Gift Guide Performing Arts
Gift Guide Performing Arts
Waltz into the holiday season by gifting the joy of music, dance, theatre, and more to those you adore!
Bay Cities Improv Company provides entertainment on the Perdido Queen Dinner Cruise, and are responsible for the Murder Creek Mystery Show which runs four times a week. Other shows produced include The Pirate’s Curse, Radio Days, and Operation Improv. In addition to entertainment, they teach improv comedy and other acting techniques. Make sure you grab tickets to their next event!
The Chickasaw Civic Theatre is an intimate community theatre in Chickasaw, AL. Tickets for the following performances are available online:
- “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” November 6-16 2025
- “Love Letters,” November 22-23 2025
- “1776,” January 15-25 2026
- “Leading Ladies,” March 19-29 2026
- “Tuck Everlasting- The Musical,” May 14- 24 2026
- “The King and Queen of Foggy Flats,” June 25-28 2026
Classical Ballet of Mobile fosters a lifelong love and appreciation for ballet. Located at 4621 Spring Hill Avenue, this season’s full-length ballet is:
- “Clara’s Enchanted Dream- A Nutcracker Story,” Dec. 7
J F Morris Performance LLC is a professional theatre production and casting company. Don’t miss their Best of Broadway Series held at the beautiful Arlene Mitchell Theatre, dates are as follows:
- Disney’s FROZEN The Broadway Musical auditions November 30, 2025
Joe Jefferson Playhouse (JJP) is Alabama’s oldest, continually running community theater located at 11 South Carlen Street. Stay tuned for upcoming performances this season.
- “Shakespeare in Love,” Directed by Camden Jewell January 16- February 1, 2026
- “Guys and Dolls,” Directed by Michael Seward April 3-19, 2026
- “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Directed by Dr. Patrick Jacobs June 12-28, 2026
The Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers perform at many arts events throughout the g
reater Mobile area. The group also takes their talents inside area schools to foster a musical spirit within the hearts of youth in our area. Click on their name above to connect with the group for a future class or event.
Mobile Ballet is the premier classical ballet school and performing company in south Alabama. Studios are located in Mobile and Daphne. Don’t miss out on the holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, which is sure to enchant audiences again this year. All performances are at The Saenger Theater.
- Special performance in Bay Minette, “THE NUTCRACKER SUITE,” Saturday, December 6 at 7:00 PM at the Performing Arts Center, Coastal Alabama Community College Bay Minette campus.
- “The Nutcracker,” Friday, December 19 at 7 pm Saturday, December 20 at 2 pm & 7 pm Sunday, December 21 at 2 pm
- “Cinderella,” Saturday, March 28 at 7 pm & Sunday, March 29 at 2 pm
Mobile Chamber Music is dedicated to serving Mobile and surrounding areas by expanding knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of chamber music through the highest quality instruction and performance. Browse their site to find out how you can treat yourself or a loved one to all they have to offer!
- Young Concert Artist on tour with Tony Appel, viola February 1, 2026
- Lysander Trio with JP Jofre, bandoneon March 1, 2026
- Jason Vieaux, guitar, with Zuill Bailey, cello April 19, 2026
Mobile Opera is a dynamic and innovative regional opera company producing exceptional quality main-stage opera, educational programs, and community connections on the Central Gulf Coast. Support them this holiday season and gift your loved one tickets to any of the following performances:
- “Mozart and Salieri,” January 31, 2026
- “The Magic Flute,” March 27 & 29, 2026
The Mobile Symphonic Pops Band is a non-profit symphonic concert band that provides around 10 free concerts annually to the public. Their goal is to contribute positively to the arts and cultural environment of the greater Mobile area and foster the concept of the adult community concert band. Upcoming shows are as follows:
- Christmas Concert – Davidson High School Monday, December 15, 2025 7:00 PM
- Christmas Concert – Semmes Thursday, December 18, 2025 7:00 PM.
Mobile Symphony Orchestra (MSO)
The MSO, one of America’s best regional orchestras, celebrates its 26th season with eight outstanding concerts for its 2023-2024 season. Future dates include:
- “Holiday Cheer!,” December 13, 2025 – December 14, 2025 7:30 pm – 2:30 pm Saenger Theatre
- “Dreams,” January 17, 2026 – January 18, 20267:30 pm – 2:30 pm Saenger Theatre
- “Beethoven & Blue Jeans,” March 14, 2026 – March 15, 20267:30 pm – 2:30 pm Saenger Theatre
- “An American in Paris,” April 11, 2026 – April 12, 20267:30 pm – 2:30 pm Saenger Theatre
- “The Planets,” May 2, 2026 – May 3, 20267:30 pm – 2:30 pm Saenger Theatre
Mystic Order of the Jazz Obsessed (MOJO)
MOJO is dedicated to the preservation, performance, and promotion of America’s original music. They host a Jazz Jambalaya, featuring live music every fourth Monday, except during the Mardi Gras season. Browse their site for more information on their music, performace locations, and membership.
Sunny Side Theater programs include five Main Stage Productions, summer camps, an Exceptional Arts Drama Class for those with special needs, a Travel Competition Team, a traveling homeschool show that brings theater to schools across the city, and a school outreach program that brings the performing arts to as many kids as possible. Performances at Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Upcoming shows are:
- “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” December 19 & 20 at 7pm, December 20 & 21 at 2 pm
- “Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide,” Auditions – January 12 & 13 at 6 pm Shows – March 20 at 9 am, 11 am, & 7pm ; March 21 at 2 pm & 7 pm; March 22 at 2 pm
- “The Diary of a Wimpy Kid- The Musical,” Auditions – February 9 & 10 at 6 pm Shows – May 1 at 9 am, 11 am & 7 pm, May 2 at 2 pm & 7 pm, May 3 at 2 pm
The Pride of Atmore is a nonprofit advocating for Atmore’s downtown historic district. Their theater space can be rented for plays and other performances, holiday parties, and more. Click through their Facebook page to find out more about this supporter of the performing arts and book your holiday event!
Your guide to the weird, wonderful, and obscure! Led by Amy Delcambre, Travel Stories Media shares the funky-cool events happening around the Mobile area all year long, including performances! Support this local writer and Mobile-enthusiast this holiday season!
University Mobile’s Alabama School of the Arts provides valuable, versatile, and creative professional training through a 21st-century course of study in the performing arts. Each year, they host a wide range of performances. Click here for more information on upcoming shows.