Productions in December 2024

Nov. 13 - Dec. 22
 
Giddings
$1.87 by Lee County Center for the ARTS (LCCA)

$1.87
by Lee County Center for the ARTS (LCCA)

Adapted from O. Henry's "The Gifts of the Magi" by David Marsh and Yahva Westbrook Directed by Gretchen Westbrook.

Nov. 15 - Jan. 04
F-Sun
Corpus Christi
A Christmas Story by Aurora Arts Theatre

A Christmas Story
by Aurora Arts Theatre

Directed by Laurie Guajardo-Hoefelmeyer, choreographed by Leila Hoefelmeyer, with vocal direction by Peter Lopez.   (photo by John Oliva // Corpus Christi Caller-Times)  

Nov. 15 - Dec. 08
F-Sun
Wimberley
Miracle on 34th Street by Wimberley Players

Miracle on 34th Street
by Wimberley Players

  A white-bearded gentleman claiming to be the real Santa Claus brings about a genuine miracle by convincing a divorced, cynical single mother, her somber …

Nov. 15 - Dec. 15
 
Austin
The Ghosts of Christmas Past by The Archive Theater Company

The Ghosts of Christmas Past
by The Archive Theater Company

The tradition of gathering around a crackling fire to share thrilling tales of the supernatural goes back to the dawn of time and Victorian writers …

Nov. 20 - Dec. 29
W-Sun
Austin
A Christmas Carol (Zach Theatre) by Zach Theatre

A Christmas Carol (Zach Theatre)
by Zach Theatre

Back by popular demand for the tenth year running, Austin’s ultimate family-friendly holiday tradition is here! Experience the musical journey through Dickens’ timeless tale, reimagined …

Nov. 22 - Dec. 22
Th-Sun
Austin
Baskerville by Austin Playhouse

Baskerville
by Austin Playhouse

The game’s afoot! Austin Playhouse is delighted to once again present a famous Sherlockian tale, Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery. This inventive adaptation …

Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
 
Lakeway
Elf, the musical by Tex-Arts

Elf, the musical
by Tex-Arts

In this heart-warming musical, Santa narrates the story of Buddy, an apparently oversized elf who has been raised in the North Pole. During the lead-up …

Nov. 22 - Dec. 08
 
Buda
A Christmas Carol, live by Chambers Theatre Company

A Christmas Carol, live
by Chambers Theatre Company

Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated …

Nov. 22 - Dec. 29
F-Sun
Georgetown
White Christmas by Georgetown Palace Theatre

White Christmas
by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of …

Nov. 22 - Dec. 14
 
Austin
A Murder Is Announced by Different Stages

A Murder Is Announced
by Different Stages

An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock’s Victorian house. What follows is …

Nov. 23 - Dec. 29
 
San Antonio
The Velveteen Rabbit by Magik Theatre

The Velveteen Rabbit
by Magik Theatre

This magical tale of love, friendship, and what it means to become "real" has delighted audiences for generations and makes the perfect holiday family outing! …

Nov. 29 - Dec. 29
F-Sun
Georgetown
Dickens' Christmas Carol by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Dickens' Christmas Carol
by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Mark Landon Smith has written a witty take on Dickens’ classic Christmas story. The play is actually about the members of a fictitious troupe, Styckes-Upon-Thump …

Nov. 29 - Dec. 22
F-Sun
Corpus Christi
A Christmas Carol, the musical by Harbor Playhouse

A Christmas Carol, the musical
by Harbor Playhouse

Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated …

Nov. 29 - Dec. 22
 
San Antonio
A Christmas Carol, A Ghost Story  by San Pedro Playhouse

A Christmas Carol, A Ghost Story
by San Pedro Playhouse

This season marks the triumphant return of the new Playhouse family tradition – A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit …

Nov. 29 - Dec. 23
F-Sun
San Antonio
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Wonder Theatre

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
by Wonder Theatre

One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father …

Nov. 30 - Dec. 22
Sat-Sun
Austin
The Holly Joliday by Scottish Rite Theater

The Holly Joliday
by Scottish Rite Theater

It hasn’t snowed on Christmas in Virginia in more than a hundred years, so what are the chances that that will change? Enter the new …

Dec. 02
M
Austin
2B / X2B by Walking Shadow Shakespeare

2B / X2B
by Walking Shadow Shakespeare

Take a look at our absolutely stacked performer lineup!!! We're so excited to see these actors performing Hamlet's iconic "To Be or Not to Be" …

