If you wish to forgo the long lines at the airport and leave behind frantic Black Friday shopping, Fox Theatre suggest you cap off your Thanksgiving festivities with family and friends by being serenaded by holiday melodies, thrilled by a retelling of a classic story, and of course, remember that no one can "put Baby in a corner." Guests will enjoy a diverse showcase and be amazed by surreal Cirque magic.
The Fox Theatre will be presenting the following shows the week of Thanksgiving:
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE: Broadway director Neil Goldberg re-imagines the holiday season with over 300 costumes, 20 acts and 30 performers from 12 countries showcasing an endless variety of imaginative, heart-pounding and gravity- defying feats you have to see to believe. Experience gingerbread men flipping mid air, toy soldiers marching on thin wires along with snowmen, icemen and penguins, balancing, jumping and spinning in disbelief. The show celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with singers, choreography and exciting production numbers. Shows are at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45-$65, plus applicable fees, and are available online at www.FoxTheatre.org, by phone at (855) 285-8499, or visiting the Fox theatre Ticket Office.
DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE: It's the summer of 1963, and 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is on vacation in New York's Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents. Mesmerized by the racy dance moves and pounding rhythms she discovers in the resort's staff quarters, Baby can't wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle, the resort's sexy dance instructor. Passions ignite and Baby's life changes forever when she is thrown in to the deep end as Johnny's leading lady, both on-stage and off. An unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music played live by an eight piece onstage band, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this timeless love story features the hit songs "Hungry Eyes," "Hey Baby," "Do You Love Me?" and the heart-stopping "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life." Shows are at the Cobb Energy Centre on Friday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $42-$82, plus applicable fees, and are available at the Cobb Energy Centre Box Office, by visiting Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-735-3000.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS: The show features classic Christmas hits from Mannheim Steamroller and dazzling multimedia effects in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the Signature Sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Shows are at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $40-$100, plus applicable fees, and are available online at www.FoxTheatre.org, by phone at (855) 285-8499, or visiting the Fox Theatre Ticket Office.
HIP HOP NUTCRACKER: The contemporary re-imagining of the classic ballet is a holiday mash-up for the entire family! Through the spells cast by the mysterious Drosselmeyer, Maria-Clara and her prince travel back in time to the moment when her parents first meet in a nightclub. Featuring all-star dancers, a DJ and a violinist! The show is at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.50-$55.50, plus applicable fees, and are available online at www.FoxTheatre.org, by phone at (855) 285-8499, or visiting the Fox Theatre Ticket Office.
About the Fox Theatre
The Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta's premiere venues for live entertainment and declared a Top Stop of the Decade by Venues Today Magazine and the #1 non-residency venue worldwide for the decade by Billboard Magazine. In April 2013, Rolling Stone Magazine announced that the Fox Theatre was one of "The Best Big Rooms in America" as part of their "Venues That Rock" series. In addition, The Fox Theatre was nominated for Theatre of the Year by Billboard and Pollstar Magazines, and awarded the Outstanding Historic Theatre of the Year award in 2011 by the League of Historic American Theatres. For the past decade, The Fox Theatre has been consistently ranked in the top three non-residency theatres in North America for gross ticket sales by industry trade magazines, Pollstar, Billboard and Venues Today. The Fox Theatre has the #1 social media presence for any theatre or performing arts center in North America, for any venue between 2,000 and 5,000 seats, and for any Georgia venue according to the Social Media Power 100 compiled by Venues Today Magazine. The Fox's 4,665 seat theatre hosts 250 performances a year. An impressive range of events from rock concerts to Broadway, ballets, comedy and movies continue to attract more than 500,000 visitors per year. In addition, The Fox is host to wedding receptions, trade shows, corporate meetings and association functions in its fabulous ballrooms, lounge and outdoor terrace. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization, the Fox Theatre stands today as a fiercely protected landmark and a nationally acclaimed theater and is celebrating its 86th year. The partners of the Fox Theatre are Delta, Coca-Cola, Lexus, Georgian Terrace Hotel/Livingston, Georgia Natural Gas, Regions, Atlanta Beverage, Grady Health System, and Whole Foods Market. Tickets for all events are available at The Fox Theatre Ticket Office, online at www.FoxTheatre.org, and at all Atlanta Ticket Alternative locations including Whole Foods Markets, or toll free at 855-285-8499. For group sales information contact The Fox Theatre at (404) 881-2000, or visit The Fox Theatre website at www.foxtheatre.org.
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