It’s Showtime!

NOV 9–DEC 1 | Elf the Musical

It’s Showtime! T aking the kids to see a show can be daunting, but these kid-friendly shows, including holiday-themed programs are perfect for this time of year. Here are four local shows that will delight everyone in your family.

1

Tarzan the Musical Friday–Sunday, Nov. 1–17

Based on Disney’s epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough’s Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan features heart-pumping music by rock legend Phil Collins. High-flying excitement and hits, like the Academy Award winning “You’ll Be in My Heart,” make Tarzan an unforgettable theatrical experience. Children’s Theatre of Annapolis childrenstheatreofannapolis.org

2

A Christmas Story Nov. 8–Jan. 5, 2020

It’s the holiday season in 1940s Indiana and bespectacled Ralphie Parker is on a quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—a Red Ryder BB gun! The infamous leg lamp, pink bunny PJ’s and a triple dog dare are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Children $49.50, adults $65–$70. Toby’s Dinner Theatre, Columbia tobysdinnertheatre.com

3

Elf the Musical Nov. 9–Dec. 1

Buddy the Elf is raised at the North Pole, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toymaking abilities cause him to face the truth. Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. $20. Charm City Players, Baltimore charmcityplayers.com

4

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Nov. 23–Jan. 5

Leap through the wardrobe and into a winter wonderland in this dance-based adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s treasured novel from the Chronicles of Narnia, which tells the story of four siblings who journey from war-torn England to a magical land frozen in eternal winter, where the powerful lion Aslan leads them on a journey to discover their destiny. Imagination Stage, Bethesda imaginationstage.org