What shows do you need to attend during this festive season? There are some classics and some that are completely and uniquely "Rocket City." We’ve made a list of a few and we welcome everyone to send us suggestions so we can add them to the list!
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Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater – “A Christmas Carol”
Most Huntsvillians look forward to the Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater showcase of A Christmas Carol each year. Known as Huntsville’s premier children’s theatre and academy, the group puts on a stunning performance of the Charles Dickens classic.
Performance Information
Dates:
Dec 1-3 & 7-10, 2023
Alumni Night: 12/1
Times:
Friday @ 7 p.m.
Saturday @ 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Sunday @ 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Where:
Von Braun Center Playhouse
700 Monroe Street SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville Ballet Company – “The Nutcracker”
The Nutcracker is a must-see holiday classic that captures the beauty and nostalgia of Christmas as told by the Huntsville Ballet Company.
Performance Information
Dates:
December 8-10, 2023
Times:
Friday, Dec. 8 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 9 | 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 10 | 1:00 p.m.
Where:
Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
700 Monroe St SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
Burritt on the Mountain - Sanders Family Christmas
Be inspired by Christmas carols and vintage hymns as you take a trip to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina on Christmas Eve in 1941. It’s a comical piece that will make you want to dance and sing along.
Performance Information
Dates:
December 13-17, 2023
Times:
Dec.13-15 | 7:00 p.m.
Dec.16 | 2:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Dec.17 | 2:30 p.m.
Where:
Burritt on the Mountain - Old Country Church
3101 Burritt Dr. SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
First Baptist Huntsville - The Living Christmas Tree
The Living Christmas Tree is a choral and orchestral presentation of Christmas music presented by First Baptist Church of Huntsville, Alabama since 1984. It’s a spectacle of sight and sound including thousands of lights that bring a 39-foot Christmas tree to life!
Performance Information
Dates:
December 14-17, 2023
Times:
Thursday, December 14 | 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15 | 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 16 | 10:30 a.m. (A Tree for the Children)
Saturday, December 16 | 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 16 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 17 | 5:00 p.m.
Where:
First Baptist Huntsville - Sanctuary
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
