The holidays are upon us. Get your cultural dose of cheer at the San Juan Community Theatre this month with three upcoming events sure to get you in the spirit of the season.
Island actor’s group Witsend Productions’ returns for the holiday with a beloved American classic.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” will come alive as a 1940’s radio broadcast, Dec. 19 and 20, at 7:30 p.m.
A few dozen characters are brought to the stage by the theatre troupe, as the story of the idealistic George Bailey unfolds, and he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
Tickets are $12.
A family centered afternoon, the theatre will screen the 1994 Disney Classic, “The Santa Claus,” followed by a holiday sing-along, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m.
Comedian Tim Allen plays a divorced dad spending Christmas Even with he son. After he accidentally kills a man in a Santa suit, they are magically transported to the North Pole, where an elf explains that he must take Santa’s place before the next Christmas arrives.
Tickets for the afternoon are $5 and include popcorn and soda.
Since its premiere in 2013, the hugely successful live-streaming program at SJCT now offers theatre-goers opportunities to see performances from the most renowned ballet company in the world.
Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet presents Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” streaming in HD to the big screen at SJCT Mon., Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 28, 2 p.m.
Based on the E.T.A Hoffmann story, “The Nutcracker” is a world classic exploring universal themes of power, evil, and love.
This choreographic version of the classic tale is sure to enchant the entire family this holiday season..
Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for members and $10 for students.
For more information, and to purchase tickets visit www.sjctheatre.org.