Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk
Saturday, Dec 16, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm; and Sunday, Dec 17, 2:00 pm
A Christmas classic like you’ve never seen it before! This modern re-imagining of the Charles Dickens story features marionettes big and small. Experience the story of Scrooge on a giant multimedia screen.
Connecticut Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”
The Palace Theatre, Stamford
Saturday, Dec 16, 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm; Sunday, Dec 17, 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm
The magic of Tchaikovsky’s score comes alive with a full professional corps de ballet, growing Xmas tree, glistening falling snow, and awe-inspiring soloists and guest artists. A meet-and-greet in the theater lobby with the guest stars follows each public performance.
Windborne’s Music of Midwinter
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Westport
Saturday, December 16, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A joyful and heartfelt celebration of song for all brought to you by Voices Cafe! Supporting Bridgeport’s Helping Hands Outreach and its holiday toy drive, this show features Windborne’s favorite songs of the season.
Homeward Bound: Songs of the Holidays
Music Theatre of Connecticut, Norwalk
Saturday, December 16, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
This special one-night-only cabaret, featuring the renowned New York artist Jeff Harnar, captures the essence of the season through a diverse selection of holiday faves. From Irving Berlin to Billy Joel, and with musical nods to Charlie Brown and The Grinch, Harnar, accompanied by the award-winning Music Director Christopher Denny, paints a heartwarming portrait of nostalgia, hope, yearning, and joy.
Greater Bridgeport Symphony “Uniting at Yuletide”
The Klein, Bridgeport
Saturday, December 16, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A concert of classical holiday favorites, plus selections from The Nutcracker; Bach and Strauss; Harry Potter, and more! Local CT favorite Maureen Hamill and friends will sing and lead some singalong pieces. A “Chanukah Festival Overture” will be performed, featuring iconic strains of ancient Hebrew music as well as lively tunes like “The Dreidel Song.”