A vintage 1940s Radio Christmas Show & LIVE Radio Play of “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”| DEC 1-10

By  | 

 Blak Box Theater61231 Highway 62Joshua TreeCA

JOSHUA TREE, CA — Take a stroll down memory lane this Christmas with a charming and zany Yuletide offering presented by the Hi-Desert Cultural Center’s award-winning Hi-Desert Playhouse! TUNE IN FOR CHRISTMAS is an evening of song and dance that is sure to make your Christmas bright! There will be laughs galore as the cast of radio players brings an old-time 1940s radio show alive with vintage radio commercials, comedy skits, tuneful carols, a tap-dancing Christmas tree, live sound effects and the richly imaginative radio version of Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted for radio by Anthony E. Palermo. Directed by award-winning Playhouse Artistic Director Howard Shangraw, TUNE IN FOR CHRISTMAS is sure to delight, fascinate and fill you with warm nostalgia for the days of yore when family and friends gathered round the fireplace and “tuned in” for some good old-fashioned holiday cheer.

The talented and multi-award winning cast of “radio artists” includes Barry Cutler once again portraying that iconic old curmudgeon EBENEEZER SCROOGE. Barry was last seen on our stage as Mr. Mushnik in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and is joined by talented HDCC familiars Scott Cutler, Dawn Davis, Daniel Graff and Derrik Lewis, all of whom will be remembered for their past performances in DRACULA, as well as other HDCC productions. Also returning to the HDCC stage is the uber talented Jeanette Knight (ALMOST, MAINETHE GOLDFISH LETTERSDOG LOGICMOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD). Filling out the cast are William Hart (Audrey 2 puppeteer in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSA CHRISTMAS CAROL, and Director of ALIENS – for Reader’s Theater), Miri Hunter (A CHRISTMAS CAROLTHE SPITFIRE GRILLFOR COLORED GIRLS), and Haley Kooyman (A CHRISTMAS CAROLGODSPELLTHE SPITFIRE GRILL). Making his HDCC debut is Andrew Accardi.

Complimentary light refreshments and a cash bar will be available during the performances. This show has a suggested rating of G. To purchase tickets or for more information, patrons may visit www.hidesertculturalcenter.org, visit the Hi-Desert Cultural Center Box Office in person Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm, or call the Box Office at 760.366.3777. To avoid a credit card processing fee, you can purchase tickets via cash or check in person at the Box Office. Group rates available. Must be at least five years of age to attend.

Elite, Preferred reserved, and General unreserved seating available. Tickets are $15-$24 and group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Accessible seating is available based on availability, so please speak with a box office agent to arrange for accessible seating choices.

 

buy-individual-tickets
build-your-own-12-shows-package
build-your-own-8-shows-package
theater-6-shows-package
philharmonic-3-shows-package

GREAT NEWS FOR SEASON PACKAGE TICKET HOLDERS! Should your schedule change and you find yourself needing to attend a performance on a different date — if you give the Box Office at least 48 hours notice prior to your ticketed performance, management will attempt to exchange your ticket for a different performance of the same show!

 

 

×