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From country to classic Christmas, Grapevine is the place to be for all your holiday entertainment. Set in the beautifully restored Palace Theatre in Historic Downtown Grapevine, you'll delight at all of the spectacular Christmas music and movie offerings.
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Classic Christmas Movies - Watch a classic Christmas movie in a historic theater downtown! See the experience of George Bailey in It's A Wonderful Life and after the movie, stroll Main Street and experience Grapevine's version of Bedford Falls.
Classic Christmas Cartoons & Crafts- Bring the little ones to watch some of the best classic Christmas cartoons like Frosty the Snowman and A Year Without Santa while they make fun Christmas crafts.
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A Holiday Tribute to Elton and Cher Presented by Tribute Masters
Saturday, November 12 at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Reserved Seating Tickets: $38 Groups (20+): $33
Coming to Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre - a dazzling and flamboyant Holiday Tribute to Elton John and Cher. The extraordinarily talented and seasoned Las Vegas team of Heidi Thompson and Gene Sironen deliver a highly crafted holiday show garnering laughs, applause, and happy audiences wherever they perform. Together, these two sensational artists bring a unique energy to the stage with their own brand of comedy, vocal duets, audience participation and more.
Cher and Elton John each have six decades of hits like: Crocodile Rock, Believe, Saturday Night’s Alright, If I Could Turn Back Time, and duets including Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, Rescue Me, and Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me! Add cheer to the season with songs including Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Jingle Bells and Baby, It’s Cold Outside. This show guarantees a joyful holiday experience for all!
North Central Ballet Presents Nutcracker – Short and Sweet
Saturday, November 26 at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 27 at 3 p.m. Palace Theatre Reserved Seating Tickets: $15
North Central Ballet and the Palace Arts Center are excited to bring Nutcracker- Short and Sweet to the Historic Palace Theatre this Christmas. Take a magical journey through the land of dancing snowflakes to the Kingdom of the Sweets. Enjoy colorful and energetic dancing to Tchailovsky’s famous score, including Spanish Dance, Arabian Dance, Waltz of the Flowers and of course the Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy.
Les Jordan, executive and artistic director of North Central Ballet, said, “Nutcracker – Short and Sweet and the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party are open to children and adults of all ages. This is a perfect Sunday afternoon outing for those who love to see ballet. We want to inspire children to learn more about the art of dance. This family-oriented event gets people excited about The Nutcracker season, and shows young girls and boys the magic of ballet through the art of dance.”
North Central Ballet was founded in 1993, with the intent to enrich the environment of our community through education, performance and dance related activities. North Central Ballet provides a training for the beginning dancer as well as serious dancers who wish to develop a stage presence while advancing their education. Dancers who are proficient in classical ballet and pointe work are eligible to audition for the company. In all things North Central Ballet strives to instill the desire for excellence in art, cooperation among young people and a sense of pride in the community.
Event add on for SUNDAY BALLET ONLY: The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party Sunday, November 27 at 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Lancaster Theatre General Seating Tickets: $12
The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party is a magical, family-friendly event that is perfect for all generations to enjoy together. Guests are welcomed into the Kingdom of the Sweets and served pink lemonade and treats, while characters from the ballet visit each table.
Tickets to Nutcracker in the Park will also be available for purchase and the boutique will be open with nutcrackers of all kinds available for purchase.
William Lee Martin’s The Return of the Nutcracker A Christmas Standup Spectacular
Friday, December 2 at 8 p.m. Reserved Seating Tickets: $35 VIP Seating (Rows 1-3): $45
Comedian William Lee Martin is bringing his annual Christmas standup comedy spectacular The Return of the Nutcracker to Grapevine's Palace Theater. With fan favorites like I’m Dreaming of a White Trash Christmas, brand new standup material, plus guest comedians and musicians, this is one holiday variety show you don’t want to miss.
