Come join Pacific Symphony for a special treat this Christmas season, the "Nutcracker for Kids!" Conducted by Music Director of Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, Roger Kaila, this concert will include an assortment of sweet selections from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker;" ballerinas from Orange County's acclaimed ballet company, Festival Ballet Theatre; actor James McHale; a grande finale sing-a-long; and a visit from the jolly man himself-Santa Claus! Performances for "The Nutcracker of Kids" will be on Dec. 8 at 10am or 11:30am at Pacific Symphony's winter home, Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.
It's the night before Christmas, and everyone has heard the story of Santa Claus. But as all women know, it's the women who decorate the house, buy the presents and add the father's name to the gift tag. Are things any different at the North Pole? It's 2018, and women's truths are coming out! Mrs. Claus' knows the true story of Christmas Eve...
Kick off your holiday season in style with festive performances by The Santa Barbara Symphony and the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony, in addition to a Holiday Open House for the entire community, all taking place on Saturday, November 24. With music, activities and the anticipation of Christmas in the air, this is the perfect holiday programming to get guests into the spirit!
After the turkey and stuffing are put away on Thanksgiving night, bring your out-of-town guests to Historic Downtown Clarksville for family entertainment sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
New York announces its Holiday 2018 lineup of seasonally-inspired events at the scenic waterfront venue. With free and festive programming throughout the holiday season, there is something for everyone, with activities including performances of The Nutcracker and the returns of Luminaries and The Rink, the only one in New York City to partner with US Olympians. Brookfield Place creates these events to delight visitors and bring the community together to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the downtown hub. Brookfield Place's dynamic holiday programming is complemented by its signature shops, diverse dining destinations and endless amenities.
We guarantee you will find a thrill of hope in "Wooden Snowflakes," an original play written by our resident playwright Catherine Bush. This heart-warming Appalachian Christmas story runs Nov. 20 - Dec. 23 at Barter Stage II.
Without a doubt, there is a Santa Claus! Barter Theatre presents "Elf: The Musical" Nov. 16 through Dec. 30. Based on the iconic holiday film, "Elf: The Musical" promises a jolly time for all this holiday season!
Grammy Award-winning legend and Beach Boys cofounder, Brian Wilson, returns to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m.! Fans can expect to hear Beach Boy classics including "Little Saint Nick" and "The Man with all The Toys," as well as a selection of Brian's favorite Yuletide songs such as "Blue Christmas" and "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town."
Magical Christmas Movie Experience, which takes place over four weekends in Manchester this festive season, has announced the event's headline sponsor.
The Richmond County Orchestra (RCO) adds holiday cheer to the season with its 15th Annual Holiday concert at St. John's University with Concerto di Natale a celebration in song and dance on Sunday, December 2, 3 p.m. at St. John's University Gymnasium, 300 Howard Avenue, Staten Island.
Immersive theatre and dining experts Funicular are inviting festive Londoners to board a luxury train carriage this Christmas for an evening of good tidings. But all is not as it seems, as mysterious forces are at play to bring non-believers back to the land of make believe. Guests will be treated along the way to a delicious four-course meal curated by BBC MasterChef: The Professionals Finalist Louisa Ellis of Cauliflower Veloute, a Three Bird Roast and more.
The Staten Island Children's Museum's Circle of Friends Business Luncheon, now in its 27th year, honors people and organizations that are dedicated to the welfare and education of Staten Island's children.
The Tank in association with Theater of the Apes will present the 10th anniversary production of the dark holiday comedy, The Truth About Santa, written by Greg Kotis (Winner of 2002 Tony Award, 2001 Drama Desk Award, and 2001 Obie Award for Urinetown), directed by Ilana Becker (Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab; Playwrights Horizons Robert Moss Directing Fellow) at The Tank (312 West 36th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues), December 5-20.
Come see THE Santa Claus this Christmas! Based on the beloved classic film, Miracle on 34th Street tells the tale of last-minute Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Santa-replacement Kris Kringle, who may or may not be THE Santa Claus, and the people who take him in. Filled with humor, spectacle, and treasured songs such as My Wish, Expect Things to Happen, and It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, this festive, heart-warming musical is a must-see for the family this holiday season.
After last year's sell out run at the National Trusts' Rainham Hall, the Queen's Theatre is delighted to be bringing its magical festive treat 'Twas the Night Before Christmas home to Hornchurch from 1 - 23 December.
THE CHRISTMAS ELF 2 continues with the Downtown Cabaret Children's Theatre's tradition of providing a blend of entertainment that reaches the entire family.
Just last week, Radio City Music Hall lit up with all new technology that will be featured in the 2018 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. The large scale integrated drone performance featured in the brand-new finale scene, 'Christmas Lights,' will mark the first-of-its-kind for live theater and for Intel, the global leader in drone innovation. Cutting-edge design studio Obscura Digital designed brand new digital projections that extend the show beyond the stage and that work with the Intel drones in the finale scene to blur the line between magic and reality. The new finale joins several of the production's beloved numbers, which will showcase new, state-of-the-art digital projections from Obscura Digital to combine next-level technology with awe-inspiring artistry.
ABC celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with special '25 Days of Christmas' programming starting Dec. 1. The network joins Freeform, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior in this fan-favorite TV event. The 'Kickoff to Christmas' begins in late November with perennial holiday treat 'Santa Claus is Comin' to Town.' The month of December is filled with special Christmas-themed episodes, the return of 'The Great Christmas Light Fight' and 'The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition,' and timeless animated classics and holiday films. The celebration continues after Christmas with New Year's-themed programming ringing in 2019.
California Pops Orchestra, the country's only all-request pops orchestra, returns with its beloved Christmas "Holiday With The Pops" show at Cupertino's Flint Center. Chock full of musical Yule logs and eggnogs, "Holiday With The Pops" performs one time only on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at 3 p.m. Reserved seat tickets ($20-$55, standard ticket service fees apply), are available at Ticketmaster.com (https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/2260227?tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search) or in person at the Flint Center box office.
Saturday Night Live meets Lawrence Welk meets The Carol Burnett Show, bringing you the ultimate feel good Christmas variety show. Filled with hilarious Christmas sketches, timeless classic Christmas tunes, and celebrated sacred songs, our Christmas event will put you right in the Holiday spirit.
