How The Drag Queen Stole Christmas - December 4,10,11, 11 at Midnight

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It's baaaack! The Oakland Center for the Arts will once again present its Annual Holiday Fundraiser, How The Drag Queen Stole Christmas, December 3, 4, 10, and 11 at 8:00 pm with a special "unrated" midnight performance on December 11. "The show this year is bigger and better than ever with new cast members, characters and songs," says writer and director Robert Dennick Joki. "I like to change it every year so it's fresh for our patrons who return year after year, but still funny for people who have never seen it before."

The hilarious and unusual holiday show has quickly become a "must see" Holiday tradition for many people in the Valley. A mash-up of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Christmas Carol, and something out of the back of Madonna's closet, this musical comedy tells the story of Starlet O'Hara, a cold-hearted drag queen who must change her evil ways to understand the true meaning of Christmas. After being visited by a few ghosts (including Marilyn Monroe, Lady Gaga, and Cher as the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, and Starina, Starlet's deceased former conjoined twin), she awakens invigorated and vows to spread Holiday cheer wherever she goes!

This year's cast features Robert Dennick Joki, Murad G. Shorrab, Alyssa Connelly, Molly Makselan, Jennifer Caventer, Nicole Zayas, Suzanne Shorrab, Dan Poppke, Juleah Buttermore, and Rick Morrow. Hosts for the evening are Sarah Palin (Brooke Slanina) and President George W. Bush (Ryan Clausen). Costumes, music, and sound design are by Joki with Kim Nevel as stage manager.

All tickets are $15 and include a pre-show wine and cheese reception at 7:00 nightly. Wine and beer will be served. The Oakland will once again host its infamous Faaaabulous Chinese Auction, featuring an original blouse from Youngstown native Nanette Lepore as well as many other items from local businesses. Local photographer Mark Stahl's work will be on display in the Star Gallery.

Be sure to visit the Oakland Boutique for great holiday deals on two new t-shirt designs from Jeremy Lockard and Robert Dennick Joki, DVDs from the 2009 performance of How The Drag Queen Stole Christmas, and Oakland Season Flexpasses.
To make reservations, call 330-746-0404. Due to high ticket demand, reservations are encouraged. The Oakland is located at 220 W. Boardman St. in downtown Youngstown. Free parking surrounds the building. For details and exclusive photos and sneak peeks, visit oaklandcenter.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter!

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