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2011 Holiday
Concerts & Shows |
A Delightfully Jewish Christmas
Run Dates: 12/24/11
B.B. King Blues Bar & Grille
237 W. 42nd Street
New York
212-997-4144
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This performance will feature New York's top Jewish comedians: Ray Ellin, Lenny Marcus, Modi and Dan Naturman. |
A John Waters Christmas
Run Dates: 12/19
and 12/20/11
B.B. King Blues Bar & Grille
237 W. 42nd Street
New York
212-997-4144
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The B.B. King Blues Bar will be hosting A John Waters Christmas
for two nights. This one-man show puts the "X" in Xmas. Waters' rapid-fire monologue explores and explodes traditional archetypes as he shares his compulsive desire to give and receive perverted gifts, a religious fanaticism for Santa Claus, and an unhealthy love of true crime holiday horror stories. |
A Peter White Christmas
Run Dates: 12/10/11
B.B. King Blues Bar & Grille
237 W. 42nd Street
New York
212-997-4144
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Peter White, a contemporary jazz artist and acoustical guitarist, will perform two holiday shows, one at 7:30pm and one at 10:00pm. |
Cyndi Lauper & Friends: Home for the Holidays
Run Dates: 12/04/11
Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadway
New York
212-465-6500
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Featuring: Cyndi Lauper, Norah Jones, Lou Reed, Rosie O'Donnell, Carson Kressley, Amy lee, Chely Wright, Skylar Grey, Vanessa Carlton, Angelique Kidjo, Harvey Firestein, Deluka, Debbie Harry, Alan Cumming, Cassandra Wilson and Clay Aiken. |
Darlene Love Christmas Show
Run Dates: 12/11/11
B.B. King Blues Bar & Grille
237 W. 42nd Street
New York
212-997-4144
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Darlene Love is a legendary performer and recent inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, perhaps best known for "Da Doo Ron Ron". She brings her holiday show to the B.B. King Blues Bar this December. |
David Benoit - A Charlie Brown Christmas
Run Dates: 12/02/11
B.B. King Blues Bar & Grille
237 W. 42nd Street
New York
212-997-4144
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David Benoit has been an influential contemporary jazz pianist since he began in 1977. Enjoy his Charlie Brown Christmas show at the B.B. King Blues Bar this December. |
Holiday Cheer for WFUV: A Benefit Concert
Run Dates: 12/05/11
Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadway
New York
212-465-6500
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WFUV, the radio station of Fordham University, brings
its "7th Annual Holiday Cheer for the FUV" benefit
concert to the Beacon Theatre. The year's concert stars
Mavis Staples, The Head and the Heart, and Dawes.
Proceeds go directly to WFUV. |
Holiday Fridays Aboard the Queen of Hearts
Run Dates: Fridays in December
The Queen of Hearts Boat
Pier 40, West Houston Street
New York
212-987-9200
Climb aboard The Queen of Hearts for a festive holiday cruise with a live DJ, dancing and spectacular views of the Hudson River. Choose a package or cash bar and buffet. |
An Irish Christmas: A Musical Solstice Celebration
Run Dates: December 7 - 18
Irish Arts Center
553 West 52st Street, New York, NY 10019
866-811-4111, email:
info@irishartscenter.org
An Irish Christmas | A Musical Solstice Celebration
Your entire family will enjoy our annual holiday
tradition, featuring an eclectic mix of tunes and
stories to warm the heart, hosted by the legendary Mick
Moloney. Famed Filipino singer Grace Nono and jazz
singer Tamar Korn join the Irish Christmas lineup,
featuring fiddler Athena Tergis, button accordionist
BillyMcComiskey, pianist Brendan Dolan, fiddler and
singer Liz Hanley, and dancer Niall O’Leary.
And you never know who will drop by to share their
favorite party piece—past special guests have included
Gabriel Byrne, Colum McCann, Ellen McCourt, Isaiah
Sheffer, Peter Quinn, Washington Square Harp and
Shamrock Orchestra and more.
Whatever your holiday tradition, don’t miss this
delightful celebration of the season! |
Kinsey Sicks - Oy Vey In a Manger: Christmas Carols & Other Jewish Music
Run Dates: 12/23/11
Highline Ballroom
431 W. 16th Street
New York
212-414-5995
The Kinsey Sicks group brings its non-traditional holiday show to the Highline Ballroom, with a feast of music and comedy. |
Kwanzaa Celebration - Regeneration Night
Run Dates: 12/30/11
Apollo Theater
253 W. 125th Street
New York
212-663-0499
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The Apollo Theater celebrates Kwanzaa with the renowned and energetic New York-based dance company, Abdel Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theatre, in an evening of dance and music honoring the principles of Kwanzaa – family, community and culture. |
Lion King
Run Dates: Ongoing
Minskoff Theatre
1515 Broadway
New York
212-869-0550
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The holiday season is the perfect time to see the Lion King, a family favorite. You'll be amazed at the colorful costumes and powerful music. The Minskoff Theatre features 8 performances weekly. |
Mamma Mia
Run Dates: Ongoing
Winter Garden Theater
1634 Broadway
New York
212-239-2820
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A visit to New York isn't complete without seeing a performance of Mamma Mia. In its 10th year on Broadway, this crowd-pleaser will have you on your feet, dancing and singing along. |
Mary Poppins
Run Dates: Ongoing
New Amsterdam Theatre
214 W. 42nd Street
New York
866-870-2717
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In its 5th year at the New Amsterdam Theatre, Mary Poppins will delight your family with song, dance and fantastic staging. This musical offers eight performances each week. |
New York City Ballet: Nutcracker
Run Dates: 11/25/11-12/31/11
David H. Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York
212-870-5570
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With Tschaikovsky's incomparable score, hundreds of dazzling costumes, a one-ton tree that magically grows and grows, and a million watts of illuminated excitement, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker is the definitive holiday must-see! |
Peter Pan
Run Dates: 12/14/11-12/30/11
The Theater at Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania Avenue
New York
212-465-6741
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Just in time for the holidays, and all new production of the classic Peter Pan comes to New York, starring Cathy Rigby. |
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Run Dates: 11/11/11-01/02/12
Radio City Music Hall
1260 Avenue of the Americas
New York
212-247-4777
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The Radio City Christmas Spectacular presents its new 2011 show, THE ROCKETTES® MAGICAL JOURNEY. This year's show features a new 3D-live scene, dazzling special effects, new Rockette numbers and beloved favorites. This is a true holiday tradition, dating back to 1933!! |
The 5th Annual Menorah Horah!
Run Dates: 12/17/11
Highline Ballroom
431 W. 16th Street
New York
212-414-5994
Leave the kids at home for this one. The Annual Menorah Horah brings you an evening of music, laughs and burlesque with the Schlep Sisters. |
Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2011 Holiday Tour
Run Dates: 12/21/11
2Shows
Nassau Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike
Long Island
516-794-9300
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This one-of-a-kind progressive rock band makes a stop in New York to bring us a top-notch holiday-inspired performance, as only they can do. TSO combines rock, classical, symphonic and progressive elements to achieve a unique concert experience. |
Wicked
Run Dates: Ongoing
Gershwin Theatre
222 W. 51st Street
New York
212-307-4100
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The award winning presentation of Wicked continues its 8 weekly performance schedule throughout the holidays. This Wizard of Oz prequel has been fascinating audiences since it opened at the Gershwin Theatre in 2003. |
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