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Another Night Before Christmas

City Lights Theater Company

November 19-December 20, 2009

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Burnt-out social worker Karol Elliot is having a crisis of Christmas spirit. When heading home on a lonely Christmas Eve, she shares her groceries with a homeless man who decides to show his thanks and rekindle her holiday cheer…by breaking into her apartment later that night insisting that he’s Santa Claus. Before long, though, Karol begins to wonder; is this bearded stranger more than what he seems? This witty and tuneful holiday romp is perfect for the whole family and sure to get laughs from anyone who’s ever lost (or found) their holiday spirit.

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  Tickets: $15-$35

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• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  November 19-December 20, 2009

  Times:
  Thurs-Sat: 8pm
  Sun: 2pm or 7pm

• Venue Info

  City Lights Theater

  529 S. 2nd Street San Jose, CA 95112

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  • Event Name: Another Night Before Christmas
    "A pre-Christmas holiday delight."
    Comment posted by: Kathy and Gary Falk from Estes Park, Colorado, USA, Dec 12, 2009
    

    First off, the City Lights provided a perfect venue for this 2 person stage production. We drove 1,100 miles to see Lisa N. and it was worth every mile. Karol Elliot, you performed a spectacular show... Expand

    First off, the City Lights provided a perfect venue for this 2 person stage production. We drove 1,100 miles to see Lisa N. and it was worth every mile. Karol Elliot, you performed a spectacular show ( even with a sore throat). And to top the evening off, we were able to appreciate "Santa". who was so REAL. Sitting in the 2nd row provided wonderful opportunities to see and feel the emotions & hear the music of the evening. The message & the music were delightful to us. Bottom line, my husband and I would have loved to see the production more than once. It tapped into our magical childhood thinking...and that was a a while back. A huge "thanks to everyone' in the production. Keep up the super direction of your theater company. Collapse

  • Event Name: Another Night Before Christmas
    "Very enjoyable"
    Review posted by: Andy from San Jose, CA, Dec 10, 2009
    

    Different twist on the "traditional" Christmas themes. Overall a lot of fun.

    Different twist on the "traditional" Christmas themes. Overall a lot of fun.

  • Event Name: Another Night Before Christmas
    "Good production, blah material"
    Review posted by: CB from San Jose, Dec 03, 2009
    

    I thought this production was well done and that the performances were good, particularly the man who played Homeless Santa. The staging was a little repetitive, but other than that, I think this... Expand

    I thought this production was well done and that the performances were good, particularly the man who played Homeless Santa. The staging was a little repetitive, but other than that, I think this company did good work. I just don't know why they chose this script. It seems pretty weak, and while there were a few moments that were genuinely touching, it was pretty uneven. The jokes seemed dated and flat, and the songs were forgettable. I thought is was cute enough, but nothing really more than cute and I was ready for it to be over about 30 minutes before it was. Collapse

  • Event Name: Another Night Before Christmas
    "Delightful Christmas story"
    Review posted by: Judy and Pete from Durango, CO, Nov 27, 2009
    

    Thoroughly enjoyed the play. It is the old story set in today's time. Lisa-Marie and Michael did a terrific job. When Lisa-Marie comes out in her red dress, and Michael comes out in the Santa suit,... Expand

    Thoroughly enjoyed the play. It is the old story set in today's time. Lisa-Marie and Michael did a terrific job. When Lisa-Marie comes out in her red dress, and Michael comes out in the Santa suit, the play really tells its story. Collapse

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