Orange County's Chance Theater Offers 2 Theatrical Treats for the Holidays: 1 Naughty & 1 Nice

ANAHEIM HILLS, CA—The Chance Theater made its Christmas list and checked it twice, so get ready for something naughty and something nice when the Chance presents a pair of holiday-themed plays beginning November 20 and running through December 27.

Up first is LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL, the tune-filled Broadway adaptation of the classic novel that's suitable for all ages. Returning for its 6th annual production is THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES, an outrageous adult look at life as one of Santa's reindeer after an outrageous controversy breaks out at the North Pole.

"LITTLE WOMEN is the Tony®-nominated musical that is the second play in our series of family literature offerings that will be performed during the holidays," explains Chance Theater managing director Casey Long, who will also be directing the show. "Our audiences really enjoyed our staging of Anne of Green Gables for the past two years, and we're looking forward to offering another classic tale that will be perfect for the entire family during the holiday season." The original Broadway musical featured Sutton Foster (who received a Tony® nomination for playing Jo March) and Maureen McGovern. The musical play follows the saga of the four March sisters and their beloved Marmee, at home in Concord, Massachusetts while the father is serving as a Union Army chaplain during the Civil War.

"I'm also happy to bring back an audience favorite, THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES, for its 6th annual production," adds Long, who also performs in the play each year. "It's a funny, in-your-face adult show, and one that is proving to be a popular perennial holiday play."

November 20 – December 27
LITTLE WOMEN:  THE BROADWAY MUSICAL

Based on the book by Louisa May Alcott. Book by Allan Knee. Music by Jason Howland. Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein. The Chance Theater production is directed by Casey Long, Associate Directed by Tanae Beyer, Musical Direction by Mike Wilkins, and Choreographed by Jessie McLean.

Performances:
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm
Saturday matinees at 3 pm
Sundays at 2 pm & 7 pm (except Nov. 22 at 5 pm)
Thursdays (Dec. 3, 10 & 17) at 8 pm.

Tickets: $22 - $35

December 1 – 19
THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES

Written by Jeff Goode. Directed by Oanh Nguyen.

A Chance un-holiday tradition is back for its 6th year! Our favorite team of reindeer still have plenty to say. Accusations, rumors and all-out attacks are flying fast and furious around Santa's toyshop this holiday season. Go behind the tinsel and hear the truth about Santa straight from the eight reindeer who know him best. When a doe says "No," she means "No Way, Sucka!"

Performances:
Fridays & Saturdays at 11 pm
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 8 pm

Tickets: $20 - $30

The Chance Theater is located at 5552 E. La Palma Ave, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807. Visit www.chancetheater.com or call 714.777.3033 for tickets.

ABOUT THE CHANCE THEATER

Recently named "Outstanding Arts Organization" for the second time by Arts Orange County, the Chance is proud to be wrapping up its Mainstage Series of Season 11 as one of the leading ensemble based theatre companies in Southern California. Voted "Best Theater Group" by MyFoxLA for two years in a row and "Best Small Theater" by Orange Coast Magazine, and a recipient of the 2007 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle's (LADCC) Polly Warfield Award for Excellence, a vital component of the Chance Theater's mission has always been to intimately present personally meaningful, uniquely engaging stories that promote dialogue within our community and provide a visceral experience for theatergoers. As a constituent member of Theater Communications Group (TCG), Network of Ensemble Theaters (NET), and the L.A. Stage Alliance (LASA), the Chance continues to bring national attention to Southern California theater through its recent achievements, which include a 2006 GLAAD Media Award nomination for Outstanding Los Angeles Theater.

For more information or to make secure reservations, contact www.chancetheater.com

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