LAMORINDA WEEKLY | SMC's Theatre Performance of 'Puss 'n Boots' opens Jan. 30 | St. Mary's College | SMC Moraga

A family-fun production of "Puss 'n Boots: The New Musical," put on by Saint Mary's College Jan Term students Jan. 30-31 and Feb. 1-2, is expected to delight audience members of all ages. Adapted and directed by Will Huddleston, this new musical by local playwright Kate Hawley features a sassy cat that promises to solve the problems of a poor miller's son. Dressed in her trademark red leather boots, Puss charms the Queen, befuddles the Prime Minister, defeats the powerful wizard Kazaam, and helps her shy master and Princess Sweetiepie fall madly in love. The show features original songs by local composer Chris Houston ("James and the Giant Peach," "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"). This outrageous comedy involves audience participation, and offers a positive message about being yourself. Free parking next to Syufy Hall.

Tickets are $8 for morning performances, and $12 for evening performances ($8 for SMC students). For ticket information and specific show times at LeFevre Theatre, visit https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/pussnboots.