Seasonal Showtimes: The best holiday music and live theatre in Tulsa
Celebrate the season with Tulsa’s talented musicians and performers! From Tulsa Ballet’s ever-popular The Nutcracker to Clark Youth Theatre’s annual production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, you won’t be at a loss for quality, festive entertainment. Below, you’ll find a roundup of the best Christmas shows and musical performances around.
Looking for more? Check out our lists of Holiday Parties, Holiday Lights, Festive Festivals, Santa Sightings and Holiday Markets.
Straight No Chaser
- Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m.
- Broken Arrow PAC
Look up “holiday music” in the dictionary, and it’s likely that there is a photo of the nine-person a cappella group Straight No Chaser instead of a standard definition. For more than two decades, the group has provided the soundtrack of the season, bringing millions of fans to their feet while putting them in the holiday spirit.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
- Dec. 3-6, 10-13
- Clark Youth Theatre, 4825 S. Quaker Ave.
The Herdmans never go to church. So how did they end up with the lead roles in the Christmas play? Chance, intimidation, and maybe a little Christmas magic help bring the Herdmans, as well as the rest of the town, to a new understanding of the holiday season. clarkyouththeatre.com.
Grady Nichols Christmas Show
- Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.
- Broken Arrow PAC
Saxophonist Grady Nichols presents a holiday show alongside Andy Chrisman and Alaska Rayne Holloway.
BBI: Tulsa Festival Ringers and The Tulsa Carolers
- Dec. 9, 12 p.m.
- Tulsa PAC, 110 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa Festival Ringers Inc., Tulsa’s only auditioned community handbell ensemble, is a seasonal favorite! They will perform along with The Tulsa Carolers, Tulsa’s premiere Christmas caroling company — a collection of professional singers, grouped in quartets, dressed in Dickensian costume.
Free reservations are required and will open Dec. 1.
Christmas Shorts!
- Dec. 4 and 11, 7 p.m.; Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 2 p.m.
- Spotlight Theater, 1381 S. Riverside Dr.
Presented by Spotlight Children’s Theatre, this collection of shorts features everything from kids writing letters to Santa, to the big guy getting ready for Christmas himself, to a bunch of elves who accidentally rip Santa’s gift bag at the last minute. And more!
A Christmas Carol Presented by American Theatre Company
- December 4-23, various showtimes (see schedule here)
- Tulsa PAC, 110 E. 2nd St.
The American Theatre Company presents the historic 50th milestone production of A Christmas Carol, written by Bob Odle with music by Rick Averill, directed by Berray Billington, and featuring the return of Karl Krause as Ebenezer Scrooge.
Tulsa Ballet’s The Nutcracker
- December 5-20, various showtimes (See schedule here)
- Tulsa PAC, 110 E. 2nd St.
Overflowing with color, magic and holiday spirit, The Nutcracker is more than a ballet, it’s a tradition your family will treasure for years to come.
Christmas in Tulsa presented by Signature Symphony
- December 11-12, 7:30 p.m.
- VanTrease PACE, 10300 E. 81st St.
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Christmas in Tulsa, a heartwarming tradition for the whole family. With cherished carols, festive favorites, a sing-a-long, and cheerful surprises, the sounds of the season will fill your heart with joy.
Rock the Holidays
- Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
- The Center, Bartlesville
This year, rock and roll your way into the holiday season with the Bartlesville Chorale! This pops concert features holiday hits that radio made famous. Fun for the whole family with popular music across generations.
Christmas Movie Matinee: The Snowman
- Dec. 12, 2 p.m.
- VanTrease PACE, 10300 E. 81st St.
Signature Symphony musicians provide the soundtrack to The Snowman, while you enjoy the movie on the big screen above the stage. Plus, even more festive fun for the whole family!
The Nutcracker by Bartlesville Civic Ballet
- Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 20, 2 p.m.
- The Center, Bartlesville
Everyone’s favorite ballet features Leo Ahonen’s choreography and a cast of community members and dancers from the Bartlesville Civic Ballet.