With his signature cowboy hat, boots and Texas drawl, it would be easy to lump the blue-eyed, 6-foot-2-inch Martin into the category of “another guy doing a country act.” Drawing from real life experiences, Martin’s vibrant routine reflects life as a husband, father and friend. That authenticity is connecting with mainstream America, crossing cultural lines and social status boundaries. His humor is sharp, original and occasionally laced with sarcasm and innuendo, but without the overt adult language prevalent with so many in today’s comedy landscape.
When Martins not touring theaters and clubs, he can be found as a top-rated headliner on Carnival Cruise Lines or hosting his weekly podcast for broadcast, A Stand Up Dad, where he interviews celebrities and news-makers about the state of being a modern-day dad. His comedy specials can also be found on major streaming platforms.
Martin and his wife Michele also operate Cowboys Who Care, a non-profit organization providing smiles, support and free cowboy hats to kids with cancer or life-threatening illnesses.
Saturday, December 3 at 8 p.m. Reserved Seating Tickets: $32 Groups (20+): $27
Ricki Derek and his swinging Ho, Ho, Ho Orchestra return to the historically-swanky Palace Theatre for one great night. In its 13th year, Derek’s A Merry Little Christmas Show is one of the best holiday traditions in DFW. Drawing inspiration from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Bing Crosby’s Christmas TV specials, A Merry Little Christmas Show is like a time capsule with a wink and a nod. Ricki croons your favorite Christmas tunes backed by his amazing orchestra and a few special guests.
His one-of-a-kind stage presence and sense of humor will take all the stress out of the holidays and put a smile on your face. Derek’s performances have been heralded by Bill Zehme of Esquire Magazine and The Dallas Morning News. Come and join us for a swinging good time!
Elvis Christmas Special starring Kraig Parker with the Royal Tribute Band
Sunday, December 4 at 4 p.m. Reserved Seating Tickets: $32 VIP Seating (Rows 1-3): $42 Kids (under 12): $15* Groups (20+): $27*
Back by popular demand, Kraig Parker brings his amazing Elvis Christmas Special to Grapevine. Parker, who has toured the world with his spot-on tribute to Elvis, will be backed by his Royal Tribute Band. His looks, moves, charisma and powerful voice are as close as it gets to seeing the King of Rock-n-Roll in person. The show offers a mix of Christmas favorites, Elvis hits and other special surprises, so you won’t want to miss this holiday treat. This show is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season. Elvis has not left the building!
* Child and group discounts not available on seating in the first three rows ($42 ticket)
Monday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 6 at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Reserved Seating Tickets: $48 Groups (25+): $42
The Palace Arts Center is proud to welcome back Emmy Award winners and Billboard No. #1 Recording Artists The Texas Tenors. The America's Got Talent: The Champions finalists will sleigh ride into town with their heart warming and touching holiday concert "Deep in the Heart of Christmas." From seasonal favorites like O Holy Night and Joy to the World to crowd pleasers like The Righteous Brothers' You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' and original hit Bootdaddy, JC, Marcus and John bring a unique blend of music to the stage with thrilling harmonies and award winning arrangements.
The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America's Got Talent. Since appearing on the series in 2009, JC, Marcus and John have released five studio albums, two PBS Specials, four DVDs, multiple singles and a children's book that have earned them impressive recognition including three Emmy Awards, the Gelett Burgess Award for Excellence in Children's Literature and the distinction of being Billboard Magazine's No. #10 Classical Artist in the World. The tenors' most recent albums Outside the Lines and A Collection of Broadway and American Classics debuted at No. #1 on the Billboard Charts.
Grab the whole family and head to the Palace to make some new and lasting Christmas memories with The Texas Tenors.
