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Although it's only the end of October, the holiday season is right around the corner, so it's time to start thinking about ways to make it joyful and full of fun events. For fans of the performing arts, several opportunities let you catch Christmas classics in Morgantown. So, while you're still thinking about spooky season, it's not too early to start planning how you’ll get your fill of holiday performances this year!
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
Nov. 15 and 16 at the West Virginia University Canaday Creative Arts Center | Tickets starting at $50.
Celebrate the holiday season with Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, presented as part of the WVU University Arts Series. Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, this unforgettable production and amazing cast imagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town, where his callous greed blinds him to the joys and gifts of the season. As a Christmas Eve snowstorm approaches, Scrooge is visited by his deceased business partner and three ghosts who compel him to see life anew and discover that love is the greatest gift. This legendary holiday tale, rewritten as a new American classic, features Dickens' classic characters and Parton's one-of-a-kind songwriting, making it a holiday event you'll want to share with those you love. Filled with unforgettable songs, memorable characters, and a message of hope and redemption, this Broadway touring production is a festive experience for the whole family. Recommended for ages 8 and older.
Morgantown Dance Presents "The Nutcracker" 30th Anniversary Show
Nov. 21 and 22. At the Metropolitan Theatre | Tickets starting at $10.
Celebrate the magic of the holidays as Morgantown Dance presents its landmark 30th Anniversary Production of The Nutcracker! Set to the classic score of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite" and featuring dancers from Morgantown Dance, the Morgantown Youth Ballet Company, local dance studios and the community, this beautiful production is sure to be your next holiday tradition. This elegant and timeless show is perfect for the whole family and a great way to kick off the festive season and create magical memories together! We are especially thrilled to welcome back Morgantown Dance alumna and professional ballerina, Christina Ghiardi, to dance the iconic role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in honor of their 30th year.
Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet
Nov. 30 at the West Virginia University Canaday Creative Arts Center | Tickets starting at $57.
Now in its 33rd year, the North American tour unites world-class talent from renowned ballet capitals worldwide, featuring all-new choreography this season by acclaimed Ukrainian choreographer Viktor Davydiuk.
Presented by Talmi Entertainment, NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet is the nation's premier touring production of its kind, captivating over a quarter-million audience members each year. Arts education and enrichment are central to the company’s mission. In the 80+ cities visited in 2025, NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet partners with local dance studios, giving over 4,000 children across the country a unique opportunity to study with international artists.
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