spaces. It hosts productions by the following theater companies. For more info and tickets, go to the websites of the theaters.
- IAMA Theatre Company – iamatheatre.com – IAMA is committed to cultivating new voices and creating new, boundary-pushing work. It will host its “7th Annual New Works Festival” in December. Featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See website for dates and info about the plays. The festival gives audiences an early look at future hits and allows playwrights to experience public reaction to their work.
- Open Fist Theatre Company – openfist.org through December 22 “BOTH: A Hard Day’s Silent Night”
- Echo Theater Company– echotheatercompany.com – new shows coming soon.
- Circle X Theatre Co.– circlextheatre.org – new productions coming soon, see website for additional information.
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