The holiday season is a busy time for families given the demands of shopping, pageants, parties and projects. With all the revelry, it's hard to find time to take in a holiday show and make a few lasting family memories. We've got you covered with six performances the whole family will enjoy.
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" | Nov. 8-Dec. 31
$10.50 member, $20.50 non-member
Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30309
404-873-3391
www.centerforpuppetryarts.com
Based on the 1964 holiday classic, the magical story of Santa's most tenacious reindeer comes to life through the amazing skills of master puppeteers. Watch as Rudolph and his friends, Hermey the Elf and Yukon Cornelius, tackle the issue of misfit status while saving Christmas from a terrible snowstorm and the misunderstood Abominable Snow Monster.
"A Christmas Carol" | Nov. 25 -Dec. 24
$14-$72
Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30309
404-733-5000
www.alliancetheatre.org
Come and get your heart warmed with the Alliance Theatre's production of "A Christmas Carol." This all-Atlanta cast will present the Dickens' classic tale of redemption set to live music. Need a CliffsNotes synopsis? Scrooge is visited by three ghosts of Christmas past, present and future who help him change his miserly ways overnight and come to terms with the real spirit of the season: love. Special family night packages are available including tickets, parking, a family photo and a chance to appear on stage.
"A Christmas Story: The Musical" | Nov. 29-Dec. 4
$40-$110
The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30308
404-881-2100
www.foxtheatre.org
In case anyone doesn’t know, this is the hilarious account of Ralphie Parker's desperate quest for his dream Christmas gift: an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle. This musical is based on the classic 1983 movie and is fun for the whole family.
"The Snow Queen" | Dec. 1-31
$20 adults, $15 seniors and 12 and under
The Natural Playground at Serenbe, 10642 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills, Ga. 30268
770-463-1110
www.serenbeplayhouse.com
Before there was Disney's "Frozen," there was Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen." Leave it to Serenbe to bring this hauntingly beautiful fairy tale to life. In this play, you will experience the story of Kai and Gerda's friendship and love. Can they and their friendship overcome the Snow Queen's evil spell? Walking is involved. Dress appropriately for the weather.
"Madeline's Christmas" | Dec. 3-31
$15 adults, $12 kids
Horizon Theatre Co., 1083 Austin Ave. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30307
404-584-7450
www.horizontheatre.com
This musical takes place in an old Paris house. It's the home of 12 little girls, including the adorable Madeline. One December day, when walking with beloved teacher Ms. Clavel, the girls become ill with the flu and are sent to bed wondering if they will be well in time to travel home for Christmas. All seems lost until the arrival of a mysterious stranger, who takes them on a wonderful holiday adventure.
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas," "Santa's Missing Mail" and "Trouble in Toyland" | Dec. 3, 10, 17
$7
The Aurora Theatre's Children's Playhouse, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville, Ga. 30046
678-226-6222
www.auroratheatre.com
Grab the kids for three holiday puppet performances at the Aurora in Gwinnett County. First, follow the adventures of a mouse who witnessed Santa's visit on that special night before Christmas. Next, watch as a dim-witted superhero and Santa Claus try to stop two dastardly dudes from stealing all of Santa's mail and threatening to end Christmas forever. For the final show of the season, find out if Christmas will be cancelled when the elves go on strike before all of the toys are ready. Each 45-minute show is perfect for little ones with short attention spans, yet funny enough to keep adults in the audience laughing out loud.
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