Cancel Christmas was originally written as a play. First produced in Sonoma, California, at the Sebastiani Theatre, where it ran for three years - also done in Petaluma and San Rafael, CA. In 1996, it was produced in Ukiah, CA and at the Patio Playhouse in Escondido, CA, with great success. In 1999 it was produced at the San Diego Children's Museum. Last (2005) year, the Huntington Beach Playhouse produced it. Click here to read about the play at Huntington Beach.  The Eagle Rock Stage produced it in 2006. Click here to go to the Eagle Rock Stage web site.

After many revisions and the addition of music, the play has evolved into a full musical, with dancing and singing.

A book has been adapted from the play. The first edition was printed in 1996. An illustrated edition is in the planning stages. In 1999 a screenplay was written and is being represented by The Wright Agency, a Writer's Guild Agency. 

Some comments from People who have read the book or seen the play:
  "Delightful!" "Charming!"
"At bedtime, I read a couple of chapters to my children and they always want more." 
"My little girl is reading it for the third time."
"Sam, I have read and truly enjoyed the story. It is wonderful to read something so beautiful in such a time when children are all but forgotten for being children. Gribby is a great character." -Christopher
"My husband reluctantly accompanied me and our son to the play, and he was totally entertained. It is for children of all ages." 
"When Santa rescued Bogwig it was so beautiful that it brought tears to my eyes."

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There is a Spanish version of Cancel Christmas that will be available.

Click here if you want to read a sample of the book