Myrtle Beach, known for its live year round entertainment in addition to miles of oceanfront beaches along the famous Grand Strand, gets into the spirit of the holiday season with festive Christmas-themed shows during November and December. From traditional variety shows featuring plenty of yuletide cheer to live Nativity scenes and more, there are plenty of choices offering fun for all ages.
The Carolina Opry Christmas Special - The Holiday Show of the South
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The Carolina Opry Theater
Celebrating more than 25 years, this multi award-winning show debuted in 1985 as the first nightly Christmas Special on the Grand Strand. Popular holiday classics along with new seasonal favorites, plus comedy, dance and dazzling costumes offer family fun for all ages. This beloved Myrtle Beach holiday tradition is the only show that has won every major South Carolina Tourism award including the Governor's Cup and Most Outstanding Attraction.
Celebrating more than 25 years, this multi award-winning show debuted in 1985 as the first nightly Christmas Special on the Grand Strand. Popular holiday classics along with new seasonal favorites, plus comedy, dance and dazzling costumes offer family fun for all ages. This beloved Myrtle Beach holiday tradition is the only show that has won every major South Carolina Tourism award including the Governor's Cup and Most Outstanding Attraction.
The South's Grandest Christmas Show
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The Alabama Theatre
This award-winning show combines talented performers with festive scenery and special effects for a family friendly holiday extravaganza, featuring Christmas classics and contemporary holiday favorites.
This award-winning show combines talented performers with festive scenery and special effects for a family friendly holiday extravaganza, featuring Christmas classics and contemporary holiday favorites.
Christmas on Ice
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The Palace Theatre
This two-hour family-friendly seasonal extravaganza on ice features championship ice skaters, high-kicking dancers and singers, performing favorite Christmas songs with winter wonderland sets and costumes.
Also at the Palace on select days during the 2012 holiday season, Rock Around the Clock, features poodle skirts, blue suede shoes and more in a celebration of great rock-n-roll favorites of the 50s.
This two-hour family-friendly seasonal extravaganza on ice features championship ice skaters, high-kicking dancers and singers, performing favorite Christmas songs with winter wonderland sets and costumes.
Also at the Palace on select days during the 2012 holiday season, Rock Around the Clock, features poodle skirts, blue suede shoes and more in a celebration of great rock-n-roll favorites of the 50s.
Legends in Concert Holiday Shows
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Located adjacent to Planet Hollywood at Broadway at the Beach, Legends In Concert is an internationally acclaimed celebrity tribute show, featuring live artists portraying such music legends as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Tim McGraw, Tina Turner, Cher, Madonna and many other celebrities, offering appeal to music lovers of all ages.
