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Langston Hughes' Black Nativity

Presented by ArtsEmerson and National Center of Afro-American Artists at Emerson Paramount Center, Robert J. Orchard Stage, Boston MA

Dec 01 - 17 2023

Langston Hughes' Black Nativity

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Black Nativity presents the traditional Christmas story as found in the New Testament gospels as a ...

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Dec 09 - 10 2023

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Presented by Mosesian Center for the Arts at Mosesian Center for the Arts, The Main Stage, Watertown MA

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A treasured holiday tradition returns to the Mosesian Arts Main Stage as celebrated voiceover actor ... view more »

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Dec 08 - 23 2023

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company at Greater Boston Stage Company, Stoneham MA

Written by Peter Rothstein Vocal Arrangements by Erick Lichte & Timothy C. Takach The Western ... view more »

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Dec 16 - 23 2023

Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker

Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker

Presented by City Ballet of Boston at Boch Shubert Theatre, Boston MA

Anthony Williams’ URBAN NUTCRACKER, the modern Boston-centric holiday classic, returns to the ... view more »

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Let's celebrate the holidays together with the Art

Let's celebrate the holidays together with the ArtsBoston Holiday Special!

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Langston Hughes’ @blacknativityboston, brought to life by Children's Choral Director Marilyn Andry and the rest of the exceptional cast and crew. Presented by the National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA) at the Emerson Paramount Center, this cherished Boston tradition beautifully narrates the Christmas tale through soulful gospel music, captivating dance choreographed to African drums, and the rich expressions of black vernacular.

Learn more from the cast of Black Nativity and save BIG by purchasing your tickets through BosTix as the show heads into its second weekend.

There's so many amazing things going on, it's hard

There's so many amazing things going on, it's hard to just pick three - check out our top picks and explore Boston's thriving arts and culture scene this weekend:
🎵 12/10: A Brahms Holiday at Faneuil Hall’s Great Hall presented by Bach, Beethoven, & Brahms Society
🎭 12/6- 1/21: Real Women Have Curves at Loeb Drama Center at American Repertory Theater
🎩 12/8 - 12/10: The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays at Emerson Colonial Theatre

❄️ Our next pick for our Holiday Special is Gr

❄️ Our next pick for our Holiday Special is Green & Gleeful, presented by @bgmc1982 at NEC’s Jordan Hall! This yearly holiday musical performance will snatch your heart, just like it does for our ArtsBoston friend Colton Bradford at NBC10! Be sure to unwrap joy and discover savings by purchasing your tickets through BosTix!

Your support matters now more than ever. In this s

Your support matters now more than ever. In this season of giving, please consider a donation to ArtsBoston so we can continue to make the arts accessible to millions of Bostonians and visitors.

We've got so many exciting holiday performances in

We've got so many exciting holiday performances in and around Greater Boston - and you can unwrap savings by purchasing your tickets with BosTix! Check out these upcoming performances and explore more in the ArtsBoston Holiday Special.
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*BOSTIX DEAL* Save big on tickets to the only comm

*BOSTIX DEAL* Save big on tickets to the only community-based handbell ensemble and one of the premier handbell organizations in the Northeast, @backbayringers! Three chances to see them live this holiday season!
12/9: Bedford @ First Parish
12/10: Hanover @ St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
12/15: Boston @ Union Church

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❄️ Our next pick for our Holiday Special is Ha

❄️ Our next pick for our Holiday Special is Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights. You won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind Hanukkah celebration, presented by @jartsboston and @mfaboston. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of musical performances, spotlight talks with museum curators, arts & crafts activities, loads of giveaways, delightful treats, and engaging art experiences, coming soon on December 7.

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Celebrate the holidays together with our ArtsBosto

Celebrate the holidays together with our ArtsBoston Holiday Special!

Join Ashley Villard and the rest of the cast for Langston Hughes’ @blacknativityboston Boston presented by the National Center of Afro-American Artists, now playing at the Emerson Paramount Center! This annual Boston tradition tells the Christmas story through gospel music, dramatic dance set to African drums, and black vernacular speech.

Learn more from the cast of Black Nativity and save BIG by purchasing your tickets through BosTix.

