This winter, many of Indy’s school theater stages will see a young performer’s first time in the spotlight. And as a member of their community, you can show up and support their talent. All you have to do is break out your holiday sweaters and seasonal socks, and show up at these family-friendly, winter-themed spectaculars. Many of them are free!
Crispus Attucks High School
Winter Showcase
📍 440 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St.
🗓️ 6 p.m. Dec. 5
The once-popular Crispus Attucks musical theater program was revived earlier this year. This winter season, you can see performances from students that have been learning all year as part of the program. The Crispus Attucks band, choir and orchestra are part of the show too. Free.
IPS James Whitcomb Riley School 43
Winter Arts Showcase
📍 150 W. 40th St.
🗓️ 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 11
Community members and prospective students are invited to tour the new art spaces in the school buildings and then stick around for a show. Starting at 5:30 p.m., head to the gym to see performances by all students. Free.
Lawrence Central High School
Holiday Spectacular
📍 7300 E. 56th St.
🗓️ 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13
This show features talent from all 22 performing arts ensembles at the school, with a new lineup each night. Tickets: $10 adults; $5 for students and children.
North Central High School
North Central students are spreading the holiday cheer — the bands, orchestra and choirs will perform different shows:
More Joyful Sounds
📍 Birge Auditorium, 1801 E. 86th St.
🗓️ 7 p.m. Dec. 6-7
More Joyful Sounds concert by North Central choirs. Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for students.
Holiday Band Concert and Silent Auction
📍 Birge Auditorium, 1801 E. 86th St.
🗓️ 7 p.m. Dec. 10
North Central bands holiday concert and silent auction. Free.
Holiday Orchestra Concert
📍 Birge Auditorium, 1801 E. 86th St.
🗓️ 7 p.m. Dec. 12
North Central orchestras holiday concert. Free.
Lawrence North High School
Winterfest
📍 7802 Hague Road
🗓️ 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14
A seasonal festival featuring bands, choirs and orchestra performances. Tickets: $10 adults; $5 for students and children.
Shortridge High School
Two totally free band and choir shows to sing along to:
Holiday Concert: Beginning and Intermediate
📍 Caleb Mills Auditorium, 3401 N. Meridian St.
🗓️ 6 p.m. Dec. 10
Performances by the beginning band and choir; intermediate “B” band and intermediate choir. Free.
Holiday Concert: Advanced Band, Choir and Orchestra
📍 Caleb Mills Auditorium, 3401 N. Meridian St.
🗓️ 6 p.m. Dec. 12
Performances by the intermediate “A” band; the advanced band, choir and orchestra; and the percussion ensemble. Free.
Warren Central High School
Tickets for all of Warren Central student shows are $8 or free for children 3 and under. They have everything from a cappella choirs to jazz ensembles and sleigh-themed selections.
Holiday Spectacular
📍 Warren Performing Arts Center, 9500 E. 16th St., Door 27
🗓️ 7 p.m. Dec. 6
You will want to reserve your seats for the show, which will feature 16th Street Soul (the a cappella choir), Bella Coro (treble choir), Connection (mixed-show choir), Fermata (men’s choir), Hi-Lites (treble show choir), Spirit (treble choir) and Warrior Sound (WC’s special needs choir). An elementary honor choir of students from Warren Township Elementary Schools will also perform.
Winter Orchestra Concert
📍 Warren Performing Arts Center, 9500 E. 16th St., Door 27
🗓️ 7 p.m. Dec. 11
Featuring the Beginning (freshmen) orchestra, as well as the Philharmonic and Symphonic orchestras.
Winter Band Concert
📍 Warren Performing Arts Center, 9500 E. 16th St., Door 27
🗓️ 7 p.m. Dec. 12
The Honors Band is doing sleigh-themed selections, including Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.” The Beginning, Concert, Symphonic, Jazz and Honors bands, along with Warren Central’s percussion ensemble are also part of the repertoire.
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