Christmas Shows in Kansas City 2010

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    Watching movies, live theater, and of course the beloved Nutcracker Ballet is a holiday tradition for families! This is your guide to Holiday Shows in Kansas City 2010. Tip: Read our listings closely.. you may discover a Great Giveaway or Discount Codes for Kansas City Shows!

Holiday Shows in Kansas City: 2010

Holiday Movies for the Whole Family:

Holiday Movies for $3 at the Screenland Bring the family to see some of the best holiday films on the big screens at Screenland Crown Center. This year's lineup features: The Polar Express (Nov 13-14 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Dec 24 and Dec 26-30 at 11:30 a.m.) How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Nov 20-21, Dec 11-12, at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.) Elf (Nov 26-28 and Dec 17-18 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.) A Christmas Story (Dec 4-5 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.) Scrooged (Dec 24 and Dec 26-30 at 1:30 p.m.) Admission is just $3 per person. Get a small popcorn and a juice box (or small drink) for another $2. Call 816.545.8034 for more information. Screenland  

Tangled Premiers November 24. Tangled (rated PG) is Disney’s newest animated Princess movie coming to theaters just in time for the 2010 Holiday Season! The revamped story of Rapunzel tells the tale of the long haired beauty and her bandit-hero in a laugh-out-loud film for the whole family. Find a Movie Near You  

Polar Express November 26- January 2, Union Station. The Holiday Classic Movie, Polar Express will come to Union Station this Holiday Season. November 26, 2010- January 2, 2011. 816.460.2020 Union Station

Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Premiers December 10. The third in the Chronicles of Narnia Series (rated PG) tells the story of Lucy and Edmund Pevensie's return to Narnia with their cousin Eustace where they meet up with Prince Caspian for a trip across the sea aboard the royal ship The Dawn Treader.Find a Movie Near You

Yogi Bear Premiers December 17. Yogi Bear (rated PG) is the newest CGI film coming to theaters this Christmas bringing the classic cartoon to life for a new generation.Find a Movie Near You  

 

Live Christmas Theater & Dance:

 

Holiday Extravaganza at the Melodrama November 12- January 2, Martin City Melodrama at Metcalf South Mall. Three Shows in One! A Star Trek Christmas or Beam Me Up Santa! Hamletta or the 3 Little Pigs! Holiday Vaudeville featuring the Water Glass Symphony! 913.642.7576 Martin City Melodrama  

Radio City Rockettes November 19, Sprint Center. Enjoy the flawless precision of the Radio City Rockettes® in numbers like legendary "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and thrill as Santa takes you on a magical ride to his workshop at the North Pole, where playful rag dolls come to life. Everyone marvels at the stunning reenactment of the first Christmas in the "Living Nativity." Shows at 4:30pm and 7:30pm. Ticket Prices: $25, $42.50, $62.50, $85. 816.949.7100 Sprint Center  

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells November 23 – December 30, Union Station. Based on Barbara Parks’ Junie B. Jones books, adapted by Allison Gregory, this happy musical features Junie B. Jones herself, a first grader who is funny, silly, lovable, but irreverent. $8 per person. Special for the December 4 performance, bring your favorite Junie book for her autograph. 816.460.2083 Theatre for Young America  

Adventures of Susie and the Gingerbread Men November 26, 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM, Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church. Enjoy a holiday play for children of all ages. FREE admission. Downtown Lee's Summit  

The Mystery of Christmas December 2- 4, Youth Front Auditorium. Live Ballet performance unveiling the True Mystery of Christmas and the story of Christ. 816.767.9222 Dramatic Truth  

Heart of America Christmas Pageant December 3-12, First Baptist Church of Raytown. During the first two weekends of December annually, more than 600 First Baptist family members present the story of Christ’s birth, life, death and Resurrection. Tickets are FREE but reservations are required. 816.353.1994 First Baptist Church of Raytown

A Charlie Brown Christmas December 3-12, Roger T. Sermon Community Center. Ticket prices are $7.00 adults, $6.00 seniors and $3.00 children 10 and under. 816.325.7370 Independence Parks & Rec  

