Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced the 2014-15 season, continuing its tradition of presenting stirring classics and evocative new works created by the finest local and national talent available.
If you're allergic to shopping malls, excessive commercialism or egg nog, The Ringwald Theatre has the perfect solution to restore a smile to your overburdened holidays. Opening tonight, December 19th for an exclusive four-day engagement is the return of the comedic duo of The SantaLand Diaries & Season's Greetings from award-winning humorist David Sedaris and adapted for the stage by acclaimed director Joe Mantello and featuring Joe Bailey and Joe Plambeck.
Crumpet is back by popular demand! And nothing says 'holiday spirit' like temper tantrums and sozzled Santas! Open Stage once again mixes up their offerings this holiday season with mature fare in David Sedaris' wickedly funny THE SANTALAND DIARIES, playing tonight, December 18-28 for eight performances only. Open Stage regular and staff member Stuart Landon will once again don the green velvet elf costume in the second revival of this one-man show.
This year we celebrate David Sinaiko in his 10th year as everyone's favorite mall elf, Crumpet, in The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris and adapted to the stage by Joe Mantello. See the show that has become a 'anti-holiday tradition' for San Francisco's audiences and escape the craziness of the holidays with Combined Artform at the Eureka Theatre.
Best-selling author and previous PBS host Bill Nye The Science Guy will be appearing in Philadelphia at the Merriam Theater tonight, December 16 at 7:30 p.m., as part of a tour in support of his newly released book, Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation.
It is that time of year when the bustle of the holiday season is upon us and we all have a list of "things to do" before the holidays arrive. It is a time of year when we can all use a bit of holiday cheer, and relax, sit back and have a good laugh. That is exactly what Act II Playhouse does with their show MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT, and they do this well. MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT is a show that makes audiences laugh as the cast of talented actors provide a lighthearted look at the holidays that everyone will enjoy.
The day after The Who's Tommy debuted on Broadway in 1993, The New York Times exclaimed, '...at long last the authentic rock musical that has eluded Broadway for two generations...an Entertainment Juggernaut.' Twenty-one years later, no other musical has come close to replicating its sure power, electricity and monumental impact.
This Sunday, Play Club kicks off its third year with the second annual Dassie Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence in Cape Town, along with the cynical and witty one-act one-hander THE SANTALAND DIARIES, all at the beautiful new space Miao in De Waterkant.
Society Hill Playhouse presents a Philadelphia Premiere of humorous essays about our take on Christmas--theatre for the holidays! HOLIDAYS ON ICE from the twisted and brilliant mind of one of America's leading storytellers, David Sedaris. Dates for HOLIDAYS ON ICE run tonight, December 12-21, 2014 (specific show dates and times listed below).
Just in time for the holiday season, Flashpoint Theatre Company is presenting its 11th Anniversary performance of The Santaland Diaries, famed author David Sedaris' true story about his time spent as a Christmas elf in Macy's Santaland display. Set to run today, December 10-21 (Opening night is tonight, December 10, 8 p.m.), Barrymore Award nominee and Flashpoint regular Keith Conallen returns to this one-man show in the role of Crumpet, Sedaris' lovable, curmudgeonly elf, and brings another year of vicious laughter and heartwarming holiday spirit. The show will be performed at the Off Broad Street Theater, 1636 Sansom Street.
Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents Making Spirits Bright, a new comedic cabaret for the holiday season, from tonight, Dec. 9-28, 2014. Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite and friends present an evening of song, dance, original comedy skits, and holiday-themed improvisation.
If you're allergic to shopping malls, excessive commercialism or egg nog, The Ringwald Theatre has the perfect solution to restore a smile to your overburdened holidays. Opening December 19th for an exclusive four-day engagement is the return of the comedic duo of The SantaLand Diaries & Season's Greetings from award-winning humorist David Sedaris and adapted for the stage by acclaimed director Joe Mantello and featuring Joe Bailey and Joe Plambeck.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary celebration with the return of David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries, directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Eric Rosen. This hilarious send-up of David Sedaris' tale of elfin' woe in his brief, misguided career as a Macy's elf, skewers the sentimental love of all things Christmas. This show will feature Brian Sills, who starred in last year's production as Crumpet, the disgruntled Macy's holiday elf. Shanna Jones, whom audiences saw open the production last year as one half of The Shenanigans, will perform holiday musical numbers during the performance. Performances run December 6 through 24 at KC Rep's downtown Copaken Stage in the Power & Light District. Press night is Thursday, December 11, 7pm curtain. This performance, as a work of satire, contains material that might be objectionable to some audiences. Appropriate for ages 16 and up. Past production high resolution photos can be found here.
Below, check out the official trailer for the Season 2 of HBO's LOOKING, starring Broadway favorite Jonathan Groff. The series returns on Sunday, January 11 at 10PM.
Back by popular demand, THE SANTALAND DIARIES by David Sedaris returns to Capital Stage with the universally praised Aaron Wilton reprising the role of Crumpet the Elf! For mature elves only, this play takes you to the heart of Macy's Santaland of 1989 and skewers it with the kind of candid wit any adult will appreciate. Co-Founder Peter Mohrmann will direct this year's holiday romp with a Press Opening tonight, December 5, 2014.
Garret Storms reprises his performance as David (Crumpet the Elf) in the WaterTower Theatre production of the David Sedaris holiday season comedy The Santaland Diaries, tonight, December 5 to 28, 2014, in the Studio Theatre at the Addison Theatre and Conference Centre. Kelsey Leigh Ervi returns to direct.
AggraNomic Productions, D&ME Productions LLC and Brenda Davidson have announced and all new production of The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris. Starring Matt Crabtree and directed by Deidra Edwards. Santaland begins performances tonight, December 4 at 8pm and opening is set for Friday, December 5 at 8pm at the Working Stage Theater in Los Angeles.
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and David Sedaris discuss his whirlwind U.S. book tour to promote Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls. Check out the appearance below!
This year we celebrate David Sinaiko in his 10th year as everyone's favorite mall elf, Crumpet, in The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris and adapted to the stage by Joe Mantello. See the show that has become a 'anti-holiday tradition' for San Francisco's audiences and escape the craziness of the holidays with Combined Artform at the Eureka Theatre.
Due to popular demand, Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) recently announced an extension of David Sedaris' & Joe Mantello's The Santaland Diaries. RLTP will offer two additional performances, Friday December 19th & Saturday December 20th at 7:30pm. Check out a first look at the production below!
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