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‘Elf—the Musical, Jr.’ presented
by Little Lake Theatre
Dates: Through Dec. 15
Address: 500 Lakeside Drive,
Canonsburg
Contact: littlelake.org, or 724.745.6300
“Buddy” has grown up in the North Pole
after accidentally being transported there
in Santa’s sack as a young boy. Living life
as a giant elf is not working out so well, so
he ventures to New York City to find his
father and meet his family—and ends up
inspiring some Christmas spirit and magic!
See the website for exact dates and times.
‘The (Christmas) Lake Effect’
presented by Little Lake Theatre
Dates: Nov. 29–Dec. 14
Address: 500 Lakeside Drive,
Canonsburg
Contact: littlelake.org, or 724.745.6300
(Ages 12 and over.) A Little Lake actor
in a midlife crisis at the dress rehearsal of “A
Christmas Carol,” a collapse of the theater’s
roof, the wrong costumes, a freak blizzard,
a rabid possum…what more can happen?!
Filled with plenty of Christmas cheer and
a dash of humbug, this original work is a
comedic love letter to Little Lake Theatre
and discovering the meaning of Christmas.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ by the Old
Schoolhouse Players
South Hills Chorale Winter
Concert—Repeat the
Sounding Joy!
Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra
Concert: The Romantic Spirit
Date: Feb. 16
Time: 4 p.m.
Address: St. Bernard Church,
311 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon
Contact: pittsburghcivicorchestra.net,
or 412.854.1389
Enjoy romantic music including
Schubert Symphony No. 8 and Astor
Piazzolla “Nuevo Tango”! The PCO’s
mission is to provide a place where
volunteer musicians may gather for the joy
of playing classical music and perform for
the benefit of the community.
Pittsburgh Children’s Theater
Series Presents ‘The Magic
School Bus’
Dates: Dec. 6-8 and 13-15
Address: 20 Wabash Avenue, Hickory
Contact: 724.344.7467
A musical adaptation of Frank Capra’s
masterpiece film — the saga of George
Bailey, the small-town everyman, who has
dreams of escape and adventure until a visit
from a guardian angel on Christmas Eve
shows the value and importance of the life
he has lived. Find the group on Facebook
for more details. Date: Jan. 11
Times: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Address: Mellon Middle School,
Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon
Contact: trustarts.org/pct_home/
events/series/childrens-theater-series
Hop on the Magic School Bus for
a ride in this new musical adaptation!
When the class gets lost on the way to
the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day
by blasting into outer space for an epic
interplanetary field trip.
Holiday Concert by Pittsburgh
Civic Orchestra River City Brass Christmas
Brasstacular
Date: Dec. 21
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Address: Upper St. Clair High School
Theater, 1825 McLaughlin Run Road,
Upper St. Clair
Contact: pittsburghcivicorchestra.net,
or 412.854.1389
Enjoy holiday favorites including the
Vaughn Williams Christmas Suite! The
PCO’s mission is to provide a place where
volunteer musicians may gather for the joy
of playing classical music and perform for
the benefit of the community.
Date: Dec. 3
Address: Upper St. Clair High School
Theater, 1825 McLaughlin Run Road,
Upper St. Clair
Contact: rivercitybrass.org
River City Brass brings the magic each
year with Christmas carols, holiday movie
music, classic songs, and collaborations
with local choirs.
Dates: Dec. 13 & 14
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Address: Westminster Presbyterian
Church, 2040 Washington Road,
Upper St. Clair
Contact: southhillschorale.org, or
412.220.4227
The chorale’s winter 2019 concert will be
a festive one featuring trumpets! The group
performs two major concerts per year and
is available for other events.
South Park Children’s Theatre
Presents ‘North Pole Musical’
Dates: Dec. 6-8
Times: Check the website for the
details.
Address: Corner of Brownsville Road
and Corrigan Drive, South Park
Contact: southparktheatre.com, or
412.831.8552
Auditions are underway for the 400th
anniversary of the North Pole Musical, and
everyone is in a panic… Rudolph has four
left hooves, the elves are singin’ the blues,
the snowmen are worried about the hot
lights, and more! We might need Santa to
remind everyone of the true meaning of the
season.
Ice Show at South Park
Date: Feb. 24
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: South Park Ice Rink,
30 Corrigan Drive, South Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or
412.835.4810
An annual themed show featuring the
students who have taken ice skating lessons
at South Park!
USC Music in the Stacks:
A Holiday Concert with the
Aeolian Winds
Date: Dec. 19
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: Upper St. Clair Library,
1820 McLaughlin Run Road,
Upper St. Clair
Contact: twpusc.org, or 412.835.5540
Join this chamber wind ensemble for
an evening of beautiful holiday music,
including both standards and classics.
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