Keep the holiday magic alive after brunch by experiencing the tradition of The Nutcracker. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Ballet Theatre presents the timeless classic The Nutcracker for both a matinee and an evening performance on Sunday, Dec. 3. Choreographer Noelle Change brings this holiday fairytale to life with stunning sets, vibrant costumes, dramatic lighting and international performers Sayat Asatryan, Vladmir Russu and Jasmine Jimison.
Back by popular demand, Beau Rivage welcomes Finding Christmas to the stage for two shows daily from Dec. 15-27. Rand Productions presents a Broadway-style musical variety production that follows young siblings as they set out on a quest to find the true meaning of Christmas. Finding Christmas provides the perfect mix of holiday classics and modern-day favorites from an ensemble cast of singers, dancers and actors. Accentuated by a guaranteed snowfall at each performance, the production transforms the Beau Rivage Theatre and delivers the joy of the season to guests of all ages.
In addition to the holiday production show, Beau Rivage plays hosts to headline entertainment throughout the season. Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter LeAnn Rimes kicks off her “JOY: The Holiday Tour” on Dec. 8 at Beau Rivage. The Mississippi native will perform Christmas classics and her well-known hits, such as “Can’t Fight the Moonlight,” “How Do I Live,’ and “Blue,” as well as new release from her critically acclaimed record God’s Work. Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Tom Segura on Dec. 9 when the funnyman brings his top-selling touring act to the Beau Rivage Theatre.
Beau Rivage’s annual Holiday Open House provides an opportunity to find distinctive gifts for everyone on the Christmas list. From Dec. 5-9, dozens of vendors and Coastal artisans will showcase their wares in the resort’s retail promenade and hotel second floor. Meet representatives and enjoy special holiday offerings from Gucci, Roberto Coin, Maui Jim and Onex, as well as local artists Henig Furs, Pewter Graphics and Aubrey Adele among others.
Casino players will enjoy Five Days of Stocking Stuffers Dec. 17-21, where a daily gift is available based on MGM Rewards points earned from slot activity and the annual Winning Wonderland Giveaway gives participants a chance to win something on everyone’s wish list, a share of $250,000 in prizes including $50,000 cash and a 2024 BMW, now through Jan. 1.
Popular party band Who’s Bad 20/20 presents The Evolution of Pop to close out 2023 with a high-voltage, multi-sensory evening that delves deep into the universal songbook of popular music, promising a sing-and-dance-along on New Year’s Eve in the Beau Rivage Theatre.
