Local holiday performances to get you in the Christmas Spirit
By Taylor Shillam
Holiday performances are in full swing across Spokane and Coeur d’Alene’s vibrant arts and entertainment communities, with endless entertainment and festive fun scheduled throughout December. Holiday performances abound across Spokane and beyond, ready to get you in the spirit of the season!
Fox Theater
Musical performances, orchestral talent and breathtaking dancers take the stage throughout December at Spokane’s Fox Theater, with events that will keep the holiday spirit alive all month long. Seasonal performances begin with Spokane’s holiday tradition, The Nutcracker with State Street Ballet, combining the talent of over 70 local dancers with the talents of the Spokane Symphony performing Tchaikovsky’s iconic score December 5-8. The Glenn Miller Orchestra takes the stage on December 10, introducing a new holiday show highlighting timeless songs of the season, including Jingle Bells, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, and many more.
Additional holiday highlights include “Christmas in NYC,” a showcase presented by the Artistry in Motion Dance and Performing Arts Studio; performances by the Celts, a Girl Named Tom, and the Mt. Spokane Music Department; and Pops 3: Christmas at the Movies. Pops 3 will celebrate the joy of holiday movie music favorites, including songs from Home Alone, It’s a Wonderful Life, and even Die Hard. With a carol sing-a-long and an appearance from Santa, it’s a complete Christmas event for all ages!
First Interstate Center for the Arts
Holiday events for the whole family abound at the First Interstate Center for the Arts this December, including an iconic holiday movie brought to life on stage with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: the Musical; a ballet performance of the Snow Queen, the Jinx & Dela Holiday Show featuring Entertainment Weekly’s “Queens of Christmas,” and an enchanting holiday extravaganza with Magic Cirque Christmas. The Snow Queen brings Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale to life through ballet, showcasing a tale of fairies, trolls, robbers, the brave Kai and Gerda, and the spell of the Snow Queen. For a holiday change-up, catch Beetlejuice at STCU Best of Broadway starting New Year’s Eve! The musical adaptation of Tim Burton’s uproarious film will take the stage through January 5.
Spokane Civic Theatre
The Spokane Civic Theatre presents two-holiday shows this December: A Christmas Carol, the Charles Dickens classic tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge being visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, and Every Christmas Story Ever Told, showcasing three actors performing just that — every Christmas story ever told! Highlighting the holiday through pop culture, seasonal icons, and countless carols, Every Christmas Story Every Told promises a fast, fun journey through Christmas traditions. With appearances from Santa, Rudolph, the Grinch, and more, it’s sure to have you laughing through the holiday, with performances running through December 22.
Travolta Christmas Show
The annual Travolta Christmas Show returns to the Coeur d’Alene Resort this December. Presented by Ellen Travolta and starring the Shotwell family, The Sound of Christmas will celebrate the magic of the season with music, storytelling, and local holiday traditions for a heartwarming experience for all ages. Catch the Travolta Christmas Show at the Coeur d’Alene Resort now through December 22.
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