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Best Shows in December 2024

Some Like It Hot at Belk Theatre

Some Like It Hot

The 13-time Tony-nominated, Grammy-winning show is hitting the road on a brand new tour in 2024! The classic black and white romantic comedy Some Like It Hot bursts onto the stage in full technicolor during a brand new imagining of Billy Wilder's 1959 musical mobster classic. Widely considered one of the most influential and celebrated filmmakers of the Golden Era of Hollywood cinema, Wilder brought together silver screen legends Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon for bonafide box office success, creating one of the most beloved films of the MGM canon in the process.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Spectrum Center

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2024, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. To mark the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Lost Christmas Eve, the progressive metal group will perform 109 shows throughout November and December. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Lost Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

Charlotte Ballet - The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre

Charlotte Ballet - The Nutcracker

Join a cast of 100 dancers as they recreate the magic of The Nutcracker in this much-celebrated annual community production. With enchanting new costumes and set design, and choreography by Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux plus a live score performed by the Charlotte Symphony, this is one Nutcracker you won't want to miss! A evening spent at a performance of this enchanting Holiday classic by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Lindsey Stirling at Ovens Auditorium

Lindsey Stirling

The absolutely unique Lindsey Stirling returns this winter with another incredible Christmas tour, Snow Waltz! Including renditions of songs from her 2022 record of the same name and favorites from Warmer in the Winter and much more, don't miss your chance to ring in the holidays with the one and only Lindsey!

Elf the Musical at Belk Theatre

Elf the Musical

Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

Dec 26 - 29

Belk Theatre

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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Ovens Auditorium

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

Kacey Musgraves at Spectrum Center

Kacey Musgraves

Hailed as the 'Rebel Queen of Nashville', two-time Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves is shaking up the contemporary country scene by taking a more old-school approach to things, leaving the fist-pumping, vacuous party anthems of bro-country in her dust! Catch the songstress as she heads out on her brand new 2024 The Deeper Well World Tour!

Sesame Street Live - Say Hello at Ovens Auditorium

Sesame Street Live - Say Hello

Sesame Street is back on the road with this brand-new live show! Join favorites Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Elmo and more for an exciting all-singing, all-dancing spectacular, plus some great surprises as this exciting production takes to a stage near you! One of the most beloved children's shows in the world, Sesame Street has been running since 1969, presenting educational content in an entertaining and memorable way.

DL Hughley at The Comedy Zone

DL Hughley

Star of 'The Hughleys,' contributor to The Jay Leno Show, actor, commentator, radio host and author DL Hughley got his start as the host of stand-up comedy show 'ComicView' on BET. He is also known for being part of Spike Lee's stand-up comedy film 'The Original Kings of Comedy' and appearing on Dancing with the Stars in 2013 where he finished in ninth place.

Jason Bonhams Led Zeppelin Experience at Ovens Auditorium

Jason Bonhams Led Zeppelin Experience

Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience will celebrate the life and music of his father - the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. The incorporates multimedia aspects into the concerts, including rarely seen home movies of him and his dad, plus anecdotes from his life, giving background context to the songs that he chooses to perform. All these elements combine for a truly heartfelt show that is more than a tribute concert, without bombarding the audience with filler.

Twas The Night Before... at Ovens Auditorium

Twas The Night Before...

Grab your winter coat and get ready to jingle on down to Cirque du Soleil's amazing holiday spectacular, Twas The Night Before Christmas! You'll witness their 49th original production, and first-ever holiday-themed show. Judging by their previous productions, this is one you certainly don't want to miss!

Steve O at Ovens Auditorium

Steve O

Legendary Jackass star, actor, and comedian Steve-O is hitting the road and he's bringing his bucket list with him. The last decade has seen him grow as a stand-up comedian and sober advocate, and now he's on his way to bringing laughter to your doorstep. Get ready for a night of comedy and a screening of stunts that were too crazy to do on Jackass!

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