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“Our Christmas Dinner” at Bird-in-Hand Stage
Bird-In-Hand Stage 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-HandAmerican Music Theatre—The 2023 Christmas Show: The First Noel
American Music Theatre 2425 Lincoln Hwy, E. Lancaster“A Christmas Carol: The Musical” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Fulton Theatre
Fulton Theatre 12 N. Prince St.,, Lancaster“The Sound of Music” at SALT Performing Arts
SALT Performing Arts 1685 Art School Rd, Chester SpringsHoliday Events at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West Chester“Peter and the Starcatcher” at Delaware Theatre Company
Delaware Theatre Company 200 Water St., WilmingtonWeek of Events
The Colonial Theatre
Oct. 4, Rising Sun Presents Henry Rollins: Good To See You Tour; Oct. 14, Miguel Espinoza Fusion; Oct. 20, Rising Sun Presents The Sixties Show; Nov. 7, Rising Sun Presents Nick Lowe’s Quality Rock & Roll Revue featuring Los Straitjackets; Nov. 11, WXPN Welcomes & Rising Sun Presents 10,000 Maniacs with Leigh Nash; Nov. 17, […]
“Our Christmas Dinner” at Bird-in-Hand Stage
A holiday musical igniting memories that will remind you of the true meaning of Christmas. 2760 #A Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. Times and tickets, 717-768-1568; Bird-In-Hand.com/Stage.
American Music Theatre—The 2023 Christmas Show: The First Noel
This year’s all-new holiday show features your favorite seasonal songs, dancing, wondrous costumes, breathtaking sets and all the endearment of a perfect fireside family moment. 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster. Times and tickets, AMTShows.com.
Longwood Gardens Performance Series
Nov. 10, Bria Skonberg; Nov. 11, Piaf! The Show; Nov. 17–Jan. 7, A Longwood Christmas. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. LongwoodGardens.org.
“A Christmas Carol” at People’s Light
Enjoy a fresh approach to Charles Dickens’ classic. Infused with original music and traditional English carols, this jubilant retelling of the beloved Yuletide ghost story is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Haas Stage, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, 610-644-3500; PeoplesLight.org.
VoxAmaDeus Holiday Concerts
Nov. 17, Brahms Requiem, a German Requiem and Alto Rhapsody with additional works; Dec. 1, 3, 5, & 17, Handel’s Messiah, performed on original Baroque instruments; Dec. 9 & 10, Renaissance Noël, celebrating the glorious Renaissance Christmas music of Old Europe. Multiple locations. Times and tickets, 610-688-2800; VoxAmaDeus.org.
“A Christmas Carol: The Musical” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
A season classic! 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717- 898-1900; DutchApple.com.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Fulton Theatre
The bright lights of Vegas meet the age-old story of brotherly love and betrayal. 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.
“It’s A Wonderful Life” at The Candlelight Theatre
Based on the Frank Capra film, this heartwarming classic is one of the most popular Christmas tales ever written. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.
“A Christmas Carol Comedy” at Hedgerow Theatre
A favorite holiday tradition with a playful take on a yuletide classic. 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media. Times and tickets, 610-565-4211; HedgerowTheatre.org.
“Little Women” at the Garfield Center
Take a break from the holiday bustle and enjoy a classic at the historic Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown. GarfieldCenter.org.
“The Sound of Music” at SALT Performing Arts
Ring in the holidays with one of your favorite things. 1645 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. Times and tickets, 610-488-2585; SALTPA.com.
Holiday Events at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Dec. 1, The Holiday Cheer Show; Dec. 6, Accent: An A Cappella Holiday; Dec. 7, Constantine Maroulis; Dec. 8, Hypothetical House Band; Dec. 14, Nefesh Mountain Holiday Show; Dec. 15, Holidays in Hollywood; Dec. 17, The Nuttiest Nutcracker; Dec. 19, The Cartoon Christmas Trio; Dec. 20, The Last Big Band with Erich Cawalla and Tony […]
“Mary Poppins” at Media Theatre
Come watch as the magic unfolds before your eyes. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.
At The Grand in Wilmington
Dec. 6, Indigo Girls; Dec. 7, Watchhouse; Dec. 8, Anthony Nunziata: My Italian Christmas; Dec. 9, The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra; Dec. 10, An Evening with Judy Collins. 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, TheGrandWilmington.org.
“Peter and the Starcatcher” at Delaware Theatre Company
Upending the century-old legend of Peter Pan with a wildly theatrical reboot. 200 Water St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-594-1100; DelawareTheatre.org.
Philadelphia Ballet Performs “The Nutcracker”
Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. PhiladelphiaBallet.org.
Brandywine Ballet Performs “The Nutcracker”
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 700 S. High St., West Chester. BrandywineBallet.org.
Wilmington Ballet Performs “The Nutcracker”
The Playhouse on Rodney Square, 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington. WilmingtonBallet.org.
VoxAmaDeus Performs Handel’s “Messiah”
A holiday tradition on original Baroque instruments. Performed at 4 locations. VoxAmaDeus.org.
First State Ballet Performs “The Nutcracker”
Copeland Hall, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. TheGrandWilmington.org.
Chesco Pops
Chesco Pops
The concert will include a variety of old and new holiday favorites, some featured vocalists and an appearance by Ol’ Saint Nick. Dec. 8, First Presbyterian Church West Chester, 130 W. Miner St., 7:30 pm. Dec. 10, Phoenixville Area Middle School, 1000 Purple Pride Pkwy., 3 pm. Guests are asked to bring a donation of […]
Delaware Symphony Orchestra—Holidays at the Hotel
Delaware Symphony Orchestra—Holidays at the Hotel
Showcasing the brilliance of the string section, beginning with Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 and culminating in Serenade for Strings by Tchaikovsky. 42 W. 11th St., Wilmington. 7:30. $100. DelawareSymphony.org.
The Philadelphia Orchestra Children’s Holiday Spectacular
The Philadelphia Orchestra Children’s Holiday Spectacular
Celebrate with the Philadelphia Orchestra and enjoy sing-alongs, sounds of the season and special guests—you never know who might pay a special visit to Verizon Hall! Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. 11:30 am. $28–$57. KimmelCulturalCampus.org.
Making Spirits Bright Holiday Music Series
Making Spirits Bright Holiday Music Series
Local performers entertain with favorite holidays songs on the steps of the courthouse on High Street, 2 to 3 pm. Nov 25, St. Agnes Parish Combined Choirs; Dec. 2, Uptown Singers; Dec. 9, TBD; Dec. 16, Bishop Shanahan Liturgical Choir. Catch Santa cruising through the borough on a classic fire truck. GreaterWestChester.com.