Christmas movies and books have carried us through many joyful childhood holiday celebrations. Christmas shows in Detroit are adding a new dimension to the legendary tales we’ve grown up with. Don’t miss out on unique shows like, “Twas The Night Before…?”
Detroit is a perfect place to feel immersed in the arts, especially in buildings and theaters that contain plenty of enriching history. Not to mention, they continue to find talent that gives recognition to Detroit’s art and culture. As mentioned recently, The Ambassador Theatre Group’s “Broadway in Detroit”. The 2023-24 season is here.
Detroitisit rounded up an entertaining list of theater shows in Detroit, which includes a few Christmas performances left to end this year on a high note. Grab your tickets for these fast-selling shows!
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE BY CIRQUE DE SOLEIL, PHOTO FOX THEATRE / FACEBOOK
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE..?
First up on this festive list of quality shows in Detroit 2022 is a twist on a holiday classic. How so? It’s Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever holiday production! December still has lots of magic and theatrics in the air. Cirque du Soleil is putting on a holiday spectacular you’ve got to experience. Twas The Night Before Christmas is a classic tale of friendship and kindness. Bring the family along for an entertaining night as you all view their 49th original production, and first-ever holiday-themed show. It’s a well-known story told through an unexpected lens. Click HERE for tickets at the Fox Theatre or HERE for an “independent guide to the best shows in Detroit”.
Location: Fox Theatre-2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
LES MISERABLES
LES MISERABLES TICKETS, PHOTO BROADWAY IN DETROIT-THE THE FISHER THEATRE AND MORE / FACEBOOK!
This intense musical needs no introduction. The cherished, ornately-decorated venue doesn’t either. What better place to enjoy the incredible Les Miserables performance than at the Fisher Theatre? After all, it’s one of Detroit’s favorite venues Fisher Theatre and it’s become Detroit’s venue for touring productions of Broadway plays and musicals! You can also enjoy other national theatrical productions inside the golden-domed historic gem. The grand theatre was designed to hold space for spectacular talent. There are exciting theater shows in Detroit, but this one is a not-to-miss! Click HERE to get tickets to performances like Hamilton and Les Miserables.
Location: 3011 Grand Boulevard, Detroit
12 PLAYS OF XMAS, PHOTO MOSAIC YOUTH THEATRE OF DETROIT / FACEBOOK
12 PLAYS OF XMAS + MORE IN 2023
Theater shows in Detroit this winter are a taste of the performing arts scene in Detroit. Mark your calendar for future performances! The Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit’s Black Box Theatre’s critically acclaimed student-driven performances and national and international tours have garnered worldwide attention. Today, hundreds of youth from more than 50 Metro Detroit schools participate in Mosaic’s First, Second, and Main Stage programs every year. They’re putting on a micro-play holiday festival. You can catch the 2nd and final showing on Sunday, December 18 from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. Click HERE to purchase tickets. Click HERE to donate and support the creative youth!
Location: 2251 Antietam, Detroit, MI
J’NAI BRIDGES, MEZZO SOPRANO AT DSO, PHOTO DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTA / FACEBOOK
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Christmas festivities in Detroit were amped up all throughout December. Although the year is coming to an end, you can still see Detroit Theater shows these next couple of months to help you have fun in the winter. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra-Home For The Holidays is coming to an end, but there are other beautiful performances this winter that would make for a thoughtful gift or another cozy outing. Visit this cherished Orchestra Hall for classical sounds made new, such as these January events: RESPECT Film in Concert (Jan. 4), Music of the Beatles (begins Jan. 6), or the Sibelius First Symphony (begins Jan. 19). Click HERE to get tickets now.
Location: Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall, Detroit
AIDA IN CONCERT
GRAMMY-WINNING OPERA SINGER, ANGEL BLUE, PHOTO DETROIT OPERA / DETROIT OPERA HOUSE ON FACEBOOK
Don’t miss this all-star cast that will be on stage performing at the Detroit Opera House for the first time in nearly a decade. Angel Blue will be singing Aida along with other superstar performers. It’s a one-night-only experience! Get your tickets for Friday, December 30 at 6:30 pm. It will be performed in Italian with English titles. Theater shows in Detroit are special, but Aida brings extra-musical thrills with Verdi’s magic of music on a grand scale. Conducted by Jonathan Heyward, you’ll hear the epic “Triumphal March” and witness the intimate passion expressed between secret lovers from rival kingdoms. Click HERE to buy tickets.
Location: Detroit Opera at 1526 Broadway Street Detroit
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