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Best Plays from October 8 - December 8

in San Francisco

A Whynot Chrismas Carol at Toni Rembe Theatre

A Whynot Chrismas Carol

A charmingly funny adaptation of Dickens' festive classic A Christmas Carol, comes to the American Conservatory Theatre! In this witty reimagining, the tale takes place in a play-within-a-play, with a theater troupe in a small town preparing for their own festive production of the story. But with differing ideas on how best to tackle such an undertaking, replete with choreographic mishaps and failing props, will the aspirations of the troupe result in a successful show?

A John Waters Christmas at Great American Music Hall

A John Waters Christmas

John Waters loves Christmas, and he wants you to know. The legendary cult-filmmaker takes to the stage with his traditional one-man monologue, extolling the virtues of everyone's favorite holiday, from offering advice on Christmas films and music to asking the important questions you've always wanted to be answered by the people's pervert, such as 'Is Santa erotic?'

The Golden Girls Live at Curran Theatre

The Golden Girls Live

The festive tradition of the Golden Girls drag parody returns to San Francisco this holiday season! Four of the greatest and sassiest drag performers around take on the roles of Blanche, Sophia, Dorothy and Rose in two special, parody Christmas episodes of the classic hit television show. Starring the supremely talented Matthew Martin, Holotta Tymes, Coco Peru and D'Arcy Trollinger, this uproarious festive show is a treat you won't want to miss!

Clue at Curran Theatre

Clue

Based on the board game and the cult movie classic, Clue is a fiendishly funny murder mystery, where everyone is a suspect, and the next potential victim! Featuring all the colorful characters from the game, from Colonel Mustard to Mrs. White, Clue leads us from room to room in a whirlwind of slapstick comedy and real theatrical verve.