PERFORMANCES-THEATRE-DECEMBER 2013

THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE, Spamalot, Monty Python’s highly irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend, presented by the Ziegfeld Theatre Company, Ogden, through December 1, 6 p.m., $23-$35 advance, $28-$40 at door, 328 Main, Park City, 435-649-9371, www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org.

HERITAGE THEATRE, Five Carols for Christmas/Jingle Jacks, through December 21, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees on December 7 and 14, S. Highway 89, Peery, $10 general, $9 seniors and children under 12, 435-723-8392, www.heritagetheatreutah.com.

SCERA CENTER, The First Christmas, a musical based on the Liken film, through December 21, 7:30 p.m., Showhouse II, 745 S. State St., Orem, $12 reserved, $10 seniors/students/children (ages 3-11), 801-225-2787, www.scera.org.

CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, White Christmas, by Irving Berlin, through December 23, 7:30 p.m., also 2:30 p.m. matinees on Saturdays, Barlow Main Stage, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $17-$21, 801-298-1302, www.centerpointtheatre.org.

CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas Carol, by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin, the Women’s Dramatic Society mounts an assault on the classics with their off-center version of A Christmas Carol, through December 23, 7 p.m., Leishman Performance Hall, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $12, 801-298-1302, www.centerpointtheatre.org.

TERRACE PLAZA PLAYHOUSE, Scrooge, A Christmas Carol, by Beverly Olsen and Jacci Florence, through December 23, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12 reserved, $9-$11 seniors/students reserved,$7-$9 children reserved, 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, 801-393-0070, http://terraceplayhouse.com.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-OREM, A Christmas Carol, through December 23, 8 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. matinees, also 11:30 a.m. performances on December 14 and 21, $17-$21 general, $13-$16 children, 801-226-8600, www.haletheater.org.

THE ZIEGFELD THEATRE, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, by Ken Ludwig, enter a world of sassy mice, squirt gun fights and a plane trip to the North Pole, through December 23, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees on December 14 and 21, $15 adults, $12 seniors/students/children (12 and under), 3924 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden, 855-949-2787, www.theziegfeldtheater.com.

THE OFF BROADWAY THEATRE, It’s a Wondrous Life, George Bailey gets a peek at Bedford Falls without him when he gets touched by an angel, through December 28, 7:30 p.m., 272 S. Main, $10-$16, 801-355-4628, www.theobt.org.

DESERT STAR PLAYHOUSE, Miracle on 42nd Street, by Norman E. Plate and Beth Bruner, after a series of flops legendary producer C.B. d’Mille is preparing to open his new show, Christmas Magic, which he is hoping will be the show to get him back on his feet, and he has placed his hope in two of his stars, but rival theatre owner Hardy Steele has a devious plan to ruin the show and take over the entire street, through January 4, 2014, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. matinees, $13.95-$17.95 adults, $15.95 students, $12.95 seniors (Saturday matinees), $9.95 children (11 years and under), 4861 S. State, 801-266-2600, www.desertstar.biz.

PLAN-B THEATRE COMPANY, world premiere of Radio Hour Episode 8: Fairyana, by Eric Samuelsen, directed and sound designed by Cheryl Ann Cluff, music by Dave Evanoff, featuring Jay Perry, Teresa Sanderson and Jason Tatom, a dark, funny tale of the misanthropic, alcoholic writers of a sickeningly sweet children’s television show who pull out all the stops for the Christmas special, which means resurrecting Snoogums, a character so villainous he possesses his creator, December 3, 7 p.m., Jeanné Wagner Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, The Light in the Piazza, book by Craig Lucas, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, directed by Scott Eckern, choreographed by Lisa Stoddard, music direction by Mark Johnson, December 3-7, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on December 7, $20-$22 general, $18-$20 seniors and BYU alumni, $14-$16 (weeknights) or $15-$17 (weekends) students, Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.edu.

COVEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Joyful Noise, by Tim Slover, directed by Dave Hansen, starring J. Scott Bronson, George Frideric Handel is struggling to win back the favor of the London audience when he is inspired to write his most famous oratorio, Messiah, December 5-7, 12-14, 16-21, 7:30 p.m., also 12 p.m. matinee on December 14, $12-$14, 801-852-7007, www.provo.org/community/covey-center-for-the-arts.

