Watching Louisville Christmas shows is an annual tradition for many families. Whether you adore the Louisville Ballet's Nutcracker or Stage One's The Best Christmas Pageant Ever better fits your family's tastes, here's where you'll find the details on all of the best Louisville Christmas shows in 2010.
A Christmas Story
When: November 9-28Where: Actors Theatre
What: From Their Website: Ralphie returns after last year's sold-out run! Join Ralphie once again as he campaigns for a Red Ryder BB Gun amid seasonal mayhem and family shenanigans.
The Light Before Christmas IMAX Film
When: November 13 - January 2Where: The Louisville Science Center
What: From Their Website: After losing their way on a cold, blustery Christmas Eve, two children find themselves as characters in the classic tale “The Night Before Christmas,” as they experience the wonder and delight of Santa visiting their home.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
When: November 22 - December 17Where: The Kentucky Center
What: From Their Website: Back by popular demand; join Stage One for this raucous holiday play that's perfect for the whole family.
Thoroughbred Chorus Holiday Concert
When: December 4Where: Memorial Auditorium
What: From a Press Release: One of Louisville's most celebrated holiday traditions for over 60 years, starring the 7-time international champion Thoroughbred Chorus.
The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
When: December 4-19Where: The Kentucky Center
What: From Their Website: The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a visit with Marie, her Nutcracker Prince and that nasty rascal the Rat King. Celebrate all the magic and wonder that our new Brown-Forman Nutcracker with your friends and loved ones this year.
A Christmas Carol
When: December 7-23Where: Actors Theatre
What: From Their Website: Louisville’s biggest and best holiday tradition--the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future, brought to life with visual splendor and the warmth of holiday music.