Holiday entertainment in Federal Way

Centerstage Theatre presents its seventh annual excursion into the wild and wonderful world of traditional English Christmas pantomime

November 21, 2012 3:04 pm
Join Santa and all of his helpers for a morning of family holiday fun at the Jingle Bell Brunch from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 1 at the Federal Way Community Center
Join Santa and all of his helpers for a morning of family holiday fun at the Jingle Bell Brunch from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 1 at the Federal Way Community Center

Cinderella: Centerstage Theatre presents its seventh annual excursion into the wild and wonderful world of traditional English Christmas pantomime. Ridiculous, riotous, ribald and rambunctious, “Cinderella” is chock full of great songs, outrageously bad jokes, horrible ugly sisters, and ancient routines that have been entertaining audiences for more than 300 years. Designed for the whole family. Show runs Nov. 30 through Dec. 23 at the Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road. To learn more, visit centerstagetheatre.com or call (253) 661-1444.

Pacific Ballroom Dance Holiday Concert: “White Christmas” will feature 14 brand new holiday-themed dances from Washington’s only youth ballroom formation teams. Event runs 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Cost is $15 (free for children 3 and under). Contact heather@pacificballroom.org or (253) 939-6524. Visit www.pacificballroom.org.

Jingle Bell Brunch: Join Santa and all of his helpers for a morning of family holiday fun at the Jingle Bell Brunch from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 1 at the Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 333rd St. Santa will be available for photos and kids can enjoy holiday crafts in Santa’s Workshop. The brunch event includes a hot breakfast and holiday stories from a special guest. Registration required. Cost is $6 for children 11 and under, or $8 for children 12 and up. Contact (253) 835-6926 or cody.geddes@cityoffederalway.com.

Christmas concert: Federal Way Symphony will perform a holiday concert at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at St. Luke’s Church, featuring pianist Christina Siemens and a performance of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite.” Tickets are $31 for adults, $27 for seniors, free for students 18 and under. Visit www.federalwaysymphony.org or call (253) 529-9857.

Sister’s Christmas Catechism: Centerstage Theatre presents “Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold.” It’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza from the author of “Late Nite Catechism.” Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages: whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? You don’t have to be Catholic to enjoy this hilarious holiday classic. The show runs Dec. 5 to Dec. 22 at the Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road. Visit centerstagetheatre.com or call (253) 661-1444.