A Christmas Carol @ Theatre Memphis
November 30 through December 23, evenings at 7 p.m. and matinees at 3 p.m.
A Memphis family holiday tradition brings the Dickens' classic to life on Lohrey Stage in this 41st annual production.
Opening night features "Casts of Christmas Pasts" and will be honoring long-time Scrooge Barry Fuller as he celebrates his 90th birthday. "Holidays for Heroes," a designated night offering military, policemen, firefighters, first responders, and Shelby County teachers discounted tickets is on Thursday, December 13, at 7 p.m. Tickets for "Casts of Christmas Pasts" and "Holidays for Heroes" is $10/person (limit four per family).
General admission: $35/adult. $15/child. Reservations required · Visit Theatre Memphis or call 682-8323 for tickets.
It's a Wonderful Life @ Germantown Community Theatre
November 30 through December 9, Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
An all student cast is gearing up for the holidays with this stage performance of the classic movie. Join for a special event with Karolyn Grimes (Zuzu Bailey in the 1946 Frank Capra film) on Friday, November 30, at 6:30 p.m.
$20/adult. $15/child. Reservations required · Visit Germantown Community Theatre or call 453-7447 for tickets.
Christmas in Collierville @ Collierville Town Square
Select Saturdays in December (Dec. 1, 8, & 15), from 10 a.m. -4 p.m.
Looking for family festive activities to engage in the outdoors? Head to the Historic Town Square for a meet-n-greet with "Zuzu" Grimes from It's a Wonderful Life in the Depot conference room on December 1st, “Shop Local Saturday” on December 8th, model train displays (Dec. 8 & 15), photos with Santa in the gazebo, free carriage rides, music performances, and more.
Free · Visit Collierville Parks for a complete schedule or call 457-2776 for details.
Roudnev Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker at Buckman Arts Center @ St. Mary's School
December 1 & 2, Saturday at 6 p.m. & Sunday at 2 p.m.
Gather up your crew for this traditional interpretation of the beloved classic. Buckman's resident dance company brings the timeless tale of Clara and her Nutcracker come to life on stage.
$25 & $35 · Visit Buckman Arts Center or call 537-1483 for tickets.
Miracle on 34th Street @ Harrell Theatre
December 1-9, Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Ready for a theatrical version of this Christmas classic based on the 20th Century Fox motion picture? Jason Spitzer directs this comedy/drama adapted from the novella by Valentine Davies.
Pay what you can – Friday, December 7. $20/adult. $15/child. Group discounts available · Visit Harrell Theatre or call 457-2780 for tickets.
Saturday, December 1, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Celebrate the season with this festive concert presented by IRIS Orchestra and guest artist University of Memphis Chorus. Listen to Christmas carols composed by Christopher Rouse and varied pieces such as Barber’s Souvenirs and Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus.
$40-$65. Reservations required · Visit IRIS Orchestra or call 751-7669 for details.
Friday, December 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Calling all youngsters to jump into their jammies and join for a holiday PJ party with Farmer Jason. Come early to take part in winter-themed crafts and stay after the show for a sweet bedtime treat.
$8/child. Includes up to two adults · Visit GPAC or call 751-7500 for details.
Ballet Memphis presents Nutcracker @ The Orpheum
December 7-9, Friday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 2 & 7:30 p.m. & Sunday at 2 p.m.
Get ready to create holiday magic with this Ballet Memphis presentation of Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky’s music is brought to life by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra with beautiful sets, colorful costumes, and professional dancers taking the Orpheum stage.
$10-$78 · Visit Orpheum Theatre or call 525-3000 for tickets.
Holiday Memories @ TheatreSouth
December 7-16, Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 4 p.m.
The Voices of the South presents the theatrical version of Holiday Memories set in Depression-era Alabama. Russell Vandenbroucke adapts two of Truman Capote’s short stories “A Christmas Memory” and “The Thanksgiving Visitor” for this stage production.
$18-$23 · Visit Voices of the South for tickets.
Germantown Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert @ GPAC
Saturday, December 8, at 7 p.m.
Join for this annual holiday tradition where GSO performs favorites with Germantown Symphony Chorus, Memphis ChoralArts, and Houston and Germantown High School Choruses. An audience sing-along wraps up the performance.
$15 · Visit GPAC or call 751-7500 for tickets.
Madonna Learning Center – Sharing the Light @ GPAC
December 11 & 12, at 7 p.m.
Tune into the joy and spirit of the season as you join this annual Christmas program at GPAC. Everyone has special gifts 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 · Visit GPAC or call 751-7500 for details.