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THE PRODUCERS
Musical based on Mel Brooks’s 1968 film about a down-on-his-luck theatrical producer and an accountant who hatch a scheme to profit from a sure-fire Broadway flop called Springtime for Hitler . Feb. 27–March 4, Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts . Tix $55 to $85 (plus service charges and fees), on sale Dec. 18 at 10 am at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
STOMP
Percussive performance featuring rhythms played on bristle brooms, Zippo lighters, wooden poles, trash cans, tea chests, plastic bags, plungers, and hubcaps. April 17-20 at 8 pm, April 21 at 5 & 9 pm, April 22 at 2 & 7 pm, Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts . Tix $32.50 to $63.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
Openings
EMILY
Richard Ouzounian and Marek Norman’s musical based on Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Emily of New Moon trilogy. Directed by Sarah Rodgers with musical director Allen Stiles. Dec. 14–Jan. 7 (pay-what-you-can preview Dec. 13), Gateway Theatre (Richmond). Tix $29 to $36, info 604-270-1812.
THE CHURCH OF POINTLESS CONSUMERISM
The Work Less Party presents a musical-theatre extravaganza featuring traveling evangelist Peter Proffet and the Chaching Bling Bling Gospel Choir. Dec. 15-17, 8 pm, Cambrian Hall (215 E. 17th). Tix $10-15, info www.worklessparty.org/ .
CINDERELLA MEETS THE HOT DOG DEMON
The Metro Theatre presents its annual Christmas pantomime for all ages. Dec. 15–Jan. 6, Metro Theatre (1370 SW Marine). Tix $18/10, info 604-266-7191.
BABES IN TOYLAND
Theatrix Youtheatre Society presents an original adaptation of Victor Herbert’s classic story about two orphans who save Christmas and thwart their evil Aunt Barbarina’s quest to take over Nursery Rhyme Land. Created by a cast of 30 between the ages of five and 15, with music by Mr. I. Dec. 16-19, 1 & 7 pm, Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). Tix $12/10, info 604-931-2008.
TREASURE ISLAND
Deep Cove Stage Society presents a Christmas pantomime by Jim Sperinck, directed by Ann Booth. Dec. 20–Jan. 6, Deep Cove Shaw Theatre (4360 Gallant Ave., North Van.). Tix and info 604-929-3200.
ALADDIN
Pacific Dreams Theatre Society presents a magical musical fairy tale in the form of a traditional British pantomime. Dec. 21–Jan. 6, 2 & 7 pm, Kay Meek Centre (1700 Mathers Ave., West Van). Tix 604-913-3634, info kaymeekcentre.com/ .
Ongoing
URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL
Musical by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann sends up corporate greed, ecological disaster, and musical theatre itself. Donna Spencer directs David Adams, Jay Brazeau, Barbara Barsky, Tracy Neff, Matt Palmer, Tracey Power, and Denis Simpson. Held over to Dec. 17, Tues.-Sat. at 8 pm (mats. Sat.-Sun. at 2 pm), Firehall Arts Centre (280 E. Cordova). Tix $32/28, info 604-689-0926.
CARIBOO MAGI
Actor-playwright Lucia Frangione’s play about a chaotic Christmas in the heart of the B.C. Rockies, also starring Dirk Van Stralen, Parnelli Parnes, and Donna Lea Ford. To Dec. 30, Wed.-Sat. at 8 pm, Pacific Theatre (1440 W. 12th). Tix and info 604-731-5518.
A CHRISTMAS STORY
Arts Club Theatre Company presents Philip Grecian’s stage adaptation of the movie by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark. Katrina Dunn directs Terence Kelly, David Mackay, Dawn Petten, and Melissa Poll in the story of nine-year-old Ralphie Parker, whose greatest wish is to get a Red Ryder BB gun from Santa Claus. To Dec. 30, Mon., Wed.-Sat. at 8 pm; Tues. at 7:30 pm (mats. Wed.-Sat. at 2 pm), Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston). Tix $25 to $36.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-3311.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
The Playhouse Theatre Company presents a Charles Dickens classic. To Dec. 23, Mon-Sat., various times Vancouver Playhouse (160 W. 1st Ave.). Tix from $25 to $56 (plus service charges and fees) from Ticketmaster, 604-280-3311, info www.vancouverplayhouse.com/ .
SILVERWING
Kim Selody’s stage version of Kenneth Oppel’s children’s fantasy about a young bat migrating south with his colony. Directed by Carole Higgins for Carousel Theatre. To Dec. 30, Waterfront Theatre . Tix and info 604-685-6217.
COLLAGE: HOMAGE TO KURT SCHWITTERS
Enlightenment Theatre presents Ian Kluge’s play inspired by the pioneering German artist, directed by David Benedict Brown and Ashley Rutherford. To Dec. 16, 8 pm (two-for-one mat. Dec. 16 at 1 pm), Studio 16 (1555 W. 7th). Tix $14/12, info 778-892-1744, www.enlightenmenttheatre.com/ .
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
The Arts Club Theatre Company presents a stage version of the fairy-tale musical with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton. To Jan. 14, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville). Tix $34.50 to $61 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-3311.
10 DAYS ON EARTH
West Coast premiere of Ronnie Burkett and his Theatre of Marionettes in a puppet-theatre presentation for an adult audience, about a mentally challenged man who lives with his mother, unaware that she has passed away. To Dec. 17, 8 pm, Vancouver East Cultural Centre (1895 Venables). Tix $50/45/40 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-3311.
THE BIG FUNK
Paige 18 Productions presents a comedy-drama about the complexity of modern relationships in our troubled times. Jennifer Copping directs Scott Miller, Adrian Holmes, Leanne Jijian Hume, Rhonda Dent, and Nelson Carter-Leis. To Dec. 16 at 8 pm, Havana Theatre (1212 Commercial). Tix $15, info 604-715-3441.
CINDERELLA
North Vancouver Community Players present writer-director Elizabeth McNeight’s traditional pantomime version of the classic fairy tale. All proceeds to the youth division of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada. Dec. 15-17 at 7 pm (mats. Sat.-Sun. at 1 & 3 pm), Theatre at Hendry Hall (815 E. 11th St., North Van.). Tix $8/4, info 604-983-2633.
THEATRE IN THE RAW
One-act plays, including Alex Karolyi’s Ruffians , Joel Fishbane’s The Bargain , Petronella van Oyen’s Bonsai Friend , and Patrick Foley’s Philomena . Dec. 15-16, 7:30 pm, Rhizome Café (317 E. Broadway). Tix $10 at the door.
Upcoming Highlights
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical version of the final seven days in the life of Jesus Christ, starring Tim Neeley in the title role and Corey Glover (of the band Living Colour) as Judas. Feb. 2, 7:30 pm; Feb. 3, 2 & 7:30 pm; Feb. 4, 2 & 7 pm, the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts . Tix $50 to $65 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
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