Performances in December across the Capital Region
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- From concerts to comedy to ballet, the Capital Region has a wide array of shows to offer local entertainment lovers this winter. Here is a roundup of notable performances coming to the area in December.
Concerts
December 2: The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at the Palace Theatre - Albany
- Rock/classical
- Orchestral renditions of rock and metal classics
- Featuring a 14-piece ensemble
- 19 Clinton Avenue, 8 p.m.
Buy The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight tickets
December 4: Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening at the Palace Theatre – Albany
- Rock
- Performing music spanning Led Zeppelin’s full discography
- 19 Clinton Avenue, 8 p.m.
December 8: Albany Symphony at the Palace Theatre – Albany
- Classical
- Magic of Christmas show, featuring Christmas carols and holiday hits
- 19 Clinton Avenue, 3 p.m.
December 30: Zakk Sabbath at Empire Live – Albany
- Metal/hard rock
- With special guests Zoso and The Iron Maidens
- 93 North Pearl Street, 7 p.m.
Comedy
December 4: Giggly Squad Live at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall – Troy
- Live podcast
- Featuring Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner
- Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. - both sold out
- 30 Second Street, 7 p.m.
December 6 and 7: Akaash Singh at the Funny Bone – Albany
- Four total shows - two on Friday, two on Saturday
- Crossgates Mall, various show times
December 13: Jeff Dunham at MVP Arena – Albany
- Artificial Intelligence tour
- 51 South Pearl Street, 7 p.m.
December 13: Ms. Pat at the Funny Bone – Albany
- Two shows
- Crossgates Mall, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
December 29: Joe Gatto at the Palace Theatre – Albany
- Let's Get Into It tour
- With special guest Mark Jigarjian
- 19 Clinton Avenue, 7 p.m.
Other shows
December 1: Alan Cumming at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall – Troy
- Solo cabaret show
- Accompanied by Henry Koperski on piano
- 30 Second Street, 7 p.m.
December 3 to December 8: MJ the Musical at Proctors Theatre – Schenectady
- Musical
- Celebrating the music of Michael Jackson
- 432 State Street, various show times
December 5 to 7: Disney On Ice: Into the Magic at MVP Arena – Albany
- Musical ice-skating show
- Featuring songs from "Coco," "Tangled," "Moana," and more
- 51 South Pearl Street, various show times
December 20: The Grand Kyiv Ballet at The Egg – Albany
- Ballet
- Performing "The Nutcracker"
- Hart Theatre
- Empire State Plaza, 7 p.m.
Buy The Grand Kyiv Ballet tickets
December 30: Harlem Globetrotters at MVP Arena – Albany
- Basketball show
- vs. the Washington Generals
- 51 South Pearl Street, 7 p.m.
Buy Harlem Globetrotters tickets
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