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John Waters brings a sexually explicit Christmas comedy to Seattle’s Neptune Theatre on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the show starts at 8 p.m. and is reserved seating.
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Bethlehem, Santa and Krampus all figure in the advertised world of A John Waters Christmas, but this is no conventional seasonal revue. Seattle Theatre Group describes a profane, sexually explicit comedy that turns religious and holiday imagery toward provocation.
The event description combines a religiously framed Bethlehem with sexualized versions of Santa and Krampus, and includes a reference to nonbinary identity. Its coarse language and explicit sexual material are central to the advertised tone, useful context for anyone deciding whether this holiday show is a fit.
STG presents the show as a returning engagement while describing this version as a fast-moving, all-new holiday revival. That signals the intended approach, not a confirmed sequence of jokes or scenes.
Further reading: A John Waters Christmas - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
John Waters is the named focus of the Dec. 2 performance at the Neptune. The listing does not name additional performers or lay out a segment-by-segment programme, so its Christmas imagery is a guide to the show’s premise rather than a guaranteed set list.
Further reading: A John Waters Christmas - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
The schedule lists A John Waters Christmas at 8 p.m. The event description establishes the advertised holiday-comedy premise, but does not provide additional acts or a running order.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the performance begins at 8 p.m. STG has not announced an end time.
The event page confirms reserved seating but does not state a ticket price or current availability. Use the official STG ticket link to check seats and current details; STG guarantees tickets bought through its site’s Ticketmaster link or an STG box office, not third-party resale sites.
STG’s general online ticket fees include a per-ticket service charge, a per-order fee and the facility fee; mobile delivery has no fee. Buying in person avoids online ticketing fees, but the facility fee still applies. For reduced-fee advance purchases, STG directs patrons to the Paramount Theatre Box Office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Venue box offices open 90 minutes before showtime for day-of ticketing needs; sales then depend on tickets still being available.
STG says most events limit purchases to eight full-price tickets per person. Its general policy makes tickets nonrefundable, nonexchangeable and noncancellable except for qualifying series-subscription tickets.
A John Waters Christmas - Seattle Theatre Group ↗ · FAQ - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
The event page gives no show-specific age limit. STG generally requires a ticket for each attendee, with exceptions set show by show: some performances have an 18+ rule, while some children’s programmes admit children under 12 months free on a caregiver’s lap. Neither exception is confirmed for this event. STG generally does not recommend theatre performances for children under four.
The advertised material is profane and sexually explicit, so families may want to weigh the show’s stated tone as well as its unspecified age policy.
A John Waters Christmas - Seattle Theatre Group ↗ · FAQ - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
STG uses walk-through metal detectors and bag inspections at its venues and recommends arriving earlier than you might have in the past. If you cannot go through a detector or be wanded, staff will conduct a pat-down. Large bags require a full search and can slow entry.
Outside food and drinks are generally prohibited, with exceptions for disability-related, medical or special needs. Empty plastic water bottles are allowed.
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The Neptune Theatre is at 1303 Northeast 45th Street, at the corner of NE 45th Street and Brooklyn Avenue in Seattle’s University District, near the Varsity Theatre. STG says the venue is within walking distance of multiple bus stops and directs riders to King County Metro’s Trip Planner or its information line at 206-553-3000 for a route from their starting point.
A John Waters Christmas - Seattle Theatre Group ↗ · Neptune Directions & Parking - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
STG’s directions use I-5 Exit 169 toward NE 45th Street. From northbound I-5, the directions continue via 7th Avenue NE; from southbound I-5, they use 5th Avenue NE before turning onto NE 45th Street.
The theatre has no parking lot of its own. Nearby choices include paid lots and metered street parking; STG says meters are free after 8 p.m. and on Sundays. Read posted signs, and avoid the Production Loading Area on Brooklyn Avenue NE west of the theatre, where parked cars may be towed.
STG lists the closest drop-off area on Brooklyn Avenue, on the opposite side of the street from the theatre corner. Wheelchair-accessible seats and companion seats are on the main floor. The Neptune has no elevators and no ADA parking; STG says its theatres have an accessible restroom. Service animals are allowed.
Free assistive-listening devices are available first-come, first-served; ask an usher. STG’s accessible-performances listing does not identify ASL or open-caption service for this show. For access requests, contact [email protected] or call 206-682-1414, press 5; STG requests at least two business days’ notice. Complimentary seating escort service is available by request: ask within 48 hours of the event, since later requests are best effort.
A patron who requires a round-the-clock personal care attendant in order to attend may arrange complimentary admission for that attendant directly through STG. Contact the accessibility team to coordinate.
Accessibility Services - Seattle Theatre Group ↗ · FAQ - Seattle Theatre Group ↗ · Accessible Performances - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
The show begins at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026. Doors open at 7 p.m.; no end time is announced.
The event page does not state a price or current availability. STG says online orders carry service and per-order fees plus a facility fee; in-person purchases avoid online fees but still include the facility fee.
A John Waters Christmas - Seattle Theatre Group ↗ · FAQ - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
No event-specific age rule is listed. STG generally requires a ticket at any age, with some show-specific exceptions; its general guidance does not recommend theatre performances for children under four. The advertised comedy is profane and sexually explicit.
A John Waters Christmas - Seattle Theatre Group ↗ · FAQ - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
The theatre has no lot of its own. STG lists paid lots and metered street parking nearby, with meters free after 8 p.m. and on Sundays; follow posted signs and avoid the Brooklyn Avenue Production Loading Area.
STG lists wheelchair-accessible and companion seating on the main floor, free first-come assistive-listening devices and a complimentary seating escort by request. There are no elevators or ADA parking at the Neptune. Ask STG about individual access needs.
STG’s accessible-performances listing does not identify ASL or open-caption service for this performance. Contact [email protected] or call 206-682-1414, press 5, with access requests at least two business days ahead.
Accessible Performances - Seattle Theatre Group ↗ · Accessibility Services - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
1303 Northeast 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98105
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