Things to do in Kansas City: Jeff Dunham, TSO and last chance for these holiday shows
Christmas weekend typically has a dearth of entertainment opportunities, but this weekend will be a chance to take in some holiday shows, light displays and Santa visits before it’s too late.
Two of the area’s most popular holiday shows will close in coming days: the Kansas City Ballet’s popular “The Nutcracker” and the Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol.”
Also, Santa Claus will conclude his stay at Santa’s Gingerbread Station in Crown Center, and the “Holiday Reflections” walk-thru village will end its run at Union Station’s Grand Plaza.
Be sure to check venues’ websites for mask and vaccine requirements as well as other COVID-19 protocols.
Last chance
▪ Santa’s Gingerbread Station in Crown Center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 23 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 24 (free; photographer available for fee). crowncenter.com.
▪ The Theatre for Young America’s “The Elves and the Shoemaker” at City Stage Theatre in Union Station, closes noon Dec. 23 ($10-$12). tya.org.
▪ “A Spectacular Christmas” at MTH Theater at Crown Center, closes 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23 ($39-$59). musicaltheaterheritage.com.
▪ “Christmas In Song” at Quality Hill Playhouse, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23, closes 3 p.m. Dec. 24 ($42-$45). qualityhillplayhouse.com.
▪ The Kansas City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” at the Kauffman Center, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23, closes 1 p.m. Dec. 24 ($34-$144). kcballet.org.
▪ “Magic of Lights” at Arrowhead Stadium, 5-10 p.m. through Dec. 24 ($25-$40). magicoflights.com.
▪ The Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol” at Spencer Theatre, 7 p.m. Dec. 23 (sold out), 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 24, closes 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 26 ($35-$84). kcrep.org.
▪ “Holiday Reflections” at Union Station, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. through Dec. 27 (closed Dec. 25; $5-$8). unionstation.org.
More entertainment
▪ The final Musical Monday & Tuesday of the year at MTH Theater at Crown Center will be an early New Year’s Cabaret, 7 p.m. Dec. 27-28 ($39-$55). musicaltheaterheritage.com.
▪ Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham will bring Peanut, Walter, Bubba J., Achmed the Dead Terrorist and others to the T-Mobile Center, 7 p.m. Dec. 28 ($50.50). t-mobilecenter.com
▪ The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will return for its traditional Christmastime show at the T-Mobile Center, 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 29 ($46.50-$86.50). t-mobilecenter.com.