Nutcracker Tea Party Sat, Dec 4th, 12:00-2:00 pm, Sun, Dec 5th, 12:00-2:00 pm & 4:00-6:00 pm, Ritz Charles. A Ballet and Tea featuring The Legacy School of the Arts Dance Company and the Overland Park Orchestra at the Ritz Charles. All proceeds benefit public arts programs of Friends of Overland Park Arts. This includes dance, music, public art installations and gallery exhibitions. KC Parent Magazine is a Sponsor for this premier event. Both parties will be a sell-out. $25-40/ticket. 913.895.6390 Nutcracker Tea Party  

Clara's Dream Dec. 4 & 5 at 2pm and 7pm, Blue Valley North High School. Miller-Marley Youth Ballet presents "Clara's Dream" and a Holiday Musical Revue! $8/ea. 913.492.0004

Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon December 11, 10:30 am. A magical event for the child in all of us….. Guests will revel in an elegant and magical holiday celebration at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Kansas City. Enjoy shopping for unique holiday gifts at the Silent Auction and Nutcracker Market and dine on a delicious three course lunch. The Master of Ceremonies and the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy and her friends will delight guests with a swirl of dancing and so much more! Each child will also receive a complimentary photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy. After lunch it’s a short walk to the magnificent Music Hall for the 2:00 p.m. matinee of Kansas City Ballet’s stunning The Nutcracker. Tickets on sale now. 816.931.2232 KC Ballet: Nutcracker  BONUS: Enter KC Parent Magazine's exclusive Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon Giveaway!

KC Ballet: The Nutcracker December 11-24, Music Hall. Holiday magic sparkles as the curtain goes up for Kansas City Ballet’s enchanting presentation of The Nutcracker with live orchestral accompaniment of Tchaikovsky's famous music. Featuring elaborate scenery, stunning choreography and vibrant costumes, Clara’s magical adventure captures the imaginations of all ages. Kansas City Ballet’s The Nutcracker is the largest production in an eight state region. Over 200 area children who are students in the Kansas City Ballet School perform alongside 25 Kansas City Ballet company dancers. This performance lasts approximately two hours. There will be one twenty-minute intermission. Ticket Prices Vary. 816.931.2232 KC Ballet Nutcracker  

 

Holiday Puppet Shows:

 

Twas Dec. 1 at 10am, at the Johnson County Museum. The Stone Lion Puppets Present: Twas. Santa is off doing a practice run, so Mrs. Claus decides to get her friends together for a wacky storytelling session of Clement C. Moore's famous poem Twas the Night Before Christmas. Tickets are $3 per person ($2 for members). Tickets sold on a first-come, first-served basis; space is limited. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 913.715.2571.

“A Holiday Happening” Puppet Show December 4, 11, 18 at 11am & 2pm, and December 17 at 7pm, Puppetry Arts Institute. $5/person (all ages). 816.833.9777 Puppetry Arts Institute  

The Gingerbread Boy Puppet Show December 6-23, Lenexa Community Centre. "The Gingerbread Boy" - This is Piccadilly's longest-running and most sought-after show, selling out every year as it sets the stage for the holiday season. Opening Monday, Dec. 6, "The Gingerbread Boy" will run Dec. 7, 8, 10, 20, 21, 22 & 23. Show times are 10 a.m. each day. Admission is $6. Babies under 2 are free. 913.837.3544 Piccadilly Puppets  

The Nativity Puppet Show December 10-12, Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral. Paul Mesner Puppets presents the story of The Nativity every Christmas in Kansas City! This is a tradition for the entire family. Shows: Dec 10 Fri 10 am & 7pm, Dec 11 Sat 3pm & 7pm, Dec 12 Sun 3pm Paul Mesner Puppets  

Twas the Night Before Christmas Puppet Show December 11 at 2:00 PM, Tony Aguirre Community Center. Santa's workshop comes alive with intricate toy marionettes, including a charming larger than life dollhouse which opens to reveal a re-enactment of Clement C. Moore's famous poem, Free and open to the public. Stone Lion Puppets  

