Plan early because some shows take place in November.
1. A Tuna Christmas
A Tuna Christmas is a hilarious play by two fantastic actors who portray all 24 characters in the show (male and female). It's 24 hours before Christmas and the delightfully eccentric characters are attempting to cope with seasonal traumas such as a disaster prone little theatre production of A Christmas Carol and the sabotage of a yard-decorating contest by a mysterious Christmas phantom.
Dates: Nov 10-20, 2011.
Tickets: $50
Where: Casa Manana Theater, 3101 West Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76107. 817-332-2272
2. Santa Claus: The Musical
This production is a hit with classic Christmas carols plus some festive new holiday-inspired tunes. It's everything you ever wanted to know about Kris Kringle. Santa Claus: The Musical was brought to life by the book "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" by L. Frank Baum. If he sounds familiar, it's probably because he wrote "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."
Dates: November 26 - December 23, 2011
Tickets are $20 - $25. Contact www.casamanana.org.
Casa Manana, 3101 West Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76107. 817-332-2272.
3. 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 18-19, 2011
Where: SMU's McFarlin Auditorium, 6405 Boaz Lane, Suite 101, Dallas, TX 75205. 214-768-3139.
4. Turtle Creek Chorale: My Favorite Things
The Turtle Creek Chorale pays tribute to The Carpenters Christmas Collection in a big, fun, fabulous hoiday production. It promises merriment, laughter and joy -- in a special way that only the Turtle Creek Chorale can provide. Order tickets early and don't miss this show.
Dates: December 4, 11 and 21, 2011
Where: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201.
5. Santa Claus: The Musical
Don't miss "Santa Claus: The Musical," a holiday story with classic Christmas carols and some new holiday songs. It runs from November 26, 2011 through December 23, 2011. 800-745-3000.Where: Casa Manana Theatre, 3101 West Lancaster Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76107.
6. 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.
7. White Christmas: The Musical
"White Christmas: The Musical" runs from November 29 through December 4, 2011 at Bass Performance Hall. 817-212-4280.8. Michael Martin Murphy's "A Cowboy Christmas"
"A Cowboy Christmas" is set for 7 p.m. on December 12, 2011 at Bass Performance Hall.9. Rockin' Christmas Party
Terry Martin directs an all-star cast in "Rockin’ Christmas Party" at the Addison Theatre Centre November 26, through December 18, 2011. This holiday season extravaganza features Gary Lynn Floyd, Denise Lee, Markus Lloyd, Amy Stevenson, Sara Shelby-Martin and Jenny Thurman.
Addison Theatre Center, 15650 Addison Road, Addison, TX 75001 (at Addison Rd & Addison Circle).
Box Office: 972-450-6232
10. Sandi Patty "Christmas Live"
Sandi Patty returns to Casa Mañana to perform her signature Christmas spectacular. This holiday concert features some of Patty’s most recognizable Christmas anthems, including “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee,” “Star of Bethlehem,” and her original version of “O Holy Night.”7 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Where: Casa Manana Theatre, 3101 West Lancaster Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76107.
