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Holiday Fun Guide: Theatre, Dance, Concerts

Here's What's Happening This Season in Metro Atlanta!

By Michelle Sisco, Publisher - Buckhead Midtown Brookhaven & Smyrna Vinings Marietta Macaroni Kid December 2, 2016
HOLIDAY THEATRE & DANCE 

Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer at Center for Puppetry Arts - Now playing through Dec. 31. A must-see event! 
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A Christmas Carol at The Alliance Theatre - Nov. 25 - Dec. 24. Best for ages 6+. Family nights Dec. 8 & Dec. 10
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Roswell Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker
 -  Nov. 25 - Dec. 3 at Roswell Cultural Arts Center
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Scrooge, The Musical (Decatur) - Nov. 25-Dec. 18 at OnStage Atlanta 
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A Christmas Story: The Musical (Fox Theatre) 
- Nov. 29 - Dec. 4. Based on the classic 1983 movie
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Charles Dicken's A Christas Carol at Shakespeare Tavern - Dec. 1 -23, a special adaptation of the timeless classic. Sensory-friendly performance on Dec. 3
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A Seussified Christmas Carol - Dec. 2 & 3. Forefront Arts Children's Theatre proudly presents this Christmas family show. Tickets are $12. At St. James UMC.
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Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker
 - Dec. 2 - 18 at Infinite Energy Center. Sensory-friendly performances on Dec. 2 & 9
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Madeline's Christmas - Dec. 3-31 at Horizon Theatre
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Aurora Children's Playhouse (Lawrenceville) - Holiday productions include: Santa’s Missing Mail (Dec. 3); ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Dec. 10);Trouble in Toyland (Dec. 17)
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Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker (Fox Theatre) - Dec. 9-24. See website for special promotions, theme nights & more
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Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents Peter Pan (ATLANTA) - Dec. 9 & 10 at Cobb Energy Centre
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A Christmas Tradition (Marietta)
 - Dec. 9-21. Holiday song and dance revue at The Strand 
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Roswell Winter Puppet Series
 - at Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Productions include: Santa’s Missing Mail (Dec. 15-17); Trouble in Toyland (Dec. 21-23)
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HOLIDAY CONCERTS    

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Christmas with the ASO - Dec. 9 & 10. A staple for families during the holiday season returns
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Celtic Woman: Home For Christmas - Dec. 11. The Symphony Tour featuring the ASO
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Handel's Messiah with the ASO - Dec. 15. This masterpiece from Handel tells the Christmas story like no other, and features the Orchestra and the Chamber Chorus
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A Very Merry Holiday Pops -  Dec. 16 & 17. Annual holiday extravaganza with the ASO even features Santa & his reindeer
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Cirque de la Symphonie - Dec. 20-21. A sight- and sound-filled evening of holiday joy. Acrobats, jugglers, contortionists, and high flying aerialists work their magic on (and above) the stage as the ASO and Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell perform your favorite holiday songs! 
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Fox Theatre

An Irish Christmas - Dec. 12. Join Keith and Kristyn Getty for their annual Irish Christmas – A Celebration of Carols
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Cobb Energy Centre


Brian Setzer Orchestra 13th Annual Christmas Rocks Tour! - Dec. 3 
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Tower of Talent (ATLANTA) 
- Dec. 4. Atlanta’s most talented kids ages 6 to 18 will be showcased “with kids helping kids” in this inspirational concert
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Will Downing Soulful Sounds of Christmas (ATLANTA) - Dec. 11
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Philips Arena


V-103 Winterfest - Dec. 10. 2nd Annual Event features Lil Wayne, Young Thug and DJ Luke Nasty & more
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Power 96.1 Jingle Ball - Dec. 16. Features Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor, The Chainsmokers, Fifth Harmony & more
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Infinite Energy Centre (Duluth)

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Dec. 14. The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Tour 2016. A rock holiday tradition for a new generation 
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Home By Dark - Christmas Edition - Dec. 15
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Christmas with Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith
 - Dec. 16. With the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Jordan Smith of "The Voice" 
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