"'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." But wait. A mouse is stirring - because Santa missed his house last year.
Before you can say “Merry Christmas,” we're off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who visit the North Pole and just won't take no for an answer.
Don't miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season. This is definitely for children of all ages.
Recent News and Reviews
Reviews
Calliope (Rachel Zampelli), Santa (Alex Perez) and Emily (Emily Levey) Photo by Bruce Douglas
“A momentum and ebullience worthy of the Pixar era animate this world-premiere play, whose story line involves a heist, a duel with rapiers, some hip-hop, a squirt gun, a perilous airplane flight and an elf’s stint as a secret agent.”
- The Washington Post
“Such a playful spirit romps through “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” you might think the show itself was a product of Santa’s workshop.”
- The Washington Post
“A grand Christmas adventure, filled with schemes, confrontations, mistaken identities, bravery, and all things naughty and nice! … this journey is an exciting one that I guarantee your children will love! Put some tickets in your kids’ Christmas stockings. It will make a great holiday gift.”
- MD TheatreGuide
Original Cast and Creative Team
KEN LUDWIG'S 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS was firs t presented by Adventure Theatre (Michael Bobbitt, Artistic Director), in Washington DC on November 20,2011. The performance was directed by Jerry Whiddon, with sets by Luciana Sterconi, lighting by Andrew F. Griffin, sound by Brandon Roe, costumes by Chelsey Schuller, movement and choreography by Karen Abromaitis, and music direction by Wayne Chadwick.
The cast was as follows:
SIR GUY OF GISBOURNE/ UNCLE BRIERLY—Gary Sloan; AMOS/ AMOS OF KANSAS—Rex Daugherty; EMILY—Emily Levey; CALUOPE/ BRITANNIA SNEED—Rachel Zampelli; MULCH/SANTA CLAUS/WENDELL SNEED—Alex Perez