In Green Bay, the holiday season comes with a full lineup of performances that bring all that holiday warmth to the frozen tundra. Classic Christmas tales, jazz riffs, hearty laughs, and a side of nostalgia are waiting for you on the city’s stages this season. Check out our Holiday Theatre Round-Up below and start grabbing those tickets!
A Frank’s Christmas
It’s that time again! Let Me Be Frank Productions is rolling out its 26th annual holiday extravaganza, A Frank’s Christmas. This year’s new musical comedy plays with The Who’s and The What’s for a whimsical, Seussian twist, complete with all the antics that have made this show a beloved Green Bay tradition.
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A Sherlock Carol
It’s Dickens meets Sir Arthur Conan Doyle meets…a murder mystery? In this mashup of classic characters, brought to you by the Green Bay Community Theatre, Sherlock Holmes steps in to help Tiny Tim investigate the mysterious death of Ebenezer Scrooge. This delightfully suspenseful holiday tale follows The Great Detective through a Christmas Eve case full of ghosts, clues, and festive drama.
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Holiday Films at the Tarlton
The historic Tarlton Theatre is serving up holiday classics on the city’s biggest original movie screen this month. Enjoy dinner-and-a-show evenings featuring themed menus and screenings of beloved favorites: A Christmas Story, The Polar Express, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
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Green Bay Jazz Orchestra’s Swing for the Holidays
Nothing says winter cheer like a full big band bringing the holiday swing. The Green Bay Jazz Orchestra returns to the Tarlton with a show packed with jazzy holiday favorites.
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Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O
Get ready for a world-class jazz experience. Widely celebrated drummer, bandleader, and educator Matt Wilson brings his inventive, joyful Christmas Tree-O to Green Bay. Wilson has appeared on over 400 recordings, released thirteen albums, performed with some of the biggest names in jazz, and even notched consecutive 5-star reviews from DownBeat magazine. He’s known for his humor, heart, and commitment to connecting music with people, so even if you’re new to jazz, this show promises to be warm and welcoming!
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Holiday Pops
If you want your holiday spirit delivered in large, joyful doses, Holiday Pops featuring the Dudley Birder Chorale and Weidner Philharmonic is calling your name. Expect soaring vocals, shimmering orchestrations, and all your favorite holiday classics—with a few playful twists.
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Daddy D’s Holiday Shows
Daddy D’s, your friendly neighborhood dinner theater, is back with multiple holiday shows this year. Pick your flavor of festive fun:
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Haul Out the Holly
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Daddy D Christmas Show
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Good Ol’ Fashioned Christmas
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Gaither Vocal Band
America’s leading gospel group comes to town with nearly 30 records, multiple Grammys, and decades of holiday performances under their belts. The Gaither Vocal Band brings soulful arrangements and the warm glow of classic Christmas music to Green Bay, all wrapped in a message of joy and celebration.
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The Nutcracker
For 47 years, The Dance Company has brought The Nutcracker to life for families across Green Bay, and they’re back again in 2025 with their signature mix of ballet, jazz, contemporary dance, and gymnastics. With lush costumes, gorgeous sets, and characters who dance through the audience, this is a perfect introduction to live theatre for kids and a nostalgic favorite for adults.
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A Christmas Carol
Forty years ago, Evergreen Theater was born from a community desire to stage A Christmas Carol each season. Today, that tradition continues with Evergreen’s annual retelling of Ebenezer Scrooge’s timeless journey with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.
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**Cover Photo Courtesy of The Weidner**