Dec. 04 - Dec. 05
W-Th
Austin
Audition Fever AND L'enfant  et les sortilèges by Butler School of Music

Audition Fever AND L'enfant et les sortilèges
by Butler School of Music

Audition Fever  Music by Tzu-Chin Hsu Libretto by Camden Boyle Tzu Kuang Tan, conductor Sung in English L’enfant et les sortilèges  Music by Maurice Ravel Libretto by Colette Douglas Kinney …

Dec. 05 - Dec. 21
Th-Sat
Austin
Waiting for Godot by Hyde Park Theatre

Waiting for Godot
by Hyde Park Theatre

Our HPT production may be the last Godot in the country before Bill & Ted (i.e. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter) open their Broadway production …

Dec. 05 - Dec. 15
Th-Sun
Bryan
I Hate Hamlet by StageCenter Community Theatre

I Hate Hamlet
by StageCenter Community Theatre

This witty and irreverent play explores the complexity of acting, the pressures of fame, and the eternal struggle between art and commerce. As actor Andrew …

Dec. 05 - Dec. 15
Th-Sun
Waco
It's A Wonderful Life, the musical by Waco Civic Theatre

It's A Wonderful Life, the musical
by Waco Civic Theatre

Based on the classic 1946 Frank Capra film It's a Wonderful Life starring James Stewart, the story closely follows the original plot, set in 1945, …

Dec. 05 - Dec. 15
Th-Sun
Fredericksburg
The Gifts of the Magi, a holiday musical by Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC)

The Gifts of the Magi, a holiday musical
by Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC)

  It is Christmas in New York, but for two young lovers, Jim and Della, the prospects are bleak, as both are out of work …

Dec. 05 - Dec. 22
Th-Sun
Brenham
Fruitcakes by Unity Theatre

Fruitcakes
by Unity Theatre

Unity Theatre invites you to step into a quirky world of holiday cheer with Fruitcakes, the second show in Unity Theatre’s 30th Birthday Season! From December …

Dec. 05 - Dec. 21
Th-Sun
Austin
Falsettos by Ground Floor Theatre

Falsettos
by Ground Floor Theatre

Falsettos explores the complexities of love, family, and identity with humor and heart. Set against the backdrop of 1970s and 1980s New York, the story …

Dec. 05 - Dec. 08
Th-Sun
Austin
Twelve Angry Jurors AND Inheit the Wind (in repertory) by McCallum Fine Arts Academy

Twelve Angry Jurors AND Inheit the Wind (in repertory)
by McCallum Fine Arts Academy

Two classics of the American theatre, presented in repertory. Experience the power of conviction and the clash of beliefs in two timeless courtroom dramas: 12 …

Dec. 05 - Dec. 22
 
Port Aransas
Winter Wonderettes by Port Aransas Community Theatre (PACT)

Winter Wonderettes
by Port Aransas Community Theatre (PACT)

The Wonderettes are back! This seasonal celebration finds the girls entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls …

Dec. 06 - Dec. 22
F-Sun
San Antonio
The Frosty Follies: A Holiday Cabaret by Classic Theatre of San Antonio

The Frosty Follies: A Holiday Cabaret
by Classic Theatre of San Antonio

Welcome to a showcase where local talent shines bright in a cozy setting adorned with twinkling lights and holiday cheer! Join us for festive evenings …

Dec. 06 - Dec. 28
F-Sat
San Antonio
Stocking Stuffers 3 by Overtime Theater

Stocking Stuffers 3
by Overtime Theater

Overtime theatre's annual offering of an evening of short holiday-themed plays by their collaborators. CONGRATULATIONS to the entire production team of “Stocking Stuffers 3” !! …

Dec. 06 - Dec. 15
F-Sun
Brownsville
A Christmas Carol by Camille Lightner Playhouse

A Christmas Carol
by Camille Lightner Playhouse

A CHRISTMAS CAROL follows the character of Ebenezer Scrooge and his miserable behavior, especially around Christmas time. When Scrooge is visited by an unexpected guest, …

Dec. 06 - Dec. 22
F-Sun
Horseshoe Bay
A Christmas Story by Hill Country  Community Theatre (HCCT)

A Christmas Story
by Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT)

Based on Jean Shepherd’s beloved semi-autobiographical stories, A Christmas Story follows young Ralphie Parker in his quest for the ultimate Christmas gift—a Red Ryder BB …

