Plan early because some shows take place in November.
1. Nov 16-17: Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
Imagine 200 beautiful costumes, 9 larger-than-life puppets and amazing ballet dancers performing the beautiful holiday classic. VIP tickets will score you a CD, book, tote bag and poster. Order tickets early.
Dates: Nov 16-17, 2012
Where: SMU's McFarlin Auditorium, 6405 Boaz Lane, Suite 101, Dallas, TX 75205. 214-768-3139.
2. Nov 23-Dec 8: Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes
Don't miss the all-new show -- it's the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes. This year's show features new costumes, new sets and The Rockettes perform five new numbers, showcasing their signature eye-high kicks and incredible precision dance style in some of the most challenging numbers ever conceived. Santa flies through the falling snow.When:Friday, November 23 - Saturday, December 8, 2012
Tickets: $19.95 - $125.00
Verizon Theatre, 1001 NextStage Dr., Grand Prairie, TX 75050. 972-854-5111
3. Nov 24-Dec 16: It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
George Bailey famously learns that "no man is a failure who has friends" in It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Inspired by the classic holiday film, this holiday treat brings the spirit of the season to life live on stage right before your eyes (and ears). Performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience, five actors play the dozens of characters as well as produce the sound effects bringing to life the town of Bedford Falls. Let your imagination build the scene and see the story anew with this nostalgic and spirit-lifting tale.
When: November 24 through December 16, 2012.
Addison Theatre Center, 15650 Addison Road, Addison, TX 75001 (at Addison Rd & Addison Circle).
Box Office: 972-450-6232
4. Nov 24-Dec 23:'Twas the Night Before Christmas
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Dates: Casa Mañana Theatre, November 24 - December 23, 2012
Tickets:.
Casa Mañana, 3101 West Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76107. 817-332-2272.
5. Nov 24-25: "Home for the Holidays"
Home for the Holidays is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Conductor Ron Spigelman, the Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale, Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir, Presented by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
Dates: Saturday, 11/24/2012 8 p.m. Saturday, 11/24/2012 2 p.m., Sunday, 11/25/2012 7 p.m., Sunday, 11/25/2012 2 p.m.
The FWSO's annual holiday pops, with favorite Christmas carols, a bell choir, a family sing-along, a cameo by Santa, and snow in Bass Hall. The four performances are 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. (Note: There is no Friday performance, due to Fort Worth's Parade of Lights. Friday Pops subscribers will receive Sunday-night tickets).
6. Nov 20-Dec 23: "A Christmas Carol"
Don't miss "A Christmas Carol" on stage at the Kalita Humphreys Theater before it moves to the Wylie Theater next year. November 20 through December 23, 2012. Tickets start at $15. 214-880-0202.7. Dec 2-18: Christmas Celebration by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Christmas Celebration is an unforgettable performance by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Chorus and the Christmas Celebration Children's Choir. Santa might even make a surprise visit. Knock out some holiday shopping in the DSO Store. Dine at Opus in the West Lobby or enjoy a fabulous buffet of worldwide cuisine at Allegro in the East Lobby. (Call 214-670-3721 for dinner reservations).
Dates: December 2-18, 2011. Note: The December 2 show is already sold out.
Where: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201.
8. Dec 7-23: The Nutcracker / The Nutty Nutcracker
Let Texas Ballet Theater's all-new production of The Nutcracker become the dazzling star that tops your family's holiday tree! From the moments the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical place filled with waltzing snowflakes, a flying carpet, a glittering swan sleigh, mischievous mice, adorable children and breathtaking dancing! This brand-new production of the classic holiday tale is visually stunning, with brilliant costumes and lavishly detailed sets that will excite audiences anew. Dec 7-23, 2012.For the PG-13-plus audience that would like to add extra "Nutty" spice to their holidays, TBT will also present The Nutty Nutcracker, the hilarious spoof of the original production. The Nutty Nutcracker will be performed one night only, on December 21 at 8 p.m. Bass Performance Hall.
9. Dec 10: Michael Martin Murphy's "A Cowboy Christmas"
"A Cowboy Christmas" is set for 7 p.m. on December 10, 2012 at Bass Performance Hall.10. Dec 14: How the Edge Stole Christmas
Well it's not your typical Christmas show but 102.1 The Edge presents How the Edge Stole Christmas with Silversun Pickups, Fun., Metric, Grouplove, Passion Pit, The Joy Formidable & IAMDYNAMITE at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie. As of December 3, 2012, it's sold out and the only way to get tickets is to listen to 102.1 and win them.11. Dec 20-23: Naughty and Nice - A Very Turtle Creek Christmas
Think vintage style. Think Judy Garland. The Turtle Creek Chorale will be presenting their own holiday special - A Very Turtle Christmas. Sometimes you need a little break from family, tradition, and all the “ho ho ho” of the holidays - and they know how to deliver. The 225-men group delivers song, dance and special surprise guests, Turtle style. Order tickets early and don't miss this show.
Dates: December 20, 21 and 22, 2012 at 8 p.m. and December 23 at 2:30 p.m.
Where: City Performance Hall
