Santa Claus News

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/3/2020 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

As infection numbers continue to rise, many people who want to spend the holidays together are looking for virtual experiences that can bring the family together! Secret Library: Krampus Claus is the perfect adventure to allow families a chance to keep the tradition of togetherness and fun at the forefront of their holiday gatherings.

James Corden welcomes John Lithgow to Stage 56 and asks him about his 1985 film, 'Santa Claus: The Movie' which was a huge hit in the United Kingdom, which was not the case in America as John predicted would be the case. After James asks John whether he considered any careers outside of acting, John reads a poem from his new book 'Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown.'

Back by popular demand, Ken Davenport presents The Doo Wop Project: Live In Your Home For The Holidays, a virtual live theatrical concert, on Saturday, December 12th at 8:00PM.

Fairfield Center Stage, a community theater group, begins its second season of the online variety show, FAIRFIELD CENTER COUCH, with a holiday variety special, FAIRFIELD CENTER COUCH HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! This performance will be broadcast on Facebook Live and also be made available on YouTube after the performance.

‘Tis season for lots of cooking, shopping, gift wrapping, zooming, and writing cards. Whatever your holiday activities are, you’ll need tasty snacks to keep you powered up. We have selected some specialty food products that are savory and others that are sweet to please our readers.

Marty Thomas (Wicked, Xanadu, The Secret Garden) and Marissa Rosen (Kristin Chenoweth: For The Girls), announced today the track list of their upcoming debut duet album “The Award Winning Holiday Album”. The album will be released on December 5th, 2020 and available anywhere music is digitally streamed. 

Here are the highlights of the 21 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night.

Dr. Seuss’ beloved classic children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” has become a Christmas staple for generations and NBC is bringing the story to life this holiday season with a fun-filled two-hour production of “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!” set to air Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT from the Troubadour Theatre in London.

Both performances feature Music Director and Principal Conductor David Charles Abell leading the POPS with Hamilton star and POPS Christmas favorite Mandy Gonzalez and Artistic Director for Jazz Terell Stafford on trumpet, with dazzling performer and improviser Charlie Albright on piano, performing digitally.

One of Joe Gianono's favorite project's is his latest Christmas Album, 'It's Christmas' that features a song for kids to write to Santa via the internet, 'Santa Dot Com' a song that he wrote for kids, young and old, who still believe in Santa Claus in this new computer and now pandemic era. It hits all the right notes now more than ever!   

GLOW Edmonton encourages ticket-holders to exchange tickets for another day of GLOW using information on the website www.glowyeg.ca. Refund information is also available on the website. All ticket holders will be contacted by December 17. Refunds and exchanges are available until December 17, 2020.

Ryan Seacrest returns to host a night of merry music and magic on “The Disney Holiday Singalong,” MONDAY, NOV. 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST). 

Joe Gianono's has released a new Christmas song, Santa Dot Com!  One of Joe Gianono's favorite project’s is his latest Christmas Album, 'It's Christmas' that features a song for kids to write to Santa via the internet.

 CFCArts has announced two more shows to fill the holiday season. First, NOEL: Christmas at Home is a filmed holiday concert for the whole family for a pay-as-you-will price.  Second, due to the sold-out evening concert at Mead Garden, an additional noon concert has been added for the in-person Holiday Fantasia. 

The Playground Theatre is to re-open next week with a programme of music, theatre and a pantomime starring national treasure Su Pollard. The West London venue initially re-opened in September but was forced to close again in November owing to changes in Government guidance.  Lift Off Live, a celebratory evening of live theatre and music accompanied by cocktails, will launch the programme on 3rd December. 

Watch a trailer featuring a first look at Matthew Morrison as The Grinch in the upcoming special, 'Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical!'

While many prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving differently this year, so does  The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the nation's most cherished holiday traditions. 

Greater Boston Stage Company and Wilmington Community Television present Ball in the House: Home for the Holidays: An A Cappella Concert. This concert by premier a cappella group Ball in the House will be a six day only virtual event. The hour-long virtual performance will air live on Saturday, December 12, 2020 and will be available to livestream from December 13 – 17, 2020. The live event includes an interactive chat during the show and an audience talk-back after the concert. 

Sugar Plum Gary used to not believe in Christmas, until one magical Christmas Eve Santa came to visit the orphanage he grew up in, and he was the only survivor becoming possessed by the holiday spirit.