Arts A La Carte returns with one-night holiday show in Los Angeles

Arts A La Carte and the Los Angeles LGBT Center are bringing back A(nother) Wildly Inappropriate Holiday Show for one night only on Dec. 18, 2026, after last year’s sold-out run. The 85-minute show will raise funds for both organizations and spotlight local performers at the Davidson/Valentini Theatre in Los Angeles.

Why it matters: - The show is a fundraiser for Arts A La Carte and the Los Angeles LGBT Center. - Proceeds will support accessible ticket prices, underrepresented artists, new productions and community partnerships. - The return follows a sold-out run last year, signaling continued audience demand for the holiday tradition.

What happened: - Arts A La Carte and the Los Angeles LGBT Center announced the cast and creative team for A(nother) Wildly Inappropriate Holiday Show. - The one-night-only performance is set for Friday, Dec. 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. - The show will take place at the Davidson/Valentini Theatre at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza in Los Angeles. - Tickets are on sale now through Ovation tix. - The show is co-presented by Arts A La Carte and the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

The details: - The production runs 85 minutes with no intermission. - The show is recommended for ages 16 and up. - Arts A La Carte alumni conceived the uncensored holiday variety show. - The performance mixes salacious songs, terrible puns and crude jokes. - The ensemble cast includes Yamile Anaya, Calvin Carothers, Pulu Carvajal, Thomas Franklin, Liv Gardner, Ella Gibbs, Danielle Heaton, Eli Leckinger and Oliver Rotunno. - Matthew Alexander is directing the production. - Amelia Thompson is handling music direction. - Sailor Franklin is serving as rehearsal stage manager. - Susan Lambert Hatem and Katherine Nolan are producing the show. - The event will be staged at 1125 N. McCadden Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90038.

Between the lines: - The production leans into irreverent holiday comedy while framing the event as community support for new theater. - Katherine Nolan said Arts A La Carte wants to produce more shows, nurture emerging writers and bring people together through fearless storytelling. - Susan Lambert Hatem said the cast includes both new faces and returning veterans and described the show as a way to close the season with “witty, bawdy, heart-warming fun.” - The fundraiser reflects Arts A La Carte’s broader pitch that direct donations help keep theater accessible and support Southern California playwrights.

What's next: - Arts A La Carte is asking for year-end tax-deductible donations to help reach a $15,000 goal by Dec. 31, 2026. - Donations will help fund playwrights, production costs and community partnerships. - More information is available on the Los Angeles LGBT Center event page and at Arts A La Carte.

The bottom line: - A one-night holiday show is back in Los Angeles, with tickets selling fast and proceeds aimed at supporting local arts and LGBTQ+ community programming.