2015 Holiday Shows at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center present eight different shows between Thanksgiving and New Year’s to heighten holiday spirits! From nationally touring musicals, to Broadway stars singing cabaret and holiday classics, holiday memories are waiting to be made at The Z! Tickets from $15 to $99 are available at www.zeiterion.org, 508-994-2900 or at the Zeiterion box office, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford.

Flashdance The Musical
Friday, November 27, 8pm
Tickets: $47-$65
The perfect Thanksgiving dessert! With electrifying dance at its core, revisit the inspiring story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day, bar dancer by night. Featuring a score that includes the biggest hit songs from the movie, including the Academy Award-winning title song “Flashdance – What a Feeling,” “Maniac,” “Gloria,” “Manhunt,” and “I Love Rock & Roll”, this screen-to-stage adaptation captures the sassy, sexy fun of the iconic film!

Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas
Saturday, November 28, 3pm
Tickets: $15-$25
What could be fancier than Christmas? Based on the best-selling children’s book, this delightful family-friendly musical by Broadway’s Vital Theatre Company is filled with catchy, charming songs that tell a heartwarming story of kindness, generosity, and family traditions.

Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs
Saturday, December 5, 8pm
Tickets: $49-$99
Alan Cumming is a chameleon of stage and screen, slipping effortlessly into roles that range from emcee of the Tony Awards, to the wildly successful Broadway revival of Cabaret, to the straight-laced Eli Gold on The Good Wife. With his newest stage show, Cumming spans the world of pop and Broadway hit songs, infusing each with a new dramatic flair. Weaving each song together with personal anecdotes, this pop review becomes a synopsis of Alan’s wild ride through show business, his tumultuous personal life, and shows his audience exactly why he’s considered one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic performers.

Tania DaSilva
Thursday, December 10, 7:30pm
Tickets: $20
Fado Fa-la-la! Embracing both traditional and contemporary styles of Portuguese Fado, fadista Tania Dasilva will take the Z stage for the first time this season, accompanied by guitarristas António Lima, Abel Lima and Pedro Pimentel

A Christmas Carol
Saturday December 12, 2pm and 7pm
Tickets: $17-$37
The beloved story of Ebenezer Scrooge is brought to life in stunning detail by the Nebraska Theatre Caravan. As the tradition grows with each year, The Z’s audience continues to celebrate this heart-warming and joyful production.

A Christmas Celtic Sojourn
Thursday, December 17, 8pm
Tickets: $25-$55
Brian O’Donovan’s A Celtic Sojourn has thrilled radio audiences for 28 years. For the last thirteen, the live Christmas-time version of the show has drawn on Celtic, Pagan, and Christian traditions to celebrate the music of this season. A Christmas Celtic Sojourn reflects the compelling and diverse offerings of the weekly national radio program.

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra: Family Holiday Pops!
December 19, 3:30pm and 7:00pm
Tickets: $15-$38
The Family Holiday Pops Concerts feature all the holiday music you love played by the fantastic NB Symphony Orchestra! The children’s matinee performance at 3:30 features fun surprises for the young at heart, while the 7:00 concert features a bit more music.

New Year’s Eve Bash
Thursday, December 31, 7-10pm
Tickets: $15 and $50
The Zeiterion and Whaling Museum invite revelers bid goodbye to 2015 with an exciting evening of live music in the Jacob’s Gallery and the Lagoda Room. Enjoy delicious food, dancing, roaming performers, children’s entertainment, mask-making and the absolutely best view of New Bedford’s spectacular fireworks at the Whaling Museum!

Tickets are available for purchase at www.zeiterion.org, by calling 508-994-2900, or in person at the box office at 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA. Box Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and two hours before each performance.