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JerseyArts.com Holiday Guide |
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Gather together your family and friends and experience the magic of attending a live performance of your favorite holiday show. Check out our sampling of seasonal favorites below or search our full calendar for even more events near you.
There's magic, waiting just around the corner.
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Dec 4
3:00 PM
Admission: $32-$47 |
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The show weaves holiday music by a leading brass ensemble with the vocals of Elisabeth Von Trapp, granddaughter of Maria & Baron, whose story inspired The Sound of Music.
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Dec 9
8:00 PM
Admission: $58, $53, $48, & $38 |
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Rrazz Entertainment, Inc/Supreme Concerts.com proudly present A Rockin' Holiday Celebration, starring: Bobby Rydell, Jay Siegel & The Tokens, The Chantels, and more. Rrazz bringing you the best in live entertainment.
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Dec 10 & 11
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Admission: Varies by venue |
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Twelve Essex County historic sites will be decorated for the holidays and open to the public for a weekend tour. The tour includes Kip's Castle and the Walther House at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens and Kingsland Manor. |
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Dec 12
7:30 PM
Admission: $32 |
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Hearkening back to a time when families read to each other, this event features a cornucopia of sparking and inspiring holiday tales, songs, and poems read by our esteemed company of actors. |
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Dec 17
2:00 PM
Admission: $12-$22 |
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This performance features Nigerian and West Africa dance and drumming from Atlanta's trailblazing, all-female ensemble, Giwayen Mata. A FamilyTime event for ages 8 & up, presented as part of NJPAC's Annual Kwanzaa Festival & Marketplace. |
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Darlene Love's Love for the Holidays
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Englewood Cliffs |
Dec 17
8:00 PM
Admission: $79, $59, $45, $35 |
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The New York Times said her "thunderbolt voice is as embedded in the history of rock and roll as Eric Clapton's guitar or Bob Dylan's lyrics," and Darlene Love has undoubtedly made her mark in the entertainment industry. |
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Theatreworks USA's Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
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Englewood Cliffs |
Dec 18
4:00 PM
Admission: $25, $15, $10 |
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In this musical interpretation of the classic, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come, then reconsiders his outlook on life. |
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Dec 27
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission: Included with museum admission: $7-$10 |
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Kick off your winter vacation with a day of indoor winter fun. Bring in your best LEGO creation; enjoy challenges throughout the day. Activities include: 40 foot long model train; several craft projects; decorating a jingle bell, and a reading of The Polar Express. |
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Dec 28
12:30 PM & 2:30 PM
Admission: $12 |
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In the classic Hans Christian Anderson story, The Snow Queen lives in her palace far away to the north. Two best friends, Kay and Gerde, get in trouble when pieces of a magic mirror cause them to look at the world in different ways. Recommended for ages 5-10. |
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Dec 17
4:00 PM
Admission: $38 (adults); $22 (children) |
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This concert, featuring Ryan McAdams, guest conductor, and Julius Mauldin, boy soprano from American Boychoir, includes songs such as Mendelssohn's "There Shall a Star from Jacob Come Forth," Blake's "The Snowman," and "The Twelve Gifts of Christmas."
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Dec 17
7:00 PM
Admission: In Advance: $20 (Adults), $15 (Seniors/Students); At the Door: $25 (Adults), $20 (Seniors/Students) |
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See this classic Anderson tale of a young girl's courageous journey to rescue her dear friend from the beautiful yet evil Snow Queen come to life onstage! Performed by DanceVision with original artwork as the backdrop.
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Dec 18
4:00 PM
Admission: $45-$25 (senior/student/group discounts offered) |
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A holiday tradition returns. The Christmas portion of Handel's beloved oratorio will be performed along with seasonal favorites, under the baton of Artistic Director Dr. Mark Shapiro. For many music lovers, it won't be Christmas without it.
