Concerts for the holiday season throughout Hampton Roads
Nov 25, 2012 (Daily Press (Menafn - Newport News - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --Ongoing
Virginia Stage Company presents "A Christmas Carol." Performances Dec. 7-23. Times vary. Wells Theatre, Tazewell Street and Monticello Avenue, Norfolk. 30-65. 757-627-1234. http://www.vastage.com.
Nov. 25
Rainbow Puppet Productions presents "The Night Before Christmas." 2 and 3 p.m. Sunday. Children's Museum of Portsmouth, 221 High St., Portsmouth. Legendary entertainer Mickey Rooney narrates the Clement C. Moore classic tale. Included in museum admission charge. 757-851-3266. http://www.rainbowpuppets.com
"An Irish Dancing Christmas!" 7 p.m. Sunday. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg. The Rhythm of Ireland Irish Dancers with live music by Keltish, fiddler Chelle Fulk and percussionist Catherine Hauke. 20 adults, 17 seniors and students, 14 children under 12. 800-HISTORY.
Nov. 27
"A Christmas Carol." 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. 27-42. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. This adaptation by Charles Jones features a cast of 24, live musicians and Broadway-style sets and costumes. 757-594-8752. fergusoncenter.ticketforce.com.
Nov. 28
Travis Tritt Christmas. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. The popular country star is joined by New Kent native Lyndsey Highlander. 37-67. 757-594-8752. fergusoncenter.ticketforce.com.
Nov. 29
Danu Christmas in Ireland. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Celtic music featuring fiddle, flutes, button accordion and percussion, and the voice of Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh. The American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen St., Hampton. 27.50 and 32.50. 757-722-2787. http://www.hamptonarts.net.
Nov. 30
Danu Christmas in Ireland. 8 p.m. Friday. The American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen St., Hampton. 27.50 and 32.50. 757-722-2787. http://www.hamptonarts.net.
ShowStoppers Productions presents "Christmas Memories." 7:30 p.m. Friday. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg. Traditional classics, sing-alongs and a special guest. 22 general admission, 20 seniors, students and military. 800-HISTORY.
Virginia Chorale presents "Sounds of Winter." 8 p.m. Friday. Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. Program includes Stephen Coxe's "Mid-Winter Songs," Morten Lauridsen's evocative song cycle and favorite carols. 25. 757-627-8375. http://www.vachorale.org.
Dec. 1
Williamsburg Symphonia Holiday Pops Concert. 2 p.m. Saturday. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg. Featuring "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" and other holiday classics. 25. 757-229-9857. http://www.williamsburgsymphonia.org.
Ring in the Season! 3 p.m. Saturday. First United Church of Christ, 1017 Todds Lane, Hampton. Musicians from area churches and music schools perform seasonal music to benefit Habitat for Humanity Peninsula & Greater Williamsburg. Free-will offering. 757-826-7560 or 757-890-8043.
Ballet Virginia International's "The Sugarplum Tea." 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk. Meet the Nutcracker cast and enjoy delicious treats.. 15. 757-923-2900. http://www.SuffolkCenter.org
Ballet Virginia International presents "The Nutcracker Suite." 3 p.m. Saturday. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk. The performing company and a cast of more than 50 local children dance this classic. 25 adult, 15 youth. 757-923-2900. http://www.SuffolkCenter.org.
Hampton Roads Civic Ballet presents "The Nutcracker." 7 p.m. Saturday. Mary T. Christian auditorium, Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton. 12 adults, 6 children. 757-722-8216.
Virginia Chorale presents "Sounds of Winter." 8 p.m. Saturday. First Presbyterian Church, 300 36th St., Virginia Beach. 25. 757-627-8375. http://www.vachorale.org.
Dec. 2
Williamsburg Symphonia Holiday Pops Concert. 1:30 and 3 p.m. Sunday. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg. 25. 757-229-9857. http://www.williamsburgsymphonia.org.
Ballet Virginia International's "The Sugarplum Tea." 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk. 15. 757-923-2900. http://www.SuffolkCenter.org.
Hampton Roads Civic Ballet presents "The Nutcracker." 3 p.m. Sunday. Mary T. Christian auditorium, Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton. 12 adults, 6 children. 757-722-8216.
Ballet Virginia International presents "The Nutcracker Suite." 3 p.m. Sunday. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk. 25 adult, 15 youth. 757-923-2900. http://www.SuffolkCenter.org.
