Sierra Madre Playhouse To Present ‘Die Hard’ Musical Parody

SIERRA MADRE, CA — Comedy troupe 30 Minute Musicals will bring a musical parody of “Die Hard” to Sierra Madre Playhouse for three performances next month.

Shows Dec. 4-6 begin at 8 p.m., with admission costing $25.

The 30-minute production adapts the 1980s action film with original songs, comedy and audience interaction. The troupe, also known as 30MM, formed in 2010 and turns cult-classic films into short stage musicals.

Previous productions include adaptations of “Top Gun” and “Ghostbusters.”

The "Die Hard" parody is part of the playhouse’s holiday lineup, which also includes puppetry, theater and concerts.

Bob Baker Marionette Theater will present 52 performances of “Bob Baker’s Nutcracker” from Nov. 28 through Jan. 3. The marionette adaptation of the ballet debuted in 1969.

Will & Company will perform an interactive adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at 11 a.m. Dec. 12. The production is designed for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, according to the playhouse.

Grammy-winning pianist and composer Gregg Karukas will perform “Holiday Jazz” at 8 p.m. Dec. 13.

Matt Johnson & the New Jet Set will present “A Jet Set Christmas!” at 8 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21, featuring holiday standards, Christmas carols and audience singalongs.

Sierra Madre Playhouse is at 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., and free parking is available.

For tickets and information, call 626-355-4318 or visit sierramadreplayhouse.org.