THE ECHO THEATRE, This Is Christmas, December 5-21, 7:30 p.m., $10 in advance, $12 at the door, 15 N. 100 East, Provo, 801-358-6623, www.theechotheatre.com.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Still Life with Iris, set in Nocturno, this adventure fantasy follows Iris, a young girl on a quest to regain her memory and her home, December 6, 7:30 p.m., December 7, 2 p.m., $13 adults, $10 youth/seniors, $8 USU faculty/staff, free for USU students, Morgan Theatre, Chase Fine Arts Center, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

DRAPER HISTORIC THEATRE, It’s a Wonderful Life, based on the Frank Capra film, adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers, December 6-7, 9, 13-14, 16, 20-21, 7 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on December 14, $12 reserved, $9 general $7 seniors/students/military, $5 children 12 and under, 801-572-4144, www.drapertheatre.org.

UTAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE, Babes in Toyland 2013, this historic operetta follows the dastardly Barnaby as he tries to win the heart of Bo Peep with the help of his evil henchman Rumple, but Santa’s two elves Deedle-Dee and Deedle-Dum try to thwart Barnaby with the help of life sized wooden soldiers, December 6-7, 13-14, 16, 19-21, 23-24, 7 p.m., also 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. matinees, 3605 S. State St., $14, group discounts available, 801-532-600, www.uctheatre.org.  

SALT LAKE ACTING COMPANY, Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat, regional premiere, adapted by Katie Mitchell, directed by Penelope Caywood, December 6-28, 7 p.m., also 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. matinees, 168 W. 500 North, $26 adults, $16 children, 801-363-7522, www.saltlakeactingcompany.org.

PIONEER THEATRE, Elf – The Musical, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, music by Matthew Sklar, when Buddy discovers he’s not really an elf, he travels to New York to find his real father, December 6-28, 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, $38-$59 (prices increase $5 when purchased on day of performance), 801-581-6961, www.pioneertheatre.org.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-WEST VALLEY CITY, A Christmas Carol, December 7-24, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m. performances, $29-$32 general, $16 children (children under 5 not permitted), 801-984-9000, www.halecentretheatre.org.

KINGSBURY HALL, Crow & Weasel, produced and performed by Youth Theatre at the U, set in the mythic past and inspired by the traditions of the North American Plains people, this fable of self-discovery follows young Crow and Weasel as they set off on a journey into unknown parts of the world where they learn the importance of respecting other peoples, December 12-13, 7 p.m., December 14, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., $10 adults, $5 children 18 and under, food drive benefiting Sumi Nungwa and the Navajo and Hopi elders, one can of non-perishable food is good for one child’s ticket, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

PICKLEVILLE PLAYHOUSE, Christmas with Juanito Bandito, December 12-16, 7:30 p.m., $14-$26 adults, $10-$22 children, Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main, Logan, 435-752-0026, www.picklevilleplayhouse.com.

THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE, Pippi Longstocking, a Youtheatre Production, everybody’s favorite wild child, Pippi has an unrestrained imagination and a propensity for adventures, December 13, 7 p.m., December 14, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., $14 adults, $9 youth 18 and under, 328 Main, Park City, 435-649-9371, www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Farley Family Xmas, written and acted by James Arrington, laugh with Cousin Heber, Aunt Pearl and the rest of the Farley Family in this quirky, one man holiday tradition, December 18-21, 7:30 p.m., $12, 801-863-7529, www.uvu.edu/arts.

PICKLEVILLE PLAYHOUSE, Christmas with Juanito Bandito, December 20-21, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on December 21, $16-$26 general, The Grand Theatre, 1575 S. State, 801-957-3322, www.picklevilleplayhouse.com.

THE STING AND HONEY COMPANY, This Bird of Dawning Singeth All Night Long, the Nativity story told through poetry and mask, December 20, 7:30 p.m., December 21, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., $10, Leona Wagner Black Box, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 801-355-2787, www.stingandhoney.org.

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