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Theater is hot in New York City this weekend

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Published on December 19, 2019
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If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: There's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in New York City this weekend, from a comedy show to a hip-hop retelling of a holiday favorite.

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'Our Dear Dead Drug Lord'

From the event description:

In this fierce and feverish world premiere comedy from WP Theater and Second Stage, a gang of teenage girls gathers in an abandoned tree house to summon the ghost of Pablo Escobar.

When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m.
Where: WP Theater (McGinn/Cazale), 2162 Broadway
Price: $22.50-$59
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'Black Angels Over Tuskegee'

From the event description:

"Black Angels Over Tuskegee" is the ultimate underdog tale, the journey of six trailblazing black men who want to fly.

When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m.
Where: Actors' Temple Theatre, 339 W. 47th St.
Price: $32
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'The Judy Garland Christmas Special'

From the event description:

In 1963, the legendary star of stage and screen, Judy Garland, starred in a now-iconic Christmas special on CBS. Tribute artist Peter Mac steps into Garland's high heels for "The Judy Garland Christmas Special," a salute to that beloved TV event.

When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m.
Where: Producers' Club, 358 W. 44th St.
Price: $24.50-$29
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'Scrooge: A Christmas Carol' 

From the "Scrooge: A Christmas Carol" deal description:

A miserly man confronts the specters of his past, present and future in Charles Dickens’ timeless holiday tale, told through hip-hop dance.

When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m.
Where: West End Theatre, 263 W. 86th St.
Price: $20
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