Photo courtesy Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
The classic Christmas story by Charles Dickens comes to life again at the Playhouse’s Rouse Theater, spinning a tale of redemption for holiday grump Ebenezer Scrooge. November 22–December 29, Playhouse in the Park, Mt. Adams
Cincinnati Pops helps kick off the post-Thanksgiving holiday stretch run with a live score and screening of holiday favorite Home Alone. Where’s Kevin?! November 30–December 1, Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine
Photo by Ryan Kurtz
Lewis Carroll’s fantasy tale of the wandering and wondering Alice returns this year with whimsical new revisions—an updated score and exuberant costumes. December 4–30, Ensemble Theatre, Over-the-Rhine
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performs Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, a series of Baroque music infused with holiday flair featuring the May Festival Chorus conducted by Richard Egarr. December 6 & 7, Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine
This shot-for-shot remake of the original Die Hard, told through the lens of a crumbling suburban family, ends the debate over whether it’s a holiday movie. Or not. December 6–22 (ASL interpreter December 20), Know Theatre, Over-the-Rhine
Photo by Mikki Schaffner
When Santa and Mrs. Claus decide to retire from the Christmas biz, they train website designer and single dad Nick to take the reins as their replacement in this Children’s Theatre production. December 7 & 8 and 13–15, Taft Theatre, downtown
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
The beloved Christmas cartoon comes to life in this touring Broadway musical following the Grinch’s attempt to steal holiday cheer from Whoville. December 10–15, Aronoff Center for the Arts, downtown
Photo courtesy Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Every Christmas Story Ever Told
Cincinnati Shakespeare presents its annual “bad Santa” mashup of everyone’s holiday favorites, including A Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life, Rudolph, Charlie Brown, and more. December 13–29, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Over-the-Rhine
Cincinnati’s professional Revolution Dance company presents its take on The Nutcracker for the fourth year, featuring a soul-stirring story, original music, and choreography by David Choate. December 13–21, Aronoff Center for the Arts, downtown
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The traditional holiday season ballet returns to Music Hall with elegant choreography, grand costume designs, and Tchaikovsky’s score performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. December 19–29, Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine
Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival
The Christ Church Cathedral’s annual Christmas festival is in its 85th year, featuring a 12-part celebratory program as a traditional winding down of the holidays. December 30 & 31, Christ Church Cathedral, downtown
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