There's no place like shows for the holidays

CONCERTS
 

NOV. 23 

Irish Christmas in America

Watch Séamus Begley (Traditional Singer of the Year for Irish public TV service TG4) and Niamh Farrell sing and dance in a traditional Irish-style show, which is peppered with humor and history.

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m., Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main St.

INFO $20-$60; 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org

NOV. 24

Gary Hoey

Who says Christmas can’t rock? Watch as instrumental guitarist Hoey brings his “Ho-Ho-Hoey Rockin’ Holiday Tour” to town.

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m., 37 W. Main St., YMCA Boulton Center, Bay Shore

INFO $40; 631-969-1101, boultoncenter.org

NOV. 25

The Clairvoyants

This Austrian magician/mentalist duo from “America’s Got Talent” will bring wonder with their “Clairvoyants Christmas” show.

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m., NYCB Theatre at Westbury

INFO $35-$69.50; 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com

NOV. 27

Brian Setzer Orchestra

This Massapequa Stray Cat returns to his old stompin’ grounds for a holiday homecoming with his “Christmas Rocks! Tour.”

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m., NYCB Theatre at Westbury

INFO $39.50-$199.50; 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com

NOV. 30 AND DEC. 7

Eileen Ivers

The Queen of Celtic Fiddle will mix old Wren songs and American carols with a bit of jigging for her “Joyful Christmas” show.

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m., Nov. 30, 1  South Ave., Adelphi Performing Arts Center, Garden City; 8 p.m., Dec. 7, 37 W. Main St., YMCA Boulton Center, Bay Shore

INFO $38-$45 (Adelphi); 516-877-4000, pac.adelphi.edu; $50 (Boulton Center); 631-969-1101, boultoncenter.org

DEC. 5

Brian Wilson Presents “The Christmas Album Live”

The rock and roll legend will perform “The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album” in its entirety, including his original classic, “Little Saint Nick,” with special guests Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin.

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m., NYCB Theatre at Westbury

INFO $49.50-$149.50; 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com

DEC. 7

Tony Orlando & Dawn

This trio will come together for “A Christmas Reunion,” which will include seasonal carols as well as signature songs like “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree,” “Knock Three Times” and “Candida.”

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m., NYCB Theatre at Westbury

INFO $49.50-$135.50; 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com

DEC. 8

Kenny G

This saxophonist from Seattle gets his Santa on with his “The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour.”  

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m., NYCB Theatre at Westbury

INFO $49.50-$140.50; 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com

DEC. 9

Jewel

Watch as the '90s songstress weaves her hits (“Hands,” “You Were Meant for Me”) with Christmas favorites as part of her “Handmade Holiday Tour.”

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m., The Paramount, Huntington

INFO $39.50-$180; 631-673-7300, paramountny.com

DEC. 14

A Magical Cirque Christmas

Picture magic tricks and circus acts going on while Christmas carols are sung live with a touch of comedy.

WHEN | WHERE 7:30 p.m., Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale

INFO $53.50-$73.50; 516-231-4848, nycblive.com

DEC. 14

Rex Fowler & Friends

Fans of Aztec Two-Step will rejoice as ATS songs are blended with holiday faves as Fowler leads the charge.

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m., 37 W. Main St., YMCA Boulton Center, Bay Shore

INFO $45; 631-969-1101, boultoncenter.org

DEC. 16

98°

This boy band, featuring Nick and Drew LaChey, bounces back with its “At Christmas Tour” delivering season’s greetings with a smile at NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m., NYCB Theatre at Westbury

INFO $39.50-$117.59; 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com

DEC. 16

Darlene Love

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer will bring down the house with her rousing rendition of “Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)” during “A Darlene Love Christmas.”

WHEN | WHERE 7 p.m., Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington

INFO $67-$87; 516-767-6444, landmarkonmainstreet.org

DEC. 20

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

The tradition continues as TSO makes its triumphant return to Long Island with its “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” show featuring lasers, pyrotechnics and a massive multimedia production.

WHEN | WHERE 7:30 p.m., NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum

INFO $58-$68; 516-231-4848, nycblive.com

DEC. 21

Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti

The 2016 “America’s Got Talent” finalist from Bethpage croons his favorite holiday tunes from his new album “Christmas With Sal."

“It’s like coming over to my house for Christmas. I sing and tell stories about Christmas with my big Italian family,” says Valentinetti, 24. “It’s a feel-good, pick-me-up type of show that will put you in the mood for Christmas."

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m., NYCB Theatre at Westbury

INFO $29.50-$86.23; 516-247-5200, thetheatreatwestbury.com

DEC. 21 & 23

Countess Luann

Luann de Lesseps from “The Real Housewives of New York” will croon and swoon in her “Holiday Cabaret Show.”

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m., Dec. 21, and 7 p.m., Dec. 23, The Paramount, Huntington

INFO $69.50-$225; 631-673-7300, paramountny.com

THEATER

THROUGH DEC. 29

“A Christmas Carol”

See Jeffrey Sanzel portray Ebenezer Scrooge as he makes his life-changing transformation on Christmas Eve night.

WHERE Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson

INFO $20, 631-928-9100, theatrethree.com

THROUGH DEC. 30

“White Christmas”

Watch as Irving Berlin’s musical get revived featuring songs like “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano” and “How Deep Is the Ocean,” as well as the title track.

WHERE Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 E. Main St. 

INFO $28-$35; 631-724-3700, smithtownpac.org

THROUGH DEC. 30

“Elf”

Experience the 2003 hit movie transformed into a musical about Buddy the Elf from the North Pole.

WHERE John W. Engeman Theater,  250 Main St., Northport

INFO $73-$78; 631-261-2900, engemantheater.com

NOV. 24

“It’s a Wonderful Life” live radio play

Get a feel for what it was like to witness a live radio broadcast as a quintet of actors in full costume acts out Frank Capra’s seasonal tale complete with sound effects.

WHEN | WHERE 3 p.m., Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main St.

INFO $25-$45; 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org

FOR THE KIDS

NOW THROUGH DEC. 29

“Barnaby Saves Christmas”

Come along for the ride as Santa’s littlest elf and his reindeer friend Franklynne go on a journey to save Christmas.
WHERE Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson

INFO $10; 631-928-9100, theatrethree.com

NOV. 24-25

"The Nutcracker"

The Long Island Ballet Theatre presents this Christmas perennial, aimed at kids and with narration to clarify the storyline. Children (ages 3-10) can even go on stage for a reception at the Kingdom of the Sweets for a $10 donation.

WHEN | WHERE 1 and 4 p.m. Nov. 24 and 2 p.m. Nov. 25, Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington

INFO $32; 516-767-6444, landmarkonmainstreet.org

NOV. 25

“A Charlie Brown Christmas”

See the Peanuts characters come to life in a yuletide tale about the true meaning of Christmas, which is based on the animated TV special.

WHEN | WHERE 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main St.

INFO $15-$25, 631-207-1313, patchoguetheatre.org

DEC. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 26

“My Christmas Elf”

See the world’s best toy maker Mittens learn how to become a family elf and discover the magic of Christmas in this comedic new musical at CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale.

WHEN | WHERE 11 a.m. Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22, and 2 p.m. Dec. 26

INFO $15; 631-218-2810, cmpac.com

DEC. 27-28

“Frosty the Snowman”

Witness the world’s most famous snowman and his friend Jimmy as they try to prevent adversary Ethel Perpot from melting all the snow in Chillsville.

WHEN | WHERE 1 p.m. both days, Bayway Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip

INFO $11 advance, $13 day of; 631-581-2700, broadhollow.org