Christmas in the sunny subtropics?
Yeah, that’s always a little tricky. With temperatures in the 70s and 80s, how are we supposed to get into the mistletoe mood? C’mon — Santa Claus is wearing shorts and flip-flops.
To help you out, we’ve rounded up a guide to yuletide-themed entertainment on stages throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties. Ticket prices may not include fees and taxes.
And keep coming back, as we’ll continue to refresh this list.
‘A Christmas Carol’ (Original Radio Play Adaptation)
Through Dec. 23 at Island City Stage, 2304 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors; 954-376-6114; newcityplayers.org. Tickets are $20 (preview performance) to $40.
New City Players theater company has a new take on the Christmas classic with Charles Dickens’ iconic story reimagined as a radio play. Written by ensemble member Tyler Johnson Grimes, this version is set at fictional radio station WNCP. The time is 1971 and a troupe of actors are preparing their annual broadcast of “A Christmas Carol” for what may be the last time because Scrooge-esque manager Alastair Filmore is about to sell the station — unless a little Christmas spirit gives him a change of heart.
Miami City Ballet presents George Balanchine’s ‘The Nutcracker’
Dec. 8-10 at Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org.
Dec. 15-24 at Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org
Dec. 29-30 at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561-832-7469; kravis.org
Tickets are $39-$329; information and tickets also available at
Miami City Ballet will stage one of the country’s only productions of the late ballet master George Balanchine’s choreography (the company has a strong foundation performing ballets from the late, legendary choreographer). The costumes and sets have a South Florida subtropical aesthetic and were designed by Cuban-American, wife-and-husband duo Isabel and Ruben Toledo. Isabel, a highly-touted name in the fashion design world, died in 2019.
“TruckStop Sally’s XXXMas Sex Party”
Dec. 13-17 at The Foundry, 2306 Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors; 954-826-8790; ronnielarsen.com. Tickets are $27.50-$53.50.
This is an adults-only ribald show centered on the adventures of a cross-dressing sex addict. The website warns “Contains nudity & sexual situations!” and you need to know that the exclamation point is well-earned.
Sutton Foster: Christmas Time Is Here
Dec. 19 at The Parker, 707 NE 8th St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com. Tickets are $59-$69.
The two-time Tony Award winner will sing Christmas classics as well as her personal favorites. On Broadway she starred in “Anything Goes,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Violet,” “Young Frankenstein,” “Shrek the Musical” and “The Music Man.” On television she is known for “Younger,” “Bunheads,” “The Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Il Divo’s “A New Day Holiday Tour” will come to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Dec. 22. (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood/Courtesy)Il Divo: A New Day Holiday Tour
Dec. 22 at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Tickets are $55-$95.
This iteration of the international vocal super group features tenors Urs Bühler and David Miller and baritones Sébastien Izambard and Steven LaBrie.
‘POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance’
Dec. 22-30 (except Dec. 25) in Great Hall Theatre at Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, 3555 S. Ocean Drive; cirqueatthediplomat.com. Tickets are $39-$149.
Neil Goldberg’s Pompano Beach-based Dream Studios is staging this as not only a yuletide-themed narrative, but also a show featuring 30 acrobats, magicians, singers, dancers and actors. The story follows three buddies who hone their abilities in music, magic and circus skills for the holiday season at a secret university before sharing their talents with the world. The experience is immersive with attendees surrounded by the storybook illustrations in a 360-degree video mapping experience. It also has an original musical score and more than 200 colorful costumes.
Jen Kramer’s Magical Holiday Show
Dec. 30 at The Parker, 707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com. Tickets are $25-$55.
This magician’s sleight-of-hand has been featured on television’s “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” “Masters of Illusion” and “The Today Show.” This performance will be part of the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Imagination Series.
