Submitted by Washington Center for the Performing Arts
The Washington Center is kicking off December with a pair of festive, memory-making holiday events that will spark joy. The acclaimed Reduced Shakespeare Company returns with “The Ultimate Christmas Show (Abridged),” a fast, funny, and delightfully irreverent romp through holiday traditions. Then, fresh off their appearance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, multiplatinum artists Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw bring the warmth and cheer of their Christmas Tour 2025 to Olympia.
December 4 at 7 p.m.: Reduced Shakespeare Company’s “The Ultimate Christmas Show (Abridged).” The acts for the Christmas pageant haven’t arrived, so the three members of the Reduced Shakespeare Company are pressed into service to perform the entire Variety Show and Christmas Pageant by themselves.
The fruitcakes of the Reduced Shakespeare Company take you on an irreverent yet heartwarming trip through the holidays. It’s festive, funny, physical family fun as these Three Wise Guys send-up and celebrate your favorite winter holiday traditions.
As a content advisory, this show does contain comic depictions of violence, mild innuendo, bawdy language, and the occasional rude word.
December 5 at 7:30 p.m. Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw: Christmas Tour 2025. Experience the magic of the season with two of music’s most beloved voices in an unforgettable evening of holiday favorites and chart-topping hits!
Colbie Caillat, the 2X GRAMMY Award-winning songstress behind the 6X Platinum smash “Bubbly” and beloved holiday album Christmas in the Sand, brings her signature warm, West Coast style to the stage. With over 15 billion global streams and a catalog of multi-Platinum hits including “Realize,” “Try,” and her GRAMMY-winning duet “Lucky,” Caillat’s soulful voice has captivated audiences worldwide across pop and country music.
Gavin DeGraw, the GRAMMY-nominated powerhouse known for iconic anthems like “I Don’t Want To Be” and the 4X Platinum hit “Not Over You,” delivers his distinctive fusion of pop, soul, and folk. Fresh off his acclaimed Christmas EP A Classic Christmas and the 20th anniversary celebration of his breakthrough album Chariot, DeGraw’s versatile artistry shines whether he’s sharing the stage with Billy Joel or crafting intimate acoustic moments.
Together, these two extraordinary artists promise an evening filled with holiday warmth, beloved hits, and the kind of musical chemistry that only comes from true artistry. Don’t miss this special seasonal celebration featuring two voices that have soundtracked countless memories and will create new ones this holiday season.
To purchase tickets, visit the Washington Center for the Performing Arts website.
In the Gallery
Abstractions – Expressing the Spiritual through a Personal Visual Aesthetic
Showing: November 6, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026
Artist Reception: Dec 3 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (free to the public)
In this curated exhibit, artists impart a sense of peace and levity to the viewer; life in layers shaped by both the seen and unseen, overlapping sensations, endless inspiration to cultivate a deeper connection, seeking not just expression but healing, visual cues to decipher auditory language, the energy of creation—mysterious and magical, subtle gradients evoking a sense of movement, and the intangible essence of emotion that color carries. Our three-floor gallery is open to the public for viewing by appointment (Monday through Friday from 12PM to 4PM), or to ticketed patrons 1 hour prior to an event. To schedule an appointment, or to fill out a gallery application please contact us here.
A full list of 25-26 season events is available here.
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Box Office Information
- Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- For ticketing questions or more information about upcoming events please visit the Washington Center for the Performing Arts website or call the Box Office at 360.753.8586.
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