"Million Dollar Christmas" and "Nutcracker" steams begin Dec. 19

Direct from the McAninch Arts Center's Belushi Performance Hall stage, comes a rip-roaring live streamed broadcast of Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash: "A Million Dollar Christmas" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19. The show features a full catalogue of heartwarming holiday tunes by four rock 'n roll legends, all done up in that unmistakable rockabilly style. Following the Dec. 19 live streamed performance, the taped version of the concert will continue to be available on demand through Jan. 3.

"A Million Dollar Christmas" comes from the group that produced "A Million Dollar Quartet," based on the legendary impromptu gathering of rock legends Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash at Sun Records in Memphis. The critically acclaimed Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash troupe has made a name for themselves portraying the four illustrious musicians who need no introduction. The performance features all the classic hits from four of the greatest rock 'n rollers of all time, plus festive songs added to the traditional set list just for the holidays.
Tickets are $50 per household. Ticket purchasers will receive an email with the link to access their event online. Gift certificates are also available. For tickets and more information call 630-942-4000 or visit AtTheMAC.org.

The MAC has included Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” presented by Talmi Entertainment, Inc. (TEI) to the MAC’s recommended holiday programming. This pre-recorded digital performance delivers quintessential Russian artistry in the form of America’s favorite family Christmas tradition replete with magical toys, falling snow and growing Christmas trees. Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” begins streaming 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec.19. The performance will be viewable through Jan. 1, 2021.

The McAninch Arts Center (MAC) has included Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” presented by Talmi Entertainment, Inc. (TEI) to the MAC’s recommended holiday programming. This pre-recorded digital performance delivers quintessential Russian artistry in the form of America’s favorite family Christmas tradition replete with magical toys, falling snow and growing Christmas trees. Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” begins streaming Dec.19, 2020 at 7 p.m. Central Time.

It is Christmas Eve and Masha (commonly known as Clara in U.S. productions), after an exciting Christmas party, falls asleep and dreams the magical nutcracker she received as a gift has turned into a handsome prince. This prince defends her from an army of rodents before leading her into a snowy fantasy world where the residents perform a series of regional dance variations in her honor. In Moscow Ballet’s version, Act II is set in the Land of Peace and Harmony (vs. the land of Sweets) where Masha and the Prince’s guide is the Dove of Peace. The Dallas Morning News notes, “The twist works to expose more of her [Masha’s] burgeoning maturity, making the journey not a childish dream but an honorable quest.” The performance will be viewable through Jan. 1, 2021. Tickets are $24.99 for the performance. Sales end Dec. 29, 2020.

To order tickets or for more information about these and other holiday fare visit AtTheMAC.org or call 630-942-4000.