Entertainment
A Christmas Carole King at El Portal Theatre
El Portal Theatre 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North HollywoodFor their 18th annual holiday offering, The Troubies have combined the soulful sounds of songstress Carole King with one of the most enduring stories of our time – Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” – and the result is SO FAR AWAY from what you'd expect! Will Ebenezer Scrooge wake up ONE FINE DAY feeling like a NATURAL WOMAN and finally BELIEVE IN HUMANITY? Will he break his CHAINS and be shown what’s truly BEAUTIFUL, and discover he has a CORAZON before IT’S TOO LATE, BABY? Will Tiny Tim go UP ON THE ROOF and ask, WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW? This December do the LOCOMOTION, (or the NoHo Metro) to the El Portal Theatre for many happy tidings of comfort and joy. Prepare for the rockin’ sounds of the Troubadorchestra to make you FEEL THE EARTH MOVE UNDER YOUR FEET! Experience the Holi-daze like never before, because, this magical season, YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND in the Troubies!
Lythgoe Family Panto’s A Snow White Christmas at Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 E. Green St., PasadenaAn updated version of the classic fairytale, Princess Snow White joins forces with the Seven Dwarfs to defeat her wicked Aunt the Queen. In the style of British Panto, audiences are encouraged to interact, booing the baddies and cheering for the hero.
Irish Christmas in America -The Show- at Garry Marshall Theatre
Come celebrate the 15th anniversary of the hugely popular holiday show Irish Christmas in America, which features a fascinating performance of music, song, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, this family-friendly performance features well-loved songs, lively instrumental music on fiddle, flute, pipes, and harp, and thrilling Irish step dancing. Follow the Irish Christmas cast as they lead American audiences through the wonderful (and sometimes strange) Christmas traditions of Ireland with an engaging performance rich in humor and boundless energy.
