This production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame refuses to shy away from the story’s darkness, embracing its moral weight with conviction and care. This is not a softened fairy tale, but a challenging and emotionally charged work that asks audiences to confront uncomfortable truths about power, faith, and compassion. With powerful performances and design elements working in thoughtful harmony, this production stands as one of the most powerful — and emotionally resonant — musical experiences of the season, delivering moments of genuine beauty that linger long after the tones of the Notre Dame bells fade.

The story is classic, the experience is more than enjoyable, the costumes, sets, designs and actors are all over the top in professionality and quality, and you will not regret spending a day if you are lucky enough to catch tickets before they sell out, at CenterStage’s Red Riding Hood.

Whether you come to see the beloved story of the cat in the hat, or you come to support your friends, or you just want to see what all the fuss is about over at Lakewood Playhouse, Seussical the Musical is a show dedicated to family, friendship, change, diversity and safety, just like the artists who are in front and behind the curtain of this production.

The entire acting ensemble and production team should be praised for making this oft told tale a true theatrical experience, one that hits all the emotional beats and brings a tearful smile to your heart.

What a beautiful, moving, cosmic trip I had just experienced. Do yourself a favor and take the journey. You’ll be thankful you do.

By the time As You Like It reaches its many reconciliations and unions, this production feels both playful and sincere. The Original Theatre Black Dog delivers a thoughtful interpretation that honors Shakespeare’s humor while giving space to emotional resonance. Anchored by a standout performance from Tamara Burgess and supported by cohesive design and strong ensemble work, this As You Like It offers a rewarding journey into the Forest of Arden — and a compelling reminder of the power of transformation, both onstage and within the characters who inhabit it.

The Past, a Present Yet to Come is a story about the courage it takes to believe that people can change, even when all evidence suggests otherwise. That idea is carried by excellent performances across the board, with a cast that invests fully in the sincerity of the piece. While the production occasionally struggles with pace, particularly in its transitions, those moments never diminish the commitment or clarity of the storytelling. Through Fred’s unwavering optimism and the ensemble’s thoughtful work, Burien Actors Theatre offers a holiday production rooted in hope rather than nostalgia—a reminder that transformation often begins not with the person who needs to change, but with the one willing to insist that change is possible.

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.