Dec 4, 2015 - Things to Do

December theatre picks: ‘Great American Trailer Park Musical’ and ‘Dog Sees God’

Collin Beck

If you aren’t in the holiday spirit, you are mostly out of luck with the theatre scene in Charlotte for December. With only a few productions occurring in the area that are not holiday related, your options are thin. But there are some gems out there.

Button up your coat and hats – throw on your best ugly holiday sweater – and go see some live theatre.

Agenda picks:

‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical’ Dec 2-27. Tickets: $31-$35. Go.

Photo via Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte

‘Dog Sees God’ presented by Appalachian Creative Theatre at Upstage NoDa. Dec 9-13. Tickets: 12-$15. Go. ** One of the only non-holiday related opportunities **

Scrooge the musical — Photo via Matthews Playhouse

Photos via Appalachian Creative Theatre

Charlotte-area:

‘Scrooge The Musical’ presented by Matthews Playhouse. Dec 4-20. Tickets: $10-$20. Go watch Scrooge encounter himself and ghost to realize what is really important in life. This is sure to be a great ride. Go.
‘A Christmas Carol’ presented by Theatre Charlotte. Dec 4-13. Tickets: $12-$27. Go.

Photo via Theatre Charlotte

‘Kinky Boots’ presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts at Belk Theatre. Dec. 29-Jan. 3. Tickets: $20+ Go.
‘Nutcracker’ presented by the Charlotte Youth Ballet at Halton Theatre at CPCC. Dec. 4-6. Tickets: $15-$25. Go.

‘Shrek The Musical’ presented by Levine Jewish Community Center. Dec. 5-13. Tickets: $12-$15. Go.

For the kids (of all ages):

Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz Age Cinderella. Dec. 4-20. Tickets: $18-$26. Go.

A little bit north:

‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ presented by Lee Street. Dec. 10-13. Tickets: $15. Tickets: $15. Go.

A little bit south:

‘It’s a Wonderful Life A Live Radio Play’… Yep… Again – This time presented by Rock Hill Community Theatre Dec. 11-13. Tickets: $8-$10. Go.

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