Holiday shows
2016 Fall Arts Preview▪ Music from “The Polar Express,” “Frozen” and more. N.C. Symphony, featuring the Triangle Youth Ballet and the Raleigh Boychoir. David Glover conducts. 3 p.m., Nov. 23, Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2. E. South St., Raleigh. $23. 919-733-2750, ncsymphony.org.
“Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical”
▪ Musical based on the film and song, 2 and 5 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 10, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Nov. 26-27, and Dec. 3-4, 11 and 23-24. 6:30 p.m., Dec. 2, 9, 16, 11 a.m. and 2 and 5 p.m., Dec. 17-18. Fletcher Opera Theater, Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. Part of Broadway Series South. Children above the age of 1 require a ticket. Tickets start at $15.14. 919-996-8700, www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
Holiday Pops concert
▪ By the N.C. Symphony, including performances by the Triangle Youth Ballet and Raleigh Boychoir. Meet Santa in the lobby before the concert. 7:30 p.m, Nov. 25, 3 p.m., Nov. 26, Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2. E. South St., Raleigh. $43-$64. ncsymphony.org
“Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Musical”
▪ Based on the book and TV show, Nov. 29-Dec. 4, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St., Durham. Start $30. 919 680-2787, dpacnc.com
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
▪ Comedy presented by the Cary Players, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-3 and Dec. 5, 3 p.m. Dec. 3-4, Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary. $20, $18. 919-469-4069, www.etix.com
Messiah Choruses
▪ The N.C. Symphony, joined by the North Carolina Master Chorale, plus works by Bach and others, noon and 8 p.m., Dec. 2-3, Meymandi, Raleigh; Dec. 15, Memorial Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill. $18-$67. ncsymphony.org
The Hall Sisters
▪ Performing Christmas songs, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 2, Aversboro Road Baptist Church, 1600 Aversboro Road, Garner. Free, but contributions accepted.
Holiday Pops
▪ Durham Symphony Orchestra with guest conductor Jackson Cooper, and a silent auction, 7 p.m., Dec. 3, Durham Armory, 220 Foster St., Durham. 919-491-6576, www.durhamsymphony.org/
“A Christmas Carol”
▪ Ira David Wood III’s musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, 7 p.m., Dec. 7-10 and 2 p.m. Dec. 11, The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. 2 E. South St., Raleigh. Tickets will go on sale in October. For prices call the box office, 919-996-8700. The show will be in Durham, 7 p.m. Dec. 15-17 and 2 p.m. Dec. 18, DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center). 123 Vivian St., Durham. For prices call the DPAC box office, 919 680-2787. dpacnc.com
A Pink Martini Christmas
▪ The “little orchestra” returns with singer China Forbes for favorites from around the world. David Glover conducts the N.C. Symphony, 8 p.m., Dec. 9, 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 10, Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2. E. South St., Raleigh. $30-$82. ncsymphony.org
Triangle Wind Ensemble
▪ Presents “ ’Tis the Season,” holiday favorites, featuring a reprise of “The Snowman,” a British holiday classic animation with live music by the ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 10, Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary. $15 adults; $5 students and children. www.etix.com (search for Cary Arts Center). 919-462-2055, www.trianglewind.org
Cary Children’s Concert Choir and Cary Youth Chorale
▪ Performing holiday classics, 4 p.m., Dec. 11, Page-Walker & Arts History Center, Cary. $16. 919-460-4963. www.etix.com, www.friendsofpagewalker.org
3 Christmas shows
▪ “Bring on the Snow,” by Andy Becker and Brian Fisher; “Christmas All over the Place,” from the Paper Bag Players from book by Judith Martin and “Ten Minutes Till Christmas,” by Roger Clark. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9-10, 3 p.m. matinees Dec. 10-11, Halle Cultural ArtsCenter, 237 N. Salem St. Apex, $8/adults, $6/students 16 and under. thehalle.org
North Carolina Master Chorale
▪ ”Joy of the Season,” traditional Christmas carols, classical selections and contemporary favorites performed by the Carolina Brass with the Chorale and the NCMC Chamber Choir, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh. $27-$38, reserved seating. 919-856-9700, ncmasterchorale.org
Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham
▪ Annual Holiday Concert, 8 p.m., Dec. 16, Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham. Free admission, but donations are requested. 919-660-3302, www.vocalartsensemble.org
“White Christmas” Sing-a-long
▪ An interactive movie experience with the classic film starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney, 7 p.m., Dec. 16-17, matinees 2 p.m., Dec. 17-18, The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary. Attendees get a sing-a-long packet on entry. $7.50. 919-462-2051, www.thecarytheater.com
Handel’s Messiah Part 1
▪ Performed by Concert Singers of Cary with guests artists from the N.C. Baroque Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 17, Halle Cultural ArtsCenter, 237 N. Salem St. Apex. $25. thehalle.org
VOICES
▪ “A Celestial Christmas,” with music by Sir Karl Jenkins, a composer who pushes the boundaries of classical, commercial, and geographical styles, 8 p.m., Dec. 17, Carolina Theatre of Durham, 309 W. Morgan St., Durham. $20 adults, $18 seniors (62+), $7 students (13-college), free children 12 years. www.voiceschapelhill.org
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
▪ 7:30 p.m., Dec. 20, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St., Durham. $45. dpacnc.com
A Candlelight Christmas
▪ Seasonal classical music and carols including “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “I Saw Three Ships.” David Glover conducts the N.C. Symphony. With the Raleigh Children’s Christmas Chorus, directed by Jeremy Tucker. 7 p.m., Dec. 23, Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2. E. South St., Raleigh. $43-$64. ncsymphony.org
New Year’s Eve in Vienna
▪ Viennese waltzes and Big Band favorites, with the N.C. Symphony joined by the N.C. Jazz Repertory Orchestra. David Glover conducts. 8 p.m., Dec. 31, Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2. E. South St., Raleigh. $53-$73. ncsymphony.org
This story was originally published August 26, 2016 at 6:00 PM with the headline "Holiday shows."