American Idiot
Based on Green Day’s Grammy-winning album of the same name, this straight-from-Broadway musical weaves the story of three friends forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia (tell me about it). Music featured includes “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” but, sorry, Billie Joe fans: No Green Day members appear in this production.
Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St., 416-644-3665. Dec. 28 – Jan. 15.
Quidam
In this new Cirque du Soleil production, a young girl escapes boredom through a world of imagination (tell me about it), which features dance, music, aerialists and performers who bend in extraordinary ways.
Ricoh Coliseum, 100 Princes’ Blvd., 416-870-8000. Dec. 20 – Dec. 30.
Alice in Blunderland
This original musical-comedy pantomime puts a twist on the Lewis Carroll classic with the likes of the Pink Cheshire Panther and Rob and Doug Tweedledumb. There’s also a naughty panto on the Dec. 31, which is a date you might not want to be late for.
Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen St. E., 416-845-9411. Dec. 26 – Jan. 7.
Bed and Breakfast
Stuck for ideas for where to take the kiddies during the holiday break? You might want to check out the Puppetmongers’ unique adaptation of The Princess and the Pea, which includes clever servants who conspire to create a happy ending for their employers, all set in a teeny-tiny mansion.
Tarragon Theatre, Extra Space, 30 Bridgman Ave., 416-531-1827. Dec. 26 – Jan. 1.
New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza
Kick-start 2012 with some big laughs at the 11th Comedy Extravaganza, hosted by SCTV alum, Gemini-award-winning actress and all-around funny lady, Andrea Martin. The show also features top Canadian comedians (like Steve Patterson) handpicked by Yuk Yuk’s founder Mark Breslin.
Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St., 416-872-4255. Dec. 31 @ 7:30 pm.