5 holiday performances you have to attend in Alabama

The magic of the holidays can be found on Alabama stages.

Here are five must-see holiday performances happening across the state in December:

1. Fantasy Playhouse presents “A Christmas Carol” in Huntsville Dec. 2-4, 9-11
2. Cirque Dreams Holidaze in Birmingham Dec. 9-10
3. Mobile Symphony Orchestra: A Cinematic Christmas in Mobile Dec. 10-11
4. Trans-Siberian Orchestra: “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” in Birmingham Dec. 15
5. Alabama Ballet’s 20th year anniversary production of George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” in Birmingham Dec. 16-23

Alabama Ballet will present its 20th anniversary production of George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” Dec. 16-23. (Eric Lucky)

Cirque Dreams Holidaze will take place in Birmingham Dec. 9-10. (photo courtesy of Cirque Dreams Holidaze)

Fantasy Playhouse will present “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11. (Jeff White)

The Mobile Symphony Orchestra will perform “A Cinematic Christmas” at The Saenger Theatre Dec. 10-11. (contributed)

We’re counting down to Christmas. Be sure to also see our list of 6 places to see holiday lights across Alabama.