The Ultimate Holiday Theatre Guide
Whether you are in Palm Beach, Miami, or New York, there are many wonderful things to do during the holiday season. From Christmas tree shopping, ice skating with your friends, to enjoying spectacular holiday light displays, there are many ways to celebrate the season. One of our favorite winter activities to spend quality time with our loved ones and escape the holiday pressures is going to the theatre. Being immersed in a new story is the perfect way to let any holiday stress melt away both figuratively and literally. With so many different shows to choose from, we have compiled the best performances that are not to be missed this season.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
This beloved ballet is the perfect performance to get you into the holiday spirit. Playing in both New York and Miami, both unique productions feature dazzling costumes and spectacular choreography. With live orchestras playing Tchaikovsky’s iconic melodies, this ballet follows the adventures of Clara after she discovers that her Nutcracker has come to life on Christmas Eve. The lush sets are sure to transport you into the new world filled with dancing sugar plum fairies and the evil mouse king. For many, seeing this show is a hallowed holiday tradition because of the enduring themes of family and the joy of childhood imagination. This magical show is the perfect treat for yourself and your family.
The Music Man
One of the most anticipated new shows coming to Broadway this December is The Music Man starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. Follow lovable traveling con man Harold Hill to the small town of River City where he convinces locals to start a band by purchasing instruments from him. After falling in love with the local librarian, though, Hill’s plan to flee after receiving the money puts him in a dilemma. This marvelous show is adored by many because of the feel-good, comedic storyline of a traditional musical. With the star-studded cast performing beloved numbers including (Ya Got) Trouble, Seventy-Six Trombones, Shipoopi, and Till There Was You, as well as many more, we’re sure you’ll leave the theatre singing along.
Company
Out of the dozens of sensational shows currently playing on the Great White Way, Company is our pick for a must-see Broadway musical. This award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s much-loved musical is the first production to feature gender-reversed casting. Following five couples and their friend Bobbi, who is perpetually single, this series of vignettes examines what it means to be in a relationship all during Bobbi’s 35th birthday party. With powerhouse performances by the legendary Patti Lupone and Katrina Lenk, Company is the comedy that will make you laugh, cry, jump for joy, and perhaps invite some company to your home.
Beautiful The Carole King Musical
Coming this January to the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in Palm Beach, the national Broadway tour of the Tony-winning musical, Beautiful, is the inspiring true story of Carole King. This poignant play tells the story of her early life and career of Carol King, using songs that she wrote. One of the most beloved singer-songwriters of our time, follow her remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to legendary artist. Including hits You’ve Got A Friend, One Fine Day, A Natural Woman, and many more, we know this show will put a smile on your face and have you humming all the way home.
A Wonderful World
Don't miss the world premiere of the inspiring new Louis Armstrong bio-musical now playing at Miami New Drama. Produced by an award-winning team of creatives, A Wonderful World takes a comprehensive look at the man who transformed jazz into a quintessentially American art form told through different decades of racial tension including the Civil Rights era. This stunning new musical follows the life of jazz legend Louis Armstrong told through the perspectives of the esteemed women in his life. Featuring songs made popular by the groundbreaking trumpet player, take a step back in time and be emersed in the music.