Virginia Chorale presents "Sounds of Winter." 4 p.m. Sunday. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 520 Graydon Ave., Norfolk. 25. 757-627-8375. http://www.vachorale.org.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. Holiday favorites plus multi-media effects. 52-87. 757-594-8752. fergusoncenter.ticketforce.com.
Dec. 3
Patti Sandy and Jason Crabb Christmas Celebration. 7:30 p.m. Monday. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. 27-47. 757-594-8752. fergusoncenter.ticketforce.com.
Dec. 4
Chowan University Masterworks Chorus and Orchestra perform Handel's "Messiah." 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk. 15. 757-923-2900. http://www.SuffolkCenter.org.
Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. Joining Koz this year will be pianist/composer David Benoit, Javier Colon of NBC's "The Voice" and drummer/vocalist Sheila E. 42-72. 757-594-8752. fergusoncenter.ticketforce.com.
Dec. 6
USAF Heritage of America Band presents "A Holiday Musical Journey." 7 p.m. Thursday. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. Free though tickets required. 757-594-8752.
Dec. 7
USAF Heritage of America Band presents "A Holiday Musical Journey." 7 p.m. Friday. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. Free though tickets required. 757-594-8752.
ShowStoppers Productions presents "Christmas Memories." 7:30 p.m. Friday. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg. 22 general admission, 20 seniors, students and military. 800-HISTORY.
Virginia Choral Society presents "A Family Festival of Carols." 8 p.m. Friday. Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Road, Wiliamsburg. 15 general admission, 12 seniors, military and students, free to children under age 9. Tickets 3 more at the door. 757-851-9114. http://www.vachoralsociety.org.
Virginia Symphony presents Handel's "Messiah." 8 p.m. Friday. Regent University. 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach. Associate Conductor Benjamin Rous will lead the orchestra and chorus with guest soloists Jo Ellen Miller, soprano; Abigail Fischer, mezzo soprano; Zachary Wilder, tenor; and Aaron Engebreth, baritone. 20-60. 757-892-6366. http://www.virginiasymphony.org.
Dec. 8
Ballet Virginia International presents "The Nutcracker." 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach. Featuring Helen Watson of Hampton as the Sugar Plum Fairy, live music by Symphonicity and more than 100 local dancers. 20 to 47 by calling 888-3-COXTIX or online at http://www.coxtix.com. Tea Parties hosted by performers occur after the matinee performances. Tickets 15 per person.
Virginia Symphony Holiday Brass. 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Hampton Roads Academy auditorium, 739 Academy Lane, Newport News. Free. 757-892-6366. http://www.virginiasymphony.org.
Williamsburg Choral Guild. 2:30 and 5 p.m. Saturday. King of Glory Lutheran Church, 4897 Longhill Road, Williamsburg. James River Brass joins the chorus for a family-friendly concert of Christmastime favorites and carol sing-along. Free but concert-goers are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for Fish and Grove Christian Outreach Center. 757-220-1808.
Institute of Dance presents "Christmas Dreams." 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg. 15 adults, 12 William and Mary students, 10 seniors and children.
USAF Heritage of America Band presents "A Holiday Musical Journey." 7 p.m. Saturday. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. Free though tickets required. 757-594-8752.
Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble presents "Hampton Roads Holly Days." 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Mary T. Christian Auditorium, Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton. 5 adults, free children under 18. Available at the door. http://www.cbwe.org.
Virginia Choral Society presents "A Family Festival of Carols." 8 p.m. Saturday. Yorkminster Presbyterian Church, 6218 George Washington Memorial Highway, York County. 15 general admission, 12 seniors, military and students, free to children under age 9. Tickets 3 more at the door. 757-851-9114. http://www.vachoralsociety.org.
Virginia Symphony presents Handel's "Messiah." 8 p.m. Saturday. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. 20-100, 10 students. 757-892-6366. http://www.virginiasymphony.org.
Dec. 9
Ballet Virginia International presents "The Nutcracker." 2 p.m. Sunday. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach. Featuring Helen Watson of Hampton as the Sugar Plum Fairy, live music by Symphonicity and more than 100 local dancers. 20 to 47 by calling 888-3-COXTIX or online at http://www.coxtix.com. Tea Parties hosted by performers occur after the matinee performances. Tickets 15 per person.
