On Stage in December

   The holiday season is here, and there are quite a few great shows on tap, making each weekend in December a great one to catch a new show!

    As always, if I've missed anything, add a comment at the link below or email me at TheMinskers@aol.com.

   Here's the rundown:

- The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (Play)

First Stage Theatre Company 

Fri. - Sat., Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m.

Matinees Sunday, Dec. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m.

Jean Carlo Stephenson Auditorium

Huntington City Hall

800 5th Avenue, Huntington, WV

Adults $12 / $10 Students & Seniors

304.416.5437

- Home for Christmas (Holiday Concert)

First Stage Theatre Company 

Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

(ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY, featuring First Stage Alumni)

Jean Carlo Stephenson Auditorium

Huntington City Hall

800 5th Avenue, Huntington, WV

Adults $12 / $10 Students & Seniors

304-416-5437

- Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Play)

By Neil Simon

Arts Resources for the Tri State (ARTS)

Fri. and Sat., Dec. 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. (Dinner at 6:30 p.m.)

Ballroom at ARTS Renaissance Theatre (Old Huntington High School)

900 8th Street in Huntington

Show only: $10 / Dinner and show: $25

Reservations: 304-733-2787

(*Warning: Adult language- For mature audiences only)

Menu: Green salad with raspberry vinaigrette / Chicken breast / Rice pilaf / Carrots & Broccoli / Rolls / Brownie sundae / Tea / Water (Alcohol cannot be sold at the dinner, but you are welcome to bring a bottle of wine.)

- Can You Forgive Her? (Play)

Lunar Strategem

Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center

Francis Booth Experimental Theatre

Marshall University

Dec. 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets $12

- Mary - A Rock Opera - 17th Anniversary (Original Musical)

By Mark Scarpelli and Dan Kehde

Contemporary Youth Arts Company (CYAC)

Thur., Fri, Sat., Dec 5, 6 and 7 at 8 p.m.

WVSU Capitol Center Theatre

123 Summers St. in Charleston

$15 Adults / $10 Students and Seniors

304-342-6522

- Christmas in the Land of Oz (Play)

Children’s Theatre of Charleston

Fri. and Sat., Dec. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m.

Sat. and Sun., Dec. 14 and 15 at 2 p.m.

Charleston Civic Center Little Theatre

Tickets $12 adults / $10 children

- The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (Play)

Alban Arts Theatre

65 Olde Main Street in St. Albans, W.Va.

Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m.

Dec. 15 and 22 at 2 p.m.

Tickets $15 adults / $10 Seniors and Children under 12.

304-721-8896

- Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Play)

Paramount Players

Paramount Arts Center

Ashland, Ky.

Tickets $10 Adults / $8 Kids

- A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley (Play)

Ashland Community and Technical College

1400 College Drive, Ashland, Ky.

Dec. 5, 6 and 7 at 8 p.m.

Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m.

- Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Play)

Portsmouth Little Theatre

Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m.

- The Nutcracker Story (Play)
Based on the short story by E.T.A. Hoffman
Capitol Center Theatre
Dec. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m.
Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
304-342-6522 to reserve tickets or purchase them at the door
For more information call 304-546-6271.

   Whew! So support your local theatre and have a wonderful holiday season!