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LONG ISLAND HOLIDAY EVENTS 2021
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OVATIONS & DIAMOND
DANCE ACADEMY
PRESENTS THE
NUTCRACKER
Be captivated by the dazzling blend
of choreography, lavish costumes,
brilliant sets and the unforgettable
Tchaikovsky score to delight all of
the senses. Patchogue Theatre for the
Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue,
patchoguetheatre.org, $28-$45.
3 p.m. Dec. 4, 1 p.m. Dec. 5.
DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS
CHRISTMAS TOUR 2021
An enchanting night of jazz as Grammy
nominated saxophonist Dave Koz
embarks on his 24th annual Christmas
tour. Tilles Center for the Performing
Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville,
tillescenter.org, $57-$92. 7 p.m. Dec. 5.
MARIE OSMOND
The renowned country pop singer
performs her “A Symphonic Christmas”
tour, spreading the holiday spirit in
anticipation of her upcoming album,
Unexpected. NYCB Theatre at Westbury,
960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.
com, $49.50-$793.50.
8 p.m. Dec. 7.
CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY
SPECTACULAR
Experience the chills, thrills, and excitement
of the best Cirque performers
from around the world performing to
your holiday favorites. NYCB Theatre
at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd.,
Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com,
$29-$69. 7 p.m. Dec. 9.
EILEEN IVERS “JOYFUL
CHRISTMAS”
The Grammy-awarded fiddler combines
her Irish roots with soulful song
for a dazzling Christmas celebration.
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing
Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue,
patchoguetheatre.org, $28-$58. 8 p.m.
Dec. 10.
ROCKABILLY CHRISTMAS
Dream of a rockin’ Christmas with
madman Jason D Williams on piano,
an explosion of piano mayhem, and
Gene Casey, the East End’s prodigal
Rockabilly King. Suff olk Theater, 118
East Main St., Riverhead, suff olktheater.
com, $45-$49. 8 p.m. Dec. 10.
BROADWAY HOLIDAY
Producer Stephen DeAngelis returns
with a special Holiday event which
will allow the performers to recreate
their most memorable musical
moments from classic and contemporary
Broadway as well as share their
favorite Holiday songs. Tilles Center
for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720
Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.
org, $35-$60. 8 p.m. Dec. 11.
CHERISH THE LADIES: A
CELTIC CHRISTMAS
Celebrating their 35th anniversary,
Cherish The Ladies has shared timeless
Irish traditions and good cheer
with audiences worldwide. Landmark
on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port
Washington, landmarkonmainstreet.
org, $37-$47. 7 p.m. Dec. 12.
THE NUTCRACKER
Peconic Ballet Theatre’s production
of the iconic holiday spectacular.
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts
Center, 76 Main St., Westhampton
Beach, whbpac.org, $25. 12 p.m. and
7 p.m. Dec. 11. 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dec.
12.
LATIN NIGHT CHRISTMAS
CONCERT
J Alvarez, a Puerto Rican reggaeton
singer, takes the stage for an explosive
one night performance. The Space
at Westbury Theater, 250 Post Ave.,
Westbury, thespaceatwestbury.com,
$28-$65. 9:30 p.m. Dec. 12.
BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY
Everyone’s favorite swing revival septet’s
Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party
has become an eagerly anticipated
annual family event. The Paramount,
370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.
com, $45-$75. 8 p.m. Dec. 15.
THE GATEWAY PRESENTS
HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
ON ICE
The magic of the holidays is elevated
with an icy night of song and dance on
figure skates! Patchogue Theatre for
the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St.,
Patchogue, thegateway.org, $59-$89.
Various times, Dec. 17-Jan.1, 2022
EGLEVSKY BALLET’S THE
NUTCRACKER
The annual holiday classic, choreographed
by Maurice Brandon Curry
and featuring Tchaikovsky’s beloved
score performed by Park Avenue
Chamber Symphony. Unity Phelan,
soloist with New York City Ballet, will
star as the Sugar Plum Fairy. Tilles
Center for the Performing Arts, LIU
Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville,
tillescenter.org,$59-$79. 2 p.m. and 7
p.m. Dec. 18, 2 p.m. Dec. 19.
