A very special holiday special

They just don’t make holiday specials the way they used to… especially this one. If you enjoyed the corny fun of those old-fashioned holiday variety shows starring Andy Williams, Perry Como and The Mandrell Sisters, you’ll love A VERY SPECIAL (Holiday) SPECIAL.

Prior years’ shows included:
  • “12 Days of Christmas Lawn Ornaments”
  • Staged readings of two one-acts:
    Not A Creature Was Stirring by Christopher Durang
    Away in the Manger by Roger Rosenblatt
  • 5-minute “Nutcracker”
  • All-inclusive holidays jingle
  • Vegas-style opening number (cheeseballs included)
  • PLUS several song spoofs & improv
The Dreamcatcher Resident Acting Company will entertain you with holiday songs, comic sketches and improv, and lots of good old-fashioned fun. Each year’s show is original; past year’s performances included a send-up of the Rockettes, numbers from HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS and an extremely condensed version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Cast

  • Nicole Callender
  • Harry Patrick Christian*
  • Laura Ekstrand
  • Noreen Farley
  • Dave Maulbeck
  • Scott McGowan
  • Jessica O’Hara-Baker
    * Saturday only

Tickets

A VERY SPECIAL (Holiday) SPECIAL will get you in the holiday spirit on Friday and Saturday, December 2 & 3 at 8pm.

  • Performances sell out! Buy in advance to guarantee seats
  • PRICE: $20 general admission – buy in advance; no fees!
  • DATES: December 2 – 3, 2011
  • TIMES: Friday & Saturday at 8pm
  • LOCATION: The Baird • 5 Mead Street • South Orange, NJ 07079 Directions
  • 3 WAYS TO PAY:
    • Buy tickets online – use your credit card and guarantee seats   Buy tickets
    • Order by phone use your credit card and guarantee seats   1-800-838-3006 (24/7)
    • At the door – cash only, no advance sales or discounts
  • RUN TIME: A Very Special Special runs about 90 minutes with no intermission

The Baird Center is wheelchair accessible. As always, assistive listening devices for the hearing impaired are available by prior arrangement.

Buy tickets now     •     Call 800-838-3006 (24/7)

    
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Musical variety show
Dates: December 2 & 3
Times: Friday & Saturday at 8pm
Place: The Baird Center
in South Orange   Directions
Cost: $20 all seats

Buy tickets no fees!


FAQs
Can I bring my kids ?
Sure! While the show isn't written specifically with kids in mind, this very special special is enjoyable for the whole family.
Will I enjoy the show if I don't celebrate Christmas ?
Probably. We keep the show lighthearted and non-religious. Although we rely on many Christmas songs and cultural themes, we do toss a nod to other holidays too.


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“What would the holidays be without a little warmth and silliness?”
– Laura Ekstrand, Artistic Director