Christmas Concerts:

Kansas City Symphony Christmas Performances Kansas City Symphony

  • Handel's Messiah - Nov. 27. This mosaic of the scriptures remains Handel's most famous work and is one of the most triumphant choral pieces ever written! Warm your holiday season with an enduring favorite, Handel's Messiah, performed by the Kansas City Symphony and Chorus, along with Community of Christ's Independence Messiah Choir - for a total of more than 250 voices!
  • Christmas with the von Trapp Children - Dec. 3-4. The great-grandchildren of the famous von Trapp family who inspired The Sound of Music are featured in a wonderful family concert for the holidays. With seamless harmonies and the occasional yodel, these youngsters from Montana have toured the world and charmed audiences of all ages.
  • An Old World Holiday - Dec. 10-11. The Kansas City Symphony Chamber Players have captured the spirit and enchantment of the Old World in this intimate holiday program featuring traditional Christmas carols from around the globe.
  • Christmas Festival - Dec. 17-19. Join the Kansas City Symphony and Chorus for this all-new spectacular holiday celebration, featuring lush symphonic arrangements of Christmas classics, fresh versions of your favorite carols and many melodic surprises!

Christmas in Song November 19- December 26, Quality Hill Playhouse. Annual holiday celebration with classic Christmas music.Quality Hill Playhouse  

Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller December 1 at 7:30 PM, Independence Events Center. Celebrate the season with the rock band that has become one of the most popular and best selling acts of the last 30 years. 866.443.8849 Mannheim Steamroller  

Dinosaur O'Dell's Holiday Sing-A-Long Come join Dinosaur O'Dell & the T-Rex All-Stars for their Holiday Sing-A-Long! It's free and open to the public. www.dinoodell.com  

  • December 2 at 10 and 11:00 AM, Pottery Barn Kids.
  • December 6 at 7:00 PM, Lone Jack Library.
  • December 9 at 7:00 PM, Liberty Public Library.
  • December 18 at Noon and 2pm, Crown Center Shops, Level 1 Atrium.

Bill Gaithers Home Coming Christmas Tour December 3 at 7:00 PM, Independence Events Center. Gospel legend Bill Gaither, his all Gaither Vocal Band and a flurry of special performers gather for this concert, which features a cavalcade of beloved Christmas music and heartwarming hits in celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. 866.443.8849 Bill Gaither's Concert  

Christmas Bells are Swinging! December 3 at 8:00 PM, Yardley Hall at the Johnson County Community College. Swing into the season with this first-class collection of holiday cheer performed by the Boston Brass featuring the great Christmas charts from the Kenton Band. 913.469.8500 JCCC Performing Arts  

 

Holiday Performance in the Chapel: Rezound! Handbell Choir December 4 at 3:00PM, Powell Gardens. This popular handbell choir returns to Powell Gardens with a full repertoire of joyful music. ReZound! members use English handbells, hand chimes and White Chapel bells to put on a crowd-pleasing show. Fee: $10 for Friends or $14 for non-members Note: Fee includes Garden admission. Purchase tickets in advance at 816.697.2600 x209  Powell Gardens

The Doo Dads Christmas Concert Enjoy holiday music for kids and families with The Doo-Dads. The Doo Dads  

  • December 4 at Noon and 2pm, Crown Center Shops, Level 1 Atrium.
  • December 10 at 6:00 PM, The Record Bar.

