What: The Christmas Mouse is in need of a little vacation but there is so much to done.  Lionel (David Wild) and Edwina (Birgitta De Pree) try to fill in but they get unexpected help from the Furry Mouse Mother who sends them a very special “Christmas Rat” (Hannah Rockey).  Don’t’ miss this magical tale that turns Holiday traditions upside down with laughter, surprise and great music. This is the third chapter in the Christmas Mouse Tales and it has become a much loved, sold out tradition at the MAT. Get your tickets early.

 When: December 1^st through December 22^nd. Saturdays, 11am, 2pm, Sundays 1 and 3pm. Friday Dec 7,14, 22 at 7pm

Where: The MAT 1367 Pecan St. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Tickets: All tickets $10, Group discounts available. For tickets and reservations call 719-465-6321 or on line at www.themat.org. The Box Office opens one hour prior to show time. For more information go to www.themat.org

The RiP Comedy Improv Company

What: The MAT welcomes back five of the area’s funniest Improv actors with an all new lineup of Improv, sketch, video and music comedy. ‘The Best of” show sold out last month so get your tickets in advance. www.theriponline.com

When: Friday Nov. 30  at 8pm and Saturday Dec. 1st   at 8pm

Where: The new MAT on Pecan St. 1367 Pecan St. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Tickets: All tickets $12.  Group discounts available. For tickets and reservations call 719-4

65-6321 or go to www.themat.org. The Box Office opens one hour prior to show time

Babette’s Holiday Cabaret  December 15^th

What: Baby it is cold outside…but inside on the stage it is red hot as Babette wraps holiday comedy, music, and variety into the wildest present any audience could ask for.  Lauren Andrus, Hannah Rockey, Natalie Keller and Samantha McKinney are just some of the guests who will contri

bute to the action with torch songs, octogenarian burlesque and spinning trapeze!

When: One Show only  Saturday December 15 at 8pm

Celebrate the New Year with Jim Jackson in ‘Busker and Me” Dec 31-Jan 6^th

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the whole family as Jim Jackson presents a most mischievous puppet dog and the fantastic circus he joins.  Magic, juggling, and giant soa

p bubbles are just some of the tricks that will have adults and children laughing in the aisles. “Busker” a bad dog that surprises us all and saves the day!

When: New Years Eve at 7pm (Special Party with treats and favors) January 2,3,4, special 2pm weekday matinees.  Saturday Jan 5 at 11am and 2pm, Sunday Jan 6^th 1 and 3pm.

Where: The new MAT on Pecan St. 1367 Pecan St. Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Tickets: All tickets $10.50–available online at www.themat.org or by calling 719-465-6321   More information at www.themat.org