Courtesy of Stifel Theatre
How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical!
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical | December 13–16
For the first time since 2011, Dr. Seuss' iconic Christmas tale is playing for a St. Louis audience. The New York Times called it "100 times better than any bedtime story." You can take the family to see the current Grinch portrayal in theaters, then see the Christmas nemesis up close and personal on stage. Visit website for showtimes. $32–$82. Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market.
A John Waters Christmas | December 14
John Waters is raunchy, a tad crude...and yet, we're intrigued. Ahead of his visit, SLM chatted with Waters about the show. Let's just say you should leave the kids at home. $36–$115. 8 p.m. Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington.
Home Alone in Concert | December 14–16
John Williams' score, or better known as the music following 8-year-old Kevin McAllister as he prevents goons from burglarizing his house, will ring throughout Powell Hall as the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra dedicates a concert to the 1990s classic Home Alone. Visit website for tickets and pricing. Powell Hall, 718 N Grand.
Les Misérables | December 13–16
Taking the holiday season back to 19th-century France, Les Mis has been covered on the silver screen, various stages, and still pulls on heartstrings with each performance of "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables." The Tony Award–winning production is revisiting St. Louis after a two-year stint on Broadway. Visit website for tickets and pricing. The Fox, 527 N. Grand.
12 Bars of Charity | December 15
Bar-hopping in the name of charity. Attendees pick a "team," and a charity they want to represent, including Stray Rescue of St. Louis, Autism Speaks, and World Pediatric Project, among others, or they can opt to represent them all. A shuttle takes participants to and from bars that are participating, where they receive drink specials and socialize for a good cause. Check-in will be in the parking lot across the street from Paddy O's. Visit website for pricing.
Check out SLM's online calendar for other happenings, including Brewery Lights, Blues games, our Top 10 family-friendly events for December, and more.
