Strand Holiday Favorites Return In 2022

This winter, The Strand brings back holiday favorites like A Christmas Tradition, Christmas Royal Tea and Grand Yuletide Ball, It’s A Wonderful Life movie marathon, as well as the return of Strand Ole Opry’s Country Christmas. All shows run in December and are on sale now.

A Christmas Tradition | December 9 – 22, 2022
A Christmas Tradition returns to The Strand stage for another unforgettable year of sharing the holiday spirit through sparkling song and dance. This hometown favorite holiday revue features costumed singers and dancers performing both traditional and funky Christmas favorites. A Christmas Tradition’s non-stop, high energy spectacle is the perfect way to put the whole family in the Christmas spirit this season. Tickets are $25 – $35.

Show Dates:
Friday, December 9, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Friday, December 16, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 7:30 PM

3 Redneck Tenors Christmas SPEC-TAC-YULE-AR | December 13, 2022
Yes, those singing angels in the trailer park are packing their festive mullets and will be dashing through the snow just in time for some down home Christmas cheer! Grab the family and saddle up the ol’ sleigh and come on down for an unforgettable night of music and laughs. What better way to bring families together than to enjoy a special Christmas with the boys? These real life Broadway and Opera stars are ready to rock your holidays with classic, pop and deep-fried fest of musical delights. Tickets are $25-$55.


Christmas Royal Tea and Grand Yuletide Ball | December 17 – 22, 2022
Christmas Royal Tea and Grand Yuletide Ball is a royal holiday experience for kids filled with sweets, tea and juice, a visit from the Prince and Princess of the Grand Yuletide Ball, a Nutcracker dance, and a Christmas story. Tickets include a gift bag of goodies for our young guests. Limited space available. Tickets are $30.

Show Dates:
Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM
Sunday, December 18 2022, 1:00 PM & 3:30 PM
Tuesday, December 20 2022, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, December 21 2022, 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Thursday, December 22 2022, 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM

Elf | December 15, 2022
Enjoy this modern holiday classic on the big screen! Papa Elf (Bob Newhart) tells the story of his adopted human son Buddy (Will Ferrell) as he learns of his human heritage and goes to New York City to search out his birth father… who just happens to be on Santa’s (Edward Asner) naughty list. Arrive thirty minutes before showtime for a free live pre-show concert on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ. Tickets are $10.


It’s a Wonderful Life Movie Marathon | Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The Strand continues its tradition of playing It’s a Wonderful Life on the big screen all day on the Tuesday before Christmas. Take a break from last minute holiday shopping and remember the importance of family and compassion with this heartwarming holiday tradition. Fuzzy pajamas are encouraged and popcorn and drinks will be served. In this holiday classic, an angel (Henry Travers) helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman (James Stewart) by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. Arrive 15 minutes before showtime for a holiday preshow and sing-along on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ. Tickets are $12.

Showtimes: 11:00am, 2:30pm, 6:00pm, & 9:15pm

Strand Ole Opry’s Country Christmas | Friday, December 23, 2022 @ 8:00pm
This down-home bluegrass concert features holiday music performed on the banjo, fiddle, guitar, bass, and washboard! A band of merry singers and traditional southern storytellers invite patrons onto The Strand’s metaphorical ‘back porch’ to bring a little twang to the tinsel season. Tickets are $20.

Sleepless in Seattle | Friday, December 30, 2022 @ 8pm
This 1993 film combines 90’s greats Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks to create the perfect winter romcom. Spanning the time between Christmas Eve and Valentine’s Day, Sleepless in Seattle’s charming love story inspired by An Affair to Remember hits all the holiday high notes. Tickets are $10.

The NYE Show: The Music of Queen and Bowie | Saturday, December 31 @ 9pm
The Georgia Players Guild returns to The Strand stage to ring in the new year with the music of Queen and David Bowie. Lobby doors open at 8pm, doors at 8:30pm, and the show starts at 9pm.

VIP tickets are available and include early access seating, a private mini-show before the concert, two drink tickets, and a signed poster from the band. Tickets are $45, VIP tickets are $80.

About The Strand
The historic Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is a multi-use performing arts and events facility. The theatre is governed by the Friends of The Strand, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and depends on the financial support of private and corporate donors. It is The Strand’s mission to serve the community with cultural entertainment for a diverse audience and to promote economic health in the City of Marietta and Cobb County. For more information and tickets, visit strandmarietta.org or the box office at 117 North Park Square, Marietta, 30060.

EARL AND RACHEL SMITH STRAND THEATRE
117 North Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060

The Strand is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

It is The Strand’s mission to provide cultural entertainment and education, preserve the historic landmark theatre, and promote economic development in the City of Marietta and Cobb County.

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The Strand offices will be closed December 24-28 and January 1-17 for winter break