Christmas with the Crawfords at The Laboratory Theater of Florida

The southwest Florida premiere of Christmas with the Crawfords, created by Richard Winchester and written by Mark Sargent, opens December 6 at The Laboratory Theater of Florida. This hilarious take on 1940s Hollywood glam runs through December 22.  

This riotous camp classic is based on the actual Christmas Eve live radio broadcast from Joan Crawford’s Brentwood mansion in 1949. Tinsel Town divas abound and sing beloved classics while Crawford seethes. 

Christmas with the Crawfords allows the audience a hilarious sneak peek into the behind-the-scenes shenanigans of the glamorous world of Hollywood's Golden Age. This hilarious reimagining of the iconic 1949 Christmas radio broadcast with Joan Crawford (Robert Armstrong) and Hedda Hopper (Tracy Weaver) is a rollicking comedy that invites theatergoers to join a veritable gaggle of silver screen icons for an unforgettable festive celebration. Audiences are treated to a madcap journey filled with laughter, music, and plenty of toe-tapping musical numbers. This dynamic production captures the spirit of the season with a delightful twist.

Director Todd Lyman says, “The Crawfords are a family like no other, and their chaotic Christmas celebration is a sight to behold. We've created a hilarious comedy that "honors" divas of the Golden Age big Hollywood.  It's a pleasure to direct this immensely talented cast.”

Both superbly entertaining and sure to fill you with Christmas cheer, this show is a feel-good alternative to the humdrum holiday classics -Stage Buddy

Christmas with the Crawfords is sponsored by Arthur Zupko

Performance dates:

December 6,  12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 pm

December 7, 8, 15, 22 at 2 pm

Special Events:

Half-price previews: December 4, 5 at 7:30 pm

Opening night: December 6 at 7:30 pm

Free Teen Tickets: December 7 at 2  pm

Sensory-Friendly Performance:December 19 at 7:30 pm

Tickets are $42 each or $15 for students with valid student IDs. There is a new Thursday night special ticket price of $37 each for adults. For tickets, please call the box office at 239.218.0481 or online at www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com. 

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NOTES ON YOUR VISIT:

Photography and videography of this production are strictly prohibited.

Thank you for your cooperation and support of The Laboratory Theater of Florida.

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