AMAHL & THE NIGHT
VISITORS
The North Shore Music Festival returns
with the story of a young boy
and his mother who discover the
meaning of Christmas and the virtues
of forgiveness and generosity. Sands
Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd.,
Sands Point, sandspointpreserveconservancy.
org, $10-$20. 2 p.m. Dec. 18.
TRANS-SIBERIAN
ORCHESTRA
Known for coordinating their musical
performances with spectacular
laser and light shows, the TSO holiday
tours usually include their popular
“Christmas Canon Rock,” a modern
version of the well-known “Canon
in D” (as the Canon and Gigue) by
the 17th-century German composer
Johann Pachelbel. UBS Arena, 2400
Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, ubsarena.
com, $43.50-$83.50. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Dec. 18.
COUNTESS LUANN DE
LESSEPS
The Real Housewife of New York
performs “A Very Countess Christmas,”
a cabaret with original songs
like “Money Can’t Buy You Class”
and “Viva La Diva.” The Paramount,
370 New York Ave., Huntington,
paramountny.com, $39.50-$118. 8
p.m. Dec. 19.
THE ROCKVILLE CENTRE
GUILD FOR THE ARTS
& LEGGZ LTD DANCE
PRESENT: TCHAIKOVSKY’S
NUTCRACKER BALLET
An array of dancers, from the New
York City Ballet to Broadway, and a
live orchestra bring Tchaikovsky’s
timeless masterpiece to life. The
Madison Theatre at Molloy College,
1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre,
madisontheatreny.org, $25-$50.
7 p.m. Dec. 21-23.
LONG ISLAND GARDEN
RAILWAY SOCIETY
HOLIDAY DISPLAY
Bring the children and grandchildren
and share memories of your
childhood days by watching largescale
period steam and diesel trains
traversing the 40’ by 40’ modular
display. Cradle of Aviation Museum,
Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City,
cradleofaviation.org, Free with museum
admission. Dec. 21-29.
RIVERHEAD LIGHT SHOW
Marvel at the dozens of light-up displays
at this drive-through holiday
attraction. Splish Splash, 2549 Splish
Splash Dr., Calverton, holidaylightshow.
com, $23-$35. 5 p.m. Through
Dec. 30.
BAYVILLE WINTER
WONDERLAND
Long Island’s Winter Holiday Park
features an arcade, holiday-themed
rides, characters, Santa and an oldschool
ice cream parlor…or catch a
Haunted Christmas with Krampus on
select weekend nights. 8 Bayville Ave.,
Bayville, bayvillewinterwonderland.
com, $24.75-$57.75. Timed tickets from
7:30 p.m. Through Jan. 1.
MAGIC OF LIGHTS
This drive-through event commonly
known as the Jones Beach light show
delivers old-fashioned holiday fun all
from the comfort of your car. Jones
Beach State Park, 150 Bay Parkway,
Jones Beach, magicofl ights.com, $25-
$80. Dusk-10 p.m. through Jan. 2.
IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE
CHRISTMAS
Based on the beloved fi lm, this heartwarming
adaptation includes Irving
Berlin’s classic songs as it follows
vaudeville stars Bob Wallace and
Phil Davis as they head to Vermont to
pursue romance with a duo of beautiful
singing sisters. John W. Engeman
Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, engemantheater.
com, $75-$80. Through
Jan. 2.
ELF THE MUSICAL
A title known the world over, Elf The
Musical is a must-see holiday tradition.
Based on the cherished 2003 hit fi lm,
Elf features songs by Tony Award
nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding
Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s
Aladdin on Broadway).The Argyle
Theatre at Babylon Village, 34 West
Main St., Babylon, argyletheatre.com,
$43-$77. Various times.Through Jan.
2.
SMITH POINT LIGHT SHOW
Long Island’s brightest drive-through
holiday light show benefits the Girl
Scouts of Suff olk County. Smith Point
County Park, 1 William Floyd Pkwy.,
Shirley, gssc.us/en/event/holidaylightshow.
html $22-$72. 5 p.m. Through Jan. 9.
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