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Best Holiday & Christmas Shows in Schenectady

Straight No Chaser at Proctors Theatre Mainstage

Straight No Chaser

10-man acapella group Straight No Chaser, who found fame on Youtube after forming at Indiana University, continually dazzle audiences with their renditions of pop classic and modern chart hits with highlights "Let It Go", and Pharrell Williams' "Happy" catapulting the group to mainstream success. This fall, they're back on the road again, celebrating the holiday season on the Top Shelf tour!

Northeast Ballet: The Nutcracker at Proctors Theatre Mainstage

Northeast Ballet: The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is one of the Christmas season's most iconic stories, a tale of adventure and magic, and a favorite among audiences young and old. With over 100 performers, glittering sets and costumes, and beautiful choreography set to Tchaikovsky's evocative score, this is one Christmas outing the whole family will love!

The Nightmare Before Christmas at GE Theatre

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The public's fascination with Tim Burton's iconic 1993 dark fantasy film The Nightmare Before Christmas hasn't faded since its release. In fact, it's become a tradition to watch Jack Skellington's deliciously dark misadventure on both Halloween and Christmas! Don't miss this film screening accompanied by a live orchestral score.

A Sherlock Carol at Capital Repertory Theatre

A Sherlock Carol

Delve into the smog-filled streets of Victorian London and join Sherlock Holmes and the ever-loyal Dr. Watson as they race to find the killer of one Ebeneezer Scrooge in this brand new mystery that fuses the famous literary detective's stories with Charles Dickens's Christmas classic, presented by theREP this festive season!