It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the Fredericton Playhouse has a multitude of shows to choose from so you can cherish the season with your friends or family.
There are 12 different shows (19 performances!) for you to soak up and enjoy. The time you will spend experiencing live performance with your loved ones is truly invaluable. So mark your calendars and get ready to make some holiday memories!
Here are the shows sure to get you in the spirit:
Christmas With The Ennis Sisters
Friday, November 21st, 7:30pm
For over 25 years, Maureen, Karen and Teresa have been captivating audiences with their highly woven sibling harmonies and endearing humour. With a mix of original songs, holiday classics, humorous recitations and a little Irish step-dancing, Christmas with The Ennis Sisters is sure to ignite your holiday spirit. Don't miss the chance to delight in a tradition, cherished by so many!
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Dance Fredericton's The Nutcracker
November 28th, 7:30pm
November 29th, 7:30pm
November 30th, 2:00pm
Presented by Dance Fredericton Danse and featuring guest soloists Anna Ishii and Angel Vizcaino, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and Liam Caines, formerly Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet. The Nutcracker is a full-length ballet which showcases original choreography created for Dance Fredericton Danse, elaborate costuming, and sets, and the classical score by Pyotr Tchaikovsky.
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Stadacona Band: Sleighbells in the Sun with Jah'Mila
Monday, December 1st, 7:00pm
This year’s performance brings the warmth of the tropics to the Maritimes with Juno award nominee Jah’Mila, one of Canada’s leading voices in reggae music . Blending festive favourites with island rhythms, this concert promises a joyful fusion of tradition and sunshine. Admission is free (tickets required). Donations to support the Military Family Resource Centres (MFRC) are welcome at the door.
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A Holly Jolly Jill Barber Christmas
Thursday, December 4th, 7:30pm
Jill Barber is a three-time Juno Award nominated singer-songwriter with an unforgettable voice once heard, never forgotten. With a captivating blend of folk and pop, Barber’s music has enchanted audiences around the world in both French and English. This year, join her for a Christmas concert stuffed with classics that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit!
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Country Boys: Christmas Edition
Friday, December 5th, 7:30pm
Country Boys: a tribute to Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley and George Strait. Imagine a Christmas show with these 4 Country Music icons together on one stage. The Country Boys Christmas show will take you there!
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NB Country Showcase: Down Home Country Christmas
Saturday, December 6th, 7:00pm
A traditional Country Christmas setting featuring Susan Leighten, Jill McNally, Frank Hartt, Cynthia Hall, and Steve Knox. Join these artists for a fun filled evening of Christmas festivities and cheer.
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Fredericton Symphony Orchestra - Seasonal Concert
Sunday, December 7th, 7:30pm
The Fredericton Symphony Orchestra with its Conductor, Richard Hornsby present their annual seasonal concert. Some of your favorite music for the season will be performed by Fredericton’s full-size symphony orchestra. Special guests will help ring in the time for friends and family.
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Kenny & Dolly's Christmas Tribute
Monday, December 8th, 7:30pm
Since 1984, Kenny & Dolly’s Once Upon A Christmas has been more than an album — it’s the soundtrack to the season! This December, that festive magic hits the stage in a show that’s all sparkle, spirit, and sing-along joy! Kylie Fox and Josh Bravener, backed by a powerhouse band of New Brunswick’s best, will bring this Christmas classic to life with big harmonies, twinkling energy, and plenty of holiday feels.
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Christmas in Cape Breton
Saturday, December 13th, 7:30pm
Starring Bette MacDonald, who Rick Mercer refers to as “the funniest woman on earth” and a stellar cast of music and comedy standouts – Maynard Morrison, Wendy MacIsaac, Jordan Musycsyn and Mac Morin - it’s an evening of unmatched music and comedy in celebration of the highs and lows of the magical season. The show has been a sell-out across Nova Scotia for over two decades and is pleased to be making its debut in New Brunswick.
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Choir! Choir! Choir! Un-Silent Night: An EPIC Holiday Sing-Along!
Sunday, December 14th, 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns the audience into performer. Imagine yourself surrounded by hundreds of other voices, making your way through an unforgettable mix of holiday classics and seasonal pop gems. What could feel better as winter approaches? Absolutely nothing! And it doesn’t really matter if or what you celebrate: Dust off that ugly sweater, grab your friends and family, and get ready to feel the glow of togetherness at a fully interactive holiday sing-along show like no other!
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Rogue Production's Home For Christmas
December 19th, 7:30pm
December 20th, 2:00pm and 7:30pm
December 21st, 2:00pm
Do you hear what I hear? It’s time for the third annual Home for Christmas at the Playhouse! This holiday tradition is sure to fill your heart with the magic of the season. Led by Fredericton’s own Broadway star, Tony LePage, and a stage full of the city's best and brightest talent, the show features Michael Doherty's dynamic musical arrangements from Christmas @ the Playhouse past and a live band of all local musicians. Don't miss this unforgettable concert as we celebrate the joy of being Home for Christmas!
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Dufflebag Theatre's Cinderella
Saturday, December 27th at 2:00pm and 6:00pm
Poor Cinderella. All she wants to do is go to the Royal Ball to meet Prince Charming. But her mean stepmother and stepsisters won’t let her go, so they ruin her dress and leave without her. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella gets to go to the castle after all and make the grand entrance she’s always dreamed about. The comedic timing is bang on as curfews, lost footwear, and giant pumpkins abound in this fun-filled version of the classic fairy tale from DuffleBag Theatre, especially when members of the audience are invited to star in the show! Suitable for all ages, tickets are General Admission, Pay What You Will.