10 Things to Do in Metro Detroit This Weekend (Dec. 21-23)

The city is stirring with holiday shows, sing alongs, and more
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The Great Russian Nutcracker
The Soldiers in the Great Rat King Battle in The Great Russian Nutcracker. // Photograph courtesy of the Moscow Ballet.

Detroit Opera House:Μύ°Υ³σ±πΜύAladdinΜύmusical is a melodic version of the Disney love story. Tues.-Sun. Starting Dec. 12 through Jan. 13.Μύ$35+.Μύ1526 Broadway St., Detroit; 313-961-3500;

Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle:ΜύOne of TBS’ 2017 Comics to Watch,ΜύKellenΜύErskine has had a distinguished career performing at some of comedy’s most prestigious festivals. He was even a finalist at both the San Francisco International Comedy Competition as well as the Great American Comedy Festival. Dec. 20-22. $10+.Μύ310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak;Μύ248-542-9900;Μύ

Ήσ΄Η³ζΜύ°Υ³σ±π²Ή³Ω°ω±π:ΜύA Christmas Story, The MusicalΜύbrings the classic 1983 film to the stage. The story ofΜύRalphieΜύParker and his schemes to get a Red Ryder Air Rifle is enjoyable for the whole family. Dec. 20-22. $36+.Μύ2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 800-745-3000;

It’s a Wonderful Life:ΜύExperience the life and flashbacks of iconic character, George Bailey, in the 1946 must-watch Christmas film. Dec. 21-23. $5.ΜύRedfordΜύTheatre, 17360ΜύLahserΜύRd., Detroit; 313-537-2560;

Home for the Holidays: Lawrence Loh leads this year’s holiday musical production. He will be joined by Meredith Lustig singing soprano and the Bloomfield Hills High School Chorale, Lake Orion High School Choir, and The Jills singing chorus. Dec. 21-23. $24+. Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-576-5111;

A Christmas Carol: Charles Dickens’ classic story is brought to life at the Meadow Brook Theatre. Returning for its 37thΜύyear, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits, hoping to help him rediscover the meaning of Christmas before it’s too late. Dec. 21-23. $38+. Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 Meadow Brook Rd., Rochester; 248-377-3300;

Bronner Family Sing Along: Sing along to the well-known Christmas carols in Michigan’s own Christmas Wonderland. Dec. 22 and 23. No cost. Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, 25 Christmas Ln., Frankenmuth; 989-652-9931;

Michigan Theater:ΜύThe world-renowned Bolshoi Ballet Co. will also make an appearance on Dec. 23 β€” albeit not in the flesh. The Michigan Theater will screen a recently recorded, 1966 YuriΜύGrigorovichΜύversion of theΜύballet, acclaimed for its condensed plot and stunning choreography. Dec. 23. $22+.ΜύMichigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor; 734-764-2538;Μύ

Great Russian Nutcracker:ΜύThe Moscow Ballet will perform theΜύGreat Russian NutcrackerΜύfeaturing dancers trained in Russia. It’s a version that takes a few creative liberties, like introducing the Dove of Peace, a two-person role unique to the Moscow Ballet. The duo, clad in feathered wings, ushers the heroine, along with her new doll, into the Land of Peace and Harmony. Dec. 23. $32+.ΜύFoxΜύTheatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 800-745-3000;Μύ

Detroit Institute of Arts:Μύ°Υ³σ±πΜύ10thΜύAnnual Community Group Art Exhibition will showcase works by participants of the DIA’s Community Group Program. Social service agencies taking part in the program have the chance to display art by their organization or team members. ThroughΜύJan. 6. At no cost with museum admission.Μύ5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7900;


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