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DECEMBER
ALLIANCE THEATRE
Through Dec. 24 “A Christmas Carol.” Dickens’ beloved
story comes to life with holiday carols and stage magic, as Chris Kayser
reprises his role as Scrooge in this 22nd season production.
Hertz Series
Through Dec. 18 “Sex and The Second City: A Romantic Dot
Comedy,” follows two couples looking for love in the digital age.
Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree St., NE
404-733-5000
www.alliancetheatre.org
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS
Family Series
Through Dec. 31 “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” based
on the classic TV special.
Ongoing
“Puppets: The Power of Wonder,” a display of
350 puppets from around the world.
Tues.-Sun.
1404 Spring St. NW at 18th.
Atlanta
404-873-3391
www.puppet.org
HORIZON THEATRE
Through Jan. 1 “The Santaland Diaries.” With more holiday
sneer than cheer, this rebel without a Claus recounts the tale of an
out of work writer who must take a job as a Macy’s Department
Store elf.
Dec. 11-Jan. 1 “Madeline’s Christmas,” family
musical.
1083 Austin Ave.
Atlanta.
404-584-7450
www.horizontheatre.com
GEORGIA FESTIVAL CHORUS
Dec. 1 Carols By Candlelight, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
955
Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta. 7:30 pm
404-234-3581
www.tgafc.org
ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE
Dec. 1-4 “The Nutcracker,” a holiday classic with
dancing dolls, dragons, mice and more.
Roswell Cultural
Arts Center
950 Forest St.
770-998-0259
“DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE
CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL”
Through Dec. 4 Dr. Seuss’ holiday classic comes to life on
stage, set in the whimsical world of Whoville.
Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta.
800-982-2787
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Coca-Cola Holiday Concerts
Dec. 1, 3 Handel’s “Messiah,” Bach’s “Magnificat.” 8
PM.
Dec. 2, 3 ASO Gospel Christmas. 8 PM Fri., 2 PM Sat.
Dec. 4, 11 ASO Kid’s Christmas: Chris Van Allsburg’s “The
Polar Express,” 1:30 & 3:30 PM.
Dec. 8-10 Christmas with the ASO, 8 PM Thur.-Sat., 2 PM Sat.
Dec. 16-18 A Very Merry Holiday POPS, 8 PM Fri. & Sat., 2 PM
Sat. & Sun.
Special Events
Dec. 20 Celtic Women with the Orchestra, 8 PM.
Dec. 31 ASO New Year’s Eve: Dancing and Romancing,
8 PM.
Atlanta Symphony Hall, Memorial Arts Building
Woodruff Arts Ctr.
1280 Peachtree St., NE
404-733-5000
www.atlantasymphony.org
ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE
Dec. 2-18 “The Sound of Music,” a governess for the
children of a wealthy Austrian widower brings the joy of music into their
lives.
The Strand Theatre
117 N. Park Square
Marietta.
404-377-9948
www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
COBB ENERGY CENTRE
Dec. 2 Shaquille O’Neal Presents All Star Comedy Jam, 8 PM.
Dec. 3 Jim Gaffigan, comedy. 7 & 9:30 PM.
Dec. 4 Kings of Salsa, 7 PM.
Dec. 8-11 “My Fair Lady.”
Dec. 13 Alice Cooper, 8 PM.
Dec. 17 Jim Brickman’s “A Christmas Celebration,” 8
PM.
Cobb Energy Centre
2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy.
Atlanta
800-745-3000
www.ticketmaster.com
EMORY UNIVERSITY
Music
Dec. 2-3 A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Glenn Auditorium,
1652 N. Decatur Road.
Dec. 4 Emory Wind Ensemble
Dec. 4 Echoes of Asia, Emory World Music Ensembles, Performing
Arts Studio.
Dec. 5 Emory University Symphony Orchestra
Dec. 10 Christmas with Atlanta Sacred Chorale
Dec. 11 Santa’s Favorite Chamber Music, Michael C. Carlos
Museum
Dec. 12 Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony
Dance
Dec. 11 Fieldwork Showcase
Unless noted, performances at
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
1700
N. Decatur Road.
404-915-4541
404-727-5050
www.arts.emory.edu
FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS @ GA. TECH
Dec. 2 Take 6
Dec. 16 David Benoit and Ethan Bortnick perform Vince Guaraldi’s “A
Charlie Brown Christmas.”
Performances at 8 pm.
349 Ferst Dr. at GA. Tech
404-894-9600
www.ferstcenter.org
GWINNETT BALLET
Dec. 2-18 “The Nutcracker,” 30th anniversary production
by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, with live orchestra at 8 of 11 shows at Gwinnett
Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy.
Duluth
770-978-0188
www.gwinnettballet.org
PHILIPS ARENA
Dec. 2 Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Dec. 8 The Story Tour: A Christmas Spectacular, 7 PM.
Dec. 18 Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!
1 Philips Dr., next to CNN Center
404-878-3000
www.philipsarena.com
STAGE DOOR PLAYERS
Dec. 2-18 “Greetings.” Family beliefs are put to
the test.
