Cap Stage Presents Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!)

Capital Stage shakes up the holiday scene in midtown Sacramento by bringing the enormously popular, hilarious and irreverent Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!) by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald and John K. Alvarez to its new home at 2215 J Street. Additionally, for a limited run, Capital Stage will present the family friendly classic It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play adapted by Joe Landry.

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!): Nov 30, 2011 - January 1, 2012

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play: December 17-24, 2011

Tickets: 916-995-5464 or www.capstage.org

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!)
Nov 30, 2011 - Jan 1, 2012

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!) is a fast, fond, and furious look at the holiday traditions we all remember (and a few we'd like to forget)! Fed up with performing Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told -- plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. Cap Stage has established a new holiday tradition with this irreverent madcap romp through the holiday season.

This year's production will be given a make-over with its move to Capital Stage's new, larger stage on J Street. Changes include a new set and modern updates to the script from the original playwrights. Returning from last year's cast is Gary S. Martinez, Peter Mohrmann and Eric Wheeler. Capital Stage Producing Director JoNathan Williams directs.

Performances for Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!) will begin with previews on Wednesday, November 30 at 7pm, Thursday, December 1 and Friday December 2 at 8pm and will open on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 8pm with performances continuing through January 1, 2012. Showtimes will be Wednesdays - Sundays as follows: Wednesdays at 7pm; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; and Sundays at 2pm; with additional performances on Saturday, December 17 at 2pm; Sunday, December 18 at 8pm; Tuesday, December 20 at 7pm; and Saturday, December 24 at 2pm. It will close on New Year's Day, January 1 at 5pm. Regular tickets: $22-$40; Preview tickets: $20; student & senior tickets: $20-28. Group rates are available for groups of 12 or more. Tickets are currently available at the Capital Stage Box Office, 916-995-5464 or online at www.capstage.org.

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!) is sponsored by Downey Brand

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Dec. 17-24

Inspired by the classic American film of the same title, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Five actors perform the dozens of characters as well as produce the radio play's sound effects. Imagine it is Christmas Eve 1946 in Studio A at WBFR in Manhattan, New York. The actors arrive for a special live radio performance of It's a Wonderful Life. You'll hear all your favorites including George Bailey, Mary, Clarence Oddbody, Mr Potter, Uncle Billy, even Zuzu and all the other wonderful characters that make up Bedford Falls. Capital Stage Artistic Associate Janis Stevens directs in this holiday treat for the entire family.

There are only six performances for It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play beginning on Saturday, December 17 at 5pm and continuing as follows: Sunday, December 18 at 5pm; Monday, December 19 at 7pm; Thursday, December 22 at 3pm; Friday, December 23 at 3pm and a special Christmas Eve performance on Saturday, December 24 at 11am. Regular tickets are $25, with senior and student tickets at $23 and youth 12 and under at $20. Group rates are available for groups of 12 or more. Tickets are currently available at the Capital Stage Box Office, 916-995-5464 or online at www.capstage.org.
EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (and then some!)
Fact Sheet

What: Capital Stage presents the holiday hit Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!)

Where: 2215 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

Who:
Playwright: Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald and John K. Alvarez
Producer: Capital Stage
Director: JoNathan Williams
Set Design: JoNathan Williams
Costume Design: Rebecca Redmond
Lighting Design: Owen Smith
Sound Design: Brad Thompson
Production Stage Manager: Matthew Compton*
Cast: Gary S. Martinez*, Peter Mohrmann*, & Eric Wheeler*
*Members of Actor's Equity Association

When: November 30, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Previews:
Wednesday, November 30 @ 7pm
Thursday, December 1, @ 8pm
Friday, December 2, @ 8pm
Preview Ticket price: $20
Opening Night: $40 Saturday, December 3, 2011 @ 8pm

Performance Times & Prices:
Wednesdays @ 7pm $22 tickets
Thursdays & Fridays @ 8pm $28 tickets
Saturdays @ 2pm $28 tickets
Saturdays @ 7pm $34 tickets
Sundays @ 2pm $28 tickets
Opening Night Tickets: $40

Additional Performances:
Saturday, December 17 @ 2pm
Sunday, December 18 @ 8pm
Tuesday, December 20 @ 7pm
Saturday, December 24 @ 2pm

Discounts available for Seniors & Seniors $20-$28

Tickets: 916-995-5464 or online at www.capstage.org

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