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Another Night Before Christmas

Another Night Before Christmas book and lyrics by Sean Grennan, music by Leah Okimoto

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Productions (30)
Comedy
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120 minutes
1 W, 1 M,  (2-3 actors possible: 1-2 W, 1-2 M)
Content Notes: Mild adult language
Set: An apartment and a park bench.

Karol, a disillusioned social worker, is trudging home one cold December night when she encounters an old man sitting on a park bench. Mistaking him for homeless, Karol offers the stranger some food -- a seemingly innocent gesture, until he turns up in her apartment claiming to be Santa Claus. Thanks to a malfunctioning security system, Karol finds herself trapped with "Mr. Claus" and forced to confront her feelings about Christmas once and for all in this touching musical battle between cynicism and belief. Read More

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Karol, a disillusioned social worker, is trudging home one cold December night when she encounters an old man sitting on a park bench. Mistaking him for homeless, Karol offers the stranger some food -- a seemingly innocent gesture, until he turns up in her apartment claiming to be Santa Claus. Thanks to a malfunctioning security system, Karol finds herself trapped with "Mr. Claus" and forced to confront her feelings about Christmas once and for all in this touching musical battle between cynicism and belief.

website: www.anothernightbeforechristmas.com

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 120 minutes
  • 1 W, 1 M,  (2-3 actors possible: 1-2 W, 1-2 M)
  • Content Notes: Mild adult language
  • Set: An apartment and a park bench.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-456-1

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  • 0 librettos (the book and lyrics)
  • 1 Director's Script

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Published Reviews

"It's a tale with a twist for all ages...insightful, while delightfully entertaining. The theatre was awash with applause and laughter."

Taylor Pero, Associated Content

"Not the usual holiday entertainment, it's a tall cool club soda after a quart of egg nog."

Derek Donovan, Kansas City Star

"...roaringly funny, yet chock-full of thoughtful commentary on the season, people and what Christmas really means."

