“Dancing bears, painted wings, things I almost remember…” these lyrics echoed much of my childhood being that my name is the namesake of the movie in which they are sung. To me the lyrics from, “Once Upon a December,” represent the great imagery of the holiday season and thus the performances that are seen every year during this special month.
I am excited to share some of the upcoming (2023) holiday performances happening in and around the Alamo City! These groups have dedicated many hours to perfecting their performances of these holiday classic shows.
BALLET
San Antonio Youth Ballet “The Nutcracker” | Scottish Rite Theater
Dates: November 27 – December 20
Tickets: https://www.sanantonioyouthballet.org/performances
Ballet San Antonio “The Nutcracker” | Tobin Center for Performing Arts
Dates: December 1-10
Tickets: https://www.tobincenter.org/thenutcracker
Children’s Ballet of San Antonio “The Nutcracker” | Lila Cockell Theater
Dates: December 8-9
Tickets: https://www.childrensballetofsanantonio.org/productions-and-events
Nutcracker: Magical Christmas Ballet | The Majestic Theatre
Date: December 8-9
Tickets: https://www.majesticempire.com/events/nutcracker/
Alamo City Arts “The Nutcracker” | McAllister Auditorium
Dates: December 16-17, including a sensory friendly show on the 15
Tickets and more information: https://www.alamocityperformingartsassociation.com/nutcracker-ticket-information.html?fbclid=IwAR1mj5kVxbnbGnHMWsXZAw2dT343cAE59yAfcBCtu_kQyKr5T6hcVXQOhzk
The Nutcracker | Jo Long Theatre at the Carver
Dates: December 22–23
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/jo-long-theatre-tickets-san-antonio/venue/475250
CLASSIC STORIES
Jesus Christ Superstar | HEB Performance Hall
Date: November 17-18
Tickets: https://www.tobincenter.org/jesuschristsuperstar
“The Velveteen Rabbit” | The Magik Theatre
Dates: November 18- December 24
Tickets: https://www.magiktheatre.org/the-velveteen-rabbit/
Elf in Concert | Majestic Theatre
Date: December 1-2
Tickets: https://www.majesticempire.com/events/elf-in-concert/
“A Christmas Carol, The Musical” | Russell Hill Rogers Theater
Date: December 1-17
Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35749/production/1153569
Marie Osmond: An Orchestral Christmas | Majestic Theatre
Date: December 5
Tickets: https://www.majesticempire.com/events/marie-osmond/
The Grinch | HEB Cinema on Will’s Plaza
Date: December 8
Tickets: https://www.tobincenter.org/thegrinch
Nativity – A New Christmas Story | Northwood Presbyterian Church
Date: December 21
Tickets: https://satheatre.org/event/one-night-only-nativity-a-new-christmas-story/
HOLIDAY MUSIC
Steppin’ Into the Holidays | NESA Performing Art Center
Come ring in the holidays in spectacular fashion and join the talented NESA (North East School of the Arts) Dance Majors for their amazing holiday dance show.
Date: December 1-3
Tickets: https://nesa.booktix.net/
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis | Majestic Theatre
Date: December 6
Tickets: https://www.majesticempire.com/events/mannheim-steamroller/
Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas | Majestic Theatre
Date: December 9
Tickets: https://www.majesticempire.com/events/michael-martin-murphey/
Trans-Siberian Orchestra | Frost Center
Date: December 9
Tickets: https://www.trans-siberian.com/news/title/2023-winter-tour-announcement
Rick Cavender and his All Star Band | Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater
Date: December 12
Tickets: https://www.tobincenter.org/rick_cavender
Christmas With the 5 Browns | HEB Performance Hall
Date: December 13
Tickets: https://www.tobincenter.org/5browns
Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas | Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater
Date: December 14-15
Tickets: https://www.tobincenter.org/rockymountainhigh
DRUMLine Live Holiday Spectacular | HEB Performance Hall
Date: December 15
Tickets: https://www.tobincenter.org/drumline
Il Divo – A New Day Holiday Tour | HEB Performance Hall
Date: December 16
Tickets: https://www.tobincenter.org/ildivo
Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony | Majestic Theatre
Date: December 17
Tickets: https://www.majesticempire.com/events/sarah-brightman/
Girl Named Tom – One More Christmas | HEB Performance Hall
Date: December 19
Tickets: https://www.tobincenter.org/girlnamedtom
Mariachi Sol de Mexico presents Jose Hernandez’ Merry-Achi Christmas | HEB Performance Hall
Date: December 21
Tickets: https://www.tobincenter.org/merryachi
OUT OF THE ORDINARY
Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR | Nelson Wolff Stadium
Date: November 5 – December 3
Tickets: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/bazzar
Nuncrackers | Wimberly Players
Dates: November 17 – December 10
Tickets: https://www.wimberleyplayers.org/
A Tuna Christmas | Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre
Dates: December 1-2
Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35342/production/1160100
In-Laws, Out-Laws and Other People (That Should be Shot) | 1300 Bulverde Road
Dates: December 8-17
Tickets: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/venue.php?org_id=395
A Magical Cirque Christmas: A Holiday Variety Show | Majestic Theatre
Date: December 16
Tickets: https://www.majesticempire.com/events/a-magical-cirque-christmas/
PURO SAN ANTONIO
Jo Long Theatre at the Carver
Las Nuevas Tamalaras | November 30 – December 3
A San Antonio favorite for over 26 years, this show features themes of friendship and family with a full range of emotions.
Fiesta Navidad de Culturas | December 6
Christmas in Black Vol II | December 7
It’s a San Antonio Christmas | December 17
Jo Long Theatre at the Carver tickets and more information:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/jo-long-theatre-tickets-san-antonio/venue/475250
Burras Finas Productions—Las Nuevas Tamaleras | Jo Long Theatre at the Carver
Description: A San Antonio favorite for over 26 years, this show features themes of friendship and family with a full range of emotions.
Date: December 8
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/jo-long-theatre-tickets-san-antonio/venue/475250
Ballet Folklorico Sol de San Antonio | Edgewood Theater of Performing Arts
Date: December 17
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ballet-folklorico-sol-de-san-antonio-tickets-421627438017
Holiday Boat Caroling | San Antonio Riverwalk
Dates: November 30- December 23
Information on boat rentals: https://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events/ford-holiday-boat-caroling/
These performances are just the tip of the iceberg of the fun events happening in the Alamo City this holiday season! Check out ¿Qué Pasa en San Antonio? for your weekly updates on what’s going on around town!
Hello! I am a member of Alamo City Arts Symphony Viva, and would love to see our performance with the Alamo City Ballet put on this list. We will have 5 shows next weekend, including a sensory-friendly show on Friday sponsored by Eva’s Heroes. It is a group of very talented young dancers, accompanied by Symphony Viva, which is made up of professional and talented pro-level amateur musicians from around the San Antonio area. Here is the link:
https://www.alamocityperformingartsassociation.com/nutcracker-ticket-information.html