Dec. 22-28
Last call for ‘Nutcracker’
There’s still a week of performances left for Ballet West’s Christmas tradition, “The Nutcracker” — this year marking the 80th anniversary of founder Willam Christensen creating this version of the holiday classic. The last performances are: Sunday at noon and 5 p.m.; Monday at 2 and 7 p.m.; Tuesday at noon; Thursday and Friday at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Saturday at 2 p.m. For tickets and information, go to BalletWest.org.
Dec. 26
‘Cirque’ for Boxing Day
It’s the day after Christmas, and still plenty of holiday entertainment available with “A Magical Cirque Christmas,” a variety show featuring aerialists, acrobats, clowns and more. The show will play Thursday at 3 and 7 p.m. at the Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, Salt Lake City. For tickets, go to Live-at-the-Eccles.com.
Dec. 27-29
Fractured fairy tale
The touring production of “Shrek: The Musical” makes a short stop at the Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main St., for five shows over three days, starting Friday through next Sunday, Dec. 29. Showtimes are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. For tickets, go to Live-at-the-Eccles.com.
Dec. 27
A triple-bill, sort of
Tribute bands usually highlight one band, but Pink Talking Fish — playing Friday at 8 p.m. at The Commonwealth Room, 195 W. 2100 South, South Salt Lake — pays homage to three bands at once: Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish. Tickets available at TheStateRoomPresents.com.
