Think you know the story of Sleeping Beauty?

Think again. 

Sure, you may have watched the classic Disney film or seen Angelina Jolie's turn as Maleficent.

But chances are you've never seen the story of Aurora and the redeeming powers of true love's kiss told quite like how it'll be told at the Pasadena Playhouse. 

Tonight is opening night for "Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight."

It's done in the style of panto, a musical comedy production popular in the UK for Christmas time.

Alex Cohen talked with playwright Kris Lithgow and star Lucy Lawless of making this overseas tradition into a staple in the US.