'Hometown Christmas' theme of Ohio Theatre comedy show on Dec. 11
LOUDONVILLE - The third annual Music & Laughter Christmas Extravaganza, “A Hometown Christmas” will be performed at Ohio Theatre for one night only on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.
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This year’s Christmas Extravaganza is being sponsored by Grandpa’s Cheese Barn of Ashland.
“We'll share some very special moments together as we celebrate Christmas 2021 in hometown fashion at The Ohio Theatre,” said Sally Hollenbach, Ohio Theatre director.
The cast includes a wide variety of veteran local entertainers of all ages, including Rebekah Carroll, Hannah Cooper. Traci Cooper, Grant Hollenbach, Sally Hollenbach, Rachel Kelly, “The Lovedays” (Scott & Amy), Laila Manchester, Zach Manchester, Dennis Morgan, Deaunna Morgan, Bethany Paterson and Christopher Paterson.
The Shining Stars dancers in the show are Bailey Henry, Amber Manchester, Becca Shriver, Brynn Shriver, Hailey Spreng, Riley Spreng, Katie Wengerd.
The LHS choral group, Redbird Rhapsody, with Payton Barnett, Zoey Eades, Kenzie Haun, Brendon Hess, David Knoble, Christopher Paterson, Sam Sly, Camden Stanton, Aaron Stephenson, Anna Templeman and Carlee Young is part of the show, too.
Tickets for reserved seating are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for children ages 4 to 18 years old. Kids 3 years old and younger are admitted for free. Tickets are for reserved seating and can be purchased through the theatre website at www.theohiotheatre.com or by calling the Box Office at 419-994-3750.
“Music and Laughter events are so much fun,” Hollenbach said. “They are a combination of great music mixed with hilarious skits, kind of like Carol Burnett, Saturday Night Live and Who’s Line is it Anyway rolled together on The Ohio Theatre stage. Add in special guest musicians and it is a one-of-a-kind event that is guaranteed to be a fun show.
Christmas Extravaganza began in December 2019
“We began the Christmas Extravaganza in December of 2019, and it was a huge success,” she continued. “During 2020, we didn’t want the pandemic to stop it from happening. Although, we couldn’t do it live, we were still able to record sections and then livestream it. Dennis Morgan and I emceed the livestreams and wove the whole thing together. This year we are thrilled that we can do the show live on The Ohio Theatre stage once again.
“Usually, we have a whole weekend of shows for the Christmas Extravaganza that are each a little different," she added. "However, since we just recently performed ‘All Together Now’ and “Elf Jr.,’ which were both huge successes, we only had time to put together one great show for the Christmas Extravaganza this year. It will be a fun way to spend the evening celebrating Christmas together.
“We hope that you’ be able to join us for this year’s Music & Laughter Christmas Extravaganza ‘A Hometown Christmas!’” Hollenbach concluded.
This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Ohio Theatre comedy show Dec. 11 will be 'Hometown Christmas'
