Amahl and the Night Visitors

and Four Lost Santas

Our pairing of these two holiday gems, which had its west-coast premiere by LOTS in 2024, is back by poplar demand!

Amahl and the Night Visitors is the story of a poor shepherd boy, Amahl, as he and his mother provide hospitality to some unexpected visitors—the Three Wise Men, following a glorious star to Bethlehem. During this visit, Amahl’s mother and the Wise Men share a transformative moment of grace and redemption. Amahl’s selfless act of giving leads to a miraculous healing, and he and his mother are blessed with newfound hope and joy. Words and music by Gian-Carlo Menotti. Presented under license by G. Schirmer, Inc., copyright owners.

In contrast, the Four Lost Santas is the comical story of a quartet of singing Santas whose car breaks down on their way to a Santa Claus Convention. They are rescued by a son (Rudy) and mother (Judy), who are late for their performance of Amahl and the Night Visitors. Will the Santas make it to SantaCon? Will Rudy and Judy get to the theater on time to perform in Amahl? Music by Spicer Carr. Libretto by Rose Freeman and Spicer Carr. Concept by Gabriel Preisser.

Ticket information will be available shortly.

The Threepenny Opera

Threepenny is a grittydark comic musical play by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill that rips into the corruption of both the criminal underworld and respectable society. Set in the seedy underbelly of Victorian London, it follows the charismatic gangster Macheath ("Mack the Knife") as he navigates betrayal, marriage, and the long arm of the law. As Macheath tries to stay one step ahead of the police—and his many enemies—the line between crooks and the so-called civilized elite blurs. With biting satire and unforgettable songs, this revolutionary post-WWI work redefined what musical theater could be.

This new English adaptation will be presented in a cabaret style with reduced orchestration.

Ida, Princess of Adamant

Princess Ida, desperate to escape the patriarchal society she has been raised in, breaks her engagement with Hilarion, the prince her father selected for her when she was a baby, to found Castle Adamant, a women’s university. Prince Hilarion, accompanied by his friends, Cyril and Florian, sneaks into Castle Adamant, attempting to woo the princess. Calamity, hilarity, and a battle between rival kingdoms ensues – but will Princess Ida find love after all? This modern adaptation of Gilbert & Sullivan’s PRINCESS IDA boasts a beautiful score, catchy lyrics, and one of comic opera’s most interesting heroines.

A LOTS company premiere!

Presented staged with a live orchestra.