The Pasadena Playhouse's presentation of this year's Panto at the Playhouse SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT is now in its final week and must close Sunday, January 4.
The cast of SLEEPING BEAUTY and Her Winter Knight features Disney Recording Artist
Olivia Holt as "Aurora" (Disney's "I Didn't Do It"),
Lucy Lawless as "Carabosse" ("Xena: Warrior Princess," "Spartacus"), Garrett Clayton as "The Prince of Alhambra" (Disney's "Teen Beach Movie"),
Patrick Cassidy as "The King of Pasadena" (Broadway's "42nd Street," "Annie Get Your Gun," ABC Family's "Ruby & The Rockits"),
David Engel as "Nanny Tickle" (Broadway's "La Cage aux Folles," "Seussical"),
Tamyra Gray as "The Good Fairy" ("American Idol," Broadway's "Bombay Dreams" and "Rent") and returning from last year's Panto at the Playhouse production of Aladdin and His Winter Wish, Ben Giroux as "Silly Billy" (CW's "Hart of Dixie").
Also returning from last year's hugely successful Panto at
The Playhouse production of Aladdin and His Winter Wish, is director
Bonnie Lythgoe ("So You Think You Can Dance"), choreographer
Spencer Liff (Emmy nominee "So You Think You Can Dance") and musical director
Michael Orland ("American Idol"). The book is by
Kris Lythgoe, scenic and costume design by Lythgoe Family Productions, and the LFP producers include
Kris Lythgoe,
Bonnie Lythgoe, Becky Lythgoe and
Jason Haigh Ellery.
Lythgoe Family Productions produces fun, musical theatre the whole family can enjoy. Known for their creativity and involvement in television hits "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance," the Lythgoes are dedicated to bringing affordable theatre to families across America. Based on the Grimm fairytales, each story has been modernized with topical scripts for parents and well known pop songs for kids. The Lythgoes pride themselves on creating a memorable experience a family can share together. Past Panto at
The Playhouse productions include: A Snow White Christmas starring
Ariana Grande and Neil
Patrick Harris and Aladdin and His Winter Wish starring
Ben Vereen,
Bruce Vilanch, and
Ashley Argota.
An updated version of the classic Grimm fairytale, in the style of a traditional British family Panto, SLEEPING BEAUTY and Her Winter Knight is a singing and soaring winter adventure that features family-friendly magic, with a comedic twist, dancing (with "So You Think You Can Dance" alumni), interaction with the audience and contemporary music from
Jessie J's "Domino" to
John Legend's "All Of Me,"
Pharrell Williams "Happy" to Survivor's "Eye of The Tiger" and more. A Panto is known for its interactive style and humor that appeals to everyone from ages 2 - 102! "Those who have never been to a panto will have a glorious introduction to the forum." - Los Angeles Times.
The
Pasadena Playhouse is located at 39 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. Tickets are available by calling The
Pasadena Playhouse at 626-356-7529, online 24 hours a day at
www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org, or by visiting The
Pasadena Playhouse Box Office, Tuesday - Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. during non-performance dates. On performance dates the Box Office is open Tuesday - Saturday from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets for SLEEPING BEAUTY and Her Winter Knight range from $24.00 - $150.00. Child single tickets are available for Rear Orchestra and Rear Mezzanine seating ranging from $24.00 - $64.00.
Service and theatre restoration fees apply to all purchases. Group Sales (8 or more) are available by calling 626-921-1161.
Pictured: Lucy Lawless in "Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight" at The Pasadena Playhouse. Photo by Philicia Endelman.
