NUNCRACKERS Signals It's Christmastime at The Keeton Theatre

Nuncrackers, described as "the fourth hilarious show" in Dan Goggins' long line of musicals featuring the "Little Sisters of Hoboken," takes the stage of The Larry Keeton Theatre in Donelson for a December 1-17 run, under the direction and musical direction of Ginger Newman, with choreography by Jamie London.

"In his Christmas comedy, we find ourselves in the basement of Mount Saint Helen's Convent with the nuns we love, plus Father Virgil and four of Mount Saint Helen's most talented students. Excitement is in the air as they are taping their Christmas program in their new Cable Access TV Studio built by Reverend Mother with part of the prize money won earlier by Sister Mary Paul (aka Amnesia)," according to a press release.

The Larry Keeton Theatre is transformed in the Convent of Mount Saint Helen's at 108 Donelson Pike in Nashville.

Starring in Nuncrackers at The Larry Keeton Theatre is Ann Gwinn reprising her role as Reverend Mother Mary Regina, Brooke Leigh Davis reprising her role as Sister Robert Anne, Maggie Jackson as Sister Mary Paul (aka Amnesia), newcomer Melissa Wilson as Sister Mary Hubert, Larry Jones as Father Virgil Manly Trott and four talented young artists previously onstage in productions and Keeton Kids Summer Theatre Camp: Winnie Combs as Louise, Cole Alsup as Billy, Daniah Carr as Maria, and Max Caplenor as John.

Staying true to its hilarious and habit-forming hijinks formula for success, Nuncrackers mixes traditional holiday songs with new tunes by Goggins in his convent comedy style. One liners and screwball comedy abound in this fun, holiday, and family friendly show.

"Don't miss the nuns, the Father and the kids kicking up their heels, belting out carols, dancing in tutus, sleuthing for stolen Christmas presents, singing along with Amnesia in her Secret Santa giveaway, shopping with Mother Superior on her 'Catholic Home Shopping Service,'" according to Keeton artistic director Jamie London.

Dinner seating begins at 5:45 p.m. with curtain at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and seating begins at 12:45 p.m. for luncheon with curtain at 2:00 pm for Sunday matinees. Dinner/show tickets are $22 for children 12 and under, $32 for ages 13 and above. Show-only and group tickets are also available. Call (615) 883-8375 for information and reservations, or go to www.thelarrykeetontheatre.org.

Pictured: Brooke Leigh Davis and Maggie Jackson

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