Virginia Symphony presents Handel's "Messiah." 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. 20-100. 757-892-6366. http://www.virginiasymphony.org.
Virginia Symphony Holiday Brass. 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The American Theatre. 125 E. Mellen St., Hampton. 25 & 30 adults, 12.50 & 15 children. 757-722-2787. http://www.hamptonarts.net.
Institute of Dance presents "Christmas Dreams." 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. 15 adults, 12 William and Mary students, 10 seniors and children.
Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble presents "Hampton Roads Holly Days." 3 p.m. Sunday. Phi Beta Kappa Hall, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg. 15 adults, 12 students, seniors military, 10 children under 12. Available at the door. 757-221-2674. http://www.wm.edu/offices/boxoffice/idex.php
Virginia Choral Society presents "A Family Festival of Carols." 3 p.m. Sunday. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 250 Fox Hill Road, Hampton. 15 general admission, 12 seniors, military and students, free to children under age 9. Tickets 3 more at the door. 757-851-9114. http://www.vachoralsociety.org.
Virginia Chorale. 4 p.m. Sunday. Abingdon Episcopal Church, Route 17, Gloucester. Free-will offering.
Dec. 10
USAF Heritage of America Band presents "A Holiday Musical Journey." 7 p.m. Monday. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 301 Market St., Virginia beach. Free though tickets required.
The Irish Tenors: Wright-Kearns-Tynan, The Premiere Irish Holiday Celebration Tour. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns, and Ronan Tynan have been touring as The Irish Tenors since 1998. 52-82. 757-594-8752. fergusoncenter.ticketforce.com.
Dec. 11
Christmas in Cape Breton with Natalie MacMaster. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen St., Hampton. 27.50 and 32.50. 757-722-2787. http://www.hamptonarts.net.
The Sound of Christmas with Empire Brass and Elisabeth von Trapp. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. Concert includes a medley from "The Sound of Music." 22-37. 757-594-8752. fergusoncenter.ticketforce.com.
Dec. 13
Virginia Symphony presents Handel's "Messiah." 8 p.m. Thursday. Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg. 20-65. 757-892-6366. http://www.virginiasymphony.org.
Virginia Symphony Holiday Brass. 7 p.m. Thursday. Chesapeake Conference Center. Free.
Dec. 14
Hurrah Players present "Hurrah for the Holidays." 7 p.m. Friday. Roper Performing Arts Center, 340 Granby St., Norfolk. Featuring holiday favorites from yesterday and today, precision kick-line dancers and a celebration of all faiths. 20 & 25. 757-627-5437. http://www.hurrahplayers.com.
ShowStoppers Productions presents "Christmas Memories." 7:30 p.m. Friday. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg. 22 general admission, 20 seniors, students and military. 800-HISTORY.
Williamsburg Women's Chorus presents "Cantate: Sounds of the Season." 7:30 p.m. Friday. Walnut Hills Baptist Church, 1014 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. 15 adults, 5 students. 757-903-4602. http://www.williamsburgwomenschorus.org.
Virginia Choral Society presents "A Family Festival of Carols." 8 p.m. Friday. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2150 Cunningham Drive, Hampton. 15 general admission, 12 seniors, military and students, free to children under age 9. Tickets 3 more at the door. 757-851-9114. http://www.vachoralsociety.org.
Dec. 15
Children's Theatre of Hampton Roads presents "Uncle Wiggily's Christmas Carol." 11 a.m. Saturday. , Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk. Join Uncle Wiggily and his forest friends in the adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale. Dress up and join the fun. 5 at the door.
Virginia Regional Ballet presents "The Nutcracker." 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg. 22.50-32.50 757-229-2553. http://www.dancevrb.com.
Hurrah Players present "Hurrah for the Holidays." 3 p.m. Saturday. Roper Performing Arts Center, 340 Granby St., Norfolk. 20 & 25. 757-627-5437. http://www.hurrahplayers.com.
Virginia Choral Society presents "A Family Festival of Carols." 3 p.m. Saturday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6812 River Road, Newport News. 15 general admission, 12 seniors, military and students, free to children under age 9. Tickets 3 more at the door. 757-851-9114. http://www.vachoralsociety.org.
