NEW EVENTS ADDED!!!
December Family Arts at a Glance
December marks the time for celebration with everything from a Broadway musical to some of your favorite holiday shows to one-of-a-kind theatrical performances. Get ready for the magic of the season!
JUST FOR KIDS
Saturday, December 17, at 11 a.m.
Memphis Symphony Orchestra presents this opportunity for young children to experience firsthand how music and stories fit together. Learn about the instrument families of the orchestra and listen to a musical story time.
Free. BOX OFFICE 537-2500.
Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! @ The Circuit Playhouse
November 25 through December 23. On opening and closing Friday at 7 p.m.Saturday, at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m.
The show based on the best-selling books by Barbara Park, shares the story of how the world’s funniest first grader Junie B Jones takes on her Secret Santa Bossy-Head May. Join in Junie’s excitement as she welcomes the holidays. $15-$40 BOX OFFICE 726-4656
MUSICALS
December 13-18. Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 2 & 8 p.m. Sunday at 1 & 6:30 p.m.
The Orpheum’s Broadway season opens with a brand new incarnation of the beloved musical, directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro. Memorable songs include "It's the Hard Knock Life," "I Don't Need Anything But You," "Tomorrow," and more.
$25-$125. BOX OFFICE 525-3000.
Peter Pan @ Playhouse on the Square
November 11 through December 31. Fridays at 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
This timeless tale of adventure entertains families with songs including “I Gotta Crow” and “I’m Flying” and the concept of never growing up delights audience of all ages.
$15-$45. Reservations. BOX OFFICE 726-4656.
DANCE
Dance Scholars Inc. 30th Annual "Students' Works & Dances" @ St. Stephen United Methodist Church
Saturday, December 17, at 2 p.m.
Students in elementary school showcase their talents in ballet and jazz.
$8/adult. $5/child ages 5 and up. Group discounts available until December 12. Reservations. 301-3262.
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
A Christmas Carol @ Theatre Memphis
December 2-23, Evenings at 7 p.m. Matinees at 3 p.m.
Don’t miss out on this Memphis family holiday tradition! Theatre Memphis presents this Charles Dicken’s classic bringing holiday cheer through song and dance.
$30/adult. $15/child. BOX OFFICE 682-8323.
DeSoto Family Theatre presents Meet Me in St. Louis @ Landers Center Theatre
December 2-18. Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, & 16 at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Dec. 4, 11, & 18 at 2 p.m.
Based on the heartwarming MGM film of the same name, this musical theatre portrays a turn-of-the-century American family as they eagerly await the opening of 1904 World's Fair. Musical numbers include “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Trolley Song,” and more.
$22/adult. $18/child. Premium seats: $30. BOX OFFICE 662-470-2131.
"Take the Soul Train to Christmas” @ Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
December 17 & 18. Saturday at 3 & 7 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m.
Enlighten your holiday spirit as Hattiloo Theatre presents this musical to experience African American Christmas traditions through the decades. Granddad, a former Pullman Porter, takes granddaughter and two of her friends on a time travel journey aboard a magical steam engine called “The Soul Train.”
$30/adult. $15/child under 12. BOX OFFICE 525-0009
ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOW
The Madonna Learning Center: A Christmas Gift @ GPAC
December 13 & 14. Tuesday at 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Everyone has a special gift to give during the holiday season, and the students of Madonna Learning Center, are using this performance as their gift to the community.
$5/person. BOX OFFICE 751-7500.