Dec. 06 - Dec. 15
F-Sun
Bulverde
Winter Wonderettes by S.T.A.G.E. Bulverde

Winter Wonderettes
by S.T.A.G.E. Bulverde

The Wonderettes are back! This seasonal celebration finds the girls entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls …

Dec. 06 - Dec. 15
F-Sun
Boerne
Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Boerne, Texas Christmas Show by Boerne Community Theatre

Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Boerne, Texas Christmas Show
by Boerne Community Theatre

A beloved holiday classic has been reimagined into a rollicking, entertaining, and family-friendly theatrical performance that seamlessly weaves Boerne into the story. Join Ebenezer, the …

Dec. 06 - Dec. 22
Th-Sun
Austin
Reckless by City Theatre Company

Reckless
by City Theatre Company

It's Christmas Eve, and Rachel Fitzsimmons' euphoric existence is shattered when she learns her husband has done something recklessly unexpected. She escapes into a snowstorm …

Dec. 06 - Dec. 15
F-Sun
Kerrville
A Sherlock Carol by Playhouse 2000

A Sherlock Carol
by Playhouse 2000

Moriarty is dead, to begin with. And Sherlock Holmes is a haunted man. But, when a grown-up Tiny Tim asks Holmes to investigate the death …

Dec. 06 - Dec. 14
F-Sat
Austin
La Pastorela by Teatro Vivo

La Pastorela
by Teatro Vivo

We are excited to share that our annual Pastorela is back! We are delighted to partner with a school community, East Austin College Prep, to …

Dec. 06 - Dec. 28
F-Sat
San Antonio
The Perfect Gift by Overtime Theater

The Perfect Gift
by Overtime Theater

When the Dugans’ already strained Christmas Eve is further complicated by a stranger’s arrival, they are forced to re-examine their outwardly quiet, uneventful lives. A …

Dec. 06 - Dec. 14
F-Sat
Salado
A Christmas Carol at Tablerock by Tablerock of Salado

A Christmas Carol at Tablerock
by Tablerock of Salado

The 32nd annual presentation of Harry Sweet's adaptation.      

Dec. 06 - Dec. 21
F-Sun
Lockhart
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Gaslight Baker Theatre

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
by Gaslight Baker Theatre

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the …

Dec. 07
Sat
San Marcos
Venus, and What Else Is Nocturnal by Broke Thespian's Theatre Company

Venus, and What Else Is Nocturnal
by Broke Thespian's Theatre Company

“We don’t have to talk. We shouldn’t talk. It’s best if we don’t. Just don’t… leave me here. I know you need it too. Someone …

Dec. 07 - Dec. 21
F-Sun
Manchaca
Once Upon A Christmas Card Movie by Crown Theatre

Once Upon A Christmas Card Movie
by Crown Theatre

Follow Reagan Steele as she returns to Arcadian Falls, where festive cheer and love await. Will she discover the true spirit of Christmas with Cole …

Dec. 07 - Dec. 21
Th-Sat
Austin
A Cards against Humanity Christmas Carol by Communication by Captivation

A Cards against Humanity Christmas Carol
by Communication by Captivation

Imagine an outdoor café, complete with a stage decked out with holiday cheer while festive inspired food and drinks are being served by the in …

Dec. 07
Sat
Austin
Austin Puppet Incident by Glass Half Full Theatre

Austin Puppet Incident
by Glass Half Full Theatre

The Austin Puppet Incident celebrates its 15th Anniversary celebration with Heather Henson’s Handmade Puppet Dreams, a film series featuring short films from national puppet artists on …

Dec. 07 - Dec. 21
Sat
Austin
Holiday Heroes by Zach Theatre

Holiday Heroes
by Zach Theatre

Due to overwhelming demand, the beloved Holiday Heroes is back, now with even more festive fun and interactive surprises! Join Ernie and Rufus in this uproariously …

Dec. 12 - Dec. 21
Th-Sat
Austin
Stargaze Theatre Festival by Star Bandit Foundation

Stargaze Theatre Festival
by Star Bandit Foundation

Stargaze Theater Festival is a showcase of 5 original short plays written by local Texas playwrights. Each play is roughly 15-20 minutes in length- and …

Dec. 12 - Dec. 22
Th-Sun
Navasota
Inspecting Carol by Navasota Theatre Alliance

Inspecting Carol
by Navasota Theatre Alliance

A Christmas Carol meets The Government Inspector meets Noises Off in this hilarious hit from Seattle. A man who asks to audition at a small …

