Cape May, NJ – Two holiday plays in Cape May put the jolly old man in the red suit front and center. Both plays open in Cape May right after Thanksgiving.
A Cape May Christmas – November 27 to January 2.
Cape May Stage presents A Cape May Christmas starring David Tabish as Santa and Kathy Robinson as Mrs. Claus. (above.) In this world premiere, a contemporary Santa and Mrs. Claus pay a secret visit to the seaside resort. Written by Marlena Lustik.
Evening Performances (7:30PM) Thursday through Saturday.
Matinees (3PM) Saturday and Sundays.
Additional evening performances Tuesday and Wednesday, December 22, 23, 29 and 30.
Ticket prices: $38, Seniors $33, Students $18.
Half-price holiday special: December 22, 7:30PM
Half-price Senior matinee (62+) December 12, 3PM
Pay What You Wish Night: December 18, 7:30PM
Performances at Cape May Stage, 405 Lafayette St., Cape May.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus – November 27 to December 12
The story of how Santa Claus became who he is today, based on a classic tale by L. Frank Baum.
East Lynne’s Artistic Director Gayle Stahlhuth adapts Baum’s story and presents it in story telling style, revealing how Santa ended up with a most exciting life.
Evening performances (8 PM) on:
November 27 and 28; December 6, 10, 11 and 12.
Saturday matinee (2 PM) December 12.
Ticket prices: $25, students $15
Performances at the First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May.
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