If you were thinking about catching any shows (or even if you weren?t), now is a great time to start looking at different venues, so you can get your tickets before seating becomes limited and prices skyrocket. I?ve put together a list of some of the major shows in the area.
Children?s Shows
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical:
If you?d like something fun for the kids, there?s a couple great Dr. Seuss shows coming up, like ?How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.? Your children will love watching one of their favorite Christmas stories come to life on stage, and seeing it in the beautiful, historic Detroit Opera House is an experience in itself. Here?s the contact information:
Detroit Opera House
1526 Broadway St.
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 872-1000
www.broadwayindetroit.com
Dates: December 18?30, 2012
Seussical, the Musical:
There?s also ?Seussical, the Musical? at Fries Auditorium in the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. This is an all-children presentation of the different Dr. Seuss stories combined into one big show. Your children are sure to be entertained and inspired by this performance of their peers. For directions and ticket info, check out:
Grosse Pointe Theatre
Performs at Fries Auditorium at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Drive
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
(313) 881-4004
www.gpt.org
Dates: December 1?2, 2012
Forever Christmas:
Along with these fun children?s plays, the Detroit area is offering some great variety shows like ?Forever Christmas,? presented by the Avon Players. This program combines a unique mix of traditional and contemporary Christmas carols, songs and comedy skits. ?Forever Christmas? will be showing in Rochester at:
1185 Washington Road
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 608-9077
www.avonplayers.org
Dates: November 30?December 15, 2012
A Christmas Carol:
Another great show the whole family will love, ?A Christmas Carol,? is coming to Oakland U?s Meadow Brook Theatre. I can vouch for the high-quality level of performance that?ll help you experience the timeless story in a whole new way. Plus, if you want to come early, you?ll get to see carolers in period costumes singing in the lobby. Here?s all the info:
Meadow Brook Theatre
Oakland University
207 Wilson Hall
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 377-3300
www.mbtheatre.com
Dates: November 16?December 23, 2012
The Snow Queen:
For a mystical, magical, winter journey, check out ?The Snow Queen,? adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen story by Tyler J. Monroe. The story is of a young boy who is kidnapped by the Snow Queen and taken to the North Pole, and his best friend must come to his rescue. Bonstelle Theatre is Wayne State University?s undergraduate theater; so, come on out, have some fun and support local students!
Bonstelle Theatre
3424 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI
(313) 577-2960
wsushows.com
Dates: November 30 ? December 9, 2012
More Performances at Orchestra Hall
There are a number of other great performances coming up at Orchestra Hall as well. Check ?em out!
A Creole Christmas:
If you like jazz, ?A Creole Christmas? is a great way to celebrate the season. Swing along with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band as you listen to favorites like ?Blue Christmas,? ?Swinging In a Winter Wonderland,? ?We Wish You a Merry Christmas? and ?The Dreidel Song.?
Orchestra Hall
3711 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
313-576-5100
www.dso.org
Date: December 6, 2012
The Nutcracker:
Of course, no Christmas season would be complete without ?The Nutcracker.? Children (and adults) of all ages continue to love this enchanting performance filled with mystery, romance and drama.
Orchestra Hall
3711 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
313-576-5100
www.dso.org
Dates: December 13?14, 2012
Brazeal Annual Holiday Concert:
For a great, cultural experience, check out the ?Brazeal Annual Holiday Concert.? The Brazeal Dennard Chorale is one of the oldest African American choral organizations in the country and focuses on maintaining the Negro spiritual as an artistic element within communities.
Orchestra Hall
3711 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
313-576-5100
www.dso.org
Date: December 2, 2012
Fox Theatre
The Fox is an impressive venue boasting a lot of great performances. Here are some of the main ones:
Clay Aiken: Joyful Noise:
?Clay Aiken: Joyful Noise? is coming to the Fox Theatre for one day only, December 14. Aiken, of ?American Idol? fame, will perform selections from his ?Merry Christmas with Love? album and hits from his studio albums, as well as a mix stories, jokes and even audience interaction. Be warned, tickets will go fast. Last time he was in the D, tickets sold out completely.?Here?s The Fox Theatre?s contact information for more details:
The Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 471-6611
www.olympiaentertainment.com
Date: December 14, 2012
Christmas with the Rat Pack:
How about traveling back to 1960s Las Vegas in ?Christmas with the Rat Pack.? Relax with such timeless favorites as ?Baby It?s Cold Outside,? ?Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,? ?Let it Snow, Let it Snow? as well as Rat Pack favorites like ?Witchcraft,? ?Mr. Bojangles,? ?Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime,? ?New York, New York? and lots more!
The Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 471-6611
www.olympiaentertainment.com
Dates: November 27?December 2, 2012
Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration:
If you like checking out different kinds of music, ?Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration? is a great choice. Celtic Woman?s unique renditions of many traditional American and Irish Christmas carols is a beautiful celebration of the season.
The Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 471-6611
www.olympiaentertainment.com
Date: December 6, 2012
Kenny Rogers: Christmas and Hits Tour:
For a more home-grown, American Christmas show, Fox is featuring ?Kenny Rogers: Christmas and Hits Tour.? His performance will include traditional and original holiday favorites that your whole family will love singing along with!
The Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 471-6611
www.olympiaentertainment.com
Date: December 13, 2012
Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller:
And, last but certainly not least, the classic ?Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller.? This show is always a hit with its multimedia imagery, synchronized lighting and special effects. Definitely a great night out for the whole family!
The Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 471-6611
www.olympiaentertainment.com
Date: December 16, 2012
Holiday shows are always a great way to relax, get into the ?Christmas spirit,? and have some fun with the family. So, whether you?re looking for a light, relaxing evening or a serious, classic performance, metro Detroit?s got something just for you!
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Source: http://www.quickenloans.com/blog/top-holiday-familyfriendly-shows-metro-detroit
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