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Holiday happenings around San Diego County

It is official. The holidays are inching nearer. Should residents wish to do something fun with their friends and family this season, here is a list of shows to consider.

Opening locally is "A Wonderful Life. A Radio Play," Dec. 7, in Fallbrook. To snag tickets for this live radio show performances, call (760) 468-6302 or visit http://www.curtaincallcompany.org.

Nearby is "Mamma Mia" at The Welk Resort. It is a terrific production. Plus, people can get a chance to win two free tickets by emailing me an entry. See details at the bottom of the story. For ticket information, call (760) 749-3448 or email [email protected].

The Broadway Vista theater is running "Santa's North Pole Follies," Nov. 29 through Dec. 16, in a fundraiser for animals. Call (760) 806-7905 or visit http://www.broadwayvista.biz.

New Village Arts in Carlsbad is playing "Miss Bennett," Nov. 16 to Dec. 23. It is the sequel to "Pride and Prejudice." For tickets, call (760) 433-3245 or visit http://www.newvillagearts.org.

North Coast Repertory in Solana Beach may have a few open seats for "Holmes & Watson" followed by "Always Patsy Cline" coming Dec. 12-30. Call the box office at (858) 481-1055 or visit http://www.northcoastrep.org.

Coming up at the La Jolla Playhouse is the world premier of "The Year to Come," playing Dec. 4-30, followed by the world premier of "Diana," Feb. 10. Call (858) 550-1010 or visit http://www.lajollaplayhouse.org.

Further down the road is Broadway San Diego which is currently playing "Wicked" until Nov. 25, followed by "Waitress" from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2. For one day only, Saturday, Dec. 29 is "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas," with "Hello Dolly" rolling into town Jan. 15, for a few days. For ticket information, call (619) 570-1100 or visit http://www.broadwaysd.com/get-tickets/.

San Diego Rep is offering "The Doll's House, Part 2," Nov. 21 through Dec. 16, at the downtown Lyceum stage with "Winter Schminter: A Hanukkah & Winter Solstice Celebration" for one night only, Friday, Dec. 21. For tickets, call (619) 544-1000 or visit http://www.sdrep.org/.

Meanwhile, "Clint Black's Looking for Christmas" world premier is opening at The Old Globe complex Nov. 11 through Dec. 31 and running next door to "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas" with multiple performances until Dec. 29. For tickets, call (619) 234-1941 or email [email protected].

San Diego Musical Theatre is bringing back "A Miracle on 34th Street, a Live Musical Radio Play," repeating a sell out show from last season. Playing at the Horton Grand Theatre with good prepaid parking across the street from Nov. 23 through Dec. 23. For tickets, call (858) 560-5740 or visit http://www.sdmt.org.

Lamb's Playhouse in Coronado is in the final stretch of "Persuasion" which is the new musical from Jane Austen's book, closing Nov. 18 followed by their "Festival of Christmas" from Nov. 30 to Dec. 30. For more information, call (619) 437-6000 or visit http://www.lambsplayers.org.

The Cygnet Theatre did such a bang-up job on "A Christmas Carol" last year, it is bringing it back again this season. Call (619) 337-1525 or visit http://www.thecygnettheatre.com for tickets.

Watch for my upcoming reviews in the weeks ahead. Meanwhile, The Village News hopes your holidays are happy.

To contact me or to enter for a chance to win two free "Mamma Mia" tickets, send me an email at [email protected].

 

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