Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024 Ring in the Holidays with ‘Winter Wonderettes’ at Greater Boston Stage Company! G reater Boston Stage Company is thrilled to announce its upcoming holiday production, “Winter Wonderettes,” a dazzling celebration of 1960s holiday hits performed in marvelous four-part harmony. Written and created by Roger Bean, this festive musical revue will run from November 29 to December 22, 2024. Directed by Sara Coombs, “Winter Wonderettes” invites audiences to rock around the Christmas tree with timeless classics like “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” “Santa Baby,” “Winter Wonderland,” “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” and “O Tannenbaum.” Featuring show-stopping harmonies and an abundance of holiday cheer, this musical extravaganza is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends. “We’re so excited to bring Winter Wonderettes to our stage this holiday season,” says Producing Artistic Director Weylin Symes. “This show is packed with nostalgia, heart, and incredible music that will have our audiences singing along and smiling from start to fi nish. It’s the perfect way to gather together and embrace the joy of the season.” The cast includes Lisa Kate Joyce as Missy, Pearl Scott as Cindy Lou, Sarah Morin as Betty Jean, and Talia Cutulle as Suzy. Performances of “Winter Wonderettes” will be held at Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham, Mass. Tickets are available now at greaterbostonstage.org or by calling the Box Offi ce. About Greater Boston Stage Company The company bring vibrant professional theatre and dramatic education beyond the boundaries of Boston, featuring world and regional premieres alongside fresh interpretations of familiar work. Within this setting, the company uniquely fosters the artEnvironmental leadership scholarships for Mass. high school seniors T he Henry David Thoreau Foundation awards collegiate scholarships to eight to 10 students graduating from public or private high schools in Massachusetts. As Henry David Thoreau Scholars, these select high school seniors may enroll in any college and university in the world while they major or minor in an environmentally related field. The Henry David Thoreau Scholarships are up to $26,000 fouryear scholarships. Henry David Thoreau Scholars are encouraged to enroll in internships or study abroad to broaden their awareness and understanding of environmental issues. Henry David Thoreau Scholars have studied a wide variety of environmentally related areas, including biology, epidemiology, oceanography, international aff airs and environmental law. The Henry David Thoreau Foundation further assists its scholarship winners by identifying environmentalists of tomorrow by providing ongoing performance and employment opportunities to its company of current and former students. Now in its 25th season of live theatre in Stoneham, Mass., Greater Boston Stage Company produces six Mainstage shows, presents a series of Special Events and runs year-round classes, lessons and fully staged productions through The Young Company for students in grades 1—12. Box Office: 781-279-2200; boxoffi ce@greaterbostonstage. org Box Offi ce hours: Tuesdays— Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Location: 395 Main St., Stoneham, Mass. Website: greaterbostonstage. org Facebook: Greater Boston Stage Company X: @GBStageCompany Instagram: gbstageco Sponsors: Mass Cultural Council, Salem Five Charitable Foundation and StonehamBank. USPS Announces Recommended Mailing and Shipping Dates for 2024 Holiday Season W ASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages. The following are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25. 2024 Holiday Mailing Henry David Thoreau ly related internships, off ering internship stipends and providing networking opportunities. Upon graduation from college, Henry David Thoreau Scholars are inducted into the Henry David Thoreau Society. A sign of success of the Henry David Thoreau Foundation’s mission to foster environmental leadership is the support past scholarship winners provide to present scholarship winners. Students have until February 1, 2025, to apply. 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