Dec. 13 - Dec. 28
 
Round Rock
It's A Wonderful Life (Penfold) by Penfold Theatre Company

It's A Wonderful Life (Penfold)
by Penfold Theatre Company

Audiences loved Penfold Theatre Company’s “It’s A Wonderful Life” radiocasts; now Penfold presents a full-scale production of the holiday classic. Re-adapted by Penfold co-founder Nathan …

Dec. 13 - Dec. 22
 
San Angelo
Winter Wonderettes by Angelo Civic Theatre

Winter Wonderettes
by Angelo Civic Theatre

The Wonderettes are back! This seasonal celebration finds the girls entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls …

Dec. 13 - Dec. 15
F-Sun
New Braunfels
Parfumerie by Circle Arts Theatre

Parfumerie
by Circle Arts Theatre

This holiday classic might not sound familiar, but it’s definitely a story you’ll recognize and love. Just days before Christmas, George Horvath's boss fires him …

Dec. 13
F
Waco
Christmas Live Radio Show Miracle on 34th Street AND The Little Shop around the Corner by Brazos Theatre of Waco

Christmas Live Radio Show Miracle on 34th Street AND The Little Shop around the Corner
by Brazos Theatre of Waco

Travel back in time to the 1940s, and we relive the Golden Age of Radio, while bringing you a beloved holiday classic. Our theatre transforms …

Dec. 13 - Dec. 15
 
Austin
'Twas the Night by VIBE Entertainment Group

'Twas the Night
by VIBE Entertainment Group

VIBE ATX proudly presents ’Twas the Night, a show that will explore the full spectrum of emotions, blending the highs and lows of the season into …

Dec. 14 - Dec. 15
F-Sat
Austin
Sembrando Herencia 2024 - Más Que Pantalones by Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center

Sembrando Herencia 2024 - Más Que Pantalones
by Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center

Sembrando Herencia 2024 - Mas Que Pantalones 22nd Original Community Theatre Musical with special guest Rupert Reyes Our 22nd original Musical - Más Que Pantalones …

Dec. 16 - Dec. 18
M-W
Austin
A Christmas Carol, one-actor, by Bernadette Nason by Bernadette Nason

A Christmas Carol, one-actor, by Bernadette Nason
by Bernadette Nason

One woman, playing over 30 characters, in 60 minutes! Join Austin Playhouse in celebrating the holiday season with award-winning actress, storyteller, and author Bernadette Nason. …

Dec. 18
W
Austin
Security Blanket by CB Feller

Security Blanket
by CB Feller

Security Blanket explores 12 year old, Bean's journey of navigating foster care during which their security blanket, aptly named Blanket, suddenly comes to life. Bean …

Dec. 18 - Dec. 22
W-Sun
San Antonio
A Xmas Cuento Remix by Teatro Audaz

A Xmas Cuento Remix
by Teatro Audaz

Anita Chapa has lost her job on Christmas Eve, and with her family about to lose their home, she must seek out help from her …

Dec. 19 - Dec. 21
Th-Sat
Bryan
Who's Holiday by The Theatre Company (TTC)

Who's Holiday
by The Theatre Company (TTC)

Who's Holiday is a one-act, one-woman comedy full of Christmas joy…and a lot of profanity. You’ll meet a middle-aged Cindy Lou Who, now living in …

Dec. 20 - Dec. 22
 
Round Rock
Your Old Fashioned Die Hard Holiday Broadcast by Penfold Theatre Company

Your Old Fashioned Die Hard Holiday Broadcast
by Penfold Theatre Company

Penfold Theatre Company presents the 1988 film Die Hard, reimagined as an irreverent, Prairie Home Companion-style radio Christmas special performed live onstage. Back by popular …

Dec. 20 - Jan. 04
 
Austin
The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!) by Circus Chickendog

The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!)
by Circus Chickendog

  Circus Chickendog returns to The VORTEX with The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!). For the 13th year, our favorite canines and circus artists transform The VORTEX for …

Dec. 21 - Dec. 28
All week
Everywhere
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues by Deaf Austin Theatre

The Eight: Reindeer Monologues
by Deaf Austin Theatre

  A dark, dark Christmas comedy. Scandal erupts at the North Pole when one of Santa's eight tiny reindeer accuses him of sexual harassment. As …

Dec. 21
Sat
San Antonio
El Monstro by Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center

El Monstro
by Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center

El Monstro is a San Antonio historical tragedy. In September, 1921 a flood devastated San Antonio, damaging not only the downtown area but destroying the …