Georgiana and Kitty is a play with a clarity of purpose. Like the first two chapters in the Christmas at Pemberley trilogy, it understands that growth doesn’t come from grand gestures, but from honest conversation, careful listening, and the courage to speak when silence is easier. Seen together, the trilogy forms a thoughtful, emotionally resonant portrait of women learning to define themselves within—and sometimes beyond—the expectations placed upon them. SecondStory Rep delivers a production that honors its source material while confidently expanding the world it inhabits. As a concluding chapter, this installment feels both complete and deeply connected to what came before. It’s festive without being frivolous, thoughtful without being heavy, and anchored by a group of artists who clearly trust one another. This play is a delight, a joyful conclusion to the trilogy, and a superb addition to the holiday theatrical menu. Perhaps Henry Grey might describe it best, Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley is indeed resplendent.

I’d say “get your tickets now,” but the show is sold out, with the rush list giving you your best chance at getting in. Good luck and Yippie-kai yay to you all.

If you let it, this show might have you exiting the theater with an extra holiday spring in your step.

Sugar Plum Done is exactly the kind of merry mayhem you hope for when a show asks, “What if Santa bailed on Christmas and headed for Vegas?” The ensemble throws themselves into the fun, keeping the story moving even as chaos swirls around NPHQ. Directors keep the large cast—youth and adults alike—on track with patience and a clear love for theatre, and the festive set and clever costumes add just the right amount of sparkle. . It’s a lighthearted holiday romp that’s as playful as it is spirited—well worth catching before Santa decides to take another vacation.

What stands out most in Olympia Little Theatre’s production of The Christmas Express is the show’s commitment to the idea that hope doesn’t need to arrive with spectacle. Sometimes it comes in a bright outfit. Sometimes in a quiet coat. Sometimes in the mirror of a young couple replaying their worst moment with comic clarity. And sometimes, it comes through the small, slow rediscovery of belief in a place that has nearly forgotten how to hope. The Christmas Express celebrates these gentle transformations, offering audiences a holiday story centered not on grandeur, but on the steady thaw of possibility.

Matilda’s story has always been about the quiet power that comes from refusing to shrink, and Tacoma Little Theatre’s production leans fully into that idea with heart, humor, and a remarkable sense of scale for this intimate space. What stands out most is how seamlessly this company blends seasoned performers with young emerging talent, each of them contributing to a production that feels as joyful as it is heartfelt. Technical hiccups aside, the spirit of the show shines through—rooted in a community that continues to invest in its artists, its spaces, and its future. It’s no surprise the run sold out before opening; this Matilda is exactly the kind of theatre that reminds us why we keep returning to these rooms, year after year, to watch stories like hers unfold.

This production has the potential to have impact in communities where anti-Palestinian narratives dominate, pulling hesitant audiences “into the light,” but for many pro-Palestine viewers it offers little beyond frustration at seeing the conversation just being summarized for the enlightenment of viewers who still need this material to grow in a conscientious way.

Red Curtain’s Sound of Music embraces the sincerity that has kept this musical beloved for generations. Its themes—family, love, moral courage—remain universally resonant, and this production treats them with care. With heartfelt performances, lovely harmonies, inventive staging moments, and an earnest approach to the material, the show remains a warm and welcome part of the holiday season.

This show will put a smile on your face and leave you singing the catchy tunes for days tor come. From high quality -elegant sets, friendly staff, charming lobby and a classic story, you will not regret spending your time this holiday season attending “Annie” running until December 21st, 2025, get your tickets before the sell out!

It’s rare, especially during a season that can overwhelm as easily as it can uplift, to find a production that so genuinely raises the collective spirit of the theatre-going public. Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG Christmas Show doesn’t just offer escape; it offers joy. It reminds us why we gather in theatres in the first place: to laugh together, to share moments of silliness or sincerity, and to let ourselves be transported somewhere brighter than the world outside. KCPT has given audiences a gift this season, wrapped in humor, heart, and hometown charm. And for anyone needing a break, a breath, or simply a good time, this is exactly the kind of show worth stepping inside for.

Latitude’s mission to bring translated and culturally specific adaptations of classic stories to the stage is boldly realized here. A Klingon Christmas Carol is not a parody, nor is it a novelty piece (though some may view it as such)—it’s a serious, committed reinterpretation that celebrates the Klingon culture without compromising the original Christmas Carol too much. Out of the many Christmas Carols circulating this season, this one stands alone. Or, more appropriately, it stands ghuS (I think that’s right)—ready, braced, and fiercely itself.

Put on your finery and get thee to the palace, where “The Prince is Giving a Ball” and you can savor a colorful bit of magic for the holidays.

Seattle Rep’s new production of Come From Away is one that feels like coming home—a gathering rather than a retelling, a space where memory and celebration live side by side. Brandon Ivie’s reimagining of this new classic may soften some of the darker edges, but it allows the warmth, humor, and humanity of Newfoundland to shine through with even greater resonance. For those of us who felt the impact of Come From Away the first time it played at the Rep, this staging offers a new way to reconnect with the story, the music, and the remarkable kindness that defined those extraordinary days. It’s a version that is absolutely worth revisiting—whether it’s your first time encountering the people of Gander or your fifteenth time returning to them.

Taproot Theatre’s A Sherlock Carol is a charming, warm, and cleverly executed holiday mystery that balances laughter, heart, and a hint of Victorian spookiness. With a strong ensemble, thoughtful design, and a director who understands both Doyle’s sharpness and Dickens’s sentiment, it’s a festive and engaging addition to the holiday theater season. It’s a mashup well worth catching before it vanishes into the fog of London when the calendar turns to a new year.

Mrs. Dilber’s Christmas Carol is exactly the kind of show Phoenix audiences come for: a funny twist on a familiar story, performed by an ensemble that knows how to push a joke to its edges without losing the heart beating beneath it. A wonderfully skewed, laugh-heavy detour from traditional holiday fare, Phoenix Theatre’s Mrs. Dilber’s Christmas Carol proves that sometimes the best way to revisit a classic is to kick it sideways and let the comedy fly.

Ultimately, Village Theatre’s 9 to 5 delivers exactly what this musical should: a bright, funny, heartfelt production that lets Dolly’s music shine and gives its trio of heroines room to soar. Katy Tabb and her team balance nostalgia with freshness, resulting in a crowd-pleasing piece of musical theatre that feels both familiar and wonderfully alive.

ArtsWest’s production of Penelope is a striking fusion of cabaret, classical myth, and contemporary emotional storytelling. It is intimate, atmospheric, and anchored by a singular performance from Chelsea LeValley, whose command of nuance elevates the entire piece. For a story about waiting, loss, and love stretched thin by time, this musical feels bracingly alive.

If you come to see “Holiday Inn” expecting to see the movie, you may be surprised that you’ll enjoy the musical even more. From the costumes to the sets, vocals, acting, dancing, choreography, talent, laughter, feel good moments and holiday cheer, this show is a perfect ten and easily one of the best to ever grace Tacoma Musical Playhouse’s stage. Double Dutch yourself down and see “Holiday Inn” before it closes on December 14th, 2025, you won’t want to check out!

This is an entrancing, energetic, approachable, enjoyable and socially-relevant new musical for the entire family. Come for the elaborate props and set, stay for the delightfully creepy musical numbers and enjoy the flowing commentary on who in this world is trying to sell you on something you really don’t need.