Four centuries of European choral music celebratin

Four centuries of European choral music celebrating the season, all in one night! Join @musicasacracambridge in-person at First Church in Cambridge OR stream the show online for a special holiday musical performance featuring familiar and unfamiliar

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🩰 Membership Monday Spotlight: City Ballet of B

🩰 Membership Monday Spotlight: City Ballet of Boston 🩰
City Ballet of Boston (CBB) tells the story of Boston everyday and celebrates the city’s multicultural family! With the vision, expertise and experience of Boston dance pioneer Tony Williams, CBB enriches the greater Boston arts community through exciting programming and innovative education. Don't miss their holiday performance of Urban Nutcracker, kicking off Dec. 16, and SAVE by purchasing your tickets through BosTix.

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Why stay at home this weekend when there are so ma

Why stay at home this weekend when there are so many great things to choose from in the Boston area this weekend! Check out our top picks and explore Boston’s events this weekend:
🎭 Now - 12/3: Chicago by Lexus Broadway In Boston at @EmersonColonial
🎵 TONIGHT: Lakecia Benjamin and Phoenix by @CelebritySeries at Berklee Performance Center @lakeciab
🎵 TONIGHT: @immanuel.wilkins Quartet by @regattabarjazzclub at the Charles Hotel

☃️ Hello December! Selected by Boston chef and

☃️ Hello December! Selected by Boston chef and TV personality @elle_simone_scott, our next pick for our Holiday Special Spotlight is Handel’s Messiah, presented by @BostonBaroque at NEC’s Jordan Hall on December 3. Discover all the delights of this cherished yearly musical tradition with its stellar orchestra, chorus, and world-renowned soloists. Be sure to unwrap savings by purchasing your tickets on BosTix!

❄️ Our next pick for our Holiday Special is @c

❄️ Our next pick for our Holiday Special is @castleskins: As I Heard When I Was Young, presented by @celebrityseries at Bethel AME Church. This nationally renowned collection dedicated to Black musical artistry celebrates the holiday season with Brian Raphael Nabors’ Kwanzaa Suite, as well as chamber music with African roots and Pan-African ideals.

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Don't miss the BIGGEST Bhangra Competition in the

Don't miss the BIGGEST Bhangra Competition in the country, coming to Strand Theatre, coming up this weekend on Dec. 2! Celebrating 20 years, it's sure to be the biggest and best yet, with live music, food, and more.

❄️This holiday season, our team and ArtsBoston

❄️This holiday season, our team and ArtsBoston friends will be sharing programs and events they’re looking forward to from our Holiday Special lineup❄️

Kicking things off is the iconic CHICAGO, presented by Lexus @broadwayboston at Emerson Colonial Theatre. Now showing until December 3, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great - unwrap savings on tickets by purchasing through BosTix, and don't miss the #1 longest-running American Musical in Broadway history!

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*BOSTIX DEAL* MJ The Musical offers a rare look at

*BOSTIX DEAL* MJ The Musical offers a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status! Head to Citizens Bank Opera House, June 18 through July 7, 2024, and experience this magical journey, presented by Lexus @broadwayboston. Grab your tickets today and save with BosTix!

🎭 Membership Monday Spotlight: @revels_inc 🎭

🎭 Membership Monday Spotlight: @revels_inc 🎭
Revels is a performing arts organization that celebrates the seasons through recordings and performances featuring traditional music, dance, stories and rituals from cultures around the world! Be sure to check out Midwinter Revels: The Feast of Fools, kicking off Dec. 15!

We still have incredible savings on BosTix for Cyb

We still have incredible savings on BosTix for Cyber Monday - deck the halls with discounts to some of Boston's best performances!

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Looking for plans to get out of the house this wee

Looking for plans to get out of the house this weekend? Check out our top weekend picks and explore Boston’s vibrant arts scene:
🎭 Now until 11/25: How I Learned To Drive by Actors' Shakespeare Project at Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA
🎵 11/25: Jim Brickman, A Joyful Christmas by Rockport Music at Shalin Liu Performance Center
🎭 11/24-11/26: Handel’s Messiah by Handel and Haydn Society at Symphony Hall

DEALS! DEALS! And more DEALS! Save BIG on Black Fr

DEALS! DEALS! And more DEALS! Save BIG on Black Friday on tickets to Boston's best performances with BosTix - the arts make a perfect gift for loved ones. Unwrap the savings while we still have inventory!

Coming this weekend: Monty Python meets Handel as

Coming this weekend: Monty Python meets Handel as the GRAMMY-winning @bostonearlymusic Chamber Opera Series presents the 1737 English Baroque opera, THE DRAGON OF WANTLEY! A must-see operatic event, this all-new production is led by BEMF’s GRAMMY-winning musical directors Paul O’Dette and Stephen Stubbs. Unwrap the savings this weekend by purchasing your tickets through BosTix!

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