Will Hearn’s The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show with Blue Water Highway
Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 9 at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Reserved Seating Tickets: $36 VIP Seating (Rows 1-5): $50 Groups (20+): $31*
The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show is a live, one-of-a-kind musical variety show bringing all-time favorite Christmas classics and original sketch comedy antics to theaters across Texas. This original by The Grand Ol’ Production Company, and Will Hearn, features Americana standout Blue Water Highway, the N-0-E-L Radio Orchestra and Gospel Singers, plus a cast of the best artists and entertainers in Texas. The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show combines progressive satire with nostalgic Christmas classics performed through the framework of a vintage era that appeals to multi-generational audiences.
* VIP tickets include seating in the first five rows and a cast meet-and-greet prior to each performance. Group discounts are not available in VIP seating.
Saturday, December 10 at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Reserved Seating Tickets: $36 VIP Seating (Rows 1-3): $46 Groups (20+): $31
Celebrate Christmas with The Petersens as they bring their original bluegrass sound to the Palace Theatre. The Petersens are an award-winning Americana roots family in their 10th season of shows in Branson, Mo. The band includes American Idol finalist Ellen Petersen Haygood on banjo and vocals, Katie Petersen on fiddle, Matt Petersen on guitar, Julianna Petersen on mandolin, Petersen matriarch Karen Petersen on bass and newest member and family friend Emmet Franz on dobro. The Petersens perform year-round in Branson, but also enjoy performing throughout the Midwest. For the past five years, the band has toured Ireland, Canada and Finland. For authentic music, clean comedy and family values, you won’t find a group better than The Petersens.
*VIP tickets include seating in the first three rows. Group discounts are not offered in the VIP section.
Sunday, December 11 at 4 p.m. Reserved Seating Tickets: $28 Groups (20+): $24
Sit back with family and friends and enjoy your favorite Christmas holiday songs, presented by Rocky Gribble and the Grapevine Opry gang. This longtime Grapevine fixture returns to the Palace Theatre stage, performing its most popular show ever. Come to listen or come to sing along, but either way, get your reservations early. After all, “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year!”
Carpenters Legacy: A Christmas Portrait Presented by Tribute Masters
Thursday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 16 at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Reserved Seating Tickets: $38 Groups (20+): $33
Direct from Las Vegas, Carpenters Legacy: A Christmas Portrait, starring Sally Olson as Karen Carpenter and Ned Mills as Richard Carpenter, takes the audience back in time to an old-fashioned Christmas. The show recreates the nostalgia of the Carpenters' 1977 and 1978 Christmas TV specials, in addition to the endearing humor that will make you feel like a kid again! The show features holiday classics Merry Christmas, Darling; Sleigh Ride; and The Christmas Song as well as many of the Carpenters’ greatest hits.
Randy Schmidt, author of Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter, says “Sally’s tribute to Karen Carpenter is heartfelt and honest,” and John Katsilometes of Las Vegas Review-Journal has lauded the show as “musically sound, vocally spot-on, and will please any fans of the duo.” Sam Novak of Vegas Unfiltered says, “Sally Olson and Ned Mills perfectly embody Karen and Richard Carpenter. Carpenters Legacy is nothing short of astounding.” David Halston of Tribute Masters says, “Sally is remarkable, spot-on and delightfully entertaining.” Sally is truly unsurpassed in her startling representation of Karen Carpenter, including authentic hairstyles and makeup, vintage costumes, gestures and stunning voice.
Carpenters Legacy completed their first Las Vegas residency in Town Square on Las Vegas Boulevard in spring of 2021. Carpenters Legacy was featured at the Carpenters 50th Anniversary Celebration. Olson is the first-ever and only Karen Carpenter tribute artist to perform with the world-renowned Las Vegas based review Legends In Concert. Carpenters Legacy: A Christmas Portrait features historical commentary and lovely arrangements and video, taking audiences on an incredible journey down memory lane into the world of the Carpenters - the world’s ONLY authentic Carpenters tribute in sight and sound.
Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin - A Christmas Tribute Presented by Tribute Masters
Saturday, December 17 at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 18 at 4 p.m. Reserved Seating Tickets: $38 Groups (20+): $33
Get ready for an evening of music and laughter with a sensational holiday tribute to the most celebrated entertainment duo ever to grace the stage and television. Produced by Tribute Masters, this show is a rousing Christmas salute to the “Kings of Cool,” Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. This show is a critics’ choice and features two of the most accomplished and sought-after Las Vegas entertainers in the business- Dave Halston as Frank Sinatra and Tom Stevens as Dean Martin.
You will experience a captivating blend of swing, swagger and holiday fun. The show is an energizing spectacle that delivers “old school cool” like never before. It will excite the imagination with hilarious comedy and plenty of Christmas favorites. Don’t miss this uproarious extravaganza of 18-karat fun!
Admission $6 Please no outside food or beverage; concessions available. Shows sell out in advance, so please plan ahead. All tickets are available as will-call only. We do not print tickets for movies in advance.
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AFTER CHRISTMAS MOVIES
HOME ALONE (1990) Saturday, November 26 at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 22 at 2 p.m. PG, 103 minutes Starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern Directed by John Hughes An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when his family accidentally leaves him home during Christmas vacation.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1951) Wednesday, November 30 at 7 p.m. NR, 86 minutes Starring Alastair Sim, Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst An old, bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.
MIRACLE ON 34th STREET (1947) Monday, December 12 at 7 p.m. NR, 96 minutes Starring Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O’Hara, John Payne Directed by George Seaton When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing.
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION (1989) Tuesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. PG-13, 97 minutes Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Juliette Lewis Directed by Jeremiah Chechik The Griswold family's plan for a big family Christmas predictably turns into a big disaster.
ELF (2003) Wednesday, December 14 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 20 at 2 p.m. PG, 97 minutes Starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart Directed by John Favreau After discovering he is a human, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole decides to travel to New York City to locate his real father.
ANIMATED DOUBLE FEATURE: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS & FROSTY THE SNOWMAN Monday, December 19 at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 21 at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 22 at 11 a.m. Friday, December 23 at 11 a.m. A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS (1965) G, 25 minutes Repelled by the commercialism around him, Charlie Brown tries to find the true meaning of Christmas. FROSTY THE SNOWMAN (1966) G, 25 minutes A snowman and a little girl struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after the snowman's magic hat. *Frosty invites you to were your pajamas!
CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS (2004) Monday, December 19 at 2 p.m. PG, 99 minutes Starring Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd Directed by Joe Roth With their daughter away, Luther and Nora Krank decide to skip Christmas all together until she decides to come home, causing an uproar when they have to celebrate it at the last minute.
THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992) Tuesday, December 20 at 11 a.m. (1992) G, 85 minutes Starring Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire Directed by Brian Henson The Muppets tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser's redemption on Christmas Eve.
THE SANTA CLAUSE (1994) Wednesday, December 21 at 2 p.m. PG, 97 minutes Starring Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson Directed by John Pasquin When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off of his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.
A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983) Friday, December 23 at 2 p.m. NR, 120 minutes Starring Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin Directed by Bob Clark In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.
AFTER CHRISTMAS MOVIES
CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT (1945) Wednesday, December 28 at 2 p.m. NR, 101 minutes Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet Directed by Peter Godfrey A food writer who has lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for a traditional family Christmas.
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (1944) Thursday, December 29 at 2 p.m. Passed, 113 minutes Starring Judy Garland, Margaret O’Brien, Mary Astor Directed by Vincente Minnelli Young love and childish fears highlight a year in the life of a turn-of-the-century family.
JUST FRIENDS (2005) Friday, December 30 at 7 p.m. PG-13, 96 minutes Starring Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, Anna Farris Directed by Roger Kumble While visiting his hometown during Christmas, a man comes face-to-face with his old high school crush, whom he was best friends with - a woman whose rejection of him turned him into a ferocious womanizer.
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