Celebrate the Season: Don Irwin in Concert. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg. Holiday classics and heart-warming melodies from this Steinway artist. 24.50. 800-HISTORY.
Hurrah Players present "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." 7 p.m. Saturday. Roper Performing Arts Center, 340 Granby St., Norfolk. This funny and heartwarming play tells the story of an unlikely group of kids who learn the true meaning of Christmas. Presented with "Happy Hanukkah, My Friend." 20 & 25. 757-627-5437. http://www.hurrahplayers.com.
Virginia Symphony Holiday Pops. 8 p.m. Saturday. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. Robert Shoup conducts traditional songs and familiar carols. Joining the orchestra will be the symphony chorus, vocalist Max Perlman, and dancers from The Reel Thing School of Irish Dance, Governor's School for the Arts and Todd Rosenlieb Dance. 20-100. 757-892-6366. http://www.virginiasymphony.org.
Dec. 16
Rainbow Puppet Productions presents "The Night Before Christmas." 2 and 3 p.m. Sunday. Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High St., Portsmouth. Included in museum admission charge. 757-851-3266. http://www.rainbowpuppets.com.
Virginia Regional Ballet presents "The Nutcracker." 2 p.m. Sunday. Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg. 22.50-32.50 757-229-2553. http://www.dancevrb.com.
Hurrah Players present "Hurrah for the Holidays." 3 p.m. Sunday. Roper Performing Arts Center, 340 Granby St., Norfolk. 20 & 25. 757-627-5437. http://www.hurrahplayers.com.
Virginia Symphony Holiday Pops. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Sandler Center for the Performing arts, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach. 757-892-6366. http://www.virginiasymphony.org.
Virginia Choral Society presents "A Family Festival of Carols." 8 p.m. Sunday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 100 Harpersville Road, Newport News. 15 general admission, 12 seniors, military and students, free to children under age 9. Tickets 3 more at the door. 757-851-9114. http://www.vachoralsociety.org.
Dec. 17
Virginia Choral Society presents "A Family Festival of Carols." 8 p.m. Monday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6812 River Road, Newport News. 15 general admission, 12 seniors, military and students, free to children under age 9. Tickets 3 more at the door. 757-851-9114. http://www.vachoralsociety.org.
Dec. 18
Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra in "A Big Band Christmas." 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg. Featuring arrangements from the Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Duke Ellington orchestras as well as other holiday favorites. 20 adults, 17 seniors and students. 800-HISTORY.
Dec. 19
Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra in "A Big Band Christmas." 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg. 20 adults, 17 seniors and students. 800-HISTORY.
Dec. 22
Christmas with The Romeros & Concerto Malaga. 8 p.m. Saturday. The American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen St., Hampton. 40. 757-722-2787. http://www.hamptonarts.net.
Dreamers Production presents "Greater Tuna." 8 p.m. Saturday. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg. Featuring Jim Gandolfo and Craig Davenport. 20 adults, 17 seniors and students. 800-HISTORY.
Bowfire: Holiday Heart Strings. 8 p.m. Saturday. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. 201 Market St., Virginia Beach. 27-63. 757-385-2787. http://www.sandlercenter.org.
Dec. 23
Rainbow Puppet Productions presents "The Night Before Christmas." 2 and 3 p.m. Sunday. Portsmouth Cultural Center, Portsmouth. Included in museum admission charge. 757-851-3266. http://www.rainbowpuppets.com
Broadway star Andrea McArdle in "Need a Little Christmas. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The Tony Award nominee for her role in "Annie" sings Broadway and Christmas classics. 35 general admission, 30 seniors, students and military. 800-HISTORY.
Dec. 28
Dreamers Production presents "Greater Tuna." 8 p.m. Friday. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg. 20 adults, 17 seniors and students. 800-HISTORY.
Dec. 29
Dreamers Production presents "Greater Tuna." 8 p.m. Saturday. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg. 20 adults, 17 seniors and students. 800-HISTORY.
Dec. 30
Dreamers Production presents "Greater Tuna." 8 p.m. Sunday. Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Williamsburg. 20 adults, 17 seniors and students. 800-HISTORY.
Dec. 31
New Year's Eve with Kenny Neal. 9 p.m. Monday. The American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen St., Hampton. The master of modern Louisiana swamp blues. Post-performance reception with the artist. 40. 757-722-2787. http://www.hamptonarts.net.
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