“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 (2024) 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
Ballet Texas Presents Nutty Nutcracker | BraunTex Performing Arts Theatre
Date: November 23
Ballet San Antonio “The Nutcracker” | Tobin Center for Performing Arts
Dates: December 5-16 with student matinees and a sensory friendly performance
Tickets: https://www.tobincenter.org/
Folklorico Nutcracker | The Majestic Theatre
Dates: December 6-7
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Children’s Ballet of San Antonio “The Nutcracker” | Lila Cockell Theater
Dates: December 13-15
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Ballet Texas Presents The Nutcracker | BraunTex Performing Arts Theatre
Dates: December 19-22
Tickets on sale now: brauntex.org/brauntex-upcoming-events/
San Antonio Youth Ballet “The Nutcracker” | Scottish Rite Theater
Dates: Nutcracker Tea, December 15; Performance, December 20-22
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Alamo City Arts “The Nutcracker” | Thiry Auditorium
Dates: December 21-22, including a sensory friendly show on the 20
Tickets and more information: https://www.alamocityperformingartsassociation.com/the-nutcracker1.html
The Nutcracker | Jo Long Theatre at the Carver
Dates: December 20–21
thecarver.org/event/s-a-city-ballet-cibolo-city-ballet-the-nutcracker/
Nutcracker: Magical Christmas Ballet | The Majestic Theatre
Date: December 27-28
Tickets: https://www.majesticempire.com/events/nutcracker-ballet/
CLASSIC STORIES
Miracle of 34th Street | 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley
Dates: November 15- December 8
The Polar Express Experience | BraunTex Performing Arts Theatre
Date: November 24
The Polar Express: The Musical | The Empire Theatre
Dates: December 6-7
More Info: https://www.majesticempire.com/events/cbsa-polar-express/
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms- Movie | Will’s Plaza
Date: December 13
www.tobincenter.org/nutcracker-cinema
Home for the Holidays | UIW Mabee Library
Dates: December 16-17
“The Velveteen Rabbit” | The Magik Theatre
Dates: November 23- December 29
Tickets: https://www.magiktheatre.org/the-velveteen-rabbit/
“A Christmas Carol, A Ghost Story” | Russell Hill Rogers Theater
Date: November 29- December 22
www.sanpedroplayhouse.org/shows/a-christmas-carol/
HOLIDAY MUSIC
The Frosty Follies | 800 West Ashby Place
Dates: December 5-22
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 6-8
Tickets: https://nesa.booktix.net/
The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour 2024- Kenny G | The Majestic Theatre
Date: December 10
Learn more: https://www.majesticempire.com/events/kenny-g/
CMI | Christmas Baroque Brilliance | Carlos Alvarez Studio Theatre
Date: December 11
Instrumental Music Chamber Concert | NESA Performing Art Center
Date: December 11
Doc Watkins- Charlie Brown Christmas | H-E-B Performance Hall
Date: December 19
Mariachi Sol de Mexico presents Jose Hernandez’ Merry-Achi Christmas | H-E-B Performance Hall
Date: December 20
Children’s Chorus of San Antonio: A Holiday Spectacular | H-E-B Performance Hall
Date: December 21
Trans-Siberian Orchestra | Frost Center
Date: December 27
www.frostbankcenter.com/events/detail/trans-siberian-orchestra-10
OUT OF THE ORDINARY
A Magical Cirque Christmas: A Holiday Variety Show | Majestic Theatre
Date: November 23
Tickets: https://www.majesticempire.com/events/a-magical-cirque-christmas/
The Hip Hop Nutcracker | The Aztec Theatre
Date: December 1
More Information: https://www.majesticempire.com/events/hip-hop-nutcracker-aztec-theatre/
Will Hearn’s Grand Ol Christmas Show | BraunTex Performing Arts Theatre
Date: December 4 & 6
The Winter Wonderettes | 1300 Bulverde Road
Dates: December 6-15
The Nuttier Cracker | BraunTex Performing Arts Theatre
Date: December 14
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The Long Christmas Dinner- Thornton Wilder | Carlos Alvarez Studio Theatre
Date: December 16
www.tobincenter.org/christmasdinner
A Magical Cirque Christmas: A Holiday Variety Show | Majestic Theatre
Date: December 16
Tickets: https://www.majesticempire.com/events/a-magical-cirque-christmas/
Yippee Ki Yay- A Parody Celebration of Die Hard | Carlos Alvarez Studio Theatre
Dates: December 17-19
Learn more: www.tobincenter.org/yippeekiyay
The Illusionist: Magic of the Holidays | H-E-B Performance Hall
Date: December 22
Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland | H-E-B Performance Hall
Date: December 26
PURO SAN ANTONIO
Camilla La Magica Makes Tamales | 1400 W. Villaret Blvd
Dates: November 14-21
Holiday Boat Caroling | San Antonio Riverwalk
Dates: December 4- December 23
Information on boat rentals: https://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events/ford-holiday-boat-caroling/
Burras Finas Productions- Las Nuevas Tamalaras| Jo Long Theatre at the Carver
A San Antonio favorite for over 26 years, this show features themes of friendship and family with a full range of emotions.
Dates: December 5-8
William Beckman’s 2024 Las Posadas Tour with special guest Harper O’Neill | BraunTex Performing Arts Theatre
Dates: December 11-12
Click here to learn more!
A Xmas Cuento Remix | Jo Long Theatre at the Carver
Dates: December 18-22
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