Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Date: Saturday, November 2
Time: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Location: IU Auditorium
Admission: $28.00+ per ticket

Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” watch as the Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. This touching musical breathes new life into the timeless story of the true meaning of Christmas.

Bloomington Symphony Orchestra Presents: Celebrate the Season

Date: Friday, November 29
Time: 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Location: Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Admission: Adults $25, Students $12, Youth 18 & under $5

Join the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra before or after the Canopy of Lights for a magical, memorable holiday program featuring seasonal favorites, a delight for the whole family.

The Children's Nutcracker

Date: Saturday, November 30 & Sunday, December 1
Time: Saturday 7:00 PM, Sunday 3:30 PM
Location: Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Admission: $28.00+ per ticket

Bloomington’s own Nutcracker Ballet, danced by children for children and families! This slightly abridged version of the classic Nutcracker Ballet follows Clara through her adventures after receiving a magical gift from her Uncle Drosselmeyer. 

The Nutcracker

Date: Thursday, December 5-Sunday, December 8
Time: Various times
Location: Musical Arts Center
Admission: $25.00-$45.00 per ticket

 This updated, stereotype- shattering version of this most popular ballet tells the story from the perspective of curious young Marie. With the help of her Aunt Drosselmeyer, Marie learns to unleash the power of her imagination to take the audience with her on a wild adventure.

Chimes of Christmas

Date: Saturday, December 7
Time: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Location: IU Auditorium
Admission: $19.00+ per ticket

This season marks 75 years of tradition in contemporary vocal performance by the Singing Hoosiers. What better way to celebrate than with the annual holiday tradition of Chimes of Christmas. To commemorate the occasion, the performance will feature music of Chimes’ past, present, and future including special guests and ensembles from the Jacobs School of Music.

Constellation Stage + Screen Presents The Wizard of Oz

Date: Thursday, December 12 through Sunday, December 29
Time: Various times
Location: Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Admission: Prices vary per ticket

Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto in a whimsical journey filled with iconic songs, like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain.” 

Straight No Chaser Concert

Date: Tuesday, December 17
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: IU Auditorium
Admission: $43.00+ per ticket

As part of their nationwide Top Shelf Tour, in what promises to be another sensational performance, the evening will be packed with pop hits, holiday favorites, and plenty of laughs along the way.