Burien Little Theatre is putting on the Hollywood glitz in more ways than one with the unconventional musical comedy "Christmas with the Crawfords," created by Richard Winchester and written by Mark Sargent.

To revive her ailing career, legendary film star Joan Crawford arranges a live radio broadcast in her home on Christmas Eve, 1944, but uninvited celebrity guests hog the spotlight to sing their holiday favorites.

Featuring priceless spoofs, gorgeous holiday songs and cross-dressing, the comedy is both a tribute to and parody of Tinseltown's "Golden Age."

This holiday offering in BLT's 2009-10 "escape" themed season will run from Nov. 27 through Dec. 20. It is suitable for ages 10 and older due to occasional adult language and content.

Tickets are $7-$20, with discounts available for online purchases.

As a bonus, BLT will be hosting free readings of the popular "A Christmas Story," written by Philip Grecian, at 2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 28 and Dec. 12.

A performance schedule including dates, times and ticket prices is available at www.burienlittletheatre.com or call the ticket office at 206-242-5180.

With stage direction by Steve Cooper and music direction by Ann Sager, the production features the diverse acting talents of Dave Clelland (Joan Crawford), Jackie Graybill (Patty Andrews, Judy Garland), Toni Guidry (Christopher Crawford), Claudette Hatcher (Hattie McDaniel), Russ Kay (Edith Head, Ethel Merman), Lynne Randall (Shirley Temple, Maxine Andrews, Carmen Miranda), Brad Walker (Christina Crawford), Mark Williams (Hedda Hopper), and Laura York (Jane Crawford, Laverne Andrews, Gloria Swanson). Dancers featured include Jessica Lester and Ariana Purrington.

Incorporated in 1980, Burien Little Theatre (BLT) has been a leading producer of quality live theater serving residents of the Seattle and south Puget Sound areas. The comedy will be presented in the theater at the Burien Community Center, 425 S.W. 144th St.