The Charles R. Wood Theater in downtown Glens Falls has a selection of holiday shows sure to delight attendees.
Billy Gilman: Christmas & Hits
Sunday December 1st 3 p.m.
The consummate entertainer, Billy Gilman kicks off the holidays with the sounds of the season blended with his greatest hits! Billy Gilman burst onto the national stage in 2000 releasing the hit single “One Voice.” His debut album was certified double platinum in the United States, and he was included in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the youngest singer to ever reach #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts. He has sold ten million albums worldwide and garnered awards and nods from The Grammy Awards, The Academy of Country Music, The Country Music Association, Billboard Magazine, and the American Music Association. Billy enjoyed a resurgence in his career after making it to the finals on NBC’s ‘The Voice’, and now he’s enjoyed success in a new genre with his critically acclaimed Bluegrass hits ‘Delta Queen’ and ‘Roller Coaster’. Billy is a favorite of Kevin Richards’ ‘Close Up’ series, returning for his third appearance!
Joy to the World
Saturday December 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Let the Holiday Season begin with an incredible dance presentation celebrating the birth of Jesus and the true meaning of Christmas! Amazing ballerinas from Adagio School of Dance and Music will deliver a performance honoring the advent of Christ.
Anthony Nunziata: My Italian Christmas
Sunday December 8 at 3 p.m.
Back by popular demand. Dubbed “the next great pop crossover star,” (Tom Alvarez, Indianapolis Star) and “America’s new romantic singing sensation,” (Broadwayworld), celebrated Italian-American tenor Anthony Nunziata is bringing his national Christmas concert tour to The Wood. The powerhouse performer and Carnegie Hall headliner—who has been compared to the stylings of Michael Bublé, Andrea Bocelli and Michael Bolton—will serenade the audience with his soulful voice singing timeless songs from the Italian, Broadway, jazz and Holiday repertoires, including soul-stirring renditions of O Holy Night, The Christmas Song, It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, O Sole Mio, Santa Lucia, Somewhere, I Found A Home, The Greatest Wish as well as original songs from his award-winning “Together for Christmas” Holiday Album (Broadwayworld’s Album of the Year.) Anthony recently headlined a sold-out residency at the legendary Café Carlyle in New York City. He has been invited to be a headline soloist for over two dozen symphony orchestras around the world, including co-headlining Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops Symphony Orchestra
The Nutcracker Ballet
Saturday December 14 & Sunday December 15
The Magic of the holidays come alive with Adirondack Ballet Theater’s 33rd annual presentation of Tchaikovsky’s timeless holiday classic, “The Nutcracker”. ABT has the distinction of being the first dance company to perform this classical ballet at the Charles R Wood Theater, as we continue this annual holiday tradition, ABT is proud to bring this full-length ballet to community arts patrons, with over 50 local dancers, ages 4-18, local actors, and guest artists. Please join this local, critically acclaimed not for profit children’s dance company for one of its typically sold-out performances. One Christmas eve, a young girl, Clara falls asleep, and her journey begins: taking her through a Battle, Land Snow, Land of the Sweets, meeting her Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar Plum and many other exciting characters in her magical celebration!
A Classic Christmas with Lee & Friends
Sunday December 22 3 p.m.
A Classic Christmas Television Special Live On Stage! Celebrate the holidays with a whimsical winter wonderland adventure for the entire family. Hosted by David Maiocco as Liberace. David brings his award winning, famously flamboyant, Liberace character to life to host a holiday gathering, in the style of a classic TV special! Complete with holiday cheer from colorful guests Courtney Shayne & Rob Kelley as the Carpenters and Laura Roth as Judy Garland & Brenda Lee. Plus, more silly surprises and festive fun- as you would expect from a glittery Christmas Special hosted by Lee & Friends.