Productions like The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol are staples during the holiday season. Across the country, hundreds of theatres are filled with audience members ready to get lost in Christmas cheer. Oklahoma City is no different!
Between the Civic Center, Paycom Center and several other venues, there are so many performances happening this holiday season. Below is a list of what’s happening around town -- a perfect way to spend some quality time with friends and family.
A Christmas Carol
Nov. 24-Dec. 24, times vary
Plaza Theatre
Lyric Theatre presents Dicken’s classic A Christmas Carol. After performing outside at Harn Homestead for three years, A Christmas Carol is back at the Plaza Theatre with all new sets, costumes and staging.
A Very Merry Pops
Dec. 1-2, times vary
Civic Center Music Hall
Start the festive season off with this brand-new holly jolly celebration! Grammy-winning artists Take 6 and Sandi Patty come to the Civic Center Music Hall to delight audiences with their renditions of beloved holiday classics in A Very Merry Pops.
Handel's Messiah
Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.
Civic Center Music Hall
Witness the grandeur of G.F. Handel's magnum opus, as Canterbury collaborates with the OKC Philharmonic to breathe life into this iconic oratorio. Featuring beloved choruses like 'For unto Us a Child Is Born' and the renowned 'Hallelujah Chorus,' Messiah has continued to resonate with audiences for generations, cementing its status as one of the most cherished and enduring works in the realm of classical music.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.
Paycom Center
One of the most magical holiday events is back. This year, the tour is named after the Ghosts of Christmas Eve.
Jane Austen’s Christmas Cracker
Dec. 7-23, times vary
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Paseo
Based on the novels of Jane Austen, celebrate Christmas with this interactive production, suitable for all ages. Participation is encouraged, so come as your favorite Jane Austen character or come as you are to Jane Austen's A Christmas Cracker at Oklahoma Shakespeare.
The Nutcracker
Dec. 8-17, times vary
Civic Center Music Hall
This year, the Oklahoma City Ballet will present the traditional version of The Nutcracker with choreography by Artistic Director Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye. Paired with students from the OKC Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School, and music from Canterbury Voices and the OKCPhil, it’s fun for the whole family.
Find more ways to celebrate the holidays with our full round up of events and happenings around the city.
