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ON STAGE DEC. 1-31
The Jazz Corner performance calendar: Dec. 6-7, a celebration of Nat “King” Cole presented by Reggie Deas and Martin Lesch; Dec. 13-14, a Rat Pack-style salute to the holidays featuring Bobby Ryder’s Swingin’ Quintet; Dec. 20-21, Dr. Marlena Smalls with the Lavon Stevens Trio; Dec. 27-28, Jazz with a Southern Accent by Don Erdman’s Hotlanta Dixieland Jazz Band; Jan. 3-4, The Eddie Wilson Quartet featuring legendary vocalist Huxsie Scott. 843-842-8620 or www.thejazzcorner.com
DEC. 4-29
42nd Street: Dec. 4-29 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. With show-stopping dance numbers, performed to such classics as “We’re in the Money,” “Shuffl e off to Buffalo” and “Lullaby of Broadway” this quintessential tap-dancing production features one dazzling scene after the next. This Broadway fable tells the story of a naive, small town chorus girl who steps into the starring role to save the show-within-a-show when its star breaks her leg, and the star is not at all happy about it. With some of the most loved songs in all of theater this big, bold, Tony Award-winning musical will bring you to your feet, celebrating the stuff dreams are made of. $55 for adults and $37 for children. 843-842-ARTS or www.artshhi.com Hairspray: Dec. 12-15 at The Hilton Head Island High School Seahawk Theatre. Directed by Larry Mercer, set design by Sylvia Pitts and choreographed by HHHS student, Addi Warren. The cast includes Elizabeth Tedesco as Tracy, Eric Jenkins as Edna, Justas Jakaitis as Wilbur, Mariel Zmarzly as Penny, Cayenne Green as Motorrmouth Maybelle, Madi Ogburn as Amber, the teen queen mean girl and Addie Warren as Velma, Amber’s evil mother. And Chase Dillon as Corny Collins, and Garrett Novak as Link, the boy heartthrob. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students (under 21). 843-689-4893 or 843-681-3646
PHOTO BY KEITH VANDER SCHAAF
DEC. 12-15
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