On Stage in Sonoma County
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Nov. 14-23: Ride the Cyclone – The Musical presented by SRJC
In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!
Directed by Sarah Wintermeyer
Music Direction by Nate Reibli
Choreography by Jolene Johnson
Nov. 14-23: Bootycandy by Left Edge Theatre
Praised by The New York Times as “smart, searing, and sensationally funny,” Bootycandy is a kaleidoscopic exploration of identity and survival that is as entertaining as it is provocative.
At The California Theatre, Santa Rosa.
Opens Nov. 21: A Christmas Story: The Musical at 6th Street Playhouse
Based on the motion picture A Christmas Story.
A Christmas Story: The Musical brings the beloved 1983 holiday film to life on stage, capturing the heartwarming and humorous quest of nine-year-old Ralphie Parker. Set in 1940’s Indiana, young Ralphie dreams of finding the ultimate Christmas present—a Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle—beneath his family’s tree. Despite warnings from his parents and teachers of “You’ll shoot your eye out,” Ralphie remains undeterred, concocting imaginative schemes to make his Christmas wish come true.
A Christmas Story: The Musical is a festive treat that celebrates the spirit of the holiday season and the adventurous imagination of childhood.
Nov. 21- Dec. 14: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Spreckels Performing Arts Center
Step back in time with It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.
Join George Bailey and his guardian angel, Clarence, in this delightful adaptation of the beloved holiday classic, presented in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast. This heartfelt tale takes us on a journey of love, life, and loss that reminds us of the great value of each and every human being. It’s a Wonderful Life is a story that extols hope, the preciousness of every day and the joy of caring for one another. Make it a holiday to remember!
It’s a Wonderful Life is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern
Adapted by Joe Landry
Directed by Jenny Hollingworth
Dec. 5-21: Scrooge! The Musical by Sonoma Arts Live
This charming stage musical, Scrooge! The Musical, adapted from the movie, is a perfect way to celebrate the holidays with people of all ages. Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from curmudgeon to kind soul is brought to life in music, with a cast ranging in ages from 7 to 70s. The familiar story is all there, with Ghosts of Past, Present and Future guiding him in song on his journey of self-discovery. You’ve never seen this classic tale like this!