What to Know
- Winter Lights — A New Holiday Musical Spectacular
- Discovery Cube OC in Santa Ana
- Dec. 16 through Jan. 8, 2023 (select dates); $14 general public (museum admission is additional)
The joys of the season are simple, we're often told, which means that we crave a certain sweet sameness from the entertainment choices we make around the holidays.
We long to watch the classic TV specials we know, the oh-so-easy-to-quote movies, too, and singing that songs we memorized when we were but tiny tots?
Yes, we will do that, too, and quite loudly if asked.
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And yet?
Connecting with new amusements, the cool cultural offerings that draw upon some of December's most dazzling details, can be as satisfying as discovering a surprise gift beneath the tree.
Discovery Cube OC understands our longing to weave the older themes of the holidays with novel fun.
And its brand-new Winter Lights spectacular, which includes a cheery, science-sweet stage show, a light tunnel, twinkly trees, and a host of uplifting experiences, finds its frosty fun from the coldest time of the year and the timeless stories that swirl through it.
The tune-packed treat, by the by, was created by Pamela Kashani, who played Rapunzel in "Into The Woods" and Tim Kashani, a producer of "An American in Paris" and several Tony-garnering musicals.
The songs weaving through the 45-minute show are new, upping the original flavor of the festival, while fanciful must-dos beyond the stage, including a group of singing snowmen, a light tunnel, and other wintry whimsies, confirm the event's celebratory spirit.
The celebration will roll into the new year, if the holidays are keeping you running, and a ticket?
It's $14 for non-members (admission to Discovery Cube OC is additional).
