Thalia Spanish Theatre
November 30 – December 16
Artistic Director Alberto Lopez Herrera and Co-Founder Juan Castaño presents “Navidad: A Mexican-American Christmas” exploring the beautiful holiday traditions of Mexico and the United States through music and dance. The traditions are experienced by a young person of Mexican immigrant parents growing up in New York City. From Aztec-inspired dance to Christmas carols, the youngster tries to bring their two worlds together. In a dream, they imagine the fusion of Mariachi music with Tchaikovsky, folk dance with ballet, and the wonderment of their two cultures. But a tempting character preaches the separation of these customs, and the youngster must choose. The company of 16 dancers and core of musicians led by Calpulli’s Music Director George Saenz bring to life timeless traditions and a world of holiday fantasy. The entirely new program tells a story with commissioned works by Mexican and Mexican-American guest choreographers with new musical arrangements and original works," notes the release. Find out more here
“A Christmas Carol in Harlem”
Aaron Davis Hall
November 27 – December 8
"Set in present-day Harlem, this holiday treasure is dramatized with Classical Theater of Harlem’s signature style of infusing classic works with an uptown flair. A Christmas Carol in Harlem places Ebenezer Scrooge as a real estate mogul who has made his fortune at the expense of others. Scrooge foregoes using his wealth to affect positive change within his Harlem community and instead lives a life of miserly solitude. That is, until three unexpected visitors arrive on Christmas Eve to show him that the value of family and the impact of cooperation will lead to a healthy, thriving and prosperous community," according to the release. Find out more here