“Nochebuena: A Christmas Spectacular” Tonight Hill Performance Hall Tickets: $32-$42 (tickets) Friday, Dec. 29 8 p.m.
In Mexico, Christmas is not just a single day, but a whole season of Christmas-related celebrations. Today, the Christmas traditions in Mexico are a blend of indigenous culture, Spanish heritage and many influences. On Nochebuena (Christmas Eve), it is tradition for Mexican families to attend midnight mass before returning home to a late-night feast that includes foods like bacalao, ham, turkey, tamales, and mole, with ponche to drink and lots of music! Performed by Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar.
Pegasus Theatre: Sneak Preview of “Death Express!” This Weekend Bank of America Theatre Tickets: $14-$29 (tickets) Friday, Dec. 29 and Saturday, Dec. 30 8 p.m.
Pegasus Theatre is back at the Eisemann Center for three weeks of performances of its latest Harry Hunsacker adventure and is kicking things off with a special sneak preview this weekend. Presented in Pegasus’ trademarked Living Black & White technique, the madcap mystery finds Harry and his paid-by-the-hour friend and assistant, Nigel Grouse, trapped on a train bound for murder. The show continues through Jan. 21. Please note that due to the special effects in this performance, the theater is held at a cool temperature; audiences are advised to dress warmly.
Funded in part by the Richardson Cultural Arts Commission.
New Year’s Eve with Pegasus Theatre Bank of America Theatre Tickets: $65-$85 (tickets) Sunday, Dec. 31 8 p.m.
A special New Year’s Eve presentation of Pegasus Theatre’s “Death Express!” will be especially festive. In addition to the show, there will be champagne and cupcakes after the show, and plenty of funny hats and noisemakers to ring in the New Year! Please note that due to the special effects in this performance, the theater is held at a cool temperature; audiences are advised to dress warmly.
