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!
Photo Credit for photos above: Jeff White Photography
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.
Dates:
Dec 6-8 & 12-15, 2024
Times:
Thursday @ 7 p.m.
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
The Nutcracker is a must-see holiday classic that captures the beauty and nostalgia of Christmas as told by the Huntsville Ballet Company.
Dates:
December 13-15, 2024
Times:
Friday, Dec. 13 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14 | 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15 | 1:00 p.m.
Where:
Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
700 Monroe St SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
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 18-22, 2024
Times:
Dec.18-20 | 7:00 p.m.
Dec.21 | 2:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Dec.22 | 2:30 p.m.
Where:
Burritt on the Mountain - Old Country Church
3101 Burritt Dr. SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
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 12-15, 2024
Times:
Thursday, December 12 | 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 13 | 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 14 | 10:30 a.m. (A Tree for the Children)
Saturday, December 14 | 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 14 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 15 | 5:00 p.m.
Where:
First Baptist Huntsville - Sanctuary
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
Reservations and admission are free. Reservations will be available online beginning December 2, 2024.