FOLSOM — Sutter Street Theatre is stepping even further into the spirit of the season this month, offering audiences not one but two distinct holiday experiences in the heart of Historic Folsom. The theatre will debutThe Olde Tyme Radio Showon December 13, a one-day-only event that transports audiences back to the golden age of radio. Alongside that special performance, the theatre’s beloved annual productionHoliday in the Hillscontinues its celebrated run through December 23.
Presented on December 13 at 4 p.m.,The Olde Tyme Radio Showinvites families to experience a fully staged recreation of radio entertainment from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Sutter Street Theatre actors will perform in costume, bringing to life authentic scripts from the era while incorporating live sound effects and music from an onstage Foley artist.
The result is a nostalgic, immersive experience that celebrates storytelling from a time before television and streaming, when entire communities gathered around a single glowing radio.
This month’s featured script isA Christmas Carol— the 1938 version originally performed by Orson Welles and the Campbell Playhouse. Audiences will hear Scrooge’s transformation just as listeners did nearly nine decades ago, complete with dramatic narration, atmospheric effects, and the charm that only a live radio recreation can deliver.
Tickets forThe Olde Tyme Radio Showare just $10 online atwww.SutterStreetTheatre.comor $13 at the door, making it one of the most affordable live arts events of the season. The production is rated for family entertainment.
Holiday in the Hills returns to Sutter Street Theatre
While the radio show offers a nostalgic slice of holiday history, the theatre’s mainstage remains filled with festive cheer thanks toHoliday in the Hills, the beloved original production created by Mike Jimena and Connie Mockenhaupt. Now running through December 23, the show has become a cherished annual tradition in Historic Folsom.
Set on Sutter Street in the late 1800s,Holiday in the Hillsunfolds as local townspeople and visitors gather to celebrate Christmas in a way that reflects Folsom’s earliest days. Every character in the production is inspired by someone who actually lived in or passed through Folsom during that era, lending the show a unique sense of authenticity and local pride. The blend of historical detail, heartfelt storytelling, and spirited music gives the production its reputation as Sutter Street Theatre’s “love letter to Folsom.”
The show is filled with Victorian-era costumes, lively musical numbers, and warm, communal moments that capture the feeling of an old-fashioned holiday gathering. Performances take place Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 4:30 p.m., with additional weekday performances throughout December. Rated G, it continues to draw families, longtime patrons, and visitors looking to experience Christmas with a meaningful historic touch.
Both productions showcase the intimate charm of Sutter Street Theatre, located at 717 Sutter Street in the heart of the historic district. Whether audiences choose the nostalgic crackle of classic radio or the immersive journey into Folsom’s past, the theatre is offering memorable holiday entertainment for all ages.
Reservations and ticket details for both productions can be found atwww.SutterStreetTheatre.comor by calling (916) 353-1001.
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