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| Southern Events |
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Nov 25 - Dec 4
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Admission: Free to shop and stroll |
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Enjoy a unique shopping experience and atmosphere that will capture your imagination; the knowledgeable, professional and experienced staff will keep you coming back. Custom gifts, corporate awards, glass etching, gift cards, free gift boxes and a reduced sales tax are but a few of the services available to you at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center. |
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Nov 25 & 26; Dec 4, 9, & 10
8:30 PM
Admission: $25 (general); $15 (students); Free (ages 12 & under) |
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Classic American Christmas stories by Louisa May Alcott, O. Henry, Mary Wilkins Freeman, and Mark Twain are told in storytelling fashion by Gayle Stahlhuth, praised by reviewers and audience alike for her many portrayals in the telling of one tale. |
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Nov 25 - Dec 31
Thurs-Sat, 8:00 PM; Sat & Sun, 3:00 PM
Admission: $35 (adults), $30 (seniors 62+), $12.50 (students) |
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Share the hope and humor of Frank Capra's adored classic Christmas film It's A Wonderful Life in this delightful stage adaptation. Neil A. Casey portrays George Bailey, Clarence the Angel, Mary, Old Man Potter, & twenty other Bedford Falls citizens. |
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Dec 3
7:30 PM
Admission: $40 (orch), $25 (mezz); $5 less for seniors |
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This splendid holiday show features the best of traditional Irish songs and best loved Christmas music with stories from the Emerald Isle. Songs include the Kerry Dances, Silent Night, O Holy Night, and many more seasonal favorites. A fun-filled Irish feast for all the family. |
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Dec 3
6:00 PM
Admission: $25, $35, $45 |
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With a magnificent score, stunning sets, and thrilling choreography, the beloved classic is directed by Douglas Martin. ARB's professional company is joined by students from Princeton Ballet School to tell how a mysterious gift brings enchanted dreams and fantastical scenes. |
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Dec 5
7:30 PM
Admission: $15 (general) |
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Holiday music has been a favorite for Atlantic City-based trumpeter Eddie Morgan for many years. Eddie says, "I never get to play these songs enough before the season is over." Rek'd 4 Jazz will get a chance to bring an entire concert featuring jazz-styled holiday music. |
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Dec 9 & 10
7:00 PM; 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM
Admission: $35 (orch); $20 (mezz); $5 less for seniors, $10 (children with ticket-holding adult) |
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Using Tchaikovsky's score, the program features colorful scenery, period costumes, and a large cast. The entire family will be captivated by the timeless story of Clara, the young girl who receives The Nutcracker as a gift, and her dream of Princes, Princesses, Sugarplums & Toy Soldiers. |
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Dec 10 & 11
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission: Suggested Donation $3 |
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Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas featuring holiday crafts and gifts under huge heated tents; includes horse-drawn cart, trackless trains, whimsical carousel, bouncy rides, entertainment, ornament making class, crafters, vendors, food, refreshments, gluhwein (hot mulled wine) and a wine tasting. |
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Dec 11
1:00 PM & 4:00PM
Admission: $20 (general), $18 (seniors), $10 (children under 10)
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The first-rate traditional production never fails to enchant youngsters and grownups alike with splendid dancing, colorful costumes and scenery, eye-popping special effects, and a touch of holiday magic that inspires critics to applaud "a spectacle that never seems to age...." |
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Dec 11
3:00PM
Admission: $10 (all ages) |
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Sing along to Handel's beloved masterpiece, featuring solo arias by professional vocalists accompanied by a chamber orchestra and on-stage chorus. Sing along with the chorus as the conductor leads you in favorites. |
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Dec 17
1:00 PM activities, 2:00 PM concert
Admission: $11 (adults), $9 (children under 12 & seniors) |
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This treat comes complete with hot chocolate, a visit with Santa, and a joyful holiday concert. For additional fees, those attending can participate in an ornament-making station and a cookie fundraiser. |
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Dec 19
8:00 PM
Admission: $10 (general)
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Perfect for the young and young at heart, this concert warms up the Robert Shackleton Playhouse. This seasonal crowd-pleaser delights with a mix of Christmas classics, sing-alongs, and holiday standards.
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All information presented has been furnished by listed sources and is subject to change. Confirming information prior to attending any event is strongly recommended.
ArtPride New Jersey Foundation, New Jersey State Council on the Arts and/or State of New Jersey cannot be held responsible for the accuracy, claims or content of information presented. |
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