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Best Shows in December 2024

& Juliet at Kennedy Center Opera House

& Juliet

Nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best New Musical! If you've been waiting for a musical that features the hits of Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys and The Weeknd, then your day is finally here! Following its rapturous run on Broadway, & Juliet features music by songwriter extraordinaire Max Martin and now is heading out on tour! This new brand new tuner is bound to be a season highlight and unforgettable night out!

Mannheim Steamroller at The Theater at MGM National Harbor

Mannheim Steamroller

With the release of Mannheim Steamroller's first holiday album 1984 came the kind of fame that made the act a veritable Christmas-time tradition. With founder and composer Chip Davis at the helm, the all-American music troupe continues to tour extensively, bringing Yuletide cheer to audiences throughout the US with a unique Neo-Classical take on popular carols and songs. It's no wonder that the Mannheim Steamroller is the top-selling Holiday Act of all time!

Six at National Theater

Six

Henry VIII's six wives are stepping out from his shadow and into the spotlight! Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, this musical celebration of 16th-century girl power debuted on the West End in 2018 to fantastic reviews. With an infectious songbook and costumes to make Gaga jealous, this outstanding and multi-award-winning show pushes the boundaries of musical theatre. Nominated for ten Drama Desk Awards and the recipient of two 2022 Tony Awards!

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Capital One Arena

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.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Federal Way Performing Arts Center

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Based on the beloved 1964 animated special, this adaptation brings everyone's favourite reindeer to the stage. This classic tale teaches the importance of friendship and respect, whilst getting everyone very excited for Christmas in the process! The perfect event for all the family treat your loved ones to an extra special holiday treat this Christmas.

Mariah Carey at Capital One Arena

Mariah Carey

It's that time of year! On November 1, 1994, Mariah Carey changed the holidays as we know them by dropping the super festive anthem 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from her iconic Merry Christmas album. Immediately racing to the top of music charts the world over, the bop has since become as standard every December as twinkle lights and candy canes, selling over 16 million copies. Join the undisputed Queen of Christmas (sorry, Mrs Claus) for a very special tour, Mariah Carey's Christmas Time!

The Washington Ballet - The Nutcracker at Warner Theater

The Washington Ballet - The Nutcracker

Septime Webre's The Nutcracker returns to the Warner Theatre to offer a historical twist on this family favorite. Set in our nation's capital and filled with hints of Americana, this production features the heroic George Washington as the Nutcracker, King George III as the Rat King, and cherry blossoms dancing on the Potomac. This is a patriotic holiday tradition that cannot be missed!

Life of Pi at Eisenhower Theater

Life of Pi

After scooping a multitude of Olivier Awards for its debut run in London's West End, and three Tony Awards after its successful run on Broadway this stunning stage adaptation of Yann Martel's metaphysical novel heads out across the country! With the entire original creative team in tow, including breathtaking puppetry by Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell. Don't miss this acclaimed new work!

A Beautiful Noise at National Theater

A Beautiful Noise

Good times never seemed so good, especially with a Neil Diamond musical is heading on tour! A Beautiful Noise is a brand new production about the Grammy Award-winning legend Neil Diamond's life. Tony Award-winning 'Once on This Island' producer Kev Davenport will join forces with Four Season's Bob Gaudio in producing this musical. You'll experience the journey through Diamond's life with some of his memorable hits including 'Love on the Rocks', 'Songs Sung Blue', and of course 'Sweet Caroline' to keep your feet tapping along the way. It'll be an experience like no other!

A John Waters Christmas at Birchmere Music Hall

A John Waters Christmas

John Waters loves Christmas, and he wants you to know. The legendary cult-filmmaker takes to the stage with his traditional one-man monologue, extolling the virtues of everyone's favorite holiday, from offering advice on Christmas films and music to asking the important questions you've always wanted to be answered by the people's pervert, such as 'Is Santa erotic?'

Handel's Messiah at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Handel's Messiah

"Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people!" Join your city's orchestra for the good tidings of the beloved classic, Handel's Messiah, performed live. Undoubtedly one of the most fantastic and epic experiences of the Holiday season, it's impressive for all audiences, be it your first or fifth time!

John Oliver at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

John Oliver

Since coming to America's attention with his stints on The Daily Show, this fast talking brit has managed to create a home for himself and his hilarious political satire on this side of the pond. Now the esteemed host of HBO's Last Week Tonight, Oliver is sharp, uncompromising and always totally catchable as he digests difficult topics (from the death penalty to the Fifa World Cup) with doses of his unique comedy styling.

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