Art & Culture · The Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Aladdin & Yasmin's Winter Wish
The Lythgoe Family's holiday panto returns to the Laguna Playhouse with a festive retelling of Aladdin, full of pop songs, comedy, dancing and plenty of audience participation. December 4 through 27.
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat · Next Dec 4, 2026 · 7:00pm From $75
Hosted by The Laguna Playhouse
About
Panto is a British holiday tradition, and the Lythgoe Family has made it a December habit at the Laguna Playhouse. This year it's Aladdin & Yasmin's Winter Wish: the classic tale with a festive twist, pop songs, slapstick comedy and big dance numbers.
The audience is part of the show. Kids are encouraged to cheer the heroes, boo the villain and shout warnings to the stage, and the jokes are written to land with the grown-ups too. Evening shows and weekend matinees run through December 27 at the Playhouse on Laguna Canyon Road, a theater company whose story in town goes back to 1920.
What to know
- Runs December 4 through 27, 2026, with evening shows and weekend matinees. Check the Playhouse calendar for exact showtimes.
- Made for families: kids are encouraged to cheer, boo and sing along.
- Buy tickets through the Laguna Playhouse.
Schedule
- Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat · 7:00pm
- Not on Friday, December 25
- Last date Sunday, December 27
Getting there
The Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The Playhouse sits at the foot of Laguna Canyon Road, a short walk from downtown and Main Beach. Park in the nearby city lots, including the Lumberyard lot at 521 Forest Avenue, and leave extra time on busy December weekends.
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FAQs
December 4 through 27, 2026, with evening performances and weekend matinees.
Pantomime, or panto, is a British holiday tradition: a fairy tale retold with pop songs, slapstick and jokes for all ages, where the audience cheers the heroes and boos the villain.
Yes. It is built for families, with humor aimed at both kids and grown-ups.
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