It’s Time To Book Those LGBTQ Holiday Shows! First Up: SCOTT SHOEMAKER’S WAR ON CHRISTMAS!

November 11, 2023• byMichael Strangeways

**SCOTT SHOEMAKER’S WAR ON CHRISTMAS!** returns this December!

Every holiday season, Seattle is INUNDATED with a plentiful bounty of LGBTQ+ themed Christmas-y themed live stage shows starring our greatest local talents as well as out of town superstars (and a few who started out as one before becoming the other…cough, cough….Jinkx and DeLa….)

The first one we’ll showcase is the return of SCOTT SHOEMAKER’S WAR ON CHRISTMAS! the beloved Xmas themed show from the mad minds behind Ms Pak-Man…Mr. Shoemaker is back with his own personal war on the holiday with the aid of his partner in everything, Freddy Molitch plus a whole clatch of familiar faces as co-stars including Major Scales who has apparently been released from the clutches of Mizz Monsoon for the month of December!

The show runs December 1st through the 23rd at Theatre Off Jackson and rest assured, it’s a NEW show with NEW material! None of this doing the same damn show year after year!

The poo:

Christmas is saved! Scott Shoemaker’s War on Christmas is back! The all-star variety spectacular that quickly became a Christmas tradition returns to Theatre Off Jackson. Scott will display his obsession with Yuletide traditions to the delight of audiences who need a little extra Christmas cheer. You can expect the unexpected with this cast of queerdos, whose greatest Christmas wish is to bring you joy with their slightly subversive celebrations.

“In November and December, Christmas is everywhere you look, but not everyone shares the same enthusiasm for the holiday or feels included,” said Freddy Molitch, co-writer of Scott Shoemaker’s War on Christmas. “That’s why we developed a show that provides a space for everyone to join in the festivities during this time of year, including those with a ‘Bah Humbug’ attitude.”

It’s a hilarious night of comedy, songs, dance numbers, delightful videos, and partial nudity! Waging war on Christmas has never been this entertaining. Laugh your Christmas stockings off at this show filled with all-new musical numbers, major twists, and out-of-this-world Christmas surprises, but be warned…it will definitely put you on the naughty list.

Joining Scott are some of the brightest stars in Seattle’s music, burlesque, and comedy scenes, including Ade, Mandy Price, and Major Scales (Richard Andriessen). Major is known for being one half of “The Vaudevillians” along with drag superstar Jinkx Monsoon. Joining the War on Christmas cast this year is Joel Domenico, who recently appeared in the 5th Avenue Theatre’s productions of Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Sweeney Todd.

“We hope this year’s show will add a healthy dose of irreverence and humor to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, said Scott Shoemaker. “Get ready to have a blast watching this unconventional and laugh-out-loud holiday show.”

Tickets are $28 for general admission, $40 for premium tickets (reserved seating in the premium section), and $60 for VIP seating, which includes a front row seat, signed poster, Xmas goodie bag, and a meet and greet with the cast. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.strangertickets.com/events/143357134/scott-shoemakers-war-on-christmas.

What: Scott Shoemaker’s War on Christmas!

When: December 1 – 23
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.
additional shows: 12/16 and 12/17 at 3:00 p.m., 12/20 and 12/21 at 8:00 p.m.

Where: Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98104

Pricing:

$28 general admission
$40 premium admission includes guaranteed seating in the premium section
$60 VIP seating includes a front row seat, signed poster, Xmas goodie bag, and a meet and greet with the cast

Tickets: https://www.strangertickets.com/events/143357134/scott-shoemakers-war-on-christmas

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/862398968621150

21 and over only

About the Author: Michael Strangeways

As the Editorial Director/Co-Owner, Michael Strangeways writes, edits and does about a million other jobs for Seattle Gay Scene, Puget Sound's most visited LGBTQ news, arts and entertainment website now celebrating its 14th year as a media outlet. A semi-proud Midwesterner by birth, he's lived in Seattle since 2000. He's also a film producer who would like you to check out the Jinkx Monsoon documentary, "Drag Becomes Him" now available on Amazon.com. In his spare time, he gets slightly obsessive about his love for old movies, challenging theater, "otters", vodka, chocolate, "I,Claudius", Lizzie Borden, real books made out of paper, disaster films, show tunes, Weimar era Germany, flea markets, pop surrealistic art, the sex lives of Hollywood actors both living and dead, kitties, chicken fried steak, haute couture and David Bowie. But, not necessarily in that order.