Theaters offer a variety of Christmas favorites

By Erica Hansen, For the Deseret News

Published: Saturday, Nov. 20 2010 3:00 p.m. MST

Sam Dodini, left, Gerrit Dunford, Mike Halsey and Alex Lund lend their harmonies to holiday favorites in "Plaid Tidings" at the SCERA.

Mark A. Philbrick

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Summary

Deck the halls with Scrooge and Santa

Fa la la la la, la la la.

Kicking legs a few plaid tidings,

Fa la la la la, la la la!

Ghosts of Christmas past and present,

Fa la la, fa la la, la la la

Miracles and Santa's magic,

Fa la la la la, la la la la!

For those of you bah-humbugging a Christmas ditty before Thanksgiving, I'm sorry, but the Christmas theater seasons kicks off this week.

Now we're talkin' turkey!

"The Radio City Christmas Spectacular — starring the Rockettes," Nov. 26-29, Maverik Center.

The most beloved holiday tradition makes its way to Salt Lake City. The tour is the biggest production in the show's 77-year history. Audiences are taken on a theatrical journey, including a magical sleigh ride to the North Pole. And of course, eye-high kicks.

Shows are nightly, times vary. Tickets are $29-$99 (800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com).

"Plaid Tidings," Nov. 26-Dec. 18, SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State, Orem.

The four wholesome harmonizers are back. On earth once again, the Plaids now need to design a Christmas show. Filled with holiday favorites, humor and of course, gorgeous harmonies. Stars are Mike Halsey, Gerrit Dunford, Alex Lund and Sam Dodini.

Shows are Monday, Friday and Saturday nights, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$12 (801-225-2787 or www.scera.org).

"Scrooge — A Christmas Carol," Nov. 26-Dec. 23, Terrace Plaza Playhouse, 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden.

Terrace kicks off its holiday season with the return of a tradition, scripted by Beverly Olsen and Jacci Florence and starring Kim Florence, Don Wilhelm and Jim Stratton.

Shows are Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7-$12 (801-393-0070 or www.terraceplayhouse.com)

"A Christmas Carol," Nov. 26-Dec. 18, Rodgers Memorial Theatre, 292 E. Pages Lane, Centerville.

This is Rodgers' take on the classic Dickens tale, starring Dave Hill, Nick Cash, Ron Glaittli and Carson Bass.

Shows are nightly, 7:30 p.m., matinees available. Tickets are $13-$17 (801-298-1302 or www.rodgersmemorial.com).

"Miracle on 3rd and Main Street," Nov. 26-Dec. 27, The Off-Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main.

When Kris Kringle visits Salt Lake he makes several miracles happen. But evildoers soon make him take the stand in a competency hearing. Will you believe in miracles? A fun parody on "Miracle on 34th Street."

Shows are Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8-$16 (801-355-4628 or www.theobt.org).

e-mail: ehansen@desnews.com

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