photograph by Jérémie Battaglia
Ballet Memphis
737-7322 • Balletmemphis.org
Nutcracker at The Orpheum
December 13-15. Friday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Ballet Memphis’ holiday production features over 100 dancers, live orchestra, choir, sets, and costumes. $7-$72. Group discounts available.
Bartlett Performing
Arts & Conference Center 385-6440 • Bpacc.org
TheatreKids
November 21-24. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Chatterbox Audio Theatre collaborates with TheatreKids for this fully soundscaped audio performance based on Alice in Wonderland using special scripts, microphones, and other technical elements. $8/person.
The Nutcracker Ballet
December 12-15, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m. Holiday performance takes families on a trip to a magical land of snowflakes and a Sugar Plum Fairy accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s musical score. $15/person.
Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School
537-1483 • Buckmanartscenter.com
Magic Carpet Ride: Russian Ballet and Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker
Saturday, November 2, at 10 a.m. Roudnev Youth Ballet transports children to Tchaikovsky’s magic land of the Nutcracker Suite to explore Russian ballet. A holiday classic. Ages 2-8. $5/child with adult.
Dance Scholars, Inc.
301-3262 • Dancescholarsinc.org
27th Annual “Students’ Works & Dances” at Southwest Tennessee Community College Theatre
Saturday, December 14, at 7 p.m. Features guest choreographer and musicians. Ages 5 and up. $12/adult. $10/child. Advance discounts available.
Desoto Family Theatre
(662)-470-2131 • Dftonline.org
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Landers Center Theater in Southaven, MS
November 29-December 15. Show features songs including “Belle,” “Be Our Guest,” and “Something There.” $22/adult. $15/child.
Germantown Community Theatre
937-3023 • Gctcomeplay.org Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) November 30-December 8. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Three actors perform this story in addition to sharing Christmas traditions from around the world and singing carols. $21/adult. $10/child under 12.
The Wizard of Oz at The Belz Theatre in Memphis Jewish Community Center
December 11-20. Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 2:30 & 7 p.m. Come join Dorothy, Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion, and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. $25/adult. $10/child under 12.
Germantown Performing Arts Centre
751-7500 • GPACweb.com
Peanut Butter and Jam Session: Wild Willy
Saturday, October 26, at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Wild Willy complete with banjo, guitar, mandolin, hand drums, and other old-time instruments entertains children playing classics like “Old McDonald,” and “She’ll Be Comin’ ‘Round the Mountain.” Ages 8 and under. $8/child with two adults.
Special Peanut Butter and Jam Session: Gustafer Yellowgold
Saturday, November 9, at 10:30 a.m. A multi-media performance by Gustafer Yellowgold features live music, animated illustrations, and storytelling for children. Ages 8 and under. $8/person.
Family Series: Pinocchio by Theatre Tout a Trac
Friday, November 22, at 7 p.m. Tout a Trac revisits the story of the boy, carved from a talking piece of wood, who discovers the meaning of growing up through a thousand trials. $20/adult. $15/child.
GPAC Youth Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, November 24, at 3 p.m. Under Dr. Pu-Qi Jang, GPAC Youth Symphony Orchestra opens their fifth season with this performance. $10/person
IRIS Orchestra
751-7669 • Irisorchestra.com
Family Saturday Series: Melodies from Native Lands at GPAC – Duncan-Williams Performance Hall
Saturday, November 16, from 9-11 a.m. Features an instrument petting zoo, crafts, and chamber music in GPAC Lobby followed by a clarinet performance by Alexander Fiterstein at the concert hall. $5.
Memphis Symphony Orchestra
537-2525 • MemphisSymphony.org
Family Tunes & Tales at Central, Bartlett, Cordova, & Germantown Libraries, & Burch Library Collierville
On Saturday, October 19, from 11 a.m. until noon Memphis Symphony Orchestra ensembles bring children’s classic to life through storytelling, instrumental music, and interaction with musicians. Ages 3-8 years. Free.
Family Tunes & Tales at Central, Bartlett, Cordova, & Germantown Libraries, & Burch Library Collierville
Saturday, November 23, from 11 a.m. until noon Memphis Symphony Orchestra ensembles bring children’s classic to life through storytelling, instrumental music, and interaction with musicians. Ages 3-8 years. Free.
Playhouse on the Square and the Circuit Playhouse
726-4656 • Playhouseonthesquare.org
Peter Pan at Playhouse on the Square
November 22 through January 5 A musical based on the play by James M. Barrie features songs including “I Gotta Crow,” “Neverland,” and “I’m Flying.” $15-$40.
Tennessee Shakespeare Company
759-0604 • Tnshakespeare.org
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Dixon Gallery & Gardens
November 20 through December 8 at 7 p.m. Adapted by Joe Landry from the Frank Capra film and directed by Stephanie Shine, this radio play celebrates life and the holidays. Free Will Kids Night (November 21 & 28, December 5): $15. General admission: $30.
Theatre Memphis
682-8323 • Theatrememphis.org
A Christmas Carol
December 6-23. Dickens’ holiday classic returns for its 36th season with Barry Fuller as Ebenezer Scrooge. $30/adult. $10/child.
The Orpheum Theatre
525-3000 • Orpheum-memphis.com
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites
Friday, November 1, at 6:30 p.m. & Saturday, November 2, at 11 a.m. Mermaid Theatre presents a stage adaptation of Eric Carle stories including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud, and The Mixed-Up Chameleon in black light using puppetry. Pre-show activities one hour before showtime. Ages 3+. $15-$25. Four-pack ($40) & group discounts.
Stuart Little
On Tuesday, November 26, at 6:30 p.m. The Dallas Children’s Theater brings E. B. White’s timeless tale to life as Stuart learns to survive in the human world by discovering the true meaning of family and friendship. Pre-show activities in the lobby one hour before showtime. Ages 6+. $15-$25. Package and group discounts available.