Seattle fall/holiday theater: Excitement is building for the 5th Avenue Theatre holiday production of “Mary Poppins.”
In case you need a refresher: “Precocious children Michael and Jane Banks have exhausted every nanny—that is, until Mary Poppins drops in on a strange breeze. Revel in the spectacle of this chimney-sweeping epic that sees them traverse the roofs of London to encounter colorful characters in a fantastically magical world.”
It will run Nov. 22-Dec. 22. If you’re planning a family outing, know that children under 4 will not be admitted. And tickets must be going fast, because additional performances already have been added.
Tickets are on sale now, and it’s not too late to save by subscribing to the full 2024-25 season, which also includes “The Last Five Years,” “Waitress,” “Parade,” “Bye Bye Birdie” and “After Midnight.” Also, groups of 10 or more people can buy tickets at a discount.
Also in Seattle fall/holiday theater: The 2024-25 Broadway at The Paramount season has two fall shows that, while not particularly holiday-ish, would make a fun and festive outing: “Wicked” runs Nov. 6-Dec. 1, and “Back to the Future” Dec. 10-22, both at the Paramount Theatre.
Disney on Ice
The newest Disney on Ice production brings together dozens of favorite characters in a new show called “Magic in the Stars.”
It all begins when the North Star descends upon Jiminy Cricket as he welcomes and reminds the audience that the most fantastic, magical things can happen, and it all starts with a wish. This launches an adventure featuring Elsa, Anna, Tiana, Buzz Lightyear, Lightning McQueen, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and more. It’s truly a “Disney’s Greatest Hits” set to music and performed on ice, with acrobatics, stunts, special effects and music.
“Magic in the Stars” will be performed locally at the Showare Center in Kent and Angels of the Winds Arena in Everett. Here are showtimes and ticket information:
- 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Oct5. 23-25
- 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-26
Angel of the Winds Arena, Everett:
- 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1.
- 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3
Fall/holiday theater: Grand Kyiv Ballet
The Northwest-based Grand Kyiv Ballet has two holiday shows on stages around the Puget Sound area. First is its production of “The Nutcracker,” which will be performed in Kirkland, Federal Way and Arlington. In addition, the ballet will premiere its new production, “Snow Queen,” a classic fairytale transformed into an exquisite ballet about love and friendship. It is a colorful journey full of dangers and obstacles, showing “how the warmth of a friend’s devoted heart removes the spell of a wicked Queen.”
Grand Kyiv Ballet will donate a portion of its proceeds to renovating the Main Ballet Academy of Ukraine.
Here is the schedule of local performances, plus ticket information:
“Nutcracker”
7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Dec. 10-12, Kirkland Performing Arts Center;
Monday, Dec. 23, Federal Way Performing Arts & Events Center
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, Byrnes Performing Arts Center, Arlington.
“Snow Queen”
Noon Tuesday, Dec. 24 – The Paramount Theatre, Seattle.
1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, Edmonds Center for the Performing Arts; additional show Sunday, Dec. 29.
PNB’s ‘The Nutcracker’
George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” is a Seattle holiday tradition. Dates this year for the Pacific NW Ballet production are Nov. 29-Dec. 28 at McCaw Hall in Seattle. The “Nutcracker” experience features a picture-perfect lobby, Tchaikovsky’s classic score performed by live orchestra and much more. A sensory-friendly performance is set for 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, celebrating 20 years of its rock opera “The Lost Christmas Eve,” will play two shows in Seattle on Saturday, Nov. 23.
Tickets — including a limited number of $49.99 seats — went on sale Sept. 13. Showtimes are 3 and 7:30 p.m. at Climate Pledge Arena. In the band’s charitable tradition, it will donate a portion of proceeds from the afternoon show to Operation Warm (which gives coats to kids who need them) and from the evening show to Northwest Harvest.
If you are unfamiliar with TSO, you need to know that its shows are loud, high-energy spectacles with pyrotechnics, lasers and more.
Hawaiian flavor in Edmonds
Jake Shimabukuro’s Holidays In Hawaii: Ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro brings his holiday show to Edmonds Center for the Arts. His unique and dynamic style reflects his deep love and respect for the ukulele. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19
Kalani Pe’a’s Hawaiian Christmas: A celebration of the warmth and special “aloha” of the holiday season. This show features songs from both Western and Hawaiian roots. Three-time Grammy winner Kalani Pe’a is a charismatic performer with a captivating style. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.
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(Originally published Aug. 15, 2024)
