NEW TAMPA, FL — New Tampa Performing Arts Center will present a lineup of holiday events and performances starting Thursday, Nov. 30, and running through Sunday, Dec. 19.
Holiday Big Band Extravaganza
A Holiday Big Band Extravaganza with the Florida Jazz Express will take place on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
The Florida Jazz Express big band will perform modern and classic arrangements of holiday favorites. The band is comprised of the top musicians across the state. Attendees can enjoy a drink at the full bar while enjoying the music.
Tickets are $15 for a table seat and $13 for a theater seat, and can be purchased here.
‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’
The kids’ film series, “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” will be presented on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m.
The state-of-the-art theater will screen the Muppets’ rendition of Dickens’ classic tale with Scrooge played by Michael Caine and Bob Cratchit played by Kermit the Frog.
General admission tickets are $5 and can be purchased here.
Winter Wonder
“Winter Wonder” featuring the ATLAS Modern Ballet and New Tampa Players will take place Saturday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.
“Winter Wonder” is a holiday celebration of dance and song by the ATLAS Modern Ballet in collaboration with New Tampa Players. Four aspects of the holiday season — peace, light, magic and cheer — are each brought to life on stage with matching dance and musical styles. Vocal selections include holiday classics and new favorites from New Tampa Players performers, while ATLAS dancers weave together a range of dance styles and choreography to embody the spirit of the season.
Tickets are available through the New Tampa Players.
Sounds Of The Season
The Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony Chorus will present the “Sounds of the Season” on Monday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony is an award-winning 50-member men’s a cappella chorus specializing in the barbershop harmony style. “Sounds of the Season” includes a mix of secular and sacred classics woven together. In addition to the full chorus sound, the concert will feature quartets and other ensembles to ring in the holiday season.
Tickets are available through the Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony.
Tampa Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’
Tampa City Ballet will present “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m.
Tampa City Ballet will bring to life this classic holiday tale featuring toy soldiers, snowflakes, battles and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Tickets are available through the Tampa City Ballet.
The New Tampa Performing Arts Center is located at 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa.