THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – WEDnESDAy, nOVEmbEr 27, 2024 Page 17 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,” SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 odist Church for taking a special offering for the food pantry. There are dozens and dozens of people to thank. We could not do this alone, so we give thanks to God for bringing the community together for this special initiative. Happy Thanksgiving!” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/ or a photo. Two Winter Concerts for December The Saugus Band Parents Association announced this week two special concerts that will be performed at Lemsays 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 finish. 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 oine-Mitchell Performing Arts Center at Saugus Middle-High School. Here are the details: · The Middle School Band and Chorus Winter Concert will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. · The High School Band and Chorus Winter Concert will be held on Tuesday, December 10, at 7 p.m. Raffle basket tickets and band merchandise will be available for purchase at both shows. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact saugusbandparents@gmail.com Saugus Tree Lighting set for Dec. 6 Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree announced at a Board of Selectmen’s meeting that the town’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Festivities is set for Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 8:30 a.m. in front of Town Hall. The arrival of Santa Claus on a horse-drawn sleigh, some time for children to have their photos taken with Santa, a petting THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18 TURKEY DAY: Happy Thanksgiving! (Courtesy of Joanie Allbee) Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham, Mass. Tickets are available now at greaterbostonstage.org or by calling the Box Office. 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 artists 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; boxoffice@greaterbostonstage.org Box Office 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.
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