Robert L. McKinney, Special to the Herald Courier

Production History

DEC 09, 2023 - DEC 18, 2023
Memories Ballroom
Port Washington, WI United States
 Memories Ballroom Port Washington, WI United States
NOV 25, 2022 - DEC 18, 2022
Chico Theater Company
Chico, CA United States
 Chico Theater Company Chico, CA United States
DEC 03, 2021 - DEC 12, 2021
KETTLE MORAINE PLAYERS, INC.
Slinger, WI United States
 KETTLE MORAINE PLAYERS, INC. Slinger, WI United States
DEC 01, 2021 - DEC 12, 2021
Main Street Players
Griffin, GA United States
 Main Street Players Griffin, GA United States
DEC 04, 2020 - DEC 13, 2020
Memories Dinner Theatre
Port Washington, WI United States
 Memories Dinner Theatre Port Washington, WI United States
DEC 13, 2019 - DEC 22, 2019
Olympic Theatre Arts
Sequim, WA United States
 Olympic Theatre Arts Sequim, WA United States
DEC 06, 2019 - DEC 15, 2019
Academy Theatre
Atlanta, GA United States
 Academy Theatre Atlanta, GA United States
JUL 14, 2019 - JUL 15, 2019
The New Far Off Broadway Players, Inc.
Glasgow, KY United States
 The New Far Off Broadway Players, Inc. Glasgow, KY United States
DEC 07, 2018 - DEC 09, 2018
The New Far Off Broadway Players, Inc.
Glasgow, KY United States
 The New Far Off Broadway Players, Inc. Glasgow, KY United States
DEC 06, 2017 - DEC 17, 2017
ART Station Theatre
Stone Mountain, GA United States
 ART Station Theatre Stone Mountain, GA United States
DEC 01, 2017 - DEC 23, 2017
Sierra Repertory Theatre
Sonora, CA United States
 Sierra Repertory Theatre Sonora, CA United States
NOV 30, 2017 - DEC 17, 2017
Theatre Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL United States
 Theatre Winter Haven Winter Haven, FL United States
DEC 16, 2016 - DEC 18, 2016
Act 1 Theatre Productions
Puyallup, WA United States
 Act 1 Theatre Productions Puyallup, WA United States
NOV 17, 2016 - DEC 25, 2016
PRATHER AND COMPANY INC
FORT MYERS, FL United States
 PRATHER AND COMPANY INC FORT MYERS, FL United States
DEC 04, 2015 - DEC 13, 2015
Lucille Ball Little Theatre Of Jamestown Inc.
Jamestown, NY United States
 Lucille Ball Little Theatre Of Jamestown Inc. Jamestown, NY United States
DEC 12, 2014 - DEC 14, 2014
Ocean Pines Players
Ocean City, MD United States
 Ocean Pines Players Ocean City, MD United States
NOV 26, 2013 - DEC 22, 2013
Barter Theatre
Abingdon, VA United States
 Barter Theatre Abingdon, VA United States
DEC 02, 2011 - DEC 11, 2011
Cedar Falls Community Theatre
Cedar Falls, IA United States
 Cedar Falls Community Theatre Cedar Falls, IA United States
NOV 17, 2011 - DEC 18, 2011
Theatre at the Center
Munster, IN United States
 Theatre at the Center Munster, IN United States
DEC 03, 2010 - DEC 19, 2010
Bell Tower Theater
Dubuque, IA United States
 Bell Tower Theater Dubuque, IA United States
DEC 04, 2009 - DEC 20, 2009
Wisconsin Theatreworks
Beloit, WI United States
 Wisconsin Theatreworks Beloit, WI United States
DEC 02, 2009 - DEC 12, 2009
The Broach Theatre
Greensboro, NC United States
 The Broach Theatre Greensboro, NC United States
DEC 01, 2009 - DEC 31, 2009
Actors Playhouse
Coral Gables, FL United States
 Actors Playhouse Coral Gables, FL United States
NOV 27, 2009 - DEC 20, 2009
Theatre Three
Dallas, TX United States
 Theatre Three Dallas, TX United States
NOV 19, 2009 - DEC 20, 2009
City Lights Theatre
San Joe, CA United States
 City Lights Theatre San Joe, CA United States
NOV 19, 2009 - DEC 20, 2009
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Minneapolis, MN United States
 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Minneapolis, MN United States
DEC 11, 2008 - DEC 22, 2008
Gulfshore Playhouse
Naples, FL United States
 Gulfshore Playhouse Naples, FL United States
NOV 26, 2008 - DEC 28, 2008
Barter Theatre
Abingdon, VA United States
 Barter Theatre Abingdon, VA United States
NOV 22, 2008 - DEC 28, 2008
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Minneapolis, MN United States
 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Minneapolis, MN United States
NOV 02, 2007 - DEC 29, 2007
American Heartland Theatre
Kansas City, MO United States
 American Heartland Theatre Kansas City, MO United States
No upcoming productions.
DEC 06, 2017 - DEC 17, 2017
ART Station Theatre
Stone Mountain, GA United States
 ART Station Theatre Stone Mountain, GA United States
DEC 01, 2017 - DEC 23, 2017
Sierra Repertory Theatre
Sonora, CA United States
 Sierra Repertory Theatre Sonora, CA United States
NOV 17, 2016 - DEC 25, 2016
PRATHER AND COMPANY INC
FORT MYERS, FL United States
 PRATHER AND COMPANY INC FORT MYERS, FL United States
NOV 26, 2013 - DEC 22, 2013
Barter Theatre
Abingdon, VA United States
 Barter Theatre Abingdon, VA United States
NOV 17, 2011 - DEC 18, 2011
Theatre at the Center
Munster, IN United States
 Theatre at the Center Munster, IN United States
DEC 04, 2009 - DEC 20, 2009
Wisconsin Theatreworks
Beloit, WI United States
 Wisconsin Theatreworks Beloit, WI United States
DEC 02, 2009 - DEC 12, 2009
The Broach Theatre
Greensboro, NC United States
 The Broach Theatre Greensboro, NC United States
DEC 01, 2009 - DEC 31, 2009
Actors Playhouse
Coral Gables, FL United States
 Actors Playhouse Coral Gables, FL United States
NOV 27, 2009 - DEC 20, 2009
Theatre Three
Dallas, TX United States
 Theatre Three Dallas, TX United States
NOV 19, 2009 - DEC 20, 2009
City Lights Theatre
San Joe, CA United States
 City Lights Theatre San Joe, CA United States
NOV 19, 2009 - DEC 20, 2009
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Minneapolis, MN United States
 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Minneapolis, MN United States
DEC 11, 2008 - DEC 22, 2008
Gulfshore Playhouse
Naples, FL United States
 Gulfshore Playhouse Naples, FL United States
NOV 26, 2008 - DEC 28, 2008
Barter Theatre
Abingdon, VA United States
 Barter Theatre Abingdon, VA United States
NOV 22, 2008 - DEC 28, 2008
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Minneapolis, MN United States
 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Minneapolis, MN United States
NOV 02, 2007 - DEC 29, 2007
American Heartland Theatre
Kansas City, MO United States
 American Heartland Theatre Kansas City, MO United States

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