Holiday Magic-Lee's Summit Symphony December 11 at 4pm & 7:30pm, Lee's Summit High SchoolIndividual tickets are: adults, $12 in advance; $15 at the door; children: $6 in advance; $7 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at Lee's Summit Hy-Vee stores or online. 816.401.5251 Lee's Summit Symphony  

Other Shows in Kansas City this Holiday Season:

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day: The Musical November 2- December 31, Coterie Children's Theater, Level I Crown Center. From the moment Alexander wakes up (with gum in his hair), everything that can go wrong seems to do just that, in one epic day. In our delightful musical of Viorst’s very popular children’s book, Alexander’s best friend demotes him to third best friend; his mother forgets to pack a dessert; the dentist doesn’t have good news; there are lima beans for dinner and—yuck—there’s kissing on TV. It’s enough to make anyone want to move to Australia. All kids experience this type of day and will be glad to find out they aren’t alone! $10-15/ticket. 816.474.6552 Coterie Theatre  

Honk! November 11-13, YouthFront Auditorium. Honk! is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling. Fun for the entire family! $6-9/ticket. 913.393.3141 Culture House  

The Best Pet of All Puppet Show November 10-28, Paul Mesner Puppet Studio. Enjoy a Puppet Show retelling of the beloved story by by David LaRochelle. $6-$12/ticket. Download a Buy 1 Get 1 Coupon from KCParent.com here. Paul Mesner Puppets  

Veggie Tales LIVE! November 12, Shows at 2pm & 7pm, Bell Cultural Events Center at MidAmerica Nazarene. The Veggies are at it again! Bob, Larry and the whole crew are taking to the stage with the silliest Silly Song Countdown ever! They have prepared the best of the best, the most classic of the classic, and the absolute silliest of the silly. But sometimes silliness just isn't enough! Archie prefers lesson songs, Mr. Lunt wants to sing about food, and Jimmy and Jerry are stuck in the 80's! Everyone wants their turn, and their songs in the show, but there's only so much time! The entire VeggieTales crew will have to learn the importance of sharing to make this show work! Tickets $12-25/ea. Bonus: Use this $3 OFF Coupon Veggie Tales Live in Kansas City! 1.800.965.9324

JIGU! Thunder Drums of China! November 12 at 8:00 PM, Yardley Hall at the Johnson County Community College. Experience the vibrant and colorful roar of JIGU! Thunder Drums of China®. KC Parent Magazine is the media sponsor for this outstanding performance. This world-renowned company of drummers and musicians weaves modern musical elements and high-tech lighting with deeply rooted folk origins to bring drama and delight to this spectacular and ¬ awe-inspiring cultural evening. 913.469.8500 JCCC Performing Arts  

"The Circus" Puppet Show November 26 & 27 shows at 11am & 2pm, Puppetry Arts Institute. Puppeteer: Parasol Puppets –Peter Allen - All the fun of a circus but with puppets.

$5/ticket 816.833.9777 Puppetry Arts Institute  

Singin' in the Rain December 3-12, The Rose Theater at Rockhurst High School. It's the story of a great moment in motion picture history when the screen learned to talk! Relive all the Singin', Swingin', Glorious Feelin' moments of the famous Technicolor musical in this stage adaptation of one of the most celebrated and beloved films of all time. You remember the plot. You love the characters. You know "the song." Travel back to Roaring 20's in Hollywood for this zany, light-hearted romantic comedy about the early days of film, when a production company and cast in "Tinsle Town" make a difficult transition to sound. Running time is 2 hours for public performances, 1 hour & 30 minutes for school day performances. $5-10/ticket (varies - see details). CYT  

Guys and Dolls December 9-11, YouthFront Auditorium. New York, the city that never sleeps. And within it, all human life. From the news seller to the chorus girl, from the gambler to the missionary - all of them caught up in the teeming vitality of the city streets. $9/adult, $7/children 12 and under. 913.393.3141 Culture House  

Barney Live in Concert Birthday Bash December 16 & 17, Independence Events Center. Celebrate with Barney on his birthday at this BRAND NEW, interactive, live stage concert, featuring more than 25 fun and upbeat sing-along tunes including your children’s favorites, such as "Mr. Knickerbocker", "Dino Dance", "Baby Bop Hop" and "Rock ‘n Roll Star". You’ll be singing and dancing in the aisles with your favorite purple dinosaur and his friends Baby Bop, BJ and Riff. It’s a fun-filled show all about sharing, caring and friendship -- brought to you by the power of your imagination! 1.800.745.3000 Independence Events Center

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