This post has been updated to add the Official Selections for FrostyFest Film and additional live productions.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
FrostyFest, LA’s warm-hearted winter celebration of the whimsical, the wonderful, and the delightfully wintry is sliding into Hollywood this December! Join us at The Hobgoblin Playhouse from December 11th through the 22nd for a holly-jolly showcase of theatre, film, comedy, and holiday magic.
Whether you’re a merry-maker searching for a cozy night out or simply ready to revel in some seasonal sparkle, come explore our lineup of heartwarming performances, festive films, spirited comedy, and special holiday events that’ll keep the twinkle lights glowing from matinee to midnight. Grab your scarf, gather your holiday crew, and get ready for a festival filled with warmth, wonder, and winter cheer—right in the heart of Hollywood’s Sunset Junction.
A Very DIE HARD Christmas
High above the city of L.A., a team of terrorists has seized a building, taken hostages, and declared war. One man has managed to escape. An off-duty cop hiding somewhere inside. He’s alone, tired…and he doesn’t like Christmas. Yippee Ki Yay. Learn More >>
Who’s Holiday!Â
A wildly funny and heartfelt adults-only comedy that tells the story of Cindy Lou Who as she recalls that Christmas Eve she first met the Grinch and the twisted turn of events her life has now taken. Learn More >>
A Very Toiley Christmas
Celebrate the season with Toiley T. Paper—America’s favorite talking roll of toilet paper—and John B. deHaas! A hilarious holiday cabaret of music, stories & surprises. Sold-out Orlando and Hollywood Fringe favorites. Not for kids. Learn More >>
The Winter’s Tale in 60 Minutes
In this fast-paced version of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, driven by irrational jealousy, a king wrongly accuses his wife of infidelity, leading to tragedy, but years later, a magical reunion with a statue of his wife allows for redemption and a happy ending. Learn More >>
A Christmas Carol in 60 Minutes
In this modern 60 minute adaption Ebenezer Scrooge is again visited by the ghost of his deceased partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him about his future if he doesn’t change. He is then shown visions of his past, present, and future by three different ghosts, which leads to his dramatic redemption. Learn More >>
The Elf Chronicles
A collection of monologues… performed by elves! Learn More >>
Snarky Screenings Presents…
Snarky Screenings presents Santa Claus Conquers the Martians! Grab your popcorn and come enjoy (a panel of comedians utterly destroying) this infamous holiday classic where the Martians kidnap Santa Claus because there is nobody on Mars to give their children presents! Learn More >>
See You Next Christmas
Chronically single Natalie and Logan continue to run into each other at their friends’ annual holiday party year after year. They begin to wonder if they’re meant to be together. Learn More >>
FrostyFest Film
🎄 Step into the sparkle at FrostyFest Film, a cozy celebration of festive cheer, heartwarming stories, and wintertime cinema enjoyed over three magical nights! ❄️✨ Experience uplifting, joyful, and seasonally spirited short films that will warm you from the inside out. Ready to get into the holiday spirit? Get Tickets >>
Don’t miss our three festive screening sessions during the ten-day celebration. Group 1 and Group 2 will feature the initial screenings of the Official Selections (five films in each lineup). Group 3 will showcase the two Audience Choice winners from nights one and two, two Judges’ Selections (one from each evening), and the Wild Card Award winner rounding out our final holiday showcase.
Group 1
Screening Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Snow Dog (3:09) – Holly, a 10-year-old girl, wakes up one Christmas morning and, feeling disappointed after receiving a pet rock as a present, decides to build a dog out of snow. To her surprise, the snow dog comes to life, and Holly names him Snowbert. She spends the morning playing joyfully with her magical companion. However, as Snowbert grows larger, Holly realizes the responsibility of caring for a dog, especially as he begins causing chaos in the neighborhood. Eventually, she learns her lesson and manages to destroy Snowbert before anyone notices all the damage that he caused to the neighborhood.
For One Night Only (18:00) – Six months after the loss of Quinn’s childhood best friend Alex, Quinn returns home from college for the holidays. However, at a party, he meets a girl who could pass as Alex’s doppelgänger, forcing Quinn to confront his unchecked grief.
Franny’s Cookies (14:37) – Discover the heartwarming story of Fran Gennuso, who bakes over 11,000 Christmas cookies each year in her small kitchen. She generously shares these treats with friends, family, hospitals, schools, and police stations, spreading joy and cheer throughout her community.
Maple (6:28) – A young woman in the throws of grief picks up a lost mutual hobby to reconnect with her recently lost loved one.
The High Road (14:56) – A solitary musician considers a return to the stage.
Group 2
Screening Thursday December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
’Tis the Treason (12:08) – Anne — A twenty-year-old girl who’s never been in a relationship — agrees to a blind double date set up by her friend, what could go wrong?
Mrs. X(11:00) – Be Perceived this Christmas Eve! Mrs. X (yes, as in X-mas) and friends discuss the challenges of being a creative person while she gets ready for the most important day of the year.
The Christmas Spirits (6:03) – A man is pestered by Christmas carol singers.
The Mari Lwyd – Aaron, a lonely man haunted by a past tragedy, spends every Christmas drinking his pain away. But this year, his misery is interrupted by a sassy, ethereal holiday spirit-The Mari Lwyd. The zany spirit challenges him to an annual duel of festive songs and sharp wit. It’s a hilarious and deeply heartfelt tale about finding your voice and healing old wounds, one carol at a time.
The Exit Package (4:58) – After losing his job, a young man reluctantly takes his mom’s advice on meditation – however his restless mind pulls him toward something far less peaceful.
Group 3
Screening Monday December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PMÂ
Group 3 will be made up of the two Audience Choice winners from nights one and two, two Judges’ Selections (one from each night), and the Wild Card Award winner. Lineup will be revealed in full on Friday, December 19th, 2025.
Join Us!
It’s time to grab your cocoa, snag your tickets, and make FrostyFest part of your celebration of the season! Embrace the festive magic! ❄️✨
Also, if you have a holiday story of your own to tell, it’s not too late to join us! Register your project at FrostyFestLA.com today!
We’ll see you at the theater! 🎄
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