North DeKalb Cultural Center
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody
770-396-1726
www.stagedoorplayers.net
14TH STREET PLAYHOUSE
Dec. 3 2011 Celebrity Dance Challenge benefitting EDIN.
173
14th St., Atlanta
404-733-5000
www.14thstplayhouse.org
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”
Dec. 3 Holiday classic in the terrace at 8 pm, $15.
Bulloch Hall
Roswell
770-992-1731
GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Dec. 3-4 GSO Holiday Pops with the GYSO Chorus at Murray Arts Center.
3 & 8 PM Sat., 3 PM Sun.
770-429-7016
www.georgiasymphony.org
RIALTO CENTER FOR THE ARTS @ GSU
Dec. 3-4 Gala Holiday Concert GSU School of Music
Dec. 10 Holiday Jazz Vespers with Atlanta Jazz Chorus
80 Forsyth Street NW
404-413-9TIX.
www.rialtocenter.org
MICHAEL O’NEAL SINGERS
Dec. 4 A Joyous Noel, with Georgia Regional Girls Choir
Dec. 18 Messiah Sing-Along
All performances at 3pm
Roswell UMC
814 Mimosa Blvd
770-594-7974
www.mosingers.com
GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE
Dec. 7-26 “A Christmas Story,” a classic comedy live
on stage.
Conant Performing Arts Center
Oglethorpe University
4484
Peachtree Road
404-504-1473
www.gashakespeare.org
ART STATION THEATRE
Dec. 8-23 “The Christmas Report,” comedy.
5384 Manor Dr.
Stone Mountain
770-469-1105
www.artstation.org
ATLANTA BALLET
Dec. 8-24 Atlanta Ballet’s “Nutcracker” at the
Fox Theatre. Extravagant holiday production presents 250 of Atlanta’s
youngest dancers, with accompaniment by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra
for all performances.
404-892-3303
www.atlantaballet.com
FOX THEATRE
Dec. 8-24 Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcraker
Dec. 19 12 Days of Christmas: Amy Grant & Vince Gill
Dec. 30 B.B. King
Dec. 31 CAKE
660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta
404-881-2100
www.foxtheatre.org
www.ticketmaster.com
“MY FAIR LADY”
Dec. 8-11 A new production of the hit musical about Cockney flower
girl Eliza Doolittle and professor Henry Higgins, staged at the Cobb
Energy Centre. Gas South Broadway Series.
www.cobbenergycentre.com
GLORY OF CHRISTMAS
Dec. 8 Performance of favorite carols and tunes at 7:30 pm, tickets
required
Roswell Presbyterian Church
755 Mimosa Blvd
770-993-6316
THE STORY TOUR: A CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
Dec. 8 A Musical Journey from Genesis to Revelation, with Steven
Curtis Chapman, Newsboys, Francesca Battistelli, Natalie Grant, Selah,
Anthem Lights, Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. 7pm
Philips Arena
www.ticketmaster.com
“BABES IN TOYLAND”
Dec. 9-10 Atlanta Dance Theatre performs at Roswell Cultural Arts
Center, 950 Forrest St., at 10 am & 7:30 pm Fri., 2 & 7:30 pm
Sat.
770-993-2623
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL CONCERTS
Dec. 9, 11 Featuring the 120-voice Sanctuary Choir and brass quartet
at 7:30 PM Fri. & 3 PM Sun.
Roswell UMC
814 Mimosa Blvd
770-594-0512
www.rumc.com
BIG CHICKEN CHORUS
Dec. 10, 11 “Silver Bells” Christmas show with South
Cobb High School Youth Chorus at Jennie T. Anderson Theater, Cobb Civic
Center Auditorium. Celebrates 25th anniversary as a chapter in the Barbershop
Harmony Society. 3 & 7:30 PM Sat., 3 PM Sun. Special guest on Sat.
night: Song of Atlanta.
770-438-9752
www.bigchickenchorus.org
ATLANTA WIND SYMPHONY
Dec. 11 Christmas concert at 3 PM at Roswell Cultural Arts Center,
950 Forest St. Free.
www.atlantawindsymphony.org
THEATRE IN THE SQUARE
Special Holiday Show
Dec. 17-Jan. 1 “The 1940’s Radio Hour,” presented
at the Joe Mack Wilson Theatre at Southern Polytechnic. The old gang
at WOV is back at the mics with rousing dance routines and swing music.
MainStage Series
Through Jan. 1 “Sanders Family Christmas,” about a
quirky, melodic family, set just before World War II.
11 Whitlock Ave.
Marietta
770-422-8369
www.theatreinthesquare.com
ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER
Dec. 18 Straight No Chaser
Dec. 30 New Year’s Weekend Celebration with Charlie Wilson
and Kem, 8 pm.
395 Piedmont Ave
404-523-6275
DISNEY LIVE!
Dec. 18 “Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE
Tour Ever!” 12:30 & 3:30 PM
Philips Arena
www.ticketmaster.com
More events to be added at a later date.
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