MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: THE MUSICAL
This joyous, heartwarming musical is pure family entertainment, wholesome without being cloying. The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village, 34 West Main St., Babylon, argyletheatre.com $49-$74. Nov. 14-Dec. 29.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present and future. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, theatrethree.com $20-$35. Nov. 16-Dec. 28.
A CHRISTMAS STORY
The story from a cherished movie classic that’s enchanted millions is now a musical spectacular. CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale, cmpac.com $18-$42. Nov. 16-Dec. 22.
HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW
The Magic of Lights is a magical, family drive-through holiday lights experience running 2.5 miles. It features holiday music, a hay maze and pictures with Santa at the holiday festival village. Jones Beach State Park, West End, holidaylights.jonesbeach.com $20-$60. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Nov. 11-Jan. 4.
THE HAPPY ELF
This feel-good holiday production by Harry Connick Jr. will make the whole family smile bigger than an elf. The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village, 34 West Main St., Babylon, argyletheatre.com $12-$15. Nov. 23-Dec. 29.
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA
The Stray Cats frontman is back with his side project for the 16th annual Christmas Rocks tour. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $39-$149. 8 p.m. Nov. 24.
BAYVILLE WINTER WONDERLAND
Long Island’s Winter Holiday Park features an arcade, holiday-themed rides, characters, Santa and an old-school ice cream parlor. Bayville Adventure Park, 8 Bayville Ave., Bayville. bayvillewinterwonderland.com $20.75-$23.75. Days, hours vary Nov. 29-Jan. 1.
SCROOGE
This hour-long holiday staple based on the Charles Dickens novel comes to life onstage. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $15-$25. 11 a.m., 2 p.m. Nov. 30.
JUDY COLLINS
Collins accompanied by the South Shore Symphony will start your holiday season off right with this program celebrating Christmas. Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, madisontheatreny.org $45-$65. 8 p.m. Nov. 30.
THE MAGICAL SANTA CLAUS SPECTACULAR
Santa and his bumbling elves sing, dance, tell stories and do magic tricks with the help of Rudolph and friends. YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, 37 West Main St., Bay Shore, boultoncenter.org $7-$12. 11 a.m. Dec. 1.
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
This live stage show follows the lovable storyline of an unstoppable trio! Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org $29-$56. 1 p.m. Dec. 1.
CELTIC CHRISTMAS
A re-creation of a night before Christmas in the West of Ireland in the 1940s, before the motorcar, the television, and the telephone. Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, madisontheatreny.org $50-$50. 3 p.m. Dec. 1.
UNDER THE STREETLAMP: HIP TO THE HOLIDAYS
Ex-Jersey Boys cast members sing holiday staples. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $39-$69. 6 p.m. Dec. 1.
THE TEN TENORS
One of Australia’s most successful touring entertainment groups arrives on their Home For The Holidays tour. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $49-$79. 8 p.m. Dec. 1.
ATLANTIC WIND SYMPHONY
The oldest fully professional concert band on LI performs a holiday concert and sing-a-long. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $7-$25. 7 p.m. Dec. 2.
STEP SISTAS
Watch out Radio City, the Step Sistas are back with a holiday tap extravaganza. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington, landmarkonmainstreet.org Free. 2 p.m. Dec. 4.
ROCKABILLY CHRISTMAS
Join Sun Records’ last recording artist — madman Jason D. Williams on piano, often compared to his friend and mentor Jerry Lee Lewis; Gene Casey — the East End’s prodigal Rockabilly King; and Prentiss McNeill, member of the Drifters for 30 years for the show of the year. Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main St., Riverhead, suffolktheater.com $39-$49. 8 p.m. Dec. 6.
TCHAIKOVSKY’S NUTCRACKER BALLET
International ballet stars are joined by gifted young dancers from all over the metropolitan area. The South Shore Symphony will brilliantly bring to life the composer’s extraordinary music. Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, madisontheatreny.org $25-$40. Dec. 6-8.
ROCKAPELLA HOLIDAY
As one of the progenitors of the astonishing full-band sound of “contemporary” a cappella, Rockapella has shown every audience the raw power of pure vocal talent and originality. YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, 37 West Main St., Bay Shore, boultoncenter.org $60-$65. 8 p.m. Dec. 7.
K’s MOTOWN REVUE
A Motown holiday show. My Father’s Place, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, myfathersplace.com $35. 8 p.m. Dec. 7.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS
Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org $38-$98. 8 p.m. Dec. 7.
THE NUTCRACKER SUITE
Orlando Peña’s opulent production celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a promise of everything you love about the classic Nutcracker Suite. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $20-$45. Dec. 7-8.
BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA
These living legends of gospel arrive on their Christmas Show tour. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington, landmarkonmainstreet.org $55-$80. 7 p.m. Dec. 8.
LAURIE BERKNER WITH SUSIE LAMPERT
A live holiday concert! The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $19.50-$87.50. 8 p.m. Dec. 8.
DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR
With Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington, and special guest, Chris Walker. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org $49-$82. 7 p.m. Dec. 8.
THE GOO GOO DOLLS
The ‘90s alt-rockers headline the WALK 97.5 Holiday Show. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com $29.50-$59.50. 8 p.m. Dec. 11.
A CHAPIN FAMILY CHRISTMAS
A Christmas concert with a Chapin twist. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $29-$59. 8 p.m. Dec. 13.
THE IRISH TENORS
Prepare to be serenaded by the We Three Kings Christmas tour. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, thetheatreatwestbury.com $39-$99. 8 p.m. Dec. 14.
BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY
Fun arrangements of classic holiday songs in Big Bad Voodoo Daddy style include: “Jingle Bells,” “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” and “Winter Wonderland.” Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org $39-$69. 8 p.m. Dec. 14.
Editor’s note: More holiday events will be added to this list in the coming days and weeks.
