Theatre

Theater of Lights in Old Sac
When: Thursdays through Sundays; 6:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.  Ongoing through December 31st
Where: Old Sacramento
What: Old Sacramento’s Theatre of Lights is a unique state-of-the-art live staging of the classic ’Twas The Night Before Christmas hosted by Mark Twain.The show blends a symphony of lights, sounds and visual effects which will take the audience back to a time when the beloved poem ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas was first introduced in Sacramento in 1857 in The Sacramento Bee. The beloved poem comes to life on the balconies and rooftops of Old Sacramento’s historic buildings on K Street between Front and 2nd Street.
Cost: FREE
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A Christmas Carol
When: November 30 – December 24
Where: Sacramento Theatre Company, main stage, 1419 H Street, Sacramento
What: Sacramento Theatre Company’s own musical version of Charles Dickens’ immortal tale of redemption.
Cost: $15-$46
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The Magic of Christmas at Old Town Tumbleweed
When: December 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 19-22
Where: Gibson Ranch, 8556 Gibson Ranch Rd., Elverta
What: Join Old Town Tumbleweed for an evening filled with magic, songs, pony rides and much more! Santa Claus will sing Christmas carols for you, and entertainment will be provided by their dogs and ponies. Limited seating. Doors open at 5:30pm, with showtime at 7:00pm.
Cost: Adults $10, Kids $5.00, Under 4 free; Tickets can be purchase at Gibson Ranch Entrance
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Scrooge Family Holiday Musical
When: December 7-23
Where: Chautauqua Playhouse, 5235 Engle Road, Carmichael
What: The musical tale of joy and redemption, based on Chales Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”.
Cost: Adults $17, Kids 12 and under $10.00; Opening Weekend $10.00 Adult tickets
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Madeline’s Christmas – The Musical
When: Saturdays and Sundays, December 8-30; 1pm
Where: Sutter Street Theatre
What: The delightful story of Madeline’s Christmas. On Christmas Eve, the adventure begins when there is a knock at the front door. Expecting to see Santa, Madeline meets the Rug Merchant who has brought twelve very special rugs. He reminds Madeline that Christmas is the time of miracles, and that these are not ordinary rugs!
Cost: Adults $17.00, Kids $13.00
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Reindeer Revolution
When: Saturdays, December 8-22; 12 & 2pm
Where: Chautauqua Playhouse Children’s Theatre, 5235 Engle Road, Carmichael
What: A reindeer wishes he had never  been born. And his wish is granted! Will Christmas ever come again?
Cost: $7.00 per person
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The Gift of the Magi
When: Saturdays & Sundays through December 30th; 1pm and 4pm
Where: B Street Theatre, 2711 B Street, Sacramento
What: Family Series show.  Local playwright Jerry R. Montoya ruefully re-imagines O’Henry’s classic tale The Gift of the Magi in a fun, whimsical world of cuddly forest friends. With the Holidays fast approaching, Della and James scramble to find that perfect gift.  When each gives up a prized possession to buy the other something special, they discover that love and true sacrifice are the greatest gifts of all.  Join them and their faithful friends Winnie and Walter for another heart-warming B Street treat. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Cost: Tickets $18-27
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