In 2014, City Lights marked the 100-year anniversary of the World War I “Christmas Truce” with a world premiere that drew crowds and raves. Now Truce: A Christmas Wish from the Great War is back with a mix of returning and new artists. Set in the trenches of France, this story follows soldiers on both sides who embraced a spontaneous ceasefire to celebrate Christmas in 1914. Through dialogue, music and documents from the era, the play exemplifies the spirit of the holiday season. Truce: A Christmas Wish from the Great War previews November 21 and 22, 2024, and runs through December 22. (No show on November 24 or Thanksgiving.) By popular demand, we’ve added Saturday matinees and moved our Thursday start times to 7:30! Showtimes are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.
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Cinderella
Hillbarn Theatre (12/4 - 12/28) | |
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A Brass and Organ Christmas at Grace Cathedral
Grace Cathedral (12/15 - 12/15) | |
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Sing You a Merry Christmas at Grace Cathedral
Grace Cathedral (12/23 - 12/23) | |
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STARLIGHT
Circus Bella (12/12 - 1/4) | |
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(y)OURS
ODC Theater (12/13 - 12/13) | |
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“Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley”
Lucie Stern Theatre (12/3 - 12/28) | |
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An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live
San Francisco Magic Theater (w/Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech (1/2 - 1/4) | |
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The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party
The Cow Palace (11/22 - 12/21) | |
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