Reviewed by: Emily Phillips
7 holiday performances to catch in the Rocket City
Reading time: 4 minutes
As the song cheerfully says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” As the holiday season is in full swing, Christmas music and holiday decorations are all over town.
And with the holiday season also comes some fantastic holiday performances in the Huntsville area — whether it’s dance, live music or drama — and we have a guide to some of the best in town:
Read more: 7 holiday performances to catch in the Rocket City‘Holiday Postcards From Other Lands’ – Huntsville Master Chorale
You are invited to celebrate the holiday season with “Holiday Postcards from Around the World” concert offered by the Huntsville Master Chorale. The performance features carols from Africa, Sweden, France, Latin American and more!
- What: Holiday Postcards from Around the World
- When: Dec. 2 (7PM); Dec. 4 (3PM)
- Where: Faith Presbyterian Church (Dec. 2); Monte Sano Methodist Church (Dec. 4)
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‘A Christmas Carol’ – Fantasy Playhouse
One of Huntsville’s most beloved family holiday performances returns to the Fantasy Playhouse stage for the 33rd year! Take a trip in time through the past, present, and future with the miserly Mr. Scrooge, three Christmas Spirits, and all the whimsical characters of London town.
- What: A Christmas Carol
- When: Dec. 2 (7PM); Dec. 3 (1PM & 6PM); Dec. 4 (1PM & 6PM); Dec. 8 (5PM); Dec. 9 (7PM); Dec. 10 (1PM & 6PM); Dec. 11 (1PM & 6PM)
- Where: Von Braun Center Playhouse
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‘The Nutcracker’ – Huntsville Ballet Company
The Huntsville Ballet Company celebrates the season with its 54th annual production of “The Nutcracker “with special guests, The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.
- What: The Nutcracker
- When: Dec. 9 (7:30PM); Dec. 10 (2PM & 7:30PM); Dec. 11 (1PM)
- Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
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‘Christmas Time: Reimagined’ – Dream Theatre
In this 2022 reimagined telling of the Christmas Time story, you will laugh, sing along, and be reminded of the true meaning of Christmas in this touching live performance.
- What: Christmas Time: Reimagined
- When: Dec. 9 (7PM); Dec. 10 (2PM & 7PM); Dec. 11 (2PM)
- Where: Dream Theatre
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‘A Very Electric Christmas’ – Broadway Theatre League
Combining the arts of puppetry, theater and dance with the music of timeless holiday hits, this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship and hope creates a truly one-of-a-kind, inspired and exhilarating holiday experience that will be a treasured memory for years to come!
- What: A Very Electric Christmas
- When: Dec. 16 (9AM; 12:30PM; 7PM)
- Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
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Rocket City Trombone Christmas – Stovehouse
Trombonists from many cities across several states gather at Stovehouse to put on this free performance! This is the 4th annual event and has become larger each year!
- What: Rocket City Trombone Christmas
- When: Dec. 17 (12PM)
- Where: Stovehouse
‘Sanders Family Christmas’ – Burritt on the Mountain
The Sanders Family is back at Burritt this December. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community.
- What: Sanders Family Christmas
- When: Dec. 14-17 (7PM); Dec. 18 (2PM)
- Where: Burritt on the